Lot 97


Dailey Bros Circus 1940 -1950. Circus owner Ben Davenport began his circus career in 1914, he worked as an animal trainer, had his own touring animal exhibits, wrestled bears and operated Medicine shows. In 1935 with only two truck Ben took out a "sidewall" (no tent), circus which he named "Davenport Society Circus". The small circus did well and grew, Davenport operated under the name until 1939. For the 1940 season Ben and his wife Eva renamed the truck show the "Dailey Bros. Circus" they then purchased their first elephant "Nemo" from Honest Bill Newton's circus, they later bought a second elephant "Rosie" from Newton . After the opening pains of the first year, the 1941 season was very successful, the show had added acts and front end personnel, the circus wintered that year in Aransas Pass, Texas. During the winter of 1943-1944 Daven began buying railroad cars from various circuses and carnival and for the 1944 season Ben converted his truck show to a 10 car railroad circus. During the course of the 1944 season, Ben purchased more rail cars to be used the following year. The circus opened that year in Yoakum, TX In 1945 the circus had grown to a 15 car railroad show, also Ben opened a second unit the "Austin Bros. Circus. The Circus continued until it closed 1950. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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