Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1
Contains 109 Results:
Rosaire's Circus Crowds Queuing, c1936 - 1938
Black and white postcard of crowds queuing at the ticket booth, as well as general view of living vans and circus vehicles at the entrance to Rosaire's Circus.
Cissy Rosaire and Wally Shufflebottom Riding Elephants on Their Wedding Day, 1936
Black and white postcard, taken from height, looking down at Cecilia Rosaire (also know as Cissy Rosaire) and Wally Shufflebottom on their wedding day, shown riding an elephant with another elephant and a large crowd surrounding them outside St. Mary Magdalen Church on the High Street, Billericay, Essex. The elephants are possibly 'Salt' and 'Saucy'. Florence Rosaire (also known as 'The Countess') can be seen in the middle of the photograph smiling at the camera.
Elephant, Clown and Seven Circus Workers, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of an elephant holding a Union Jack flag, shown with an unidentified clown, and seven men, possibly circus workers (foreground). Also showing a circus tent (background).
Unidentified Man with Five Dogs, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of an unidentified man, thought to be the husband of Ida Rosaire, shown in costume with five dogs (poodles) outside the circus tent at Rosaire's Circus.
Unidentified Man with Five Dogs, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of an unidentified man, thought to be the husband of Ida Rosaire, shown in costume with five dogs (poodles) outside the circus tent at Rosaire's Circus.
Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire and a Horse, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire (also known as 'La Petit Vivienne') and Ida Rosaire. One of the women is shown in costume sitting bareback on a horse (thought to be Vivian Rosaire).
Ivor Rosaire with his Head in the Mouth of an Elephant, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire, shown with his head in an elephants mouth and the elephant is lifting him off the ground.
Dennis Rosaire, Two Unidentified Men and Three Horses, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of Dennis Rosaire, in Spanish matador or bullfighting style costume, with two unidentified men and three horses (foreground), as well as circus vehicles (background).
Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire and a Horse, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire (also known as 'La Petit Vivienne') and Ida Rosaire. One of the women is shown in costume doing a trick on the back of a horse (thought to be Vivian Rosaire).
Group of Women with Bag Pipes and Drums, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of a group of five women dressed in tartan, with bag pipes and drums, possibly 'The Kilty Lassies', thought to be shown during their time performing with Rosaire's Circus.
Dennis Rosaire and a Clown, c1936 - 1942
Black and white postcard of a man in a suit, thought to be Dennis Rosaire with a man dressed as a clown, possibly Aubrey Rosaire.
Group of Five Female Circus Performers, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of five women in costume with feathers in their hair. The women shown are the same women thought to perform as 'The Kilty Lassies' with Rosaire's Circus.
Dennis Rosaire Standing Outside Circus Tent, c1936 - 1950
Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit in front of a circus tent, thought to be Dennis Rosaire.
Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire, Dennis Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire, Dennis Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, dressed in Arabian style costume.
Ivor Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, c1936 - 1950
Black and white photograph of two shirtless men standing in front of a circus tent, thought to be Ivor Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire (possibly before or after a gymnastic performance on rings).
Dennis Rosaire in a Spanish Style Costume, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of Dennis Rosaire, in Spanish matador or bullfighting style costume standing in front of a circus tent.
Ivor Rosaire, Lucy Rosaire, Zena Rosaire and Stanley Perkins, 1948
Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire, with his wife, Lucy Rosaire and Zena Rosaire (also known as Zenita Rosaire) standing on the steps of a living caravan in Jersey. Includes inscription on the reverse that reads as follows: 'Ivor, Zena, Lucy and Stanley Perkins. Taken 1948 Jersey'.
Group of Five Female Circus Performers, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of five women in costume with feathers in their hair. The women shown are the same women thought to perform as 'The Kilty Lassies' with Rosaire's Circus.
Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire and Dennis Rosaire, c1936 - 1950
Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire (also known as 'La Petit Vivienne') and Ida Rosaire, dressed in costume (white sequined top and hot pants), with their brother, Dennis Rosaire (shirtless).
Ivor Rosaire and Two Elephants 'Salt' and 'Saucy', 1937
Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire with two elephants, known as 'Salt' and 'Saucy'. Inscription on the reverse reads as follows: 'Ivor Rosaire with John Swallow's elephants: Salt and Saucy'.