{"product_id":"vintage-photo-hunt-bros-circus-1949-elephant-herd-showgirl-sad-note-5-x-3-5","title":"Hunt Bros Circus 1949 Photo Elephant Herd Big Top 5 x 3.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eThis 1949 photograph documents the Hunt Bros Circus during the postwar touring era, when small to mid-sized American shows traveled regionally with animal acts and compact tent operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eCircus life in the late 1940s relied heavily on working elephant herds, which were central to parades, performances, and daily camp routines. Traveling shows such as Hunt Bros operated with practical logistics—canvas big tops, stake lines, and open field lots—creating temporary communities that moved town to town across rural America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eThe image features a line of elephants of varying sizes moving across a grassy lot beside a fully raised big top tent. A rider is seated on the lead elephant, with handlers visible alongside the herd. The tent’s central poles and guy lines form a geometric canopy behind the animals, while the open sky and field foreground emphasize the transient outdoor setting typical of smaller American circuses. The 5 x 3.5 format suggests a personal snapshot likely taken by someone close to the show’s daily operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1534\"\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":52864122716344,"sku":"20250614h","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_547a6aa2-7266-4dc0-9f27-c49248d512f3.jpg?v=1771475197","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/vintage-photo-hunt-bros-circus-1949-elephant-herd-showgirl-sad-note-5-x-3-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}