This wood-sheathed car is painted brown and features a colorful representation of an actual Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey poster promoting their clown acts. Clowns have played an important role in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey history, each with their own unique character, costume and makeup design. These mirth-makers specialize in a variety of skills from slapstick, juggling and comedic gags to stilt-walking, unicycling and daredevil feats, all requiring physical discipline, athleticism and skill.