{"product_id":"antique-photo-cole-bros-circus-1944-ticket-wagon-grand-island-ne-4-5-x3","title":"Cole Bros Circus 1944 Photo Ticket Wagon Grand Island Nebraska - 4.5 x 3","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eThis 1944 photograph shows a Cole Bros Circus ticket wagon in Grand Island, Nebraska, representing the front-facing admission infrastructure of a traveling circus during the wartime period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eCole Bros Circus operated as a major American tent show, with carefully organized entry systems that managed crowds and controlled access to performances. Ticket wagons served as the primary point of transaction and admission, often positioned prominently near the midway or entrance. These wagons were frequently decorated to align with the visual identity of the circus, reinforcing branding while serving a functional role within the touring operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eThe photograph features a compact wagon with paneled sides and ornate painted scrollwork framing its exterior, along with small service windows and a central door. The vehicle sits on solid wheels suited for transport between towns, reflecting the mobile nature of the circus. A handwritten note on the reverse identifies the date, location, and function as a “Red Ticket Wagon,” adding specific primary-source context tied to its operational role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52977322852536,"sku":"20250602","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_5242972f-6fbc-4b6d-9e80-e4cc0df7983e.jpg?v=1772956119","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/antique-photo-cole-bros-circus-1944-ticket-wagon-grand-island-ne-4-5-x3","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}