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History of the Inter-Cooperative Council of Ann Arbor

Clowns in Action

Item

Title
Clowns in Action
Circus Name
The Union Circus
Date
May 8th, 1909
Location of Event
Ferry Field, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Creator
Frank Albert Kapp, collector; Lyndon, (potential) photographer
Subject
Students in clown costumes perform for an audience in the Ferry Field ring
Description
Inscribed "720 Lyndon", this image shows four clowns participating in the Union Circus. The circus ring, located in Ferry Field, is surrounded by bleachers full of people. They watch as the clowns run across the arena.
Rights Holder
Bentley Historical Library
References
Photograph, 1907-1911, Frank Albert Kapp photograph series, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan

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