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Vintage Hand-Painted Sideshow Canvas

About the Item

This original traveling circus canvas is handpainted and features one of the all-time classics of the sideshow. A busty beauty, she's rocking that yellow dress and pearls with a flair that lets you know that she owns everything you see and makes it look good. Perfect for your personal sideshow, wherever that may be.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    Aurora, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2100000176031stDibs: LU1615230940462

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