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Call NumberP-2231CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)Date1898SummaryNative American (tribe unknown) men who are dressed as giraffes pose near a circus tent, Sunflower (Flower) Carnival, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The men hold the necks of the costume with long poles. The costume is attached to suspenders that the men wear.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 26 cm (8 x 10 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North America--Colorado--Colorado SpringsColorado Springs (Colo.)Circus--Colorado--Colorado SpringsCostumes--Colorado--Colorado SpringsFestivals--Colorado--Colorado SpringsGiraffes--Colorado--Colorado SpringsMasks--Colorado--Colorado SpringsGeographic AreaColorado Springs (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700172231Type of MaterialGlass negativesOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesCondition: emulsion chipping and oxidizing on glass negative. Title written on negative envelope. R7001722312

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