July 4, Schapira Brothers and the patent office.
 

Here is a request to see the Schapira Brothers boxes. The patent on the boxes indicate July 4, 1911. Let's see the boxes for their 100th anniversary. Interesting a patent would be granted on the fourth of July. I doubt the patent office was open.

Was not a paid federal holiday
 

Until 1938

I have to admit my ignorance. Thank You, Preece.

backyard circus
 

Here is part of my backyard circus.....

http://luckeycards.com/peuncschapiradisplaymaster.jpg

New to my collection.....

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bf...40/001_big.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6...40/002_big.jpg

nice
 

Nice pick ups Tom...and I thought I was the only one collecting circus rides and animals.....Now you need to get some of the cards.....here are a few more to add to the circus.....

http://luckeycards.com/peunc1921scha...dnonsports.jpg