![Poster of the Barnum and Bailey Great London Circus [1879]
In 1871 celebrated American showman and promoter Phineas T. Barnum (1810-1891) established a circus. Ten years later Barnum joined with James T. Bailey (1847-1906) to create the most famous of all American circuses. Shown here is an 1879 advertisement for a joint appearance of Barnum’s Circus and three British shows. (Library of Congress)](http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/british/images/vc231.jpg)
Poster of the Barnum and Bailey Great London Circus [1879]
In 1871 celebrated American showman and promoter Phineas T. Barnum (1810-1891) established a circus. Ten years later Barnum joined with James T. Bailey (1847-1906) to create the most famous of all American circuses. Shown here is an 1879 advertisement for a joint appearance of Barnum’s Circus and three British shows. (Library of Congress)
