Greatest Show On Earth Collection

CIRCUS POSTER, 1920s. American poster for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus, 1920s

CIRCUS TRAIN from Barnum & Baileys Greatest Show on Earth, c. 1905

Poster advertising the Collection de Rares Animaux Sauvages for the Barnum and Bailey circus (colour litho)
CHT167375 Poster advertising the Collection de Rares Animaux Sauvages for the Barnum and Bailey circus (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Circus poster, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Circus poster, Alabama

Messers Barnum and Baileys "Greatest Show on Earth"at Olympia (engraving)
1615072 Messers Barnum and Baileys " Greatest Show on Earth" at Olympia (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

CIRCUS ADVERTISEMENT, 1936. Poster for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, 1936

P. T. BARNUM / JAMES A. BAILEY on an American circus poster, c1897
P.T. BARNUM/JAMES A. BAILEY on an American circus poster, c1897

CIRCUS POSTER, c1900. Poster advertising performing dogs at Barnum and Baileys Circus. Lithograph, c1900

CIRCUS POSTER, c1900. The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, Wonderful Performing Geese, Roosters and Musical Donkey. Chromolithograph, c1900

BARNUM AND BAILEY, 1898. Scenes from Barnum and Baileys Circus as performed at the Olympia Theatre in London, 1898. Contemporary English newspaper engraving

The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, A Grotesque Group of 40 Mad-Cap Merry-Makers & Frisky Fools
CIRCUS POSTER, 1903. The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, A Grotesque Group of 40 Mad-Cap Merry-Makers & Frisky Fools, Whose Waggish Ways Have Made Millions Hold Their Sides With Laughter

BEARDED FAMILY, 1887. Pamphlet for Barnums Wonders, with a bearded man and woman on the cover, 1887

DOG-FACED BOY, 1885. Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy, born Fedor Jeftichejev in Russia. Souvenir booklet cover for Barnum & Baileys Circus, 1885

Bearded lady, 19th century
Bearded lady. Annie Jones (1865-1902) was known by the stage name of Lady Esau. She was also known as Annie Jones-Elliot, from her marriage to Richard Elliot

CIRCUS POSTER, c1920. American poster, c1920, for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, featuring tightrope walker Bird Millman

CIRCUS POSTER, c1918. American poster, c1918, for Ringling Brothers Circus, featuring the Australian equestrienne May Wirth

CIRCUS POSTER, 1914. American poster, 1914, for Barnum & Bailey Circus, featuring costumed dancers peforming in the show The Wizard Prince of Arabia

JUMBO SKELETON. Circus poster for P. T. Barnums Greatest Show on Earth combined with Sangers Royal British Menagerie &
JUMBO SKELETON. Circus poster for P.T. Barnums Greatest Show on Earth combined with Sangers Royal British Menagerie & Grand International Shows, c. 1890

CONEY ISLAND CARNIVAL, 1898. Chromolithograph poster for the Barnum & Bailey Great Coney Island Water Carnival, in Brooklyn, New York, c1898

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Step right up and witness the spectacle of a lifetime. The "Greatest Show on Earth" has arrived, captivating audiences with its dazzling array of wonders. In the 1920s, an American circus poster for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus beckoned curious souls to experience the magic under the big top. Imagine the excitement as the majestic Circus Train rolled into town in 1905, carrying with it dreams and fantasies that would come alive before your very eyes. A vibrant poster advertising the Collection de Rares Animaux Sauvages promised a menagerie of exotic creatures that would leave you breathless. In Alabama, 1936, Walker Evans captured a moment frozen in time - a snapshot of anticipation and wonder etched onto faces gazing at yet another mesmerizing circus poster. The engraving depicting Messers Barnum and Baileys' extraordinary show at Olympia transported viewers to a world where anything was possible. Advertisements from 1936 showcased posters for Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus in Alabama, enticing crowds with promises of thrills beyond imagination. P. T. Barnum himself graced an American circus poster from c1897 alongside James A. Bailey, two visionaries who brought joy to millions. The early 1900s saw performing dogs stealing hearts at Barnum and Baileys Circus while wonderful performing geese wowed audiences with their incredible feats. Scenes from their shows were immortalized in lithographs like "A Grotesque Group of 40 Mad-Cap Merry-Makers & Frisky Fools, " whose laughter-inducing antics left spectators holding their sides. But it wasn't just animals that captivated minds; even bearded families became part of this enchanting world. Pamphlets for Barnums Wonders featured a bearded man and woman on its cover in 1887, reminding us that beauty comes in all forms within this magical realm. So step right up, ladies and gentlemen.