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Cashmore, Martha, 1870 - 1957

 Person

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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Lulu Adams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0042
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: c1880 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Martha Cashmore, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.187
Scope and Contents

Studio cabinet card photographic print of Martha Craston (nee Cashmore) in equestrian costume. Photographers name 'Julius Staudt, Berlin' gold medal symbol with date 1898 stamped on the front of the mount.

Dates: c1890 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Poster Coliseo Argentino, c1900 - 1910

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.236
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a poster for 'Coliseo Argentino, Hoy Miercoles 19 Sietembre/Gran Exito/ Miss Cashmore/Exito Jose Craston/Spectaculo Atrayente' (Argentine Coliseum, This Wednesday 19 September, Big Sucess, Miss Cashmore/Great Success/Joe Craston in Attractive Show'.

Dates: c1900 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

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