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This printed cotton fabric captures the circus—America's most thrilling traveling entertainment of the 1800s. For ordinary families, the arrival of a circus was the event of the year: a chance to witness exotic animals, daring acrobats, and spectacle that transformed their small towns overnight.
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You hear the calliope music before you see the big top rising on the meadow outside town. Children press their faces against fences, spotting zebras and painted wagons. For one magical night, your everyday world explodes with danger, beauty, and wonder you'll never forget.
Reflect
What kind of traveling or temporary excitement changed your town when you were young?