{"product_id":"vintage-photo-circus-performer-costume-1930s-riding-whips-5-x-3-5","title":"Circus Performers Costume 1930s Photo Riding Whips 5 x 3.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eThis 1930s photograph captures two circus performers posed in coordinated costume, reflecting the interwar era’s blend of athletic spectacle and staged publicity imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eTraveling circuses of the early twentieth century relied on strong visual branding, presenting performers as disciplined, stylized figures whose attire signaled specialty and hierarchy within the show. Costume elements such as decorative belts, medallions, and short performance skirts balanced theatrical flair with functional movement, especially for equestrian or animal acts. Studio-style outdoor portraits like this one were often produced for promotional distribution, internal documentation, or sale to audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eThe image shows two young male performers standing barefoot on grass before a plain backdrop or tent canvas, each holding a riding whip at his side. Their matching belts feature starburst motifs at the center, and both wear necklaces or medallions that add to the formalized presentation. The composition is frontal and symmetrical, emphasizing posture, costume detail, and prop placement. The sepia tone and paper surface are consistent with photographs of the 1930s period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1621\"\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":52856683561144,"sku":"20250615","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_435e4342-1122-48b8-8329-09ebb3aaa7b6.jpg?v=1771191700","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/vintage-photo-circus-performer-costume-1930s-riding-whips-5-x-3-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}