Circus Wagon

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CIRCUS WAGON First Day of Issue: December 8, 1992 First Issue Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Children gaze in wonderment, their cotton candy forgot- ten, as a human cannonball is hurtled through the air. A collective gasp from the crowd reverberates through the tent as a trapeze artist slips, regaining her grip at the last second. Clowns scurry about, performing absurdities to the delight of young and old alike. It's Saturday night and the circus is in town. In days gone by, the circus traveled from one town to another aboard ornate wagons pulled by horses and camels or sometimes elephants. Posters preceded them, depicting bearded ladies, tuba-playing pachyderms, death-defying feats and promising “never before seen” wonders from every land. Upon arrival, the circus entourage paraded down Main Street. Towns- people marveled as the gilded, carved wagons rolled by. By afternoon, the “Big Top" was up and filled to capacity. The ringmaster, dressed in red coat, top hat and polished black boots, walked to the center of the ring and with a booming voice announced, “La-adies and Gentle- men...!" The circus was underway. No. 92-134 First Day of Issue Postcard Collection™ ©1992 Fleetwood® Cheyenne, WY 82008-0001 Original painting for the First Day of Issue Postcard by Basil Smith Heetwood