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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 42 Collections and/or Records:

Lulu Adams and Mother, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.138
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

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

Martha Cashmore, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.53
Scope and Contents

Postcard photograph of Martha Cashmore in fur coat with ostrich feather hat, possibly Martha Cashmore.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Martha Cashmore, c1890 - 1910

 Item
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

Martha Cashmore, 14 May 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.210
Scope and Contents

Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) with dog in performance costume. 'Taken at Lilhain Russia May 14 1911, Circus Nikitin' written on the reverse.

Dates: 14 May 1911

Martha Cashmore, c1910 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.214
Scope and Contents

Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) with horse and carriage in an open air stadium

Dates: c1910 - 1930

Martha Cashmore, c1900 - 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.215
Scope and Contents

Mounted photographic print of female equestrian seated on a horse at a door. Woman believed to be Martha Cashmore'. Photographers name 'Ferdinando Stiatti, Via di Mezzo, Firenze' stamped on reverse.

Dates: c1900 - 1920

Martha Cashmore, c1900 - 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.216
Scope and Contents

Equestrian Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) in costume with dog.

Dates: c1900 - 1920

Martha Cashmore, c1910 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.219
Scope and Contents

Equestrian performer Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) performing with horse and carriage in a large open air stadium setting with audience.

Dates: c1910 - 1930

Martha Cashmore, c1890 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.229
Scope and Contents

Cabinet card studio photograph of Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) in equestrian costume. Photographers print 'Chandler, 238 Florida, Buenos Aires' on the front.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Martha Craston in Garden, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.108
Scope and Contents

Martha Craston (nee Cashmore) sitting in a garden chair.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

Miss Cashmore Sport Act Poster, c1900

 Item
Reference code: 178R57.1
Scope and Contents

Colour poster of Martha Cashmore performing in a horse pulled car with dogs. Printed by Andreasen & Lachmann, Copenhagen.

Dates: c1900

Nan and Josephine, c1955

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.299
Scope and Contents

Young and older woman. 'Nan & myself Taken Summer 55 in a country village (Hambledon?) To Grandma Love Josephine' written on reverse. The older woman is possibly Martha Craston (Cashmore).

Dates: c1955

Photographs, c1880 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178C83
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs and a small amount of negatives containing a mixture of business and family archive showing performers, animals, circuses, family members such as Joe Craston, the Crastonians and Lulu, also four photo albums and two postcards of Joe Craston.

Dates: c1880 - 1950

Picnic Group, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.85
Scope and Contents

Group of people having a picnic in the countryside. Man standing furthest right is believed to be Joe Craston Junior. woman third from left is Martha Craston.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

Picnic Group, 11 June 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.163
Scope and Contents

Picnic group with horse in background. Martha Craston (nee Cashmore) left. 'Mr Palisse having a feed. Mamma is on the left. I am on the right. We didn't know we were in the picture at all, Limoges, June 11 1920' written on reverse.

Dates: 11 June 1920

Poster Coliseo Argentino, c1900 - 1910

 Item
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

Receipt, 30 June 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178H10.5
Scope and Contents

Receipt from Credit Lyonnais, Paris to Madame Joseph Craston. Typescript, 1p.

Dates: 30 June 1963

Victoria and Martha Craston, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.227
Scope and Contents

Victoria Craston and her mother Martha Craston (Martha Cashmore) with dog in garden.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Woman in Costume, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.154
Scope and Contents

Woman in cotsume with ostrich feather hat and dress. Possibly Martha Cashmore.

Dates: c1930 - 1950