Lion Cage Circus Wagon, c1890 - 1909
Scope and Contents
Photograph of a lion cage circus wagon with a top hatted lion tamer Captain Frank Taylor seated inside. Frank Taylor, also known as Lieut. Taylor and Alpine Charlie, was an animal trainer noted for his time at Lord George Sanger's Circus. He was notably involved in the 'escaped' wolves incident with Lord George Sanger's Circus in London which was described in detail in the book 'Seventy Years a Showman'.
Dates
- Creation: c1890 - 1909
Creator
- Lord George Sanger Circus (Established c1880) (Organisation)
Conditions Governing Access
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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) ; 155 x 205 mm
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Catalogued according to type
Repository Details
Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository
The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
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