Clown Bluey's History of Clowns:Modern 20th century Circus Clowns: Emmett Kelly, tramp clown (or Hobo) from the USA [BBC Hulton Picture Library]
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Clown Bluey's History of Clowns: Circus Clowns: Emmett Kelly, a famous American tramp or Hobo clown, brought soulful romanticism to his audiences. A carpet clown rather than a principal clown, he worked amongst the audience and often sat on the edge of the ring, picking at a cabbage which he ate as the other performers did their acts. |
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