{"product_id":"clyde-beatty-circus-1940s-photo-semi-truck-trailer-2-75-x-4-5","title":"Clyde Beatty Circus 1940s Photo Semi Truck Trailer 2.75 x 4.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eThis 1940s photograph captures a Clyde Beatty Circus semi truck and trailer, documenting the road-based transport systems that supported traveling circus operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eAs circuses expanded their reach beyond rail-only logistics, trucks and trailers became essential for moving animals, equipment, and personnel between engagements. Clyde Beatty’s organization was among those adapting to this shift, integrating motor vehicles into a broader transportation network that increased flexibility and reduced dependence on rail schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eThe image shows a vintage semi truck attached to a slatted trailer bearing signage for trained wild animals, with another vehicle passing alongside on a paved roadway. The trailer’s open-sided construction reflects ventilation and visibility requirements for animal transport, while the sepia tone and compact format suggest a candid period snapshot. The 2.75 x 4.5 size reinforces its likely use as a personal or field photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1422\"\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":52978822709432,"sku":"20250610","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_5ab9991a-f22b-4653-96ce-314962d8daf7.jpg?v=1773001010","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/clyde-beatty-circus-1940s-photo-semi-truck-trailer-2-75-x-4-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}