Novelty Performer

Sheboygan, Wisconsin; February 13, 1914. 215 by 220mm (8 ¹⁄₂ by 8 ³⁄₄ inches). Letterhead with image of Bischoff on top left. Previously folded; ink fading.

Bischoff (1893–1973) writes to Kelly Bros. Circus that he accepted another engagement, but:

“P.S. I do two acts, assist in concert and clown numbers. For future remembrance.”

Per Billboard magazine in 1912 Bischoff worked for George W. Hall’s Trained Wild Animal Show at Evansville, Wisconsin; he performed in 1915 with Seibel Bros. and Gollmar Bros; and, in 1917 he placed a classified advertisement selling nickel plated hoops ​“fine for frog-snake act”.