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P. T. Barnum was considered the father of modern-day advertising, and one of the most famous showmen and managers of the freak show industry. [13] In the United States he was a major figure in popularizing the entertainment. However, it was common for Barnum's acts to be schemes and not altogether true.
Geek shows were an act in traveling carnivals and circuses of early America and were often part of a larger sideshow.. The billed performer's act consisted of a single geek, who stood in the center ring to chase live chickens.
Image credits: Old-time Photos To learn more about the fascinating world of photography from the past, we got in touch with Ed Padmore, founder of Vintage Photo Lab.Ed was kind enough to have a ...
Daisy and Violet Hilton (1906 [1] or 1908 – early January 1969) were English-born entertainers who were conjoined twins.They were exhibited in Europe as children, and toured the United States sideshow, vaudeville and American burlesque circuits in the 1920s and 1930s.
8 May 1930 Miami Police Department [40] Miami, United States [s 4] Pepper No. 30: 2 August 1930 Edward Weston Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States 8x10 large format view camera With carefully crafted tones of light, this photo of a pepper emphasizes third-dimensional depth while defying conventional interpretations of form. [s 4] Lynching
Fort Worth celebrated Armistice Day Nov. 11, 1946, with a mile-long parade of veterans of the two world wars. It was made a federal holiday in the U.S. in 1938.
These vintage Thanksgiving photos show the parades, food preparation, and fanfare from the 1920s to the 1990s. ... 1930s. At the 1931 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a massive dragon balloon ...
Pages in category "1930s photographs" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.