Sangers Circus Performers, c1890 - 1899

Item — Box: Sanger Circus Box 1

Reference code: 178C114.54

Scope and Contents

Photograph of Equestrian and Acrobat Performers. The male figure on the horse is believed to be Harry Austin, from the Austin Brothers jockey act. The female, far right, is believed to be Yetta Schultz who was a wire and aerial performer with 'Lord' George Sanger's Circus. The two other women are believed to be either Henrietta, Florence or Lydia who were listed as performers on the 'Corde Elastique' during this time. The photograph is believed to have been taken at Balmoral on the Royal Estate in Scotland in 1898.

Dates

Creation: c1890 - 1899

Creator

Lord George Sanger Circus (Established c1880) (Organisation)

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