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:
I have this vintage, collectible souvenir program and coloring book from the 1975 International 3 Ring Circus that performed in Honolulu and Hilo Hawaii.
This one features photos and/or information on all of the following performers and many more:
the Rodriguez Troop
The Sensational Leighs
The Great Arturo
Harriet Beatty - wild animal trainer
Harold Alzana - on the high wire
Ortan’s Troop of Elephants
Rosaire’s Perkey Pekes - Performing Dogs
The Flying Ramos
Diamond Eye & Kohtaro
Gaza Szabo
Senorita Elizabeth
Wainwrights
Vasquez Troupe
and many more.
For the age of this collectible item it is in very good shape with no major yellowing, rips or tears.