Cashmore, Martha, 1870 - 1957
Dates
- Existence: 1870 - 1957
Biography
Martha Cashmore was third generation circus performer. She performed as an acrobatic equestrian in her early career, changing her act later, to performing dog and horse trainer. Martha married Joe Craston and had three children Louise aka Lulu, Victoria and Joseph aka Joe.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Group at Sebastopol, c1890 - 1910
Group of people, three women and a man sitting on a wall with a port and city to the rear. The woman in the centre with a dog is Martha Cashmore. 'Sebastopol' written on reverse.
Joe and Martha Craston, c1900 - 1920
Joe and Martha Craston(nee Cashmore) with dog. 'Russia Sept 1909' written on reverse.
Lulu Adams and Mother, c1920 - 1930
Louise Craston (Lulu Adams) (right) seated on a sofa next to her mother Martha Craston (nee Cashmore). The women are seated with two per dogs.
Lulu Adams Collection
This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career
Miss Cashmore Sport Act Poster, c1900
Colour poster of Martha Cashmore performing in a horse pulled car with dogs. Printed by Andreasen & Lachmann, Copenhagen.
Victoria and Martha Craston, c1920 - 1940
Victoria Craston and her mother Martha Craston (Martha Cashmore) with dog in garden.