This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2020
Sideshow Banner. Cavalcade of Wonders. Freaks Past & Present. American, ca. 1930s/40s. Enormous entrance-type sideshow banner, painted canvas, which depicts a full cast of sideshow performers, including a snake charmer, magician, three-legged man, tattooed man, Ubangi “savages,” frog boy, little people, fire-eater, sword swallower, half man, and others. Over 20 feet wide. Height 90”. With tears, patches, rips, and folds consistent with age and use, but only scant repainting. Unsigned, but attributed to Fred Johnson.