Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Circus Poster: The Miraculous Melrosas, c. 1900 by Courier Litho. Co.

Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Circus Poster: The Miraculous Melrosas, c. 1900 by Courier Litho. Co. The poster advertises "The Miraculous Melrosas," a troupe of bicycle acrobats performing mid-air stunts on a tightrope, a sensational novelty act billed as part of the consolidated Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus at the turn of the 20th century. Rendered in the bold, sun-burst color palette typical of American circus advertising, the lithograph reflects the golden age of touring circus promotion, when firms like Courier Litho. Co. of Buffalo, New York produced elaborate posters to draw crowds to the big top.

Artist: Courier Litho. Co. Date: c. 1900.

Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Circus Poster: The Miraculous Melrosas, c. 1900 by Courier Litho. Co. Historic Circus Advertising Canvas Print.