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1934 Woodcut Stencil MILLIKEN BROS. MODERN CIRCUS One of a Kind RARE
1934 Woodcut Stencil MILLIKEN BROS. MODERN CIRCUS One of a Kind RARE
1934 Woodcut Stencil MILLIKEN BROS. MODERN CIRCUS One of a Kind RARE
1934 Woodcut Stencil MILLIKEN BROS. MODERN CIRCUS One of a Kind RARE
1934 Woodcut Stencil MILLIKEN BROS. MODERN CIRCUS One of a Kind RARE
1934 Woodcut Stencil MILLIKEN BROS. MODERN CIRCUS One of a Kind RARE

1934 Woodcut Stencil MILLIKEN BROS. MODERN CIRCUS One of a Kind RARE

$ 105.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Has sustained some damage and wear over the years, and is sold exactly as pictured and described.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Year: 1934
  • Theme: Circus & Carnival

    Description

    For sale we have a 40 inch long carved reverse stencil that was used to print advertising for the ill-fated Milliken Bros. Modern Circus, which opened in April of 1934 by Jessie A. "Slim" Milliken in Woodstock, VA, with a leased elephant named "Maxine".  The circus traveled the East Coast for several months, but was forced to close after the 4th of July, as the Great Depression was causing very poor attendance.  This old stencil, which is carved in reverse is an attic find that measures 40 inches long, 6-1/8 inches wide, and 1 inch thick.  There is some damage to the wood from years of storage, but we would venture to say that it is the only one of its kind in existence.  Please email any and all questions before bidding or buying.  Buyer will pay the Actual Shipping Costs based on the Weight and Size of the package.  Thanks for Looking, and Good Luck!  DH 07/21/20.