Fantastic artwork, colors and graphics on this used original 1940's poster featuring clown Lou Jacobs, the first living person to have his portrait appear on an American Postage Stamp.
Note: Minor touch up and repair on the letter G which does not detract from this fantastic piece.
The poster has been linen-backed to help preserve it.
Measures approx. 33 1/2" x 47 3/4" framed in black lacquer with gold filet.
Johann Ludwig Jacob (January 1, 1903 – September 13, 1992), professionally known as Lou Jacobs, was a German-born American clown who performed for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for more than 60 years. He was inducted into the International Clown Hall of Fame in 1989. He is credited with popularizing the clown car, which has been a staple of circus clown acts ever since. He is also often cited as the originator of the red rubber ball nose, which is used by many clowns today. He was the first living person to have his portrait appear on an American postage stamp.
