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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4479 Collections and/or Records:

Fossett's Circus Poster, Tuesday 26 - Sunday 31 May 1992

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.669
Scope and Contents Cork Showgrounds. The Smarties Clown with Bo-Bo and Toni, Hercules world's strongest man, The Amazing Kranstinas magic act, Daredevils the Alinos motorcycling act, The Great Astra Troupe, camels, llamas, Cheeta the almost human gorilla, Musical Crastons, The Laszlo Troupe acrobatic act, Arab horses, Two Evas juggling act, Miss Melody aerial act, Elastic Lady Margot contorsionist act. Yellow, blue, black and white type on red yellow, white, blue, green and black background with illustration...
Dates: Tuesday 26 - Sunday 31 May 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's Circus Posters

Fossetts Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.670
Scope and Contents

Sizzling men from Kenya, Allano motorcycling act, Hulievi, lions, camels, llamas, Gerbolas clowns, Daredevil Richard. Colour illustration of three elephants on a yellow background and a colour photograph of daredevil Richard in the centre

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's Circus Posters

Fossetts Circus Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.37
Scope and Contents

Illustration of lions and photo of boy tamer. Left blank for overprinting location and date.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Fossetts Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.59
Scope and Contents

Ireland. Sponsored by Smarties. Colour illustration of clown juggling smarties, features stars from the Hungarian State Circus. Left blank for overprinting location and date.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Fossett's Circus Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.182
Scope and Contents

Portaferry, Ireland. Chy Fu Deys Chinese acrobatics. Contains colour illustration and black and white photograph.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Fossett's Circus Poster, c1980 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.188
Scope and Contents

Ireland. Colour illustration of clown and other acts. Left blank for overprinting location and date.

Dates: c1980 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Fossett's Circus Posters, c1900-2011

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.610-672
Scope and Contents

Fossetts circus posters including Fossett's Circus, Fossett's Ireland's National Circus and Fossett's Christmas Circus and acts including Mary Chipperfield, Bobo, Fossett Sisters, The Crastons and many others

Dates: c1900-2011
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters

Fossett's Circus Research Material, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178B30.6
Scope and Contents

Two colour photocopies of Fossett's circus posters.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Fossett's Famous All-Star Circus Poster, Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 August 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.845
Scope and Contents

Bray, rear of Carlisle Grounds. Les Edouardos Stey high wire act, Whiskey and Brandy the monkey Derby, 2 Gusells comedy act, Robby, Cowboy Tableau equestrian act, 5 Antons 5, John Wisney and Assistant juggling and plate spinning act, Bobo, Toni and Wee Barney clowns, Max and Morris, Poulsen and Astrid magic act, Les Findels unicycle act. Black and blue type on white, red, blue and yellow background. Printed by Roscommon Herald, Boyle

Dates: Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 August 1966
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous All-Star Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.629
Scope and Contents

Cork, Gilabbey Rock, Saturday 20 to Tuesday 23 August. Les Edouardos Stey high wire act, Whiskey and Brandy, 2 Gusells comedy act, Robby aerial act, Cowboy Tableau equestrian act, 5 Antons 5, John Wisney and assistant juggling and plat spinning act, Bobo, Tony and Wee Barney clowns, Max and Morris, Poulsend and Astrid magic act, Les Findels unicycle act. Blue and black type on red, white, blue and yellow background. Printed at Roscommon Herald, Boyle

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous All-Star Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.630
Scope and Contents

Cork, Gilabbey Rock, Saturday 20 to Tuesday 23 August. Les Edouardos Stey high wire act, Whiskey and Brandy, 2 Gusells comedy act, Robby aerial act, Cowboy Tableau equestrian act, 5 Antons 5, John Wisney and assistant juggling and plat spinning act, Bobo, Tony and Wee Barney clowns, Max and Morris, Poulsend and Astrid magic act, Les Findels unicycle act. Blue and black type on red, white, blue and yellow background. Printed at Roscommon Herald, Boyle

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous Circus and Zoo Poster, Saturday 21 - 29 August 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.784
Scope and Contents Cork, Gillabbey Rock. Lions presented by Mr. Sheedy, Bo Bo's mini maxi crazy taxi, Cindy elephant, Bonnie and Clyde horse and pony, 2 Merbs, Rocket to the Moon clowns, cows, bulls, donkeys, ponies, farm animal revue, 3 Aeronas trapeze act, Fabulous Garcias, Bobo, Toni, Barney, Whimsical Walker and Partner clowns, Louise and her poodle carnival, Mirek and Partner, Sonya, Miss Atlas and Laila world's strongest woman. Blue and black type on white, red, yellow and blue background with white...
Dates: Saturday 21 - 29 August 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous Circus and Zoo Poster, Saturday 21 - 29 August 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.785
Scope and Contents Cork, Gillabbey Rock. Lions presented by Mr. Sheedy, Bo Bo's mini maxi crazy taxi, Cindy elephant, Bonnie and Clyde horse and pony, 2 Merbs, Rocket to the Moon clowns, cows, bulls, donkeys, ponies, farm animal revue, 3 Aeronas trapeze act, Fabulous Garcias, Bobo, Toni, Barney, Whimsical Walker and Partner clowns, Louise and her poodle carnival, Mirek and Partner, Sonya, Miss Atlas and Laila world's strongest woman. Blue and black type on white, red, yellow and blue background with white...
Dates: Saturday 21 - 29 August 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous Circus and Zoo Poster, Monday 11 - Sunday 17 October 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.786
Scope and Contents Mount Argus. Lions presented by Mr. Sheedy, BoBo's mini maxi crazy taxi, Cindy elephant, Bonnie and Clyde horse and pony, 2 Merbs, Rocket to the Moon clowns, cows, bulls, donkeys, ponies, farm animal revue, 3 Aeronas trapeze act, fabulous Garcias, Bobo, Toni, Barney, Whimsical Walker and Partner clowns, Louise and her poodle carnival, Mirek and Partner, Sonya, Miss Atlas and Laila world's strongest woman. Blue and black type on white, red, yellow and blue background with white circus tent on...
Dates: Monday 11 - Sunday 17 October 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous Circus and Zoo Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.803
Scope and Contents

Westport Zoo Park and House. Performing lions, horses, continental acts and artistes gathered from all parts of the world, Bobo, Wee Barney, Toni and Co clowns. Red, blue and black type on yellow bakground with illustration of two lion heads facing each other on the top section and a clown on bottom right

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous Circus and Zoo Poster, Wednesday 30 June 1954

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.816
Scope and Contents Kilrea. Leopards, tigers and lions presented by Nicholai, Herman, Maypole, Anabella, troupe of Shetland ponies presented by O. Lordini, The Torfys, Toni, Tina and Tony musical clowns, 4 Circusettes, Fossette Riding Troupe, Three Bulgaris, performing and riding dogs, cavalry of liberty horses presented by O. Lordini, Francine and Harry acrobatic act, Bobo clown, John Brothers, The White Devils. Black and red type on white, red and yellow background. Printed by Corrigan and Wilson Ltd, 13...
Dates: Wednesday 30 June 1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous Circus and Zoo Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.820
Scope and Contents Ballymena, 27 June. 3 Elephants 3, The Original Robys contorsionist act, Les Morellys equilibrist act, Madame Ance and Partner, gorilla parody, Two Orions balancing act, Maria Salobral ballerina on horseback, Blackie pony presented by Mrs. Fossett, The Cuban Boys juggling act, Les Airellys earial act, troupe of liberty horses, Bobo assisted by Nobby and Midget clowns, Fossett's Riding Troupe, Silvio, Garcia Trio. Black type on yellow, red, white and blue background. Printed by Corrigan and...
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous Circus and Zoo Poster, 18 - 23 August 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.835
Scope and Contents Cork, Gillabbey Rock. Bo Bo's crazy taxi, hoses and ponies, Garcia Troupe trampoline acrobats, wild west show, Cindy baby elephant, Miss Jlike, Senorita Juanita pigeon revue, Pityu horse, Francoise and Henri acrobatic act, The Schlingloff Trio trapeze act, The 2 Pandoras, 2 Irenas balancing act, Bobo, Tony, Barney clowns, Maxi and Mini horse and pony, Los Salvadors rolling globe act, The Ricoras Troupe cycling act. Black type on red, yellow, white and blue background. Printed by Roscommon...
Dates: 18 - 23 August 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous Circus and Zoo Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.843
Scope and Contents

Cork, Gillabbey Rock, Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 August. Schilingloff Family acrobatic act, sulkie revue, aerial ballet, The Flying Endresz, Circusettes, Sonya equilibrist act, liberty horses, Krefts motorcycling bears, Pam's poodles and riding dogs, Tio Papanek clowns, Duo Williams juggling act, Anna contorsionist act, Cindy the baby elephant, Captain Franz and his African lions. Black and red type on red, yellow, white and blue background. Printed at Roscommon Herald, Boyle

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

Fossett's Famous Circus and Zoo Poster, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.854
Scope and Contents

Red, black, blue and white type on yellow, red and white background and illustration of elephant's head on left and lion's head on right of the top section. Left blank for adding location and date

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Fossett's and Ginnett's Circus Posters

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