Eakins Press Pocket Albums
The Big Top
The day the circus came to town was one of the most important days of the year in small-town America in the early 20th century. See the colossal canvas Big Top go up! Photos by Frederick W. Glasier, essay by Deborah Walk.
Add to your order
The Clown and the Show Girl
Photographer Harry Atwell captures “the beauty and the beast,” the clown who is always the odd man out, destined to watch the showgirls ride off into the sunset with a handsome suitor. Essay by Rodney Huey.
Jumbomania
The amazing story of Jumbo, the legendary 13,000-pound circus elephant, who captured America’s imagination from 1882-1885. Told by Deborah Walk with photos and circus memorabilia.
Native American Portraits
Always an important part of early circuses and Wild West shows, Native Americans are shown here in respectful portraits by the great circus photographer, Frederick W. Glasier. Essay by J.C.H. King.
Back to top