{"product_id":"vintage-photo-cole-bros-circus-wild-west-cowgirl-1944-grand-island-ne-4-5-x-3","title":"Cole Bros Circus 1944 Photo Wild West Cowgirl Grand Island NE 4.5 x 3","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eThis 1944 photograph shows a Cole Bros Circus Wild West cowgirl posed on horseback in Grand Island, Nebraska, during a wartime-era touring engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eCole Bros Circus operated as one of the major American traveling shows of the mid-twentieth century, combining traditional big top acts with Western-themed attractions that echoed earlier Wild West exhibitions. The scene presents the canvas big top with draped entryways and rigging lines, situating the image within the operational side of the show rather than a staged performance setting. Visual emphasis falls on the integration of equestrian display and circus presentation, a hybrid format that remained popular with regional audiences during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eThe photograph itself features a cowgirl mounted at center, dressed in Western attire with hat and boots, holding the reins in a composed, promotional stance. The horse stands squarely in the foreground, while tent poles, guy lines, and partially visible circus personnel and animals create depth behind her. The composition captures both the performer and the working environment, with ground texture, rope anchors, and canvas folds contributing to the documentary quality of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1674\"\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":52977302995128,"sku":"20250602","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_28073846-3097-437c-b600-29962863784a.jpg?v=1772955599","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/vintage-photo-cole-bros-circus-wild-west-cowgirl-1944-grand-island-ne-4-5-x-3","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}