Group of Equestrian Performers Photograph, c1880 - 1889

Item — Box: Sanger Circus Box 1

Reference code: 178C114.5

Group of Equestrian Performers, c1880 - 1889

Scope and Contents

Photograph of a group of female equestrian performers in elaborately decorated costume. The performers are with Sanger's Circus. Costumes such as these were used in Lord George Sanger Circus parade. Lord John Sanger Circus featured a parade in which five sisters Ida, Victoria, Dagmar, Maude and Jennie Sanger rode side saddle dressed in 'Gainsborough' costumes.

Dates

Creation: c1880 - 1889

Creator

Lord George Sanger Circus (Established c1880) (Organisation)

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