Glass plate copy negative capturing John Ringling and his wife posing together outdoors. John Ringling was the most prominent of the seven Ringling Brothers, who are best known for their circus promotions. The brothers later merged their business with that of Barnum & Bailey to create a monopoly of the circus industry. The negative (4x5") displays a small scratch near the bottom border. Please note: the positive image seen on our website is for illustrative purposes only and does not accompany the negative; only the negative is offered in this lot.