Craston, Joe (Joseph), 1868 - 1948
Dates
- Existence: 1868 - 1948
Biography
Joe Craston was an equestrian, clown, animal trainer and circus proprietor. He was singled out by Lord George Sanger at the age of 9, to be made the central figure and youngest solo clown in his circus. Although Joe also performed as an acrobatic rider for some time he eventually devoted himself to clowning after a series of accidents. Joe Craston married Martha Cashmore and they had three children; Louise aka Lulu, Victoria and Josep aka Joe, all of who followed the family tradition into circus performance.
Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:
Joe and Martha Craston, c1900 - 1920
Martha Cashmore and Joe Craston standing together in a park.
Joe and Martha Craston, c1920 - 1940
Martha (nee Cashmore) and Joe Craston in a garden under a rose Arbor with dog sitting at the front.
Joe and Martha Craston, c1900 - 1920
Joe and Martha Craston(nee Cashmore) with dog. 'Russia Sept 1909' written on reverse.
Joe Craston, c1900 - 1920
Publicity photographic print for Joe Craston in clown costume. Joe is playing a stringer musical instrument and is accompanied with a dog next to another instrument. The photograph has had the background painted out in black. 'Mr Craston, paint out background' written on reverse.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1940
Publicity postcard photographic print of Joe Craston in clown costume with dog in costume on his shoulder. Joe Craston stamped on the bottom.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
View of the back of the head of a clown, probably Joe Craston. Copyright 'Spink and Jaye & King Ltd', photographers Brighton.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Joe Craston performing as a clown in the circus ring driving a miniature coach and horses with other clowns in the background. 'Copyright Captain A. E. Middleton, Kenilworth Court, London, SW15' stamped on the reverse.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Publicity photograph of clown Joe Craston with name stamped at the base. 'Jaye & King, Brighton' stamped on reverse.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Publicity photograph of clown Joe Craston with performing dog. Joe Craston stamped at the base. 'Jaye & King, Brighton' stamped on reverse.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Clown Joe Craston with dog appearing out of a container. 'Joe Craston' written on reverse. 'Jerome stamped on reverse with date '21 Nov 1938'.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Publicity postcard photographic print of Joe Craston in clown costume with dog in costume on his shoulder.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Publicity postcard photographic print of Joe Craston in clown costume.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Publicity photograph of clown Joe Craston. 'Publishers Jaye and King Brighton' printed on reverse.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Postcard photograph of Joe Craston 'The Dandy Clown'. Repo Fielding Leeds.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Publicity photograph of clown Joe Craston. 'Publishers Jaye and King Brighton' printed on reverse.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Publicity postcard photographic print of Joe Craston in clown costume with dog in costume on his shoulder. 'Joe Craston' stamped on the base.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Publicity postcard photographic print of Joe Craston in clown costume shoulder. 'Jerome 21 Nov 1938' stamped on reverse.
Joe Craston, 11 December 1917
Postcard photographic image of a Joe Craston Senior. 'Dec 11 1917 To my daughter kind wishes many happy returns of the day from Papa, God Bless You' written on reverse.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Painted image of Joe Craston, possibly from a circus programme. 'Keep Smiling' written in the top corner.
Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950
Painted image of Joe Craston, possibly from a circus programme.