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Clowning

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Adams, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.38
Scope and Contents

Albert Adams as clown Albertino.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Albert Adams, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.94
Scope and Contents

Clown and theatre manager Albert Victor Adams in partial clown make up. Albert was the husband of Lulu Adams (Louise Craston).

Dates: c1940 - 1950

Albertino, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.258
Scope and Contents

Albert Adams as clown Albertino.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Brouchure, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178Z23.5
Scope and Contents

Brochure and letter about investment in Adams Casino Enterprises, London.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Cartoon of Lulu and Albertino, c1927 - 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178V6.7
Scope and Contents

Probably drawn by Lulu. Ink on brown paper cartoon showing Lulu and Albertino in clown costume standing next to each other with their names written next to each figure, music notes on the sides and some text on the bottom corners.

Dates: c1927 - 1948

Clown, c1940 - 1960

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.244
Scope and Contents

Male clown, possibly Albert Adams as Albertino

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Clown, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.252
Scope and Contents

Male clown, possibly Albert Adams as Albertino.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Clown, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.253
Scope and Contents

Male clown, possibly Albert Adams as Albertino.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Clown, c1940 - 1960

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.277
Scope and Contents

Male clown, possibly Albert Adams (Albertino).

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Clown, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.278
Scope and Contents

Male clown, possibly Albert Adams (Albertino).

Dates: c1940 - 1950

Clown, c1940 - 1960

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.282
Scope and Contents

Male clown, possibly Albert Adams as Albertino.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Clown, c1940 - 1960

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.283
Scope and Contents

Male clown, possibly Albert Adams as Albertino.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Clowns, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.247
Scope and Contents

Postcard photograph of two clown standing outside a building. The clown on the left is Albert Adams (Albertino) who is wearing female clown clothing and appears to be holding a baby. The clown on the right with a violin is his wife Louise Craston (Lulu Adams).

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Clowns, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.276
Scope and Contents

Group of clowns with man in the centre. '--Fred Mayo of Stage Radio and Screen/Was with Barnum and Bailey 1890/Fifth Avenue Hotel, 24 Avenue' written on reverse. Albert Adams as Albertino far right and Lulu Adams second from right.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Group of Clowns, c1939

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.129
Scope and Contents

Group of male clowns. 'Dutch, Bobbie, Paul, Albertino, Ring Bros, Barnham & Bailey, 1939' written in pencil on reverse. Albertino is clown Albert Victor Adams, husband of Lulu Adams.

Dates: c1939

Letterhead Advert, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z23.6
Scope and Contents

Letterhead promoting Lulu (Lady Clown) and Albertino (August), Musical Clowning, trumpet, saxophone, bagpipes, drums, novelty cello, suitable for circus, fetes, variety, cinema, cabaret, revue, radio, television, act done in English, French and German. Blue and red type on white paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Lulu Adams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0042
Scope and Contents

This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career

Dates: c1880 - 1959

Lulu and Albert Adams, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.256
Scope and Contents

Husband and wife Lulu and Albert Adams in partial clown make up. Albert Adams performed as a clown under the name Albertino.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Lulu and Albert Adams, c1946

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.271
Scope and Contents

Colour tinted photographic print of Lulu Adams (left) with husband Albert Adams (Albertino) as clowns. The pair are carrying some performance apparatus. 'With sincere wishes for a prosperous 1947 from Stan Bult, 26 Canning Rd, Croydon' written on reverse.

Dates: c1946

Lulu and Albert Adams, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.279
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams in the circus ring with husband Albert Adams (Albertino).

Dates: c1940 - 1950