Anonymous - Allan Sisters circus poster - 1940s

Vintage Cole Bros. Circus Poster – Allen Sisters
Authentic original circus advertising poster featuring The Allen Sisters – “America’s Greatest Equestriennes.” Produced for the touring Cole Bros. Circus during the 1940s.
These colorful lithographic posters were printed by Erie Litho & Printing Co., Erie, Pennsylvania, one of the primary printers of American circus advertising during the Golden Age of traveling circuses.
The poster depicts the famous Allen Sisters performing an equestrian balancing act atop a galloping horse, a classic bareback circus stunt that was a major attraction in mid-20th century circus shows.
This is a tall panel poster format, designed to be posted on buildings, telephone poles, or parade routes in advance of the circus arrival.
Because these posters were intended for short-term outdoor use, surviving originals are increasingly collectible today.
Details
Date: circa 1940s
Printer: Erie Litho & Printing Co., Erie PA
Circus: Cole Bros. Circus
Act: Allen Sisters – America’s Greatest Equestriennes
Size: approx. 14" x 42"
Format: Panel / streamer poster
Color lithograph on paper
Condition
Original folds from distribution
Tape on verso,closed tears,stains
Unmounted
Typical wear from age and use but a rare survivor all the same and will display as is honestly as a used circus poster or could be restored.
Displays well with strong color
Guaranteed original vintage circus poster – not a reproduction.