Circus ticket sales signs

The Wirth name has a special place in Australian circus folklore. Billed as Australia's own 'greatest show on earth', the Wirth Brothers' Circus was indeed one of the world's great circuses. The Wirths' Circus collection documents the family's involvement in the business from the 1870s until 1963.

The sons of a German immigrant, the Wirth brothers began their show careers as members of their father's travelling band. They established a variety troupe, developed their performing skills and …

Summary

Object No.

2012/104/91

Object Statement

Signs for ticket sales (10), Wirths Circus Box Plan, card, maker unknown, used by Wirths' Circus, Australia, 1950-1963

Physical Description

Ten identical signs on white card, with blue and red print, saying 'Wirth Bros. Circus. Box Plan Within'. Used by booking agents and box office staff.

Short URL

https://ma.as/450824

Dimensions

Width

445 mm

Depth

315 mm

Source

Credit Line

Gift of the Wirth family, 2012

Acquisition Date

2 September 2012

Cite this Object

Harvard

Circus ticket sales signs 2023, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 23 March 2023, <https://ma.as/450824>

Wikipedia

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