Sword swallower Elizabeth Bancroft at the circus, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954
| Description: |
By comparison to other photographs, this sword swallower has been identified as Elizabeth Jane Bancroft (1902-1985), who performed as Betty Bancroft and Lady Beth.From a series of photographs of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Photographer J. Parke Randall had a press pass and photographed at the circus train at the Dearborn yards at Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue and also during the performance at the fairgrounds. According to the Indianapolis Star, the circus was held on July 31 and August 1, 1954. |
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| Origin: | 1954 |
| Created By: |
Randall, J. Parke, 1927-2016 |
| Source: |
http://indianaalbum.pastperfectonline.com/photo/59AF32B1-BFD0-4209-8EB0-399937425385 |
| Collection: |
Indiana Album |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ |
| Geography: |
1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States |
| Subjects: |
J. Parke Randall Collection Sword swallowers Sword swallowing Circus performers Sideshows Circuses & shows Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Band Indianapolis (Ind.) Marion County (Ind.) |
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