{"product_id":"antique-photo-creepy-circus-clowns-1940s-waterloo-ia-macks-studio-3-5-x-4-5","title":"Circus Clowns 1940s Photo Waterloo Iowa Macks Studio 3.5 x 4.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eThis 1940s photograph captures a staged circus clown performance produced by Mack’s Studio in Waterloo, Iowa, reflecting mid-century regional studio documentation of live entertainment acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eCircus imagery of this period often emphasizes theatrical composition, with performers posed against simple backdrops and props that frame the act, and this scene presents two clowns in costume interacting with a barrel prop on a small stage, set before a curtain decorated with stars, combining humor with slightly exaggerated expressions and costume design typical of clown routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eThe photograph shows two performers in full clown attire, including patterned suits, pointed hat, and face makeup, positioned around a barrel with star motifs, suggesting a comedic act involving the prop, while the studio setting and controlled lighting indicate a posed promotional or souvenir image rather than a candid performance shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1392\"\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":52979946029240,"sku":"20250530","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_d64315d9-45b8-4698-a3ac-8b92c44e061b.jpg?v=1773035004","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/antique-photo-creepy-circus-clowns-1940s-waterloo-ia-macks-studio-3-5-x-4-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}