This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/24/2022
DHOTRE, Damoo (1902-1973). Collection of photographs and ephemera. Approximately 50 pieces, including over 25 photographs of the Indian wild animal trainer and successor to Alfred Court, with numerous circuses including Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey between 1940-50 (between 1943-5 Dhotre served in the U.S. Army Special Services). Ephemera includes Christmas greetings sent from Dhotre’s Circus Villa in retirement from India in the 1960s; an original nomination form and copies of the nomination for Dhotre to the Circus Hall of Fame (Sarasota); letters; programs; flyers; and news clippings. Many pieces signed or stamped by Dhotre.