Sarasota FL Ringling Circus Museum Five Graces Bandwagon Postcard For Sale

This captivating vintage postcard features the magnificent \"Five Graces\" Bandwagon, a true emblem of the American circus\'s \"Golden Age.\" Housed at the renowned Ringling Museum of the Circus in Sarasota, Florida, this ornate vehicle is a testament to historical craftsmanship and spectacle. The front of the card vividly displays the bandwagon\'s intricate red and gold carvings, including elegant figures and decorative elements, set within a museum environment that evokes the grandeur of a circus tent.The reverse side provides fascinating historical details, identifying the bandwagon as the oldest and most widely traveled circus parade vehicle in existence, originally built in 1878. It famously led the Barnum & Bailey European parades between 1898 and 1902, pulled by an impressive 40 horses. This collectible postcard, published by Russell News Agency, Inc., captures a significant piece of circus history, making it a prized item for enthusiasts of circus memorabilia, Florida history, and vintage postcards.