"HAROLD J. POTTER" MARQUEE SIDESHOW BANNER

LESTER, Allen J. Photograph of Fred Smythe, Side Show Boss. N.p., n.d. (1940s?). Glossy photograph of a man selling admission to a sideshow, behind him a banner depicting a tattooed weight lifter. 10

Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). Christy Brothers Circus Side Show. New York: Century, 1927. A photo featuring the cast of the side show standing behind the banner of “Museum of Christy Livin

Florida, mid 20th century. Canvas with original paint signed "J. Sigler, Tampa". "Sex Wonder, Real, Alive" with hermaphroditic figure. 59"h. 72"w.

HAND-PAINTED SIDESHOW BANNER BY J. SIGLER. THIS IS AN ACTUAL BANNER HAVING BEEN USED ON THE SHOW. THERE ARE SIGNS OF WEAR INCLUDING MINOR HOLES, ABRAISIONS, TEARS AT LOWER BORDER. 86"X93"

HAND-PAINTED SIDESHOW BANNER BY J. SIGLER. THIS IS AN ACTUAL BANNER HAVING BEEN USED ON THE SHOW. THERE ARE SIGNS OF WEAR INCLUDING MINOR HOLES, WEAR, ABRAISIONS. 86"X93"

NICE SIGLER BANNER WITH WANDERLIN "TOUCH-UP", A COUPLE OF REPAIRABLE TEARS AND EXISTING REPAIRS, MISSING ONE HOOK. 9'8"X11'2"

Mid 20th century, signed "J. Sigler, Tampa" and "Jack Cripe". Original paint on canvas. Levitating woman "Light as a Feather, No Gravity, Alive". Tear at bottom. 43"h. 89"w.

Tampa, Florida, mid 20th century. Pencil on paper, signed lower left. Studies of clowns and a snake charmer. Framed, 25"h. 21"w.

Florida, mid 20th century, unsigned. Original paint on canvas. "Frog Boy, Alive" with seated figure in center. Some wear and small edge holes. 56"h. 33"w.

WYATT, Snap (1905-1984). Riverview Park “Palace of Wonders” Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Snap Wyatt Productions, ca. 1950s. Paint on canvas. Sideshow banner depicting a variety of “freaks

CRIPE, Jack (American, 1918-1992). Human Salamander Sideshow Banner. Tampa, FL: Sigler & Sons Art Services Co. Painted canvas. A shirtless man stands amidst fierce flames with a torch in each hand whi

Circus of Wonders Sideshow Banner. Painted canvas. Brightly lettered banner advertising the “world’s strangest people.” 116 x 112”. Wear from age and exposure.

Humpty Dumpty Sideshow Banner. Cincinnati: Showman’s Art Service, ca. 1940s. Paint on canvas. Humpty Dumpty sits upon a brick wall while in a nearby puppet box, Punch and Judy have a row while t

JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Bearded Lady Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co., ca. 1930s. Painted canvas. Vibrantly colored banner depicting one of the early 20th cent

Wyatt, Snap (American, 1905 – 1984). Tattooed Girl. Alive. Vintage hand-painted canvas sideshow banner. 132 x 120”. Signed by the artist lower corner. Corners repainted, dozens of patches on verso

JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Tattoo Human Skin Dog Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co. Painted canvas banner depicts a scantily clad tattooed lady tattooing the belly

CRIPE, Jack (American, 1918-1992). Human Salamander sideshow banner. Tampa, FL: Sigler & Sons Art Services Co. Painted canvas. A shirtless man stands amidst fierce flames with a torch in each hand whi

Punch & Judy Sideshow Banner. Chicago: Driver Brothers, ca. 1930s. Painted heavy canvas sideshow banner with leather grommets, depicting a scene from Punch & Judy with Punch clubbing the Policeman; th

Very Special People Sideshow Banner. Circa 1970s. Paint on canvas. Sideshow banner in nostalgic style depicts the Fat Lady, The Man Who Eats His Own Face, the Rubber Faced Man, Siamese Twins, and othe

First Time Alive! sideshow banner. 20th century. Painted heavy canvas advertising a circus sideshow act. 116 x 165". Creasing. Acquired from the Canadian National Exhibition.

CRIPE, Jack (American, 1918-1992). Sword Swallower Sideshow Banner. Tampa, FL: Sigler & Sons Art Services Co. Painted canvas. A bikini-clad woman holds a sword in each hand while a third is thrust dow

Ho-Jo The Ostrich Man. Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning, ca. 1950s. Hand-painted canvas sideshow banner, attributed to Fred Johnson, depicting a man with ostrich wings for arms, a

Mystery Girl. Alive. Sideshow Banner. Mid-century hand-painted canvas sideshow banner depicts a muscular woman onstage, numerous swords and daggers having been driven through her body and limbs. 88 x

Frierson, Mark. Two Headed Calf. Born Alive. Miniature Sideshow Banner. Tampa: Frierson Studios, ca. 2000. Modern miniature canvas sideshow banner featuring a bovine anatomical anomaly. 36 x 27".