My uncle was part of the original Keystone Cop films and also appeared as Korky the Clown Cop in many circuses. He traveled all over the world performing from the 1920's all the way up to the 1980's. He is amongst some of the most iconic clowns of that era. He was still performing at hospitals and schools for FREE into his 90's because he just loved and lived to entertain. Being a clown was his life! When clearing out his house in Hollywood after his death is 1990 I saved a ton of clown memorabilia and photos from his 70 year career. I am now starting to sell of a lot of the collection. All items were well-preserved and for their age, most are in really good condition. Many items have no yellowing or rips/tears. If you are in my area you can pick any of these items up in person, otherwise I can ship to anywhere in the U.S. for just an extra $5 - $10, depending on what item(s) you are interested in purchasing.
If you're a clown or circus lover then I have dozens & dozens of items you might be interested in, including the one below:
This is a rare, collectible copy of the Souvenir Program Magazine from the 1967 "Super Kid Circus" that took place on November 22-26 in 1967 at the pan Pacific Auditorium. Harvey D Miller was the producer and James W packer was the executive producer. Special guests of this performance featured Adam West (Batman), Angela Cartwright (Penny Robinson from the "Lost in Space" TV show), Billy Mumy (Will, Robinson from the "Lost in Space" TV show), Michael Landon (Little Joe on "Bonanza"), Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock on Star Trek) Yvonne Craig (Bat Girl), the Three Stooges, Paul Winchell & his puppet Jerry Mahoney, Billy Barty, Baby Daphne, Mr. Wishbone, Sheriff John, the flying Cavaretta’s, and many more. There are pictures of all of them in this wonderful brochure that is a piece of history from the 1960's!
It is in great shape, considering it is 44 years old. No major yellowing or rips/tears.