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Original 1922 Glass Plate Negative – Sells-Floto Circus Arrival & Elephant Parade OOAK
Up for sale is an original 1922 vintage glass plate press negative capturing a busy street scene of the Sells-Floto Circus arriving in town.
Details & Envelope Transcriptions
Outer Envelope Inscription: "BEST / Circus / Coming to Town / 1932"
Inner Sleeve Inscription: "Circus arriving. Sells-Floto - May. 1922."
Visual Content: Detailed wide view showing a circus elephant pulling decorated wagon No. 41 through a crowded street, surrounded by spectators, handlers, and period town architecture including a background billboard for "J.P. O'Connell & Co. Masons Supplies - Tremont Building".
A fascinating piece of early 1920s American circus history, street photography, and vintage entertainment memorabilia. Includes original annotated outer sleeve and red-bordered inner paper envelope.
Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition. Original glass plate negative is intact with no cracks or major damage across the image area. The photo emulsion retains clear detail, high contrast, and sharp focus throughout the large crowd and circus wagon. Includes original handwritten outer envelope and red-rimmed inner sleeve as shown.
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