About This Item

  • Call NumberCONE_0266
  • TitleHelen Mahoney listens to clown
  • SummaryCaption: "The start of another fun packed season ... Happy 11 yr. old Helen Mahoney of 6809 4th Ave., Brooklyn, listens attentively to Steeplechase Park's new midget clown, Tommy, reminisce about his circus days. the world famous amusement center has begun its 55th season and on Sat., June 2, will be host to 5,000 girl scouts for their annual outing." Closeup of clown with arm around girl wearing large Steeplechase Park tag.
  • Date1951
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white, gelatin silver ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteOn verso: date stamped: May 15, 1951; Brooklyn Eagle stamp; Steeplechase Park (photographer?) stamp. Title from caption printed in pencil on verso.
  • CreatorSteeplechase Park
  • SubjectClowns
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
  • FolderFolder: Coney Island: Steeplechase/Children