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Photograph caption dated February 29, 1956 reads, "Mule on Abner, back-breaking trick - Oblivious to efforts to rescue Si, Abner sits contemplatively on his master and dreams of days when applause of thousands welcomed his appearance in circus. Abner can perform approximately 65 stunts and, according to Si, is only mule in the world who can "think.""
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Circus performers--California--Los Angeles Animal trainers--California--Los Angeles Clowns--California--Los Angeles Mules--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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