Showles Circus Costume Collection

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Call Number:

TC067

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

6 boxes
6.5 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Showles Circus Costume Collection, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1866-1870 (inclusive)

Creator:

Showles, William, 1856-1924

Abstract:

William Showles (1856-1924) was an American circus equestrian. The Showles Circus Costume Collection consists of parts of costumes--caps, shoes, jackets, tights, and an equestrian hat--worn by members of the Showles family, equestrians who traveled with small circuses from the mid-1800s until after the beginning of this century.

Showles, William, 1856-1924

William Showles (1856-1924) was an American circus equestrian.

Consists of parts of costumes--caps, shoes, jackets, tights, and an equestrian hat--worn by members of the Showles family, equestrians who traveled with small circuses from the mid-1800s until after the beginning of this century.

Organized into the following series:

People

Showles family