This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/24/2022
[CIRCUS—WIRTH-WELBY COOKE]. Archive of May Wirth, Wirth Bros. and Welby Cooke circus photographs and ephemera. V.p. (mostly Australia, New Zealand, and United States), late 19th/early 20th century. Archive of photographs and ephemera from the Wirth and Welby Cooke circus family, including material May Wirth (1894-1978). Among the items are a signed May With publicity photo; a Wirth Bros. Combined Wild West Show composite cabinet photo (Dunedin, NZ, ca. 1880s/90s); numerous early photographs of the Wirth and Welby Cooke family; and several contemporary clippings and advertisements. Many pieces paper-clipped with identification slips. Older material in generally poor/fair condition.