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Circus Gebr. Godfroy (Schossig). First great performance in the higher art of riding, gymnastics, and horse dressage.
Frankfurt, April 6, 1863.
Poster on pink paper. With woodcut emblem of the Circus. Blattgr.: 87 x 57 cm. Among the various program items, the appearance of Käthchen Godefroy-Renz (born 1840) is particularly noteworthy; the niece of the then "circus giant" Ernst Renz eloped in 1860 with the clown, daredevil, and circus director Louis Godefroy and married him against the will of the powerful uncle.

Circus Gebr. Godfroy (Schossig). Erste Grosse Vorstellung in der höhern Reitkunst, Gymnastik und Pferdedressur.
Frankfurt, 6. April 1863.
Plakat auf rosa Papier. Mit Holzschnitt-Signet des Circus. Blattgr.: 87 x 57 cm. Unter den verschiedenen Programmpunkten ist der Auftritt der Käthchen Godefroy-Renz (geb. 1840) besonders bemerkenswert; die Nichte des damaligen "Zirkusgiganten" Ernst Renz brannte 1860 mit dem Clown, Voltigeur und Zirkusdirektor Louis Godefroy durch und heiratete ihn wider Willen des mächtigen Onkels.

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Circus Gebr. Godfroy (Schossig) - 1864

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Circus Gebr. Godfroy (Schossig) poster, 87 by 57 cm, oldest item from 1864, in very good condition, with title Circus Gebr. Godfroy (Schossig).

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Circus Gebr. Godfroy (Schossig) poster, 87 by 57 cm, oldest item from 1864, in very good condition, with title Circus Gebr. Godfroy (Schossig).

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