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Clowning

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 356 Collections and/or Records:

Alley-Oop! Drawing, c1930 - 1955

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.21
Scope and Contents

Ink and watercolour wash on paper by Salomon van Abbe (1883-1955). Black and white illustration of clown holding a hoop on the left hand side and elephant stood on his back legs on a platform on the right, signed on bottom right corner in ink and on bottom left in pencil.

Dates: c1930 - 1955

Althoff Circus Programmes, 1953 - 1977

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.638
Scope and Contents

Althoff Circus programmes for Franz Althoff, Carl Althoff, Adolf Althoff and Rudi Althoff Circus, containing colour illustrations on the front covers, inside black and white and colour photographs of perfomers and acts with text, introduction, programme and commercial advertising, featuring Koringa, Buffalo Bill impresonators, Rogge Sisters, Rogana, Arthur Robin aka The Black Hercules and The Rivels.

Dates: 1953 - 1977

Anglo-American Circus Poster, Friday 4 Saturday 5 May 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.40
Scope and Contents Redditch, Beoley Road, Recreation Ground. Jumbo, The Alleys acrobatic act, Marthines troupe of performing dogs, The Albertas juggling act, Miss Rosey and her comedy horse, Mdlle. Rigley equestrian act, The Nondescripts, Black Eagle, Gerry Lee and Partner, Madam Mazelle om poblie wom womskie comedy act, Royal Cream ponies, Tiney and September, Prince Abdul, A host of clowns, Vokes strongman. Black type on yred, yellow and white background on the left hand side and colour illustration of...
Dates: Friday 4 Saturday 5 May 1945

Arthur Vercoe Pedlar Clown Advertising Card, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.24
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of performer in various posses and text on front and reverse.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Astley's Royal Amphiteatre of Arts Poster, 27 November 1843

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.29
Scope and Contents For the benefit of the Benevolent Fund Society held at M. J. enon's, City Arms, Hunter Street, Kent Road, Victories of Murat, The Soldier of France, Mr. Anthony Powell equestrian act, Mr. R. Smith equestrian act, Mr. Kemp magic pole, Miss Isabelle on Poverty and Abundance equestrian act, Mr. T. Lee, Mons. Masotta, Mons. Verdy as the Trois Olympians equestrian act, Pageant of Grace or the Dames and their Fleet-Footed Steeds, Messrs. T. Barry, Twist and Kemp clowns, Hercules, King of Clubs....
Dates: 27 November 1843

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre of Arts Poster, Moday 18 September 1843 and five following evenings

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.27
Scope and Contents Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer's Siege of Granada, Mr. Mosley equestrian act, Conquest of Granada or The Steed of the Silver Star and Last Struggle of the Moors, Invasion of Spain, Four Real White Mules of Cordova, The Chiarini Family, French rope dancers, Master John Powell and Le Petit Isabelle as The Russian Peasants, Old Weller The Prince of Whips, Bustling Mr. Pickwick, Aerial Puck, Mr. R. Smith introducing Pegasus, Apollo and his music footed steed of Olympus, Signor Felix Carlo as the...
Dates: Moday 18 September 1843 and five following evenings

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Poster, Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 1818

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.19
Scope and Contents

Westminster Bridge. The Dandy Family and the Ascot Jockies, Mr. Avery equestrian act, The Troop of Voltigeurs acrobatics and clowning, Mr. Makeen on The Peasant's Frolic, Mr. Sloman comic singer, Mademoiselle Ferzi tightrope act, Mess. Brown and Williams clowns, Peregrine Pickle or Hawser Trunnion on Horseback, A Real Fox Chance. Black type on off white paper, also contains description of acts and listing of performers.

Dates: Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 1818

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, Monday 28 June 1852 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.2
Scope and Contents Mr. Alfred Cooke, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Craddock, Mr. Widdicomb, Mr. Tibbs, Signor Chiarini, Mr. Baswell, Mr. T. Barry, Mrs. Aldred Cooke, Miss Lydia Pearce, Mrs. Moreton Brookes, Mr. C. Leclercq Junior, Mr. S. Smith, Mr. Hustleby, Mr. Johnson, Mr. F. Hustleby, Miss Fenton and Miss T. Avery in St. George and the Dragon or the Seven Champions of Christendom, Batty's Scenes in the Arena including, Cavalcade, Tom Thumb on two horses, Madlle. Louise Massotta in Leap of Streamers, Signor Chiarini...
Dates: Monday 28 June 1852 and during the week

Barnard's New Royal Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.22
Scope and Contents Mdlle. Thomassine Allen equestrian act, Hendricks clown, Mons. Alfrano assisted by Chips, Billy equestrian dog, Burgess clown, Les Dials juggling act, Mr. William Swallow equestrian act, Mdlle. Jennie Alleyne equestrian act, Tatters and his automated acrobats, Tom, Dick and Harry, Jackles clown, Mdlle. Frederica performing dogs act, Miss Swallow. Black type on white background with black and white photgraphic portrait of Mr. George Barnard on the front and list of cast of performers and acts...
Dates: c1800 - 1899

Barnum and Bailey Greatests Show on Earth Programme, Last six weeks, closing 2 April 1898

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.25
Scope and Contents

Twelve enourmeous canvas pavilions, Four hundred blue ribbon horse fair, Menaries of wild and trained beasts, The famous collection of wonderful freaks, Clowns, The Mahdi: or, For The Victoria Cross. Black type on off white background with black and white illustration of equestrian parade on top section, from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News.

Dates: Last six weeks, closing 2 April 1898

Barrett's Circus Programmes, 1929 - 1956

 File
Reference code: 178K43.667
Scope and Contents

Programmes for Barrett's Circus and Barrett's Great Canadian Circus containing monochrome illustrations of animals and clown and one with a colour illustration, some only text on the front cover, inside programme.

Dates: 1929 - 1956

Batty's Great London Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.13
Scope and Contents Miss Lena Foottit and Master Foottit clown, Bros. Stelling clowns, Mr. Jas. Furr comic equestrian act, The Bros. Alexander and Mr. G. Craig gymnasts, Funny Julian in The Deserter comedy act, Master George Batty equestrian act, Signor Lorenzo the man of mystery, Mrs. Stelling equestrian act, Little Julian trained dogs act, Mr. Thomas Batty equestrian act, Mr. C. Clarke high wire act, Mdlle. Catherine equestrian act, Funny Little Julian comedy act, Mr. Jas. Frederick Cooke equestrian act, Mr....
Dates: c1800 - 1899

Belle Vue 21st International Circus Programme, 1949 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.459
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of elephant seating down and squirting water out of its trunk and two clowns on bottom section on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre, other short articles and commercial advertising, 18p.p.

Dates: 1949 - 1950

Belle Vue 26th International Circus Programme, 1954 - 1955

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.464
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustrations of circus acts including clowns, wild west, bear, elephant and tiger on a blue background with yellow, black and white type on a red background on the top section on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 18p.p.

Dates: 1954 - 1955

Belle Vue 27th International Circus Programme, 1955 - 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.465
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of George Lockhart, a tiger, a horse and a clown on a red background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and autographed photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 18p.p.

Dates: 1955 - 1956

Belle Vue 36th International Circus Programme, 23 December 1964 - 6 February 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.472
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of clowns on the forefront with circus animals behind them including elephants, horses, dogs and lion on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 20p.p.

Dates: 23 December 1964 - 6 February 1965

Belle Vue 37th International Circus Programme, 23 December 1965 - 5 February 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.473
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of clown, chimpanzee, Native American and circus animals on a yellow background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 18p.p.

Dates: 23 December 1965 - 5 February 1966

Belle Vue 38th International Circus Programme, 22 December 1966 - 4 February 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.474
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of clown and girl on a yellow background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 18p.p.

Dates: 22 December 1966 - 4 February 1967

Belle Vue 39th International Circus Programme, 21 December 1967 - 3 February 1968

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.475
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of circus acts in an orange circus ring including leopard, panther, seals, clown and acrobats on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 18p.p.

Dates: 21 December 1967 - 3 February 1968

Belle Vue 42nd International Circus Programme, 23 December 1970 - 6 February 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.478
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of female wire walker in a pink tutu kneeling down on the wire and a clown below watching her on a blue background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 16p.p.

Dates: 23 December 1970 - 6 February 1971