{"product_id":"rare-vintage-cole-bros-circus-menagerie-litho-on-canvas-poster","title":"Rare Vintage Cole Bros. Circus Menagerie Litho on Canvas Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1930s; Cole Brothers Circus - New York City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nColorful original Cole Bros. World's Greatest Circus lithograph poster depicting the circus menagerie with an array of exotic animals including giraffes, elephants, camels, lions, tigers, rhinoceros, polar bear, and a prominently featured hippopotamus. The upper banner includes portrait medallions of the Cole brothers, while the lower slogan proclaims \"All of the Marvels of the Animal World in the Most Comprehensive Collection Ever Exhibited.\" Printed by Erie Litho \u0026amp; Printing Co. of Erie, Pennsylvania, the poster represents the vibrant graphic style used to advertise traveling circuses during the golden age of American big-top entertainment. The piece has been professionally canvas mounted and framed for display and preservation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCole Brothers Circus was founded in 1884 by William Washington Cole and evolved into one of America's major traveling circuses. During the early 1930s, under the ownership of Zack Terrell and Jess Adkins, the show expanded significantly and became known for its extensive animal menagerie and elaborate promotional artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPoster displays well with strong color and graphic impact. Professionally mounted to canvas with minor restoration and touch-ups noted. Light age-related toning, scattered surface wear, and minor imperfections consistent with a period circus poster. Frame shows light wear from display and handling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n43.75\" W x 29.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKM - 301377 - 052423\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 060326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44158950309931,"sku":"301377","price":1725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/e84a06db-f6a6-55bd-84e9-e5f2c5b7fc73.jpg?v=1780510406","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/rare-vintage-cole-bros-circus-menagerie-litho-on-canvas-poster","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}