This is a Mills Bros. 3 Ring Circus 1956 Official Route Card No. 2. It is a vintage circus memorabilia item featuring the official route schedule for the circus during the 3rd and 4th weeks of May 1956. The card lists dates, towns, states, and mileage for stops in Ohio including Ada, Lima, St. Mary's, Greenville, Eaton, Miamisburg, Washington C.H., Circleville, Lancaster, Athens, Marietta, and Cambridge, totaling 1009 miles. The front side features a red clown logo and circus branding, while the reverse side includes postal markings and a typed address to Paul Bowers at the Howe Hotel in Akron, Ohio.

Included is the single official route card as pictured, with printed schedule and postal stamps dated May 1, 1956. This collectible route card is made of paper and is an original 1956 document from the Mills Bros. Circus, a notable piece of circus and carnival history. It is a unique item for collectors of circus ephemera, vintage carnival memorabilia, or historical amusement park artifacts.

Specifications:
- Brand/Maker: Mills Bros.
- Item Type: Official Route Card
- Year: 1956
- Material: Paper
- Theme: Circus & Carnival
- Route Dates: May 7 to May 19, 1956
- Locations: Ohio towns listed with mileage
- Total Mileage: 1009 miles
- Included Components: Single route card with printed schedule and postal marks
- Country of Origin: USA

On light card stock. Handles much like a postcard. Showing only minor signs of wear, age or handling. May have fold creases. May have postal stamps from mailing. No major issues to note. Colors are vibrant. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in good condition. You will receive the exact card seen in the photos. It measures between approx. 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” & 4” x 6”

**Shipped securely in a poly sleeve with a chipboard backer / sandwiched in cardboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**

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