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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5063 Collections and/or Records:

Cottle and Austen's London Festival Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1063
Scope and Contents

Ilford, Melbourne Field, 24 to 29 April. Background white with blue and yellow sections, type multicoloured. Printed in England by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Austen's London Festival Circus Poster, 17 - 19 May 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.913
Scope and Contents

Wokingham, Fair Field. Colour illustration of several circus acts, including two clowns, two women riding elephants and another on horseback, background blue, type multicoloured. Printed by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: 17 - 19 May 1973

Cottle and Austen's London Festival Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.914
Scope and Contents

Colour illustrations of a clown's head and two elephants performing tricks, one large and one small, background red and orange, type white, yellow and black. Printed by W E Berry, LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Austen's London Festival Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.916
Scope and Contents

Gloucester, The Oxleaze, 2 to 6 October. Colour illustrations of a lion's head and two elephants performing tricks, one large and one small, background red and orange, type white, blue and black. Printed in England by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Austen's London Festival Circus Poster, 14 - 20 August 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.917
Scope and Contents

Inverness, Bught Park. Colour illustration of two clowns, background yellow, type white, red and black. Printed by W E Berry, LTD, Bradford

Dates: 14 - 20 August 1974

Cottle and Austen's London Festival Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.918
Scope and Contents

Gloucester, The Oxleaze, 2 to 6 October. Colour illustration of a clown leading animals onto Noah's Ark, one of the elephants pouring water on the head of the clown, background white, type red, black and orange. Printed in England by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Auten's Circus Spectacular Programme, 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.398
Scope and Contents

Illustrations and type on red, blue and white on the front cover showing a showgirl and a clown's face, inside introduction and programme and factual information on back cover. Printed by Trelawney Press Ltd, White Lund, Morecambe, 2p.p.

Dates: 1971

Cottle-Chipperfield Circus Programme, 1982

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.418
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of circus ring with parade in the centre with American and British flags in a circle on a blue background and colour illustration of clown on the front cover, inside black and white photographs of acts and performers and long articles, half the programme in English and half in Chinese with programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 10p.p.

Dates: 1982

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Handbill, 27 September - Sunday 9 October

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178T42.1
Scope and Contents

Front side: photos of circus acts, title, 1/2 price promotion. Back side: message from Gerry Cottle, information on show times and prices, circus held at Guildford. 1 page.

Dates: 27 September - Sunday 9 October

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.969
Scope and Contents

Edgware, Montrose Recreation Ground, 4 to 9 June. Colour photograph of three women in red uniforms, background blue and white with pink and yellow border, type white, yellow and black. Designed by Tony Shuker, photography by Bristol United Press

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.978
Scope and Contents

Tonbridge, Quarry Hill, Mableton Farm, 11 to 13 July. Colour illustration of a clown, background pink, border blue and yellow, type multicoloured

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Poster, 22 December 1994 - 8 January 1995

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Reference code: 178R47.992
Scope and Contents

London, Alexandra Palace. Colour illustrations of King Kong on top of a skyscraper and the three Cottle Sisters, background yellow, type multicoloured. Designed by Tony Shuker

Dates: 22 December 1994 - 8 January 1995

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Poster, 22 December 1994 - 8 January 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.993
Scope and Contents

London, Alexandra Palace. Colour illustrations of King Kong on top of a skyscraper and the three Cottle Sisters, background yellow, type multicoloured. Designed by Tony Shuker

Dates: 22 December 1994 - 8 January 1995

Couple Outside Circus Tent Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.143
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a couple standing at the entrance to a circus tent.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Couple with Zulu Warrior Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.108
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a couple with Zulu warrior. 'Taken with one of the chiefs at a --affir dance' written on the reverse.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Crand Cirque de France Programme, 1960

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.104
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a man holding a radio microphone standing atop of a lion. Inside: programme in the centre, photos and brief description of the acts, commercial advertisements, information on the circus. Back cover: drawing of a horse holding a clown and a lion cub perched on a stool. 20 pages.

Dates: 1960

Crand Cirque de France Programme, 1960

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.105
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a man holding a radio microphone standing atop of a lion. Inside: programme in the centre, photos and brief description of the acts, commercial advertisements, information on the circus. Back cover: drawing of a horse holding a clown and a lion cub perched on a stool. 20 pages.

Dates: 1960

Crazy Emeus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 10: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.74
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathetoscope. Black and white, silent. Box notes read, "All the Thrills, Spills & Chariots, Clowns etc. All in one reel of pleasure". Ilkeston Line Centre.

Dates: c1945 - 1960

Cross Brothers Christmas Circus Poster, 29 December 1983 - 16 January 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.780
Scope and Contents

Harrow Leisure Centre. Black and white illustration of a roaring tiger made to appear as if it is bursting through the poster, background green and white, type black. Printed by BRIAN PAGE (CRANLEIGH)

Dates: 29 December 1983 - 16 January 1984

Cross Brothers Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

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Reference code: 178R47.778
Scope and Contents

Hastings Pier, 10 July to 4 September. Black and red line illustrations of a clown's head and six lions, with a border of yellow, white and green stars, background white and green, type multicoloured. Designed and printed by Alan Hurstwayte Associates Hastings

Dates: c1900 - 1999