{"product_id":"photo-cole-bros-circus-1944-elephant-trainer-grand-island-nebraska-3-x-4-5","title":"Cole Bros Circus 1944 Photo Elephant Trainer Grand Island Nebraska - 3 x 4.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eThis 1944 photograph shows an elephant and trainer with the Cole Bros Circus in Grand Island, Nebraska, documenting animal handling within a traveling circus during the wartime era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eCole Bros Circus operated as a major American tent show, with animal acts forming a central part of its performances and public appeal. Elephants were among the most prominent attractions, requiring specialized training and coordinated handling both in performance and in daily movement around the circus grounds. Scenes like this reflect the operational side of the circus, capturing the interaction between handlers and animals outside the main ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eThe photograph features a trainer seated atop an elephant, guiding it with tools used for directional control, while another handler stands nearby assisting. Additional circus elements appear in the background, including equipment, signage, and open grounds typical of a temporary setup. A handwritten note on the reverse identifies the date, location, and subjects, providing clear primary-source documentation tied to Cole Bros Circus activity in Grand Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1574\"\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":52977321672888,"sku":"20250615","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_b2349822-45b1-482d-ada7-c4a50e8d8f26.jpg?v=1772956066","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/photo-cole-bros-circus-1944-elephant-trainer-grand-island-nebraska-3-x-4-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}