Description
11x15 in This framed chromolithograph is a promotional poster for The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, specifically highlighting the Children's Circus and its troupe of trained cats and pigs. The multi-color illustration features a ringmaster in formal attire at the center of a circus ring, directing various feline acts such as cats jumping through hoops of fire, boxing in a miniature ring, riding a bicycle, and performing on ladders. Performing pigs are also depicted jumping over hurdles and wearing decorative costumes. The print is rendered in a palette primarily of teal, blue, pink, and yellow. Printed text along the bottom describes the performance as an exact illustration of the marvelous performances of the troupe of trained cats and pigs. The lower right margin bears the mark The Strobridge Lith-Co- Cinti. N.Y. London. The upper left margin is numbered 42 and the upper right is marked B-No 52. The print is mounted in a dark wood frame under glass.
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Strobridge Barnum & Bailey Circus Chromolithograph
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Williams Downsizing Antique Auction
Jun 15, 2026 6:00 PM EDTDundee, OH, United States
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