Image of King Solomon on his throne receiving Balkis, the Queen of Sheba, in the King's court surrounded by servants. Probable date based on printer's job number in item text. "15. R-179"--text, top right margin. "Copyright 1914 by / The / Strobridge / Litho Co / Cincinnati & New York"--text, bottom right corner. "A scene of regal pomp and grandeur, portraying the extravagance and splendor of Solomon's court."--text, continuation of title, bottom center below image.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 78.11 x 104.46 cm (30 3/4 x 41 1/8 in.)
Ringling Brothers Sheba, Queen of--Pictorial works Solomon, King of Israel--Pictorial works Advertising--Circus Biblical events--Pictorial works Circus--United States Ethnic costume--Pictorial works Historical pageants--Pictorial works Royalty--Pictorial works Historical Lithographs--Color--1900-1925. (gmgpc) Circus posters--1910-1920. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Entertainment Large Size Circus The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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