Clyde Beatty Circus 1940s Photo Elephants Costume - 2.75 x 4.5

This photograph dates to the 1940s and shows a group of costumed elephants with handlers at the Clyde Beatty Circus, documenting animal presentation within a traveling circus environment.

Clyde Beatty Circus was known for its large animal acts, with elephants forming a central visual and performative element in mid-century circus programming. The scene features multiple elephants arranged in a line, each wearing decorative coverings, accompanied by handlers positioned alongside the animals near tent structures and a parked automobile, reflecting the operational setting of a touring show.

The composition places the elephants prominently across the frame, with their size and ornamentation contrasted against the surrounding open ground and canvas tents. Supporting elements such as the vehicle and figures in the background provide scale and context, making the image a clear visual record of circus animal staging and presentation during this period.

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