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1886 Ad Miss Sallie Marks Circus Act Bareback Equestrian Horse Rider Hiram YNY1

1886 Ad Miss Sallie Marks Circus Act Bareback Equestrian Horse Rider Hiram YNY1

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This is a tiny, original 1886 black and white print booking ad for Miss Sallie Marks, a circus bareback equestrian; also for her father, Hiram Marks, available as a clown or ringmaster. Address: Hiram Marks, Indianapolis, IN.

CONDITION

This 128+ year old Item is rated Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. Small chip - top left corner. No water damage. There is a hole and a small tear in the left side.

  • Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
  • Grade: Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 2.25 x 1 inches; 6 x 3 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Vaudeville acts, minstrel shows, dime museums, freak shows, and the circus were all popular forms of entertainment during the late 19th and early 20th century America. And no newspaper covered the famous acts and entertainments of the day better than the weekly New York Clipper. Period Paper is pleased to offer a collection of original circus and theatrical advertisements from the Clipper 1886-1887. This historical collection will be of interest to collectors of circus memorabilia and other popular American show business acts.

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