{"product_id":"vintage-photo-bud-anderson-circus-1935-elephants-trainers-4-5-x-2-5","title":"Bud Anderson Circus 1935 Photo Elephants Trainers 4.5 x 2.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eThis photograph was taken in 1935 and shows a group of elephants with their handlers associated with the Bud Anderson Circus during the interwar era of American traveling circus entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eBud Anderson operated one of the smaller touring circuses that traveled throughout the United States during the early twentieth century, a period when regional and mid-sized shows moved seasonally between towns, fairs, and exhibition grounds. These shows relied on compact menageries, skilled animal trainers, and portable tent infrastructure to stage performances while competing with larger national circuses. Elephants remained among the most recognizable and essential attractions within circus programs, appearing in parades, novelty acts, and training demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eThe image shows three elephants standing together beside circus handlers in front of a canvas tent, likely part of the show’s traveling big top or animal quarters. The animals appear arranged in a training lineup while attendants stand at either side holding handling tools typical of circus animal management during the period. Equipment wagons and the tented circus environment form the backdrop, situating the scene within the operational area of the traveling show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1687\"\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":52982731702456,"sku":"20250606tt","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_6431f0d5-9617-4d33-b6d5-a96f4b3b050a.jpg?v=1773103944","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/vintage-photo-bud-anderson-circus-1935-elephants-trainers-4-5-x-2-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}