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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4644 Collections and/or Records:

Cody's Continental Circus and Zoo Poster, Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 August 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.776
Scope and Contents Sutton Coldfield, Rec Ground. Elephants, Princess and Charlie, presented by Capt Turkie, G. B's. Dignity and Impudence, Wyns troupe of performing dogs, 5 liberty horses, clowns Wee George, Gorgeous, Harry Timer and Tom, Tonty Geretti, Eriko, with Ivy, J. Jordan's 7 Girls dancing and acrobatics, George Barrett's 3 clever ponies, Gloria wire act, the smallest performing pony in the world, Billie the performing goat, The Lovely Girls, jockey dogs, Olly the mule, Jocko. Blue and white...
Dates: Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 August 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's International Circus and Zoo Poster, From 15 July 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.758
Scope and Contents Ramsgate, Hereson Road. Group of forest bred lions presented by Capt Jack Smith, Jumbo world's largest elephant, Abdulla and Sadia acrobats, The Two Trevals trapeze, five liberty ponies, Darita juggling with feet, The Two Medros troupe of monkeys, cowboys and Indians, Trigger equestrian act, Curly heavyweight clown, Clara the cow, The Four Ethel Barton Girls acrobatic dancers, Rock 'n' Roll competition, Jocko the monkey presented by Miss Rosita, Harry Cody clown, Carino's troupe of 10 dogs,...
Dates: From 15 July 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's New Circus Poster, 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.755
Scope and Contents

Doris Cody's chimpanzees, performing horses, Shetland ponies, Carinos 10 dogs, stilt walkers, monkeys, troupe of performing geese, sharp shooting, knife throwing, gun slingers, acrobats, jugglers, clowns, fire torture, wire walkers. Blue and white illustration of a queue going into the big top, background blue and white, type blue, red and yellow. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Willsons (Printers) Ltd, Leicester

Dates: 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Zoo Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.770
Scope and Contents Felixtowe, Rose Bros, Car Park, 22 to 25 August. Doris Cody's chimpanzees, Carino's troupe of doggies, liberty ponies, royal creams, presented by Harry Cody, Trigger equestrian act, Shetland ponies, Range 'the pony with the human brain', Medros animal revue, Texas Rangers western act, troupe of performing geese, Funny Harry, Besina the Alsatian presented by Doris Cody, The Boninos, Peppi stilt walking clown, Clara the cow, Bon-Tons. Background white with yellow sections, type multicoloured....
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Zoo Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.777
Scope and Contents Keswick, Ravens Field High Hill, 18 to 19 May. King and Kong presented by Doris Cody, chimpanzees, Carino's 12 doggies, liberty ponies, royal creams, presented by Harry Cody, Trigger equestrian act, Dick and Dave, Sandow, Range 'the pony with the human brain', Miss Medros' troupe of monkeys, dogs and pony, Texas Rangers western act, troupe of performing geese, Funny Harry, Besina the Alsatian presented by Doris Cody, Digger Pugh presents his Troupe of Lovely Girls, Pepy stilt walker clown,...
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Collage of Billy Smart's Quality Show Circus, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.12
Scope and Contents

Black and white collage for printing.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Collection of Complimentary Tickets and Concession Vouchers for the Billy Smart's Circus, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.5
Scope and Contents

Various examples of Press passes, Coach Driver’s tickets, etc.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Collection of Movie Posters, c1960 - 1979

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.49
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1960 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Collection of Ticket Application Forms for Various Charity Performances of Billy Smart’s Circus, c1960 - 1969

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.8
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Colorado State Circus and Lion Show Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.783
Scope and Contents

August Bank Holiday 4th' written in crayon, The Flying Cubans aerial trapeze, Rosie the clever pony, Jacko performing monkey, tightrope act, Young Maxim strongman, Major the horse, Rixie the pony, the Cuban troupe of performing dogs, The 3 Imps, Pat, Pip and Pep clowns, The Jumping Johnnies American trampoline acrobatics. Blue line drawings of a lion and a clown's head, background white, type blue and red. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Willsons, Printers, Leicester

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Colour Proof Print and Colour Gouache Paintings of Circus Performers and Circus Animals, 2002

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Works of art collected by the Smart family.

Dates: 2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Colour Proof Print of Car Racing, Black and Blue Pen and Ink Poster of a Race Car, Colour Gouache Painting of Stunt Cars and Circus Performers, 2002

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Works of art collected by the Smart family.

Dates: 2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Colour Proof Prints of Billy Smart's Circus at Battersea Park, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.10
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Works of art collected by the Smart family.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Comedy Wild West Performers Photograph, c1890 - 1909

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.13
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a group of comedy Wild West performers from Sanger Circus. The woman, second from the left, is Kate Holloway equestrian performer and niece of George Sanger. The woman furthest right is Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman. The woman second from right is Yetta Schultz.

Dates: c1890 - 1909
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Comic Cuts from the Past and The Pole Film, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 18: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.172
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. Black and white, silent.

Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Commemorative Dish with picture of Steam Engine 'Her Majesty' by Burrel 1897, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.33
Scope and Contents

Features stamp of Social Guild of Manny & Margaret, Yorkshire Showmen 1968-1969. Dish accompanied by a postcard to Harry, from Harry Wigfield 18th February 1995.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Compilation of Various Film, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 21: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.198
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, 400 Feet. Black and white, silent. Scenes from several commercial films. Includes; Jeff Chandler in 'Roman Chariots', Charles Chaplin in 'The Waiter', Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Edgar Kennedy in 'What a Picnic' (extract from Perfect Day), and Bud Abbot and Lou Costello in 'Meet the Keystone Cops'. Also includes scenes of animals, a glamour girl and a rodeo.

Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Compilation of Various Films, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 21: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.199
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Photax. 400 Feet. Black and white, silent. Extracts from various films. Includes; 'Fatty’s Magic Pants', Giraffe and Elephant, Mr Richie Buys a Piano from 'Piano Movers' starring Charles Chaplin and Mack Swain, Snub Polland extract from'It’s a Gift', 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' starring Erroll Flynn, glamour girls, Mint a Dunfree, scenes of Deer and a Cheetah and Ben Turpin the Daredevil.

Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Compilation of Various Films, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 21: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.201
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, 400 Feet. Silent, with both colour and black and white footage. Mixed shorts. Includes; 'Bronco Billy and the Maid' starring G.M. Anderson. 'Wiggle your Ears' starring Little Rascals, Our Gang. Lupin o Lane and Wallace Lane extract from 'Be my King'. Chimp at Chessington Zoo, comic cuts in hot water, Tom Mix and girl, tiger in a jungle, a monkey in a tree and teh perils of Pauline.

Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Compilation of Various Films, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 21: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.202
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.6mm, Warner Brothers. Black and white, silent. Commercial film extracts inbcluding Good Old Corn, Chessington Zoo, Hopalong Cassidy, Lion, The Cake Maker, Joe Cobb and Pete, Stunt Riding from Calgary Cowboy Stampede, George Michael Lion, Leopard Springing, Western Scenes, Chippy Chumps, and Laurel and Hardy Busy Bodies. Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

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