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The Hobo Character
Clowns
The hobo, or tramp, has been a popular
character clown. Schoenhut called this character simply
"Hobo". To see more photos of hobos, go to our Hobo
photo gallery here. |
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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Andy Yaffee
Black coat, plaid pants
The earliest Hobos wore a black and white plaid pant,
a red and white striped shirt, a black hat, and a black coat. The scarf
is reddish.
Photo by Judith Lile from the collection of Judith Lile
No mustache head
The earliest hobo is also rarely found with no mustache. This example
has a blue and white striped shirt and plaid pants. His hat is a
reproduction made by Jim Sneed. |
Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner
Grey coat, dark grey pants
This is an another example of an early two-part head hobo. Early hobos sported
black hats. This hobo features a grey coat over grey pants.
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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner
Dark brown coat, black hat, circles shirt
A later and more common shirt for hobos was one whose
pattern is an overall design of red circles.
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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Sneed
Brown coat, grey pants, brown coat
This clown also has the early red and white striped shirt.
Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Sneed
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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Sneed
One-part head
The one-part head hobo wears a brown hat and a brown coat. Scarves
are brown.
Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Sneed
Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner
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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner
Reduced Hobo
The reduced clown retained the overall design of the one-part head
hobo - only smaller. 
Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer
Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner
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