King Street, Downie Brothers Circus

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Description:

Photograph of a parade on King Street announcing the Downie Bros. Circus. Three performers riding horseback are visible in the foreground and a man on stilts can be seen to the far right followed by a large group of children. Crowds of people line both sides of the street. Paine recorded his camera settings on reverse, "The Circus on King St Charleston Photo 1933 by MB Paine 10 aero Kodak Lens. Speed Graphic 4X5. Agfa S.S. Plena Film. F11 - 1/35th."