Coleman, Ellen, 1878 - 1969
Dates
- Existence: 1878 - 1969
Parallel Names
- Moxon, Ellen
- Topsy
Biography
Ellen Coleman aka Topsy was born in 1874. She was a circus performer and the granddaughter of George Sanger. Ellen's parents were Alexander Coleman aka 'Little Sandy' and Laurina Sanger, with whom she share the nickname of Topsy. Ellen married Harry Austin, one of the Austin Bothers who were equestrian and clown performers with Lord George Sanger Circus. Ellen married her second husband Harry Moxon, a circus juggling and comedy act in 1940.
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Astley's New Royal Amphitheatre Photograph, 1893
Photograph of Astley's New royal Amphitheatre on Westminster Bridge Road. Handwritten on front of the photograph 'Dada & Mama, Topsy and Marie on balcony' and also 'Astley's Theatre taken in the last weeks before pulled down'. The people described in the photograph are 'Lord' George Sanger, Ellen Sanger (nee Chapman), Ellen Austin (nee Coleman) and Marie Reeve.
Circus Family and Tents Photograph , c1920 - 1939
Photograph of a family group seated next to tents. Two men are playing musical instruments. The woman furthest right is Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman. The man next to her is thought to be her second husband Harry Moxon. The woman, second from left, is Florence Austin aerial performer.
Comedy Wild West Performers Photograph, c1890 - 1909
Photograph of a group of comedy Wild West performers from Sanger Circus. The woman, second from the left, is Kate Holloway equestrian performer and niece of George Sanger. The woman furthest right is Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman. The woman second from right is Yetta Schultz.
Ellen Coleman and George Austin with Clown Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Photograph of Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman between two circus performers. To the left of Ellen is a clown with bagpipes. To the right is her brother in law George Austin in equestrian costume. The photograph was taken at Lord George Sanger Circus. The clown is possibly Ellen's father Alexander Coleman, known as Little Sandy.
Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman Photograph, c1890 - 1899
Photograph of female equestrian Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman mounted on a horse in front of a circus living wagon.
Lord George Sanger Circus Staff Photograph, c1890 - 1909
Performers at Lord George Sanger Circus Photograph, 1898
Photographs, c1850 - 1945
Black and white and some colour photographs and postcards of George and Jonh Sanger's circus.
Portrait of Ellen Coleman Photograph, c1890 - 1909
Cabinet card photograph of Ellen Coleman. The card is printed with 'A. M. Bliss & Co Lewes' on the front and 'A. M. Bliss & Co 34 Lansdowne Place, Lewes' on the reverse.
Portrait of Ellen Coleman Standing in Front of a Circus Tent Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Photograph of Ellen standing in front of a circus tent wearing a coat and hat.
Portrait of Harry and Ellen Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1909
Photograph showing Ellen Austin standing at the door of her living wagon and her husband Harry sat on the steps. The photograph has 'Harry and Topsy' written at the bottom. Harry Austin, was one of the Austin Brothers equestrian performers.
Sanger Circus Collection
Black and white and some colour photographs, negatives, handbills, programmes and other items of ephemera relating to George Sanger's circus and the Hall by the Sea.
Sanger Circus Performers Photograph, c1890 - 1899
Studio photograph of three women from left to right, Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman, Kate Holloway and Yetta Schultz.
Sanger Family Group Photograph, c1890 - 1909
Photograph of Kate, Ellen Coleman aka Topsy, Marie Reeve and Mrs Rule. Identified via inscription on the front. Mary Ann Rule was George Sanger's housekeeper, who lived in Finchley with George after his retirement.
Sangers Circus members and Living Wagon Photograph, c1896 - 1900
Photograph of a living wagon from Lord George Sanger Circus with sign written on the side 'Patronized by the Queen and the Royal Family from London'. The woman inside the wagon is Ellen 'Topsy' Austin, the man sitting on the steps is her husband Harry Austin and the man standing is Harry's brother George Austin.