DOUBLE SIDED CIRCUS POSTER ROUVEAU CIRQUE PARIS FRANCE HORSE SELLS BROTHERS COWS

Description

This is a
DOUBLE SIDED CIRCUS POSTER REPRINT
(about
11x16"
).
1.
ROUVEAU CIRQUE:
This is a beautiful French circus poster showing a woman on a horse with the Eiffel Tower in the background. A clown is also shown. The Rouveau Cirque began in 1886. Many of the best known acrobatic families paraded and performed there. The original poster was made in 1889 and published by Charles Levy.
2. SELLS BROTHERS & S.H. BARRETT'S POSTER:
This poster combines two circus companies together and features a girl feeding "midget cattle" advertised as from the exotic Pacific Islands of Upolu or Samoa. The poster says they are believed to be the only living specimens on an extinct race, each under 24 inches in height and less than 90 pounds. the onlookers appear spellbound by the animals. Very fine crayon work went into this poster which allowed for rich deep colors and subtle shadings. This poster highlights the educational aspects circuses used to play, often giving children their first look at animals they had never seen before from far away lands. The poster also highlights the family entertainment value of the circus. The bottom of the poster says Roman Hippodrome, 3-Ring Circus, Elevated Stage, and 5 Continent Menagerie. The original poster was made in 1890 and was published by Strobridge Litho Company.
Will look amazing in a frame. The poster is in Very Fine condition. There is a small crease on the lower right on the Rouvea Cirque side.
Comes from a smoke-free home. This poster will be protected well in a strong outer covering. Will combine shipping, which is always FREE!
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