Vintage clown photos capture old circus culture (opens in new tab)

The old clown photos in TASCHEN's The Circus. 1870s–1950s are incredible. A lot of the clowns look more fantastical than funny, with smeared makeup, giant costumes, and intense expressions. Some of the photos are charming, and others feel haunting yet beautiful. — Read the rest The post Vintage clown photos capture old circus culture appeared first on Boing Boing.