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Inramningstjänst (Kräver separat köp av ram) som tavelram från Historly – ramdetalj

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Barnum & Bailey as a vintage illustration and poster from Historly – full image without white border
Barnum & Bailey as wall art in an inspiring interior setting
Close-up of 230 g museum-quality paper – the paper on which Barnum & Bailey is printed
Barnum & Bailey as a vintage illustration and poster from Historly – with white border and without title
Barnum & Bailey as a vintage illustration and poster from Historly – full image without white border
Barnum & Bailey as wall art in an inspiring interior setting
Close-up of 230 g museum-quality paper – the paper on which Barnum & Bailey is printed
Barnum & Bailey as a vintage illustration and poster from Historly – with white border and without title

Barnum & Bailey

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From the archive
From the archive
One act got its own poster
In 1916, Strobridge Litho. Co. printed this poster for Barnum & Bailey in Cincinnati and New York. In the Boston Public Library catalogue, it bears the dramatic act title “By the Hair of Their Heads” – a telling example of how individual circus acts could be marketed as sensations in their own right.
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Poster featuring a vintage advertisement for one of the most famous American circuses in the world during the late 1800s and early 1900s, Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth.

The design of the poster shows three Chinese artists tied together by their hair while sitting up drinking tea. The lyrics, "By the Hair of Their Heads," refer to one of their dramatic aerial acrobatic numbers where they perform their stunts by hanging upside down, suspended by their hair.

The Barnum & Bailey circus was known for its large and often exaggerated acts. In the upper corner of the poster are pictures of P.T. Barnum and James Bailey, the two founders of the circus, strengthening the circus brand and their identity as the world's greatest entertainment.

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Frame not included with posters and must be purchased separately - either via the popup that opens when you add to cart or via our frames collection page.

Our posters are printed on matte, museum-quality paper weighing 230 gsm, with a subtle texture that gives the motif remarkable depth and vibrant color reproduction. Thanks to the paper’s exceptional quality, you can expect durability of up to 60 years if you avoid strong sunlight or other strain.

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Inramningstjänst (Kräver separat köp av ram) som tavelram från Historly – ramdetalj

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Our posters are printed on 230 gsm matte museum-quality paper. The paper has a soft surface with a subtle texture and a warm tone that gives the motifs remarkable depth and rich color reproduction.