Cole Bros Circus 1946 Photo Wagon Wichita KS 4 x 3

This 1946 photograph documents a Cole Bros Circus equipment wagon identified as number 72, captured in Wichita, Kansas, during the postwar touring circuit.

Cole Bros Circus operated extensive logistical systems to transport equipment, animals, and infrastructure between towns, relying on numbered wagons and trailers as part of an organized inventory system. Circus lots functioned as temporary operational hubs where wagons were staged alongside tents and support structures. Photographs of these working elements provide insight into the behind-the-scenes mechanics of traveling shows during the mid-twentieth century.

The image shows a large wooden-sided wagon marked Cole Bros Circus and numbered 72, set on spoked wheels and positioned beside a tent structure. The wagon’s panel construction and bold lettering emphasize identification and function within the circus fleet. The surrounding scene includes grass ground cover and partial tent canvas, situating the wagon within an active circus setup. The photograph features sepia tones and light wear consistent with period snapshot prints.

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