CHIC will have better skinny than me, but several times I read this ball was formed from those individual pieces cut and welded to make a perfect sphere. I think Oscar Cristiani had either this one at one time, or one made like it. One history in an old circus rag claimed one was made by Wayne Sanguin, up in Hugo. It would be interesting to know how many there were, as we all know choice props like this develop a history of transition, intended or otherwise.
When Terrell Jacobs famed "Sheba" lion died, Jacobs wanted something of a formal funeral. Sheba was laid out in an big oval watering trough, with a lid on it that looked like one you'd peel back from a sardine can. Col. Woodcock, Sr., remarked it was likely "something Wayne Sanguin whomped up".
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Anna May on the ball under the
tutelage of Babe & William Sr
Sadie & Lydia waiting patiently
CHIC will have better skinny than me, but several times I read this ball was formed from those individual pieces cut and welded to make a perfect sphere. I think Oscar Cristiani had either this one at one time, or one made like it. One history in an old circus rag claimed one was made by Wayne Sanguin, up in Hugo. It would be interesting to know how many there were, as we all know choice props like this develop a history of transition, intended or otherwise.
I believe this was the
original Sanguin ball
He made several others
When Terrell Jacobs famed "Sheba" lion died, Jacobs wanted something of a formal funeral. Sheba was laid out in an big oval watering trough, with a lid on it that looked like one you'd peel back from a sardine can. Col. Woodcock, Sr., remarked it was likely "something Wayne Sanguin whomped up".
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