{"product_id":"vintage-photo-beer-barnes-circus-1941-weirs-elephants-ny-4-5-x-2-5","title":"Beer Barnes Circus 1941 Photo Weirs New York Elephants 4.5 x 2.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eThis 1941 photograph documents a group of circus elephants associated with the Beer Barnes Circus at Weirs, New York, during the early 1940s era of American traveling shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eBeer Barnes Circus operated as one of the smaller truck-based circuses that toured regional circuits across the United States during the late 1930s and early 1940s. These road shows transported animals, performers, tents, and equipment by truck between fairgrounds and rural communities, often stopping in resort towns and seasonal destinations during summer touring seasons. Elephants remained one of the most recognizable attractions for audiences and commonly appeared in parades, exhibitions, and training demonstrations on the circus lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eThe photograph shows four elephants gathered beneath a large tree while feeding on a pile of hay in an open grassy area. A small building appears at the left edge of the background, suggesting a fairground or temporary circus camp setting. The animals stand closely grouped together, creating a calm, documentary-style scene typical of behind-the-scenes circus photographs taken on the lot. The reverse of the photograph includes a handwritten note identifying the image as Beer Barnes Circus 1941 Weirs Elephants N.Y., helping place the scene within the touring environment of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1757\"\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":52982727246008,"sku":"20250606fd","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_c8e3fb27-2ec3-49b7-b545-bfa6743efcc7.jpg?v=1773103772","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/vintage-photo-beer-barnes-circus-1941-weirs-elephants-ny-4-5-x-2-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}