Testo Family, Established c1700
Dates
- Existence: Established c1700
Biography
The Testo family first came to England from France in the late 1700s in the form of 20 year old conjurer Felix Testot (senior). According to his descendants Felix Testot was quite a well-known performer in France. However, the fall of the aristocracy following the French revolution in 1789 created a decline on the demand for his services and Felix decided to cross the Channel into England.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
British Roundabout Proprietors Rules, 1902 - 1903
Photocopies of The British Roundabout Proprietors and Showmen’s Union Rules. Typescript.
Business Card, c1940 - 1969
Business card for Texas Liz and Sloppy Weather, Australian whip and rope act. Black type on off white card.
Business Records, 1902 - 1903, 12 December 1932
Various items of business related to the Testo family.
Contract, 12 December 1932
Top section of contract between Bertram W. Mills Circus and Miss Testo, Snake Charmer, to furnish and exhibit three snakes. Black type on light green paper, 2p.p.
Testo Family Collection
This collection comprises photographs, business records, articles, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, advertising material, family research and items of personal archive related to the Testo family history in the fairground and circus
Ticket, c1920
Admission ticket. Black type on light brown paper, Spider 1920 inscribed on reverse.
Various, c1898 - 1977
Various items related to the Testo family and their business in the fairground.