Some photos courtesy of Mary Wise
When Greg and Karen DeSanto plan a Clown College Reunion you'd best believe it will be a serious opportunity to view a wealth of extremely rare American circus clown history artifacts...
In the Circus World Museum's basement: Felix Adler's 50's era shoes.
(Could these even have been worn? These look like they were just delivered by Griffin!)
Felix's trunk
Otto Griebling's trunk
Otto's shoes and Western Union hat
Otto's vest
From the Jim Parker Collection on display at Tim Tegge's house:
Otto Griebling and Freddie Freeman's boxing gloves
A number of years ago CWM had these artifacts very nicely on display in their showcases. I don't understand why they do not have them displayed for everyone to enjoy now. These days they seem to have all but ignored the contribution of the clowns to the circus with a very small and disorganized display.
ReplyDeleteUnless things have changed in the last year or two, it is very sad.
Sandy
I clearly agree with Sany's comments. When these artifacts were donated, they was not intented for stoage, but display purposes for everyones enjoyment. I hope the CWM will consider putting these items on display.
ReplyDeleteJohn Peters
I have the lace up version of these same boxing gloves in my trunk at home. They must be at least 60 years old. I used them for 3 years on the red 73-76... MAN would they POP!!! I still have the side of Mark's face on one glove when he forgot to duck.
ReplyDeleteLOL
...or did I swing early!?!