Showman Collection (#5)

WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). William Frederick Cody. Known as Buffalo Bill. American frontiersman and showman. Buffalo Bill to the Rescue. American lithograph, 1888

PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Original cabinet photograph

AMERICAN CIRCUS, 1874. The Circus. Oil on canvas, 1874, by A. Logan

The Showman - An Extinct Type. - character portrait by Phil May of a barker or the proprietor of a sideshow. A barker is a person who attempts to attract patrons to entertainment events

American showman. Daguerreotype by Mathew Brady, mid-19th century
P.T. BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Daguerreotype by Mathew Brady, mid-19th century

A Farewell Ride on Jumbo at the Zoo. This large African elephant was sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891)

Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the Greatest Show on Earth

Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the Greatest Show on Earth

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman: co-founder of Barnum and Bailey circus. Engraving published London 1864

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman. Co-founder of the famous Barnum and Bailey circus. Engraving, 1884

A Vieu Of Plymouth, Engraving 1780, Lord Amherst, Lieutenant General Of The Ordnance, Wearing Military Uniform, Looking Into A Peepshow For A View Of The Progress Of The War In America

Nadar, French ballonist C016 / 4557
Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820-1910), French balloonist and photographer known by the pseudonym Nadar. Here, he is shown standing in the basket of a balloon holding binoculars

Werner Krauss in the title role of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the 1919 motion picture which influenced German
CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI. Werner Krauss in the title role of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the 1919 motion picture which influenced German film-making of the 1920s

The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt urging his team of workers
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt urging his team of workers, including William Howard Taft and William Crawford Gorgas

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1906
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt as a circus ringmaster controlling Congress with his big stick. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1906

LONDON: MENAGERIE, c1850. The Happy Family. A menagerie, patronized by Her Majesty, in the streets of London. English cartoon, c1850, by Henry George Hine

P. T. BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century
P.T. BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Barnum with General Tom Thumb. Wood engraving, 19th century

WILD BILL HICKOCK (1837-1876). N

BUFFALO BILL CODY, c1888. Lithograph poster

WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). Buffalo Bill. American scout and showman. Photograph, c1880

WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). William Frederick Cody. Known as Buffalo Bill. American frontiersman and showman. Painting by H.H. Cross

WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). William Frederick Cody. Known as Buffalo Bill. American frontiersman and showman. Photographed c1900

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William Frederick Cody, known as " Buffalo Bill" Cody. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th century photograph

Charles B Cochran, Theatrical Manager and Impresario
CHARLES B COCHRAN theatrical manager and impresario, seen here in evening dress towering above some representative figures from his recent productions

General Tom Thumb as Frederick the Great, 1845
Engraving showing General Tom Thumb, real name Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), dressed as Frederick the Great of Russia in London, 1845. Stratton was an American midget showman who was in P.T

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891)
Portrait of Phineas Taylor Barnum, the American showman and promoter, pictured in 1884

BILL CODY BUFFALO BILL
WILLIAM FREDERICK CODY American scout and showman. Toured America and Europe with his Wild West Show from 1883

Pt Barnum / Punch 1884
PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM American showman

Phineas Taylor Barnum
PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM American showman - opened museum of curios, exhibited Tom Thumb and imported Jumbo

LA Musique Des Chats
LA MUSIQUE DES CHATS A French showman invites you to hear his singing cats, who also, it seems, play the violin, plucking the catgut

Cody / Felix Potin / Photo
Colonel WILLIAM FREDERICK CODY alias Buffalo Bill American showman on his horse

The Showman
A street entertainer sets up his stand, while his assistant blows his trumpet to attract an audience

Pyne - Halfpenny Showman
HALFPENNY SHOWMAN For half a penny, this travelling showman will exhibit his puppets or other toys, which he carries on his back from fair to fair

London Cries Entertainer
A showman with a mechanical dancing doll entertains. Here he has attracted the attentions of a young boy and girl

French travelling dentist in a town square
A French travelling dentist in a town square, standing at the back of a colourful yellow wagon with a female patient at his side

Cody / Postcard
colonel WILLIAM FREDERICK CODY aka Buffalo Bill frontiersman & showman

Buffalo Bill Cody
William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody, American soldier, bison hunter and Wild West showman, seen here posing with his rifle

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"Unveiling the Spectacle: A Journey through the World of Showmen" Step right up and witness the captivating world of showmanship, where larger-than-life characters and extraordinary feats come to life. From the 1921 Burrell Earl to Buffalo Bill Cody racing in Munich, Germany, these showmen have left an indelible mark on history. In this mesmerizing journey, we encounter a caricature of P. T. Barnum and Jumbo the elephant, reminding us of their legendary partnership that enthralled audiences worldwide. The enigmatic Chabert, known as the Fire King, ignites our imagination with his daring acts that defy logic and reason. Actor Michael Crawford takes center stage in character for the musical hit Barnum on May 22nd, 1981. With his magnetic presence and boundless energy, he embodies Phineas Taylor Barnum's spirit like no other. No exploration of showmanship would be complete without mentioning Harry Houdini - a true master of illusion who captivated crowds with his death-defying escapes. His name remains synonymous with awe-inspiring magic even today. Traveling back in time to pre-1900s Wild West days brings us face-to-face with Buffalo Bill himself. This iconic figure showcases not only thrilling performances but also serves as a reminder of America's rich frontier heritage. Samuel Cody's assorted memorabilia from his Wild West shows transport us to an era when cowboys roamed freely across vast landscapes. A poster from Velodrome de la Seine in Paris captures Cody's adventurous spirit perfectly - inviting spectators into a world filled with excitement and wonder. And let us not forget The Children's Peep Show - an enchanting spectacle designed specifically for young minds eager to explore new realms of imagination. These remarkable individuals embody what it means to be a showman - they entertain, inspire curiosity, challenge boundaries, and leave lasting impressions on all who witness their grand performances.