Emmett Kelly/ “Weary Willie” Clown
My sister thinks we got this hand puppet at the circus. It was before I was 5. Some people have a fear of clowns(coulrophobia)
There is an Emmett Kelly Museum in Sedan, Kansas -born there in 1898. You don’t hear the word “hobo” anymore.
How do you feel about clowns?
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This entry was posted on August 24, 2010 by rutheh. It was filed under Childhood, photo of the day, vintage and was tagged with 1950's, available light, childhood, Emmett Kelly, kitchen, memories, photo of the day, photography, Pittsburgh, play, puppet, toy, vintage, Weary Willie.
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Ruth, remember to watch “Circus” on PBS later this year.
August 24, 2010 at 12:08 am
they don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
August 24, 2010 at 5:44 am
My brother-in-law was a Shriner clown for years. He made a great clown and he loved it. He passed away 2 years ago. Thanks for allowing me to relive some of his memories.
August 24, 2010 at 5:49 am
yea that’s a little creepy. i’m glad I didn’t see this before bed
August 24, 2010 at 6:48 am
clowns are supposed to make one laugh – this one makes me feel sad.
August 24, 2010 at 8:04 am
We have a clown in our circus show called “Woeful Willie” He is even sadder than Emmett.
August 25, 2010 at 6:25 pm
It will get you in the night.
August 28, 2010 at 6:08 pm