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Shot on 8mm film in 1948, this archival footage captures performers backstage at the Ringling Brothers circus in Sarasota, Florida. Young women in vibrant pink tutus and matching headpieces walk through a dirt path between large orange circus tents. A clown in a red and white polka-dot costume appears in the foreground, while other performers in varied costumes move in the background. The scene is filled with the bustling energy of a live circus, showcasing the colorful, nostalgic world of mid-century entertainment.
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