Black-and-white promotional photograph depicting circus clown Frankie Little, identified in the printed caption below the image as “Better Known as ‘PUDGY.’” The performer stands full length with arms spread wide in a theatrical pose, wearing traditional white clown makeup with stylized eyebrows and lips, a small hat, and a large bow tie. His costume is particularly distinctive, consisting of a boldly patterned suit decorated with playing cards, checkerboard designs, cocktails, and other whimsical motifs associated with circus and stage costume design. The portrait appears to be a publicity photograph intended to promote the performer and his clown character. Images of individual circus clowns were often produced as promotional material for press, programs, or souvenir distribution, documenting recognizable performers associated with traveling circus and entertainment productions. The photograph is printed with a caption identifying the performer as Frankie Little, better known professionally as “Pudgy.” The simple studio backdrop and full-length presentation emphasize the costume and character of the performer, a common format used in mid-twentieth-century circus publicity photography. Photograph measures approximately 4 x 5 inches. 8 X 10