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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated July 30, 1954 reads, "What's afraid? - It's a lot safer where you are, Bozo, than behind the bars with those ferocious lions and tigers. Youngsters masquerade as clowns, trapeze performers, cowboys and Indians, and even wild beasts for the 'big-top' show's performances. Department provides masks, costumes and all other trappings for the 14 spectacular acts."; See image #00139131 for additional photo in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Department of Recreation and Parks Carnival decorations--California--San Fernando Valley Carnival--California--San Fernando Valley Circus performers--California--San Fernando Valley Circus workers--California--San Fernando Valley Circus--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Costumes San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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