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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5010 Collections and/or Records:

Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire and a Horse, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.99
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire (also known as 'La Petit Vivienne') and Ida Rosaire. One of the women is shown in costume doing a trick on the back of a horse (thought to be Vivian Rosaire).

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire and Dennis Rosaire, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.109
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire (also known as 'La Petit Vivienne') and Ida Rosaire, dressed in costume (white sequined top and hot pants), with their brother, Dennis Rosaire (shirtless).

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire, Dennis Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.104
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire, Dennis Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, dressed in Arabian style costume.

Dates: c1936 - 1950

W. H. Wilkie Great Continental Circus Poster, 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1089
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of raoring tiger's head over a black background and blue, yellow and red type, location and date glued to the bottom section, signed by Pager. Printed by Aerigan Entertainments (Pty) Ltd, Central Press Durban

Dates: 1956

W. H. Wilkie Presents the Fabulous Dancing Waters Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.99
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of woman playing a piano over a multicolour background on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs on red background of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 6p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

W. H. Wilkie se Wonderbaarlike Sirkus Poster, Friday 29 June 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1087
Scope and Contents

Mafeking. Die Marsbewoners Kom Saam Met. Colour illustration of male and female trapeze act hanging from a flying saurcer in white, orange, yellow, blue and black blocks of colour, location and date glued to the bottom section, signed by Pager. Printed by Aerigan Entertainments (Pty) Ltd, Central Press Durban,

Dates: Friday 29 June 1956

W. H. Wilkie's Super Big Top Circus Programme, 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.93
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of clown's face on left hand side over a blue background and red, green and black type on yellow background on the right on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs and orange and white illustrations of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 8p.p.

Dates: 1957

W. H. Wilkie's Super Circus Sirkus Poster, Thursday 28 June 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1092
Scope and Contents Maribogo. Sir Robert Fossett's Royla Bengal tigers presented by Vaclav Benes, Sidney kangaroo, Sensational Micheline trapeze act, Die Roos-Indiaan-Trotseer Fantasie angebied deur Harry Carre, The Trio Hoganas wire act, Jumbo die olifant in oerwoudfantasie, Les Golden Mallings acrobatic act, Le Cosmo se vlieënde pierings, The Paco Perez Company clowns, Gemengde Groep Ysbere angebied deur Hans Kreft, Lulu's dogs, Die 6 Carlettos acrobatic act, Charlie Bale, Roomse-Ruiter deur Maurice Carre,...
Dates: Thursday 28 June 1956

Walt Disney VHS Tape, 1992

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 23: Series 178D28
Reference code: 178D28.1.43
Scope and Contents

Includes note that reads: 'Capital Woman 1992?'.

Dates: 1992

Warrior Princesses: A Skinning the Cat Production, c2001

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.10
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of two members of Skinning the Cat during their Warrior Princesses performance, the performance name and subheading in white type and a red border.

Dates: c2001

Warrior Princesses: A Skinning the Cat Production, c2001

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.11
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of two members of Skinning the Cat during their Warrior Princesses performance, the performance name and subheading in white type and a red border.

Dates: c2001

Watch This Space National Theatre Events Leaflet, August 2003

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 21: Series 178C146; Series 178R61; Series 178T51; Series 178Z77
Reference code: 178T51.8
Scope and Contents

Printed leaflet advertising free events at the National Theatre. Includes details of a performance of 'The Ring' by Albert & Friends Instant Circus on 1 August 2003. Illustrated with colour photographs, 20pp.

Dates: August 2003

Watercolour and Pen and Ink Sketches, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.3
Scope and Contents

Watercolour and pen and ink sketches of clowns, interior of the circus tent, setting up the circus.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Watercolour of Philip Astley, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V15.2
Scope and Contents

Black and white watercolour of a man on a black horse, inscription on reverse reads Philip Astley, stuck to card.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Watercolour Painting of Smart's Circus by Derek Burrell-Davis, c1970 - 1999

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.49
Scope and Contents

Painted by Derek Burrell-Davis who was a television presenter for the BBC.

Dates: c1970 - 1999

Watercolour Painting of Smart's Circus by Derek Gilbert, 16 June 1982

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.48
Scope and Contents

Painting of Smart's Circus at Winkfield.

Dates: 16 June 1982

Watercolour Painting of the Inside of a Circus Tent, 1982

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.41
Scope and Contents

Painting features circus ring, audience and lights.

Dates: 1982

Watercolours of Acrobats on Paper by Rebecca Lilley, 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.9
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Works of art collected by the Smart family.

Dates: 1993

Watercolours of Billy Smart's Circus T.V. Production Work, 1980

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.44
Scope and Contents

Showing the circus from ring from camera three, mounted on black card.

Dates: 1980

Wavertree Playground Circus Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.354
Scope and Contents

Alight at Wavertree Playground for the Circus, on one side, and 'Take this Bus for the Circus at Wavertree Playground' on the reverse. Blue border and type. Printed by The Salisbury Press Ltd

Dates: c1950 - 1999