This photograph is part of a series of snap shots at a Davenport circus, of which four are in this archive. The photos are all small format snapshots and the circus has highly ornate fronts to exhibits. The photos are torn from an album and black paper adheres to their back corners.
The card shows painted backdrop and an entryway to circus / rodeo, with a large crowd of people gathered in front.
Back: Handwriting says “Davenport Iowa Aug 11 24. Wilde West Show, James Esque, R and C. shows.” A stamped text says “Finished by Darmer-Edmondson, Perry, Iowa.”