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[FLEA CIRCUS]. Original Flea Theatre from Hamburg Germany. [San Francisco, early 20th century]. Hand-painted sideshow poster advertising Wilhelm Fricke’s Original Imperial Flea Circus from Hamburg, Germany. Poster depicts a vignette of fleas performing tricks such as sword fighting, trapeze acts, and dancing. 40 x 27”. Canvas backed. Includes closed and open tears, with poster separating from cloth. Tape on top edges of verso. Foxing and water staining to edges.