Advertisement for Mat Wixom's Great Show, from the "Wixom Record," August 20, 1897
THF732018 / Advertisement for Mat Wixom's Great Show, from the "Wixom Record," August 20, 1897
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Artifact Overview
Martin Van Buren "Mat" Wixom, and his sons--Frank, Russel, Ernie, and Van--were Michigan-based showmen. They operated a small, regional circus that traveled to mid-Michigan's rural communities between 1874 and 1908. Beginning in 1881, the Wixoms would create a new gimmick or theme and change the roster of performers yearly for the circus to fuel the audience's anticipation.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
20 August 1897
Subject Date
20 August 1897
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1451.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.875 in
Width: 6.5 in
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