Alligator Charmer, Barnum & Bailey Circus, 1894

Publicity photo taken by Franklin S. Smith

In 1882, the combined "Barnum & Bailey Circus" was successful ... Barnum died in 1891 and Bailey then purchased the circus from his widow. He continued touring the eastern United States until he took his circus to Europe. That tour started on December 27, 1897 and lasted until 1902 ....
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