Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Showles Circus Costume Collection
Showles, William (1856-1924)
TC067
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6 boxes
6.5 linear feet
1866-1870
William Showles (1856-1924) was an American circus equestrian. The Showles Circus Costume Collection consists of parts of costumes--caps, shoes, jackets, tights, and an equestrian hat--worn by members of the Showles family, equestrians who traveled with small circuses from the mid-1800s until after the beginning of this century.
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Scope and Contents
Consists of parts of costumes--caps, shoes, jackets, tights, and an equestrian hat--worn by members of the Showles family, equestrians who traveled with small circuses from the mid-1800s until after the beginning of this century.
Arrangement
Organized into the following series:
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research use.
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Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Showles Circus Costume Collection, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Showles, William (1856-1924)
Biographical / Historical
William Showles (1856-1924) was an American circus equestrian.
Circus performers -- United States -- Clothing -- 19th century
Costume -- United States -- 19th century
Showles family
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