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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Tudor's New Hippodrome and Variety Circus Poster, Monday 5 May 1902, now open for the season

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.13
Scope and Contents Union Street, Waterloo, Blyth. Seven Savonas musical act, Vincent acrobatic act, Mdlle. Martha gymnast, The Sisters Charms juggling act, Funny Luko clown, Elliotts trick cycling act, Claude Randall Family equestrian act, Rabbit, Bimbo and Cooke clowns. Red, black, blue and yellow type on off white background and some blue, yellow and red sections, and male portrait illustration on top section and two small illlustrations of acrobatic acts on blue background on bottom section. Wilson's New...
Dates: Monday 5 May 1902, now open for the season

Tweeting Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.46
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathetoscope. Black and white, silent. Includes Dare Devil Dots, the opening scene from 'Sallys Day Out', Cherny Kearton, Eugene Castle release and 'Hippo Rodeo'. Reperforated from 16mm.

Dates: c1945 - 1960

Two Performing Geese, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.148
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of two performing geese onstage at an unidentified circus.

Dates: c1930 - 1955

Two Unidentified Aerial Performers On Stage, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.139
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of two male aerial performers on stage. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1930 - 1955

Uncle Hans's Open Air Children's Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.677
Scope and Contents

Rasmus the monkey, Sandor educated miniture stallion, Christine Martell juggler, Ferdinand comedy goat, the circus comedy dog revue featuring Bonzo, Blackie and Barry, Uncle Hans. Background yellow, type red and black. Printed by A Jennings, LTD, 340 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CRO 2LF

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Uncle Sam’s Great American Circus Poster, c2000 - 2010

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.184
Scope and Contents

Long Eaton, Breaston Road. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: c2000 - 2010

Uncle Sam’s Great American Circus Poster, c2000 - 2010

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.196
Scope and Contents

Long Eaton, Breaston Road. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: c2000 - 2010

Unidentified Circus Worker with Three Horses, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.59
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man with three horses (foreground) and circus tents (background) at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Unidentified Circus Worker with Three Horses, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.70
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a man and three horses drinking from a puddle at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Unidentified Clown on a Wire On Stage, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.141
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a clown onstage performing on a wire, and a woman assisting, at an unidentified circus. Photograph numbered 24.

Dates: c1930 - 1955

Unidentified Clown with a Monkey On Stage, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.145
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an unidentified clown, with a chimpanzee performing on a tight rope on stage at an unidentified circus. Photograph numbered 13.

Dates: c1930 - 1955

Unidentified Female Circus Worker, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.64
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a caravan in the camp at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Unidentified Female Equestrian Sitting Bareback on a Horse, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.69
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a unidentified female equestrian shown in costume sitting bareback on a horse in a field at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Unidentified Female Equestrian Sitting Bareback on a Horse, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.74
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a unidentified female equestrian shown in costume sitting bareback on a horse in a field at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Unidentified Man and Elephant, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.112
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of an unidentified animal trainer, shown with an elephant.

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Unidentified Man and Two Unidentified Girls, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.66
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man and two girls sitting on the steps of a living caravan at the camp at Fossett's Circus. The man shown the photograph is possibly, Robert Fossett, who founded Fossett's Circus in 1852.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Unidentified Man and Two Unidentified Girls, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.71
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man and two girls sitting on the steps of a living caravan at the camp at Fossett's Circus. The man shown the photograph is possibly, Robert Fossett, who founded Fossett's Circus in 1852.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Unidentified Man with Five Dogs, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.94
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of an unidentified man, thought to be the husband of Ida Rosaire, shown in costume with five dogs (poodles) outside the circus tent at Rosaire's Circus.

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Unidentified Man with Five Dogs, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.95
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of an unidentified man, thought to be the husband of Ida Rosaire, shown in costume with five dogs (poodles) outside the circus tent at Rosaire's Circus.

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Unidentified Woman Sleeping Outside Living Caravan, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.73
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an unidentified woman, possibly Joan Manning-Sanders, shown asleep on the grass in front of a living caravan in the camp at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938