One more pair of button boots and then its off to the circus. Imagery from “The Barnum and Bailey Official Route Book of 1895.” American, collections of Milner Library at Illinois State University.

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Front cover. The Barnum and Bailey Official Route Book of 1895, authorized by Barnum and Bailey and published by George E. Hardy. American. In the public domain due to age. Collections of the Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Wisconsin. via the Milner Library, Illinois State University.https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/1914
Big cat act, lions and tigers with a panther (I think) way over on the left. Page 32 of The Barnum and Bailey Official Route Book of 1895, authorized by Barnum and Bailey and published by George E. Hardy. American. In the public domain due to age. Collections of the Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Wisconsin. via the Milner Library, Illinois State University. https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/1941
Equestrian act featuring the riding of Showles, DeMott, and Miss Josie Ashton (possibly). Page 61 of The Barnum and Bailey Official Route Book of 1895, authorized by Barnum and Bailey and published by George E. Hardy. American. In the public domain due to age. Collections of the Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Wisconsin. via the Milner Library, Illinois State University. https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/1974
Equestrian act. Page 67 of The Barnum and Bailey Official Route Book of 1895, authorized by Barnum and Bailey and published by George E. Hardy. American. In the public domain due to age. Collections of the Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Wisconsin. via the Milner Library, Illinois State University. https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/1980
Equestrian act. Page 74 of The Barnum and Bailey Official Route Book of 1895, authorized by Barnum and Bailey and published by George E. Hardy. American. In the public domain due to age. Collections of the Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Wisconsin. via the Milner Library, Illinois State University. https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/1987
Mother and child elephants and camels. Page 78 of The Barnum and Bailey Official Route Book of 1895, authorized by Barnum and Bailey and published by George E. Hardy. American. In the public domain due to age. Collections of the Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Wisconsin. via the Milner Library, Illinois State University. https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/1991
Oura’s Oriental Wonders. Acrobats. Page 101 of The Barnum and Bailey Official Route Book of 1895, authorized by Barnum and Bailey and published by George E. Hardy. American. In the public domain due to age. Collections of the Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Wisconsin. via the Milner Library, Illinois State University. https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/1991
THE FAMOUS PROFESSOR KOHLER’S Original Living Bronze Statues. From the Casino, New York, Exposition, Milwaukee. At present, BARNUM AND BAILEY Greatest Show on Earth, etc. A Special Announced Feature. Where they created the greatest sensation ever caused by an amusement attraction, the models being of magnificent physiques covered with glistening bronze. The most eminent artists, the press and public have been unanimous in pronouncing them the only perfect living reproductions of ancient and modern masterpieces as seen in the world’s great galleries. Caption (right) Professor Kohler as Ajax defying the lightning. Page 103 of The Barnum and Bailey Official Route Book of 1895, authorized by Barnum and Bailey and published by George E. Hardy. American. In the public domain due to age. Collections of the Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Wisconsin. via the Milner Library, Illinois State University. https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/1991

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