Caixa de Circo - Cole Bros. Circus 1930's - Box - Wood

Old and rare box from the 1930s, containing artifacts from the old Cole Bros. Circus, of the United States. This beautiful box measures 70 cm x 42 cm x 20 cm and contains the following artifacts:

- Rare circus sign from the 1930s (the painting is cracked due to its age - see attached photos);

- An old, original issue of the 1939 Cole Bros. Circus magazine, in good condition considering its age;

- Three antique juggling clubs, from the same era (see condition in the photos).

The Cole Bros. Circus was a mid-sized American circus. It was founded in 1884 as "WW Cole's New Colossal Shows," by William Washington Cole. The circus's ownership changed hands several times and, in 1900, it was purchased by two Canadian businessmen, Martin and James Down, at which time the name was changed to Cole Bros. Circus. In the 1930s, the circus employed two renowned animal trainers, Clyde Beatty and Allen King, who traveled in their own railroad cars. During its performances, the Cole Bros. Circus frequently paraded its 35 large wagons from the railroad yards to the performance site. A 1935 image shows the platform wagons and freight cars the circus used for travel. The freight cars carried elephants and parade horses. That scene was seen daily, morning and night, during the circus’s travels. 1935 was the first year Beatty teamed up with the Cole Bros. Circus, and they toured cities across the United States. Another well-known circus performer was Bob Strehlau, the juggling clown.

This box is a time capsule and is a must-have for any enthusiast of the old circus arts. With its rare artifacts, it adds a special touch to any collection. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of history.

The last six images are merely for informational purposes and are not part of the lot.
Please see the attached photos to check the overall condition. The photos are part of the description.