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Jugglers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 145 Collections and/or Records:

Batty's Great London Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.13
Scope and Contents Miss Lena Foottit and Master Foottit clown, Bros. Stelling clowns, Mr. Jas. Furr comic equestrian act, The Bros. Alexander and Mr. G. Craig gymnasts, Funny Julian in The Deserter comedy act, Master George Batty equestrian act, Signor Lorenzo the man of mystery, Mrs. Stelling equestrian act, Little Julian trained dogs act, Mr. Thomas Batty equestrian act, Mr. C. Clarke high wire act, Mdlle. Catherine equestrian act, Funny Little Julian comedy act, Mr. Jas. Frederick Cooke equestrian act, Mr....
Dates: c1800 - 1899

Belle Vue Circus, Manchester Programme, 6 December 1980 - 31 January 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.36
Scope and Contents Norman Barrett ringmaster, Family Santus trick cyclists, The Brucksons Balancing act, Jacko Fossett and Little Willy clowns, Les Kansas jugglers, Martin Lacey and his lions, Dunban Nickol trampoline act, The Svensons equestrian act, The Great Darix balancing act, Camel Caravan presented by Beverley Roberts, Gina the Girl in the Moon trapeze, Robert Brothers’ Elephant Entertainment, Joan Rosaire and Goldy the Wonder Horse, Hsiung Family Oriental Acrobats, The Loonies comedians. Contains...
Dates: 6 December 1980 - 31 January 1981

Ben Jackson Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0106
Scope and Contents

This collection contains 16 posters, 2 handbills, 2 programmes and a small amount of business records, trade material and correspondence relating to Ben Jackson's banjo variety act.

Dates: c1903 - 1923

Benneweis Cirkus by Gningen Programme, 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.12
Scope and Contents

90th year celebrations, Diana Benneweis equestrian act, Hr. Braum Clown, Pompoff Thedy Family comedy act, Lora Eston and her birds, Karl Kossmayer and his mules, Benneweis elephants, Moreno clowns, Les Castors jugglers, Sally Brothers handstand act, Eric and Francine’s Dogs trained dogs, Toly M. juggler, 2 Perris balance act, Michael balancer. Contains photos, 28p.p.

Dates: 1977

Benneweis Cirkus by Gningen Programme, 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.28
Scope and Contents

Claus Jespersen ringmaster, Diana Benneweis equestrian act, Kim and Miller Benneweis elephants, Victo Ponce and Silvia jugglers, Di Lello Clown, Clarrisons sea lions, Flying Oscas trapeze, Trio Spyts, Krenzola birds, Trup Salve tumblers. Contains photos, 28p.p.

Dates: 1979

Benneweis Cirkus by Gningen Programme, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.4
Scope and Contents

Elephants and horses, Les Francescos-clowns, Guzman and Monique motorbike trapeze act, Dobritch balance act, Nelly Jane ringmaster, Luc and Bella chimpanzees, Balkan Troupe trampoline act, Bob Rosetti whips and guns, Bob Bramson juggler, Kroplin’s Dyrerevue, Pete, Robin and Antonio clowns, Caroli Troupe equestrian act. Clown illustration, 28p.p.

Dates: 1975

Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Gouache, c1920 - 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.30
Scope and Contents

Gouache on card poster design signed by Leon Chossley. Olympia Grand Hall, 18 December to 30 January. Colour painting of many circus acts including a woman riding an elephant, russian dancers, jugglers, equestrian acts, acrobats and performing dogs, as well as a man sitting on top of a lampost, a woman balancing on the moon and two astronauts with a rocket, main background red with yellow and white stars, type multicoloured.

Dates: c1920 - 1967

Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Gouache, c1920 - 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.42
Scope and Contents

Gouache on card poster design, signed by 'L C', probably Leon Chossley. Olympia Grand Hall, 18 December to 30 January. Colour illustration of many circus acts including a man in Indian dress, a woman riding an elephant, three horseback riders, three jugglers and three women balancing on spheres, background red with yellow and white stars and white, type multicoloured.

Dates: c1920 - 1967

Bill Barnes Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0172
Scope and Contents

Programmes, posters and photographs mainly related to the Poole family's travelling Myriorama show.

Dates: 1881 - 2017

Billy Russell’s Circus Spectacular Programme, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.7
Scope and Contents Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth, Inga Lise Ringmistress. Mary Chipperfield’s Liberty ponies and Zebras and elephants, The Knick Nocs knockabout comedy, Old Regnas The Tramp and his Comedy Dogs and Donkey, The Siberas balancing act, Jacko Fossett and Little Billy clowns, The Trio Anastasini juggling, The Brandt Brothers springboard acrobatics, Bela and her Comedy Camel, The Two Franks acrobatics and contortionism, Spaghetti and Company comics, Max Morris and his Sea Lions, Anna Arata and Lily...
Dates: 1975

Billy Russell’s Circus Spectacular Programme, 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.17
Scope and Contents

The Two Bohumils jugglers, The Robert Brothers Camel Caravan, elephants and ponies, Skippy the Boxing Kangaroo, Blanini aerialist, Jacko Fossett and Little Billy clowns, Markus and Rosita strongman, The Valla Bertini Troupe trick cyclist, The Wychwoods magic and dog act, Chyfudey contortion, acrobatic and balancing act, The Bjoerlings equestrian act, Bobby Dixon comedy acrobat, The Tanger troupe tumblers. Contains illustration with photos, 24p.p.

Dates: 1977

Billy Russell’s Circus Spectacular Programme, 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.1
Scope and Contents Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth, Leigh Marsh and her Poodles, Mimo Veneziano Juggler, balancer and wire act, Jacko Fossett, Little Billy and Co.clowns, Mary Chipperfield’s African Elephants, Freddy and Gabriella trapeze, Jumping Jack comic on the trampoline, The Bertini Family unicycling and acrobatics, Big and Little horse and pony De Wert aerialist, Mary Chipperfield’s Exotic Group, The Kam Tai Troupe contortion, Balancing and acrobatic act, The Flying Oslers trapeze, Dogsi’s Football Dogs....
Dates: 1974

Billy Russell's Circus Spectacular Programme, 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.304
Scope and Contents

Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth. Colour illustration of female aerial act hanging from her hair while juggling battons on fire over a black and blue background on the front cover, inside black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 12p.p.

Dates: 1971

Billy Russell's Circus Spectacular Programme, 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.309
Scope and Contents

Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth. Colour illustration of men spitting and juggling fire and head of man with turbant on a red, yellow and orange background on the front cover, inside black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 12p.p.

Dates: 1973

Billy Smart's Circus Poster, 25 October - 11 November 1961

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.122
Scope and Contents Wood Lane, Scrub Recreation Ground. The New Western Show, The Medifreds juggling act, Alma Piaia, 15 elephants, Billy Smart Junior Dutch horses, The Brooke Bond chimpanzees, 14 polar bears, The Five Flying Leotaris, Digger Pugh Girls, The riding machine, The Seven Herrviks, Gloria Smart with horses and ponies, The Munoz Luftmann clowns, The Katyanas trapeze act, The Sloan Family, Karen and Ria aerial act, 1001 Arabian Nights Scene. Multicolour type on multicolour background on right hand...
Dates: 25 October - 11 November 1961

Billy Smart's Circus Poster, 18 March - 3 April 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.124
Scope and Contents Birmingham, Hay Mills Recreation Ground. Les Arata on the silver wire, 16 aerial trapeze artistes, The riding machine, Brooke Bond's chimpanzees, 20 elephants, The Two Rapolli juggling act, The Six Skating Willers, U.S. Seventh Cavalry, Fairyland Story, The Flying Ibarras, The Atlas Sahara Troupe, High stilt walkers, 14 polar bears, The Roever Sisters, The Six Cycling Kludsky, The Aerial Antinous. Multicolour type on multicolour background baloons on right hand side, colour illustration of...
Dates: 18 March - 3 April 1964

Blackpool Tower Circus Fantastic Programme, 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.14
Scope and Contents

Charlie Cairoli and his company clowns, Bronley’s Space Rocket, Rogana balance act, Circus Knie’s Horses and Ponies presented by Franz R. Althoff, Tommy Chipperfield and his lions, Bratuchin Cossack Troupe, Gina, Orlando and Celinas, Los Hermans, Inge Lise, Tommy de-Vel Trio jugglers, Normans and his udgerigars, Professor Grimble clown. Contains illustration on the cover with photos, 12p.p.

Dates: 1977

Blackpool Tower Circus Fantastic Programme, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.3
Scope and Contents

Charlie Cairoli and his Company, Mary Chipperfield and her animals, The Flying Marilees Flyers Aerialists, Circus Knie’s Horses, Franz R. Althoff elephants, Kris Kremo juggler, Fattini blancing act, Skating Rolwoods, Chy Bao Guy Troupe, The Six Bertinis trick cyclists and balancing act, Desmond and Marks clown, Helen Piderman. Notes of times handwritten on programme. Contains photos, 12p.p.

Dates: 1975

Blackpool Tower Circus Poster, c1933 - 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.149
Scope and Contents

Alfred Court with his Monarchs of the Jungle, Flying Codonas, Maximilian Truzzi juggler, Karolly Troupe equestrians, Cooke's Pony Revue, comedy jazz and boxing ponies, Gordon and Lester comedy acrobats, Ilés and Loyal, Nico and Nico, Six Rolling Wonder Girls, Loretta Ballet, Doodles, 3 van Normans, Marton Sisters. Colour illustrations of a lion, tiger, polar bear, leopard, the 3 Codonas and a couple in Edwardian costume roller skating. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd.

Dates: c1933 - 1990

Blackpool Tower Circus Posters, c1930 - 1990

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.141-212
Scope and Contents

Posters for Blackpool Tower Circus including shows by Knie's Circus, Circus Krone, Circus Schumann, Bertram Mills Circus, Robert Brothers Circus and performances by Charlie Cairoli, Doddles, Coco the Clown, The Rosaires, Lilly Yokoi, Alfred Court, Vojtek Trubka, The Great Wallendas and Mary Chipperfield among others.

Dates: c1930 - 1990