An Incomparable Entertainment Presented by Prof. Pamahasika with his Wonderful Troupe of Performing Birds and Dogs. 40 Laughs in 40 Minutes
by [EPHEMERA]
- Used
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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About This Item
United States, 1910. Promotional flyer for Professor Pamahasika's traveling novelty act, an animal circus featuring "The Greatest Troupe of Performing Birds Ever Presented in America," including the headliner Rags, a cockatoo who could spell, tell time, and solve math problems. The flyer opens to a centerfold of the bird circus in action. Highlights include a top-hatted parrot smoking a tiny cigar in a carriage pulled by a driver bird; military birds shooting cannons, waving flags, and removing the "dead" from the battlefield; a parrot riding a bicycle; and a series of miniature amusement rides: a Ferris wheel, a waterslide, a carousel. In addition to the birds, Pamahasika's act featured a troupe of costumed dogs trained to "perform Intricate Dances and many New Tricks." He assures audiences that "the Performance is Suitable for Churches, Lodges and Private Institutions," and indeed his family-friendly menagerie appears to have enjoyed success on the Chautauqua circuit for decades. A whimsical survival. Single sheet, measuring 10 x 14 inches unfolded, 10 x 7 inches folded: [4]. Printed in purple and green on recto, pink on verso. Illustrated with line drawings and photocollages. Two small punch holes at center fold.
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- Bookseller
- Honey & Wax Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1003116
- Title
- An Incomparable Entertainment Presented by Prof. Pamahasika with his Wonderful Troupe of Performing Birds and Dogs. 40 Laughs in 40 Minutes
- Author
- [EPHEMERA]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- United States
- Date Published
- 1910
- Keywords
- ephemera, illustrated
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