[CLOWN] YBBS. YBBS. AMERICA’S GREATEST MUSIC COMET. Chicago: T.C. Smith, 1890s. Bust portrait of the clown in whiteface with exaggerated eyebrows, and a host of musical instruments emanating from his open mouth. Text below the likeness describes Ybbs as “The inimitable imitator excelled by none. A clown act never seen before.” An eagle clutches an American shield and flags of many nations above the portrait. 26½ × 19¾". Old folds prominent with small losses scattered about; B. Linen backed.