Wednesday, December 4, 2013

John Robinson--Harry Philadelphia


Note the beautiful twisted willow whip.  Becoming as rare as the Hope diamond......................



Business Card

Noting the whip, Mr. Philadelphia must have also presented a liberty act.  Why have we never heard much spoken about Harry Philadelphia?  Does anyone have any insight into the man?

3 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 7, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Wade: Do you know anything about Ivan M. Henry who was with the Great London Circus and claims to have had a white tiger cub in 1975? Sincerely Paul

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  2. Bob ClineDecember 14, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Joanne Joys book the "Wild Animal Trainer in America" mentions a William Philadelphia that worked for Carl Hagenbeck but there is no mention of a Harry Philadelphia anywhere. This is the first time I have heard of this man's name.
    Bob

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  3. DanKoehlMay 15, 2018 at 5:08 AM

    I believe Harry Philadelphia was elephant stable master on Circus krone for some time.

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