Sidewalk circus sideshows

Inscription: "Sidewalk circus sideshows. Outdoor children's circus sponsored by Board of Education's Division of Community Education at Public School 25, 787 Lafayette Ave, adds up to fun-filled panorama. In sideshow, George (Strong Man) Pearson, 9, of 744A Lafayette St. [lifting toy barbell] is center of attraction along with Lester Kaplan, 9, of 285 Van Buren St. and Billy Sideboard, 7, seated." Two boys on right are African American; seated boy is holding sign, "Blacky, the jail bird."