Sangers Circus Living Wagon, c1880 - 1899

Item — Box: Sanger Circus Box 1

Reference code: 178C114.86

Scope and Contents

Photograph of a circus living wagon from 'Lord' George Sanger's Circus. The wagon has the lettering sign written on the side 'Patronized by the Queen and the Royal Family from London'. The woman inside the wagon is believed to be Ellen 'Topsy' Austin (nee Coleman) granddaughter of 'Lord' George Sanger. The man sitting on the steps is believed to be Harry Austin, Ellen's husband. The standing man is believed to be Harry's brother George Austin.

Dates

Creation: c1880 - 1899

Creator

Lord George Sanger Circus (Established c1880) (Organisation)

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