Ringling Brothers Barnum Circus Poster Transparency
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Carnival, Circus & Amusement Park CollectiblesRelated Carnival, Circus & Amusement Park Collectibles
More Items in Carnival, Circus & Amusement Park Collectibles
View MoreRecommended Historical Memorabilia
View MoreItem Details
Description
Here is an original Kodak Ektachrome Duplicating Film Transparency of a Ringling Brothers And Barnum Circus Poster that shows a terrifying gorilla known as Gargantua, as scares off an group of tribal warriors from 1938. This is approx 8" x 10" and is in good, vintage condition with light wear. "Gargantua the Great, wrote Gargantuan Columnist Heywood Broun three weeks ago, "is the fiercest looking thing I have ever seen on two legs. And probably his power and truculence were all the more impressive because he did look a good deal like a distant relative. No one was allowed to go close to his cage, because Gargantua can reach about five feet through the bars and get a toe hold on a visitor whom he dislikes." Gargantua may not be the world's biggest captive gorilla—since the death of Berlin Zoo's monster, many zoos have claimed that honor for their gorillas—but he is one of the most vindictive. Last week the circus' executive vice president, young John Ringling North, nephew of the late John ("Three-Ring") Ringling, was inspecting the circus' Sarasota, Fla. winter quarters. Imprudently disregarding warning signs, he leaned against the bars of Gargantua's cage to rest. Gargantua reached through, got no toe hold but wrenched Circusman North's left arm into the cage, bit & wrung it until Trainer Richard Kroner, pounding the gorilla with an iron stake, distracted its slow attention.
Buyer's Premium
- 22%
Ringling Brothers Barnum Circus Poster Transparency
Estimate $200 - $400
3 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Orlando, FL, usSee Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
Related Searches
TOP