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Ringling Brothers Contract For A Ballet Performer “Male Companions…strictly Prohibited”

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Ringling Brothers Contract For A Ballet Performer “Male Companions…strictly Prohibited”
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Ringling Brothers Performance contract for Ona Naegel, one page both sides, dated February 21, 1912, for Naegel’s ballet performances for a salary of $8.00 per week. Signed at the bottom of the page in fountain pen, in an undetermined hand, “Ringling Bros.” Attached to the front is a 5 rule list entitled “Rules concerning Ballet Girls,” the last one reading “Male companions during hours when not on duty, strictly prohibited.” 8 x 17” In fine condition, with light overall toning and several notations.