{"product_id":"vintage-photo-george-cole-circus-1954-truck-bear-cage-columbus-oh-3-5-x-5","title":"George Cole Circus 1954 Photo Bear Cage Truck Columbus OH 3.5 x 5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eThis 1954 photograph documents the George Cole Circus in Columbus, Ohio, capturing a working moment within a mid-century traveling circus operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eCircuses of this period relied on mobile infrastructure, transporting animals, equipment, and performers between towns using trucks, trailers, and temporary tent setups. Animal acts, including trained bears, remained a central feature of many shows, with specialized transport vehicles and enclosures designed for both mobility and containment during transit and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eThe image features a circus truck and adjoining cage structure marked with bold lettering reading BEARS, positioned alongside canvas tents in an open field. Additional wagons and vehicles appear in the background, while the foreground shows uneven ground consistent with temporary setup conditions. The composition emphasizes the functional layout of the circus encampment, highlighting transport logistics and the physical infrastructure supporting animal performance units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1495\"\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":52979924172984,"sku":"20250605","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_1df21cd5-98b1-48e4-8a67-77af2c54782e.jpg?v=1773034644","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/vintage-photo-george-cole-circus-1954-truck-bear-cage-columbus-oh-3-5-x-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}