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Minstrel shows

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Argyle Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0117
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 June 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.25
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Jenny Valmore the Original “Yes, You Do!”, Daltry, Higgins and Miss Selina Seaforth, Sisters Olive Duettists and Ballad Vocalists, The Marvellous Four Pole Pelhams Minstrel Entertainment, Bertie Stokes Serio-Ballad Vocalist, Comical Cris Ventriloquist, Maude D’Almaine Character Vocalist and Descriptive Balladist, Austin Lenton Burlesque Actor and Vocalist, Geo. Medley Comedian and Mimic. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and...
Dates: 6 June 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 November 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.34
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Sherman and Morisey American Comedians, Sisters Schofield Refined Character Duettists and American, Song and Dance Artistes, Mr Leodale Character Actor, Author, Vocalist and Reciter, Messrs Cranston and Curtis Irish Delineators, Mr Alf Bilford Eccentric Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Frank Vincent and Johnny Hart Black Faced Performers and Classical Exponents of Minstrelsy, Sisters Craven Burlesque artistes, Vocalists and Dancers, Mr Arthur West Extempore...
Dates: 21 November 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 December 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.35
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Tom Bassett Impersonator, Miss Ruth Grovesnor Serio-Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Messrs. Ashford and Guinard Character Dilineators, Miss Nellie Oldene Serio-Comic Vocalist and Burlesque Actress, Miss J. Matthews Lady Acrobatic and Talking Clown, Mr Austin Lenton Vocal Comedian and Burlesque Actor, Sisters Albert (Rose and Blanche) Duettists and Song and Dance, Artistes, Mr Frank Hayward Comic Vocalist and Descriptive Actor, Little Tony Midget...
Dates: 12 December 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 April 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.39
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. E.C. Dunbar Vocal Actor, Miss Cissie Trent Quick Change Artiste, Mr J.L. Chippendale Hibernian Vocalist, comedian and dancer, Miss Retta Richter Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Harry Foster in 'Mirthful Moments' Vocal Phenomenon, Louisiana Minstrels Comedy Team, Miss Polly Redfern Vocalist, Mr George Regent Comic Extempore and Topical Vocalist, Frank O’Mara Vocalist and Dancer, The Gatwards (Hal and Winnie) Speciality Performers. Printed by...
Dates: 10 April 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 April 1904

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.149
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Bransby Williams in Character Sketches From Charles Dickens, George Spry and Florrie Austin Vaudeville Stars, Criss Florence Speciality Dancer, Bob Sloan The Hieland Editor, Madeline May Comedienne and Skipping Rope Dancer, Juma’s Octoroons Minstrel Show in Miniature, Maud Needham Descriptive Vocalist, Madame J.W. Craigie and J.W.Bowie Tenor and Contralto Vocalist, The Bioscope, George Gilby Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers,...
Dates: 4 April 1904
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 February 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.315
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Lashwood comedian, Dumond’s Minstrels Hurgini juggler and equilibrist, Bella and Bijou society entertainer, Howard Bros Oriental Somnuists, Nora Keeble burlesque actress, The Fothergills sketch artistes, Daisy Meadows serio comedienne, vocalist and dancer, Clarke and Rays American banjoists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 13 February 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 May 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.264
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hilda Glyder Songs, Bert La Mont and His Cowboy Minstrels Mirth and Melody, Bert Terrell Dutch Comedian, Harry Ford Comedian, Sie Tahar Troupe Algerian Pastimes, Peggy Rose and Budd Comedy Duo, James Hunter Society Entertainer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Jessie Broughton and Dennis Creedon Musical Entertainment. Blue and red type.

Dates: 17 May 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Posters, c1880 - 1940

 Series
Reference code: 178R12
Scope and Contents

Large collection of Argyle Theatre posters.

Dates: c1880 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection

Posters, c1887 - 2010

 Series
Reference code: 178R27
Scope and Contents

Circus, variety, pantomime and magic posters including Argyle theatre, Liverpool Empire, Blackpool Tower Circus, Robert Brothers, Austen Brothers, Sorcar, Vesta Tilley, Ken Dodd, Dan Leno, Florrie Forde and others.

Dates: c1887 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

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