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History of the Inter-Cooperative Council of Ann Arbor

The Trumpeter Clown

Item

Title
The Trumpeter Clown
Circus Name
The Union Circus
Date
May 8th, 1909
Location of Event
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Creator
Emile Reed Low, collector
Subject
Man dressed as clown stands for a photograph while holding a trumpet
Description
Found in the Low scrapbook, this image depicts a member of the Union Circus dressed in clown clothing and face-paint. He stands near other costumed individuals and a caged wagon. Based on the clown's trump, he was likely in the brass band that moved down State Street.
Rights Holder
Bentley Historical Library
References
Photograph, 1907-1911, Emile Reed Low photograph series, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan

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