Original 1953 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows season pass, numbered 710.
The colorful front features classic circus imagery including elephants, a performing horse and clown surrounding the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey sign, along with:
“THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH”
“SEASON 1953”
The reverse is marked “NOT TRANSFERABLE” and gives instructions for the pass holder to report to the Office Wagon at the Main Entrance of the Circus and identify the performance they wished to attend. Reserved-seat coupons could then be obtained when the doors opened.
This is much more than a standard admission ticket—it is an original season pass connected directly with the day-to-day operation of the traveling Ringling Bros. circus.
Details:
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows
- “The Greatest Show on Earth”
- Color pictorial front with elephants, horse and clown
- Printed admission instructions on reverse
- Marked “Not Transferable”
- Approximately 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches; please see ruler photograph for exact dimensions
Condition
Very nice vintage condition overall.
The pass retains strong, attractive color and crisp printed graphics. Light age toning and minor edge/corner wear are present, along with subtle handling wear consistent with its age. Reverse remains clean and legible with no substantial staining or damage noted.
There is no handwritten name or obvious evidence of redemption/use visible, so the pass appears unused, although its exact issuance history is unknown.
Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.
Original 1953 circus memorabilia — not a reproduction.
Item specifics
Organization: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Year: 1953
Type: Season Pass
Theme: Circus / Carnival
Subject: Ringling Bros. Circus
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number: 710
Featured Graphics: Elephants, clown, performing horse
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