World War, 1914-1918
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Orton and Spooner Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0070
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a large selection of archives from the Orton and Spooner Company. The collection comprises photographs and cabinet card images showing carved work, structural work and classic painted work, 4 boxes of notes, invoices and clippings, 8 drawers of plans and blueprints, 2 folders of ride specifications and order forms, accounts books and a library of source books showing turn of the century art used by the artists in the company.
Dates:
c1870 - 1969
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Photographs, 1880 - 1950
Series
Reference code: 178C76
Scope and Contents
Black and white photographs and negatives of fairground rides, living wagons, transport, fairground organs, carvings and other artwork from the Orton and Spooner company. Also contains some photographs of employees and showmen.
Dates:
1880 - 1950