Friday, June 29, 2007

1930's CONEY ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK SIDESHOW BANNER




On eBay:


Seller's description: This authentic hand painted sideshow banner was usedfor advertising an act at Sam Wagner's World Sideshowin Coney Island. This act was definitely part of the1937 season, but it may have also been part of theshow for a season or two before or after this date.Sam Wagner's World Circus Side Show often drew 20,000people at ten cents each on a busy Sunday in 1920 inConey Island. This banner measures 107"x 68" and is ingood condition. It was painted by two artists named Millard and Bulsterbaum.
Update: Sold for $ 3,427.00

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  2. Wish i've had $ 3,427.00... Thanx for this "electric marvel" that made me dream for 5 minutes

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