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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4555 Collections and/or Records:

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.18
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Sailor's Return, The Greek Warrior, The Reaper and The Flower Girl.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.19
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Swiss Girl, The Alpin Hunter, The Life Guardsman and The Flying Dutchman.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.53
Scope and Contents

Postcard photograph of Martha Cashmore in fur coat with ostrich feather hat, possibly Martha Cashmore.

Dates: c1920 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.187
Scope and Contents

Studio cabinet card photographic print of Martha Craston (nee Cashmore) in equestrian costume. Photographers name 'Julius Staudt, Berlin' gold medal symbol with date 1898 stamped on the front of the mount.

Dates: c1890 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, 14 May 1911

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.210
Scope and Contents

Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) with dog in performance costume. 'Taken at Lilhain Russia May 14 1911, Circus Nikitin' written on the reverse.

Dates: 14 May 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1910 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.214
Scope and Contents

Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) with horse and carriage in an open air stadium

Dates: c1910 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.215
Scope and Contents

Mounted photographic print of female equestrian seated on a horse at a door. Woman believed to be Martha Cashmore'. Photographers name 'Ferdinando Stiatti, Via di Mezzo, Firenze' stamped on reverse.

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.216
Scope and Contents

Equestrian Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) in costume with dog.

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1910 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.219
Scope and Contents

Equestrian performer Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) performing with horse and carriage in a large open air stadium setting with audience.

Dates: c1910 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.229
Scope and Contents

Cabinet card studio photograph of Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) in equestrian costume. Photographers print 'Chandler, 238 Florida, Buenos Aires' on the front.

Dates: c1890 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martin & Rodgers’ European Wonder Show and Vaudeville Circus Souvenir Programme, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178K42.1
Scope and Contents

Purple and white front cover showing Decar and Tomato and descriptive articles accompanied of black and white photographs of the acts, 5p.p.

Dates: c1920 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Decar and Tomato Collection

Mary Chipperfield Circus Spectacular Programme, Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.38
Scope and Contents

Glasgow. The Brumbachs sword balancers, The Flying Oslers trapeze, Clowns and animals. Contains illustration, 2p.p.

Dates: Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

Mary Chipperfield's Circus Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.219
Scope and Contents

Dudley, 24 April to 29 April. Colour illustrations of a tiger and a giraffe, background orange and yellow, type blue and black.

Dates: c1950 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Chipperfield Circus Posters

Mary Chipperfield's Circus Poster, 4 July - 2 September 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.325
Scope and Contents

Pleasureland, Southport. Mary Chipperfield's animals. Colour illustration of a white tiger and a giraffe, background orange and yellow, type blue, white and black

Dates: 4 July - 2 September 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Chipperfield Circus Posters

Mary Chipperfields World Famous Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1025
Scope and Contents Crystal Palace, 24 December to 12 January. Mary Chipperfield's Royal Bengal tigers with Simla the white tiger, Faltini Troupe trick cyclists, 6 Royals jugglers, Mary Chipperfield's jungle fantasy, hippopotamus, chimpanzee, baby elephant, horses and ponies, Oxo and Company clowns, Mary Chipperfield equestrian haute ecole, Jason's exotic birds, Los Colorados western rodeo, Space Girls, Mary Chipperfield's liberty horses, Babette's footballing dogs. Colour illustration of a chimpanzee in...
Dates: c1960-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

Maskelyne's Mysteries Handbill, c1950

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.17
Scope and Contents

Comedy Theatre, Panton St. London. The Great Masoni performs the Indian Rope trick, The Temple of Ah Ling, The Garden of Wong.

Dates: c1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Maskelyne's Theatre of Mystery Programme, 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.132
Scope and Contents

London. The Kobes, Japanese equilibrists, Herbert J. Collings, Musicus, the magic of melody, Nevil Maskelyne presents Goff Godfrey in a reproduction of the Cardiff Seance as described by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Oswald Williams illusionist, Leslie Harris, Fred Cooper and Company stock-whip expert. Contains illustration on the front cover. Printed by Bradley & Son., Ltd., Printers, Reading, 4p.p.

Dates: 1919
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

May Moore-Duprez Poster, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.226
Scope and Contents

The Original Jolly Dutch Girl. Two piece poster. Blue and red illustration by JP Seaborn. Printed by David Allen & Sons Ltd. 17 Leicester Street.

Dates: c1920 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

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