This is the way the Carson & Barnes circus
sets up its big top!
First the tent is laid out flat. Stakes are driven into the ground all around and tied to the tent. |
The first two upright poles are inserted by hand on each side of an opening. |
More upright poles are added inside by hand until there is just enough room to... |
...bring in an elephant. |
As more space is created, more elephants come in to help raise the poles inside the tent, working from one end to the other until the entire tent is raised. |
The elephants pull the poles vertical by... |
...dragging the bottom through the dirt. |
After the last pole has been pulled upright... |
...the elephants clear the spaces in front of |
the tent openings by pulling the stakes out. |
Now it's time to put on the show. |
The amazing elephant... |
...brings the Circus to life! |
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