Carnivals

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Time Period

1927

Abstract

Circus side show which would of also traveled with carnivals. This is a photo of the front end and the people who made up the cast. Listed below are the locations in the picture and names of those we know. On Stage standing 3rd from the right is "Artoria" Gibbons the tatooed lady. On stage seated 1-Eeko, 2- Iko (Billed as the Sheep Headed Men, 3-Barney Nelson, Armless wonder, 4-?, 5 Athelia the monkey girl.

Keywords

Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, Railroad sidings, Carnivals, Railroad private cars, Show wagons, Rides, Grant Chandler, Train master, Carnival train, Morris & Castle Shows, Railroad show

Geographic Location

Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States

Physical Collection

International Independent Showmen's Museum Photographic Collection

Holding Location

International Independent Showmen's Museum

Language

English

Media Type

Photograph

Identifier

S58-00206-car-00036

Recommended Citation

, "Carnivals" (2021). Showmen’s Museum Photograph Collection. Image 158.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/showmens_museum/158