Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The Howard Bros. Circus Model

 

 

 

 
The model is a replica of The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1919-1938. Completed with 8 main tents, 152 wagons, 1,300 circus performers and workers, 800+ animals and 59 car train. The model is built in 3/4inch to 1 foot scale and occupies 3,800 sq ft. The world's largest miniature circus was created over a 50 yr period by Howard Tibbals in his TN basement. It was first displayed at the Knoxville Worlds Fair.
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