I found these old color photographs of turn-of-the-century sideshows on the Library of Congress’ Flickr photostream. Makes me wish I could go back in time and gank those beautiful sideshow banners. If I found those sitting in an attic today I can’t decide if I’d want to keep them — or sell them for a few grand. I’d probably keep them.
Luckily this type of graphic art still persists — not only does it make an excellent addition to your wall decor, but it’s great inspiration for wedding invitations, event posters, websites, and whatever else you find yourself designing.
Also — the sideshow font itself is amazing. If ever a font could scream, “three-legged!” or “spectacle!”, this one does.
In fact if you love them, check out Magic Jelly‘s go-to list of 12 great circus fonts.
Step right up!
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If you like all things circus, you should check out Aqua-Velvet’s Circus Mod. blog entry. Here it is:
Mary Grace Thomashttp://aqua-velvet.com/2009/08/circus-mod/
Oh I love circus fonts, these are great!!
Amandai love them too brenda! i downloaded almost all of the free circus fonts that magic jelly blogged about. so cool!
papernstitch-brittni
Those fonts are fantastic!
Brenda