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Original Coney Island Sideshow Banner Millard & Bulsterbaum
$11,000Asking Price

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Original Coney Island side show banner from Sam Wagners World Sideshow c. 1930's. "Voltess - the girl who defies electricity" sideshow act. This side show was said to have drawn crowds of around 20,000 people on a busy weekend afternoon. Admission to the sideshow was 10 cents a person. Original mark from Millard Bulsterbaum 2894 W. 8th Street Coney Island NY. Fantastic smaller size for a sideshow banner makes it easy to hang.
Details
- CreatorHillard Bulsterbaum (Designer)
- DimensionsHeight: 106 in. (269.24 cm)Width: 63 in. (160.02 cm)
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture1930
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good condition consistent with use in the outdoors to attract crowds into the sideshow.
- Seller LocationSanta Monica, CA
- Reference Number1stDibs: 0910278734107
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