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Up for sale is a fantastic, authentic vintage 1965 circus advertising poster featuring the famous Clyde Beatty - Cole Bros. Circus.
This is a beautiful, large-format historical display piece consisting of a vibrant, full-color main graphic poster showcasing a star attraction alongside its original printed local venue date-tail firmly attached at the bottom.
Main Poster Artwork Features:- Star Act: \"Charlotte\" – Celebrated as the \"Greatest Bareback Rider of All Time.\"- Graphic Style: Striking retro mid-century circus illustrations showcasing Charlotte performing stunts atop a white stallion horse alongside a ringmaster clown offering a bouquet of flowers.
Original Attached Date-Tail Details:- Location: Grand Rapids (Lamar Park, Wyoming, Michigan)- Auspices: Fraternal Order of Police No. 134- Date: Thursday, August 17 (Matinée and Night performances)- Accent Text: \"World\'s Largest Circus\"
Item Specifics & Provenance:- Company: Clyde Beatty - Cole Bros. Circus- Publication Date: Copyright 1965 (Printed along lower margin)- Printer: Acme Show Print, Hugo, Oklahoma- Logo Marks: Features authentic Allied Printing Trades Council union bug label- Flat Dimensions: Large format measuring approximately 36\" Height x 42\" Width- Subject: Circus History, Equestrian Acts, Clowns, Michigan Local History Americana
Condition Notes (Please review all high-resolution close-up photos):- This is an original, authentic 1965 advertising poster that was handled and stored in its natural folded state.- Fold lines / Creasing: Features visible original storage fold seams where the paper naturally sits.- Disclosures: There are a few tiny pinholes in the main body artwork from display, and minor hairline edge tearing/splits along the white margins where the date-tail attaches to the main poster sheet (clearly shown in close-up photos).- Graphics & Text: The colors remain remarkably bright, clear, and exceptionally bold. It has excellent visual presence and would look incredible framed!
