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TRAVELLING CIRCUS CALLIOPE. The Calliope player is Maybelle Stewart James, mother
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TRAVELLING CIRCUS CALLIOPE. The Calliope player is Maybelle Stewart James, mother
TRAVELLING CIRCUS CALLIOPE.
The Calliope player is Maybelle Stewart James, mother of the American swing band leader, Harry James (1916-1983)
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1910 1910s Carny Chariot Charioteer Circus Entertainer Entertainment Musician Organ Pipe Organ Steam Stuart Traveling Aerophone Calliope
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In this photograph from the early 1910s, we are transported back in time to witness the enchanting world of a traveling circus. The focal point of the image is Maybelle Stewart James, a talented musician who skillfully plays the mesmerizing calliope. As her fingers dance across the keys, she fills the air with delightful melodies that captivate both young and old. Maybelle's son, Harry James, would later become an iconic American swing band leader, leaving his mark on music history. But in this moment frozen in time, it is Maybelle who steals our attention with her undeniable talent and passion for entertaining others. Surrounded by men and women dressed in their carnival attire, Maybelle sits atop a chariot-like structure housing the magnificent calliope organ. Steam billows out from its pipes as if adding an extra layer of magic to this already enchanting scene. This photograph not only captures a beautiful moment but also serves as a testament to the power of entertainment during simpler times. It reminds us of how travel was once synonymous with wonderment and joyous experiences shared among communities. Granger Art on Demand has preserved this remarkable piece of history for us to admire today. Let it transport you back to an era where circuses roamed freely across America's landscapes – bringing smiles to faces wherever they went.
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