Austin, Florence, Active 1930 - 1969
Dates
- Existence: 1930 - 1969
Parallel Names
- Florrie
Biography
Florence Austin aka Florre, was the daughter of Harry Austin and Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman and great granddaughter of George Sanger. Florence was a trapeze and aerial performer. She married Thomas Manley with whom she performed as the double act 'Manley and Austin' in circus and variety from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Florence Austin next to an Aeroplane Photograph, 20 April 1920
Photograph of a group next to an aeroplane which has 'Interstate 104' marked on the side. Photograph stamped on reverse 'Master Photo Finishers of America'. 'Here we are again we certainly did have dandy time. All my Love Florrie, Birmingham Alabama April 20 1920' is written on the reverse. The woman on the far left is Florence Austin.
Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Postcard of aerial performer Florence Austin on Blackpool South Pier. The photograph is stamped with 'Pier Studio, South Pier' on reverse. 'To Mama with Love Flo' is written on reverse.
Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Photograph of Florence Austin hanging from a trapeze outdoors.