Another grin-worthy, turn-of-the century circus poster below. Be sure to examine all the bits and pieces of our Col. Bill. The artist obviously had a great sense of humor. See more vintage circus posters here and here.

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West
Created/Published: 1890. Artist: Alick P. F. Ritchie. Publisher: Weiners Ltd, London.
(via the Library of Congress)
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Great Amy! Love your work and blog. Just done a post on you over here in France
http://kickcanandconkers.blogspot.com/2009/08/aq-v-vintage-americana.html
I’ll be back!
Good ole’ Wild Bill! WOW! I had to look at this several times to get it. Awesome. I love the Library of Congress too. I’ve never seen this one there. Thanks.