The Most Extraordinary Exhibition in the World Handbill, 1856
Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.14
Scope and Contents
A Selection of Life Size Mechanical Figures, taken from the Grand Paris Exposition at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. From the Grand Paris Exposition, Figures inc 'A goat, A little girl, a large ape, a ram, a large Hare, a talking baby, Jocko - comical monkey musician whose grimaces are extraordinary!' among others.
Dates
- Creation: 1856
Creator
- Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003 (Person)
- Egyptian Hall (1812 - 1905) (Organisation)
Conditions Governing Access
Items are available to view by appointment in our reading room
Conditions Governing Use
Copies may be supplied or produced at the discretion of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, subject to copyright law and condition of the material
Extent
1 Item(s) ; 115mm x 187mm
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Catalogued according to type
Physical Description
See The Era, Sunday, April 6, 1856.
Repository Details
Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository
Contact:
The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
0114 222 7231
lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk
The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
0114 222 7231
lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk