A series of photographs that really speaks to me; rare colour photos of circus showgirls from the 40s and 50s. They are from The Circus Book: 1870-1950 and were shot at travelling camps in the 40's and 50's. So much inspiration for photoshoots and outfits, I truly wish I could have lived the life some of these women did. So cool!!!
Angel wings (1950) / Blue skies and a baby kitty at the Dailey Brothers Circus (1950)
Dirty feet yet cute shoes, performing couple (1954) / Aerial ballet showgirl (1949)
The Wardrobe Wagon and a cute pup (1959) / Elephants! (in the back) King Brothers Circus (1950)
Harem pants and silk flowers / Bunny ears (1946) a Barnum & Bailey showgirl
Amazing costumes, I want a pony on a stick! (1955) / Aerialist Pinito del Oro (1953)
Feathers, and do I detect cat eye make up on the first girl? (1956) / Floral (1941)
Performer Lottie Brunn (1949) / Mardi gras girl (1952)
Fortune teller vibes
All photos via http://www.flavorwire.com/