Florence Austin and Group Next to an Aeroplane, c1930 - 1939

Item — Box: Sanger Circus Box 1

Reference code: 178C114.115

Scope and Contents

Photograph, taken in the USA, with a group of people next to an aeroplane. The aircraft is marked 'Interstate Airlines Incorporated Photographic Section'. 'Myself with Mill(s) and one of the acts husband and wife flying on the circuit with us Love Florrie' is written on the reverse of the photograph. Florrie is Florence Austin, daughter of Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman and great granddaughter of 'Lord' George Sanger. Florence was an aerial performer and variety artist. 'Master photo Finishers of America' stamped on reverse.

Dates

Creation: c1930 - 1939

Creator

Lord George Sanger Circus (Established c1880) (Organisation)

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