The Dragon
Item
- Title
- The Dragon
- Circus Name
- The Union Circus
- Date
- May 8th, 1909
- Location of Event
- State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Creator
- Emile Reed Low, collector
- Subject
- Two white men in blackface guide students in a dragon costume down State Street
- Description
- The image is inscribed "THE DRAGON". As part of the Union Circus' parade, students constructed a long dragon costume to walk down State Street. The guides, both white men, wear a potentially Asian-inspired outfit and some form of blackface. Though unclear, it's probable these students are mimicking Asian men.
- Rights Holder
- Bentley Historical Library
- References
- Photograph, 1907-1911, Emile Reed Low photograph series, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan
- Media
The Dragon