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Professor G. W. Van presents his talent in this, frankly, remarkable group of photographs I was able to purchase recently. They are unusual not only for the content, which shows a pleasant afternoon full of hurly-burly, hootchie-cootchie and risqué behavior for the time, but also splendid examples of period dress, gentlemen when hats were virtually required (even for dusty fairgrounds) and a wonderful group of original painted sideshow banners.
The same banners are shown elsewhere in a photograph dated 1915.
Prof. G.W.Van was from Lockhaven, PA according to one of my heroes A. Stencell, who promised me an interview once but I am too intimidated. His book Seeing is Believing is essential for anyone interested in sideshow history (or simply a good book)
I don't watermark items from my collection posted, but credit appropriately if you repost.
The New York State Historical Association in Cooperstown owns a photo of the same touring troupe HERE
Group of Original Photographs Anonymous circa 1915 G.W. Van sideshow
Collection Jim Linderman
BOOKS AND ($5.99) EBOOKS BY JIM LINDERMAN ARE AVAILABLE HERE
Great find. And definitely take Al Stencil up on his offer. I presume you are also familiar with his book "Girl Show", which is also quite excellent. That man is walking pile of jackpots, and he's more than happy to share them.
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