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Japanese Horror Visual Aesthetics

Union Circus Tents and Activities

Item

Title
Union Circus Tents and Activities
Circus Name
Union Circus
Date
May 8th, 1909
Location of Event
Ferry Field, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Creator
Stowell Stebbins, collector ; Taylor, (potential) photographer
Subject
An array of tents set up for the Union Circus, large crowds of people
Description
Ferry Field near State Street was transformed into the main center of Union Circus activities. Several large tents stand around the field, one housing what appears to be a large arena. Crowds of people wrap around the interior of the arena, while others watch as people attempt a towering slide. A small sign reading "5¢ Tickets" sits near the base of the slide.
Rights Holder
Bentley Historical Library
References
Photograph, 1909, Lyndon, Folder/Volume Title, Box 1, Stowell Cortland Stebbins scrapbooks, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan

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