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Clowning

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 701 Collections and/or Records:

Clown, c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.282
Scope and Contents

Male clown, possibly Albert Adams as Albertino.

Dates: c1940 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clown, c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.283
Scope and Contents

Male clown, possibly Albert Adams as Albertino.

Dates: c1940 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clown Artwork, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178V11.53
Scope and Contents

Drawings and painting of clowns in felt pen and gouache.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Clown at Event, c1930 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.254
Scope and Contents

Clown, Joe Craston seen from the rear, engaging with seated audience. Probably at Mansion House, London. 'Sport & General Press Agency' stamped on reverse. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London.

Dates: c1930 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clown Cashmore, c1900 - 1910

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.263
Scope and Contents

Promotional postcard photograph of Clown Cashmore. Postcard printed in Lisbon, Portugal. The clown is believed to be Joe Craston.

Dates: c1900 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clown in the Circus Ring, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.107
Scope and Contents

Clown performing in the circus ring with a dog and a miniature cart. Probably Joe Craston.

Dates: c1930 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clown Joe Craston, 2 November 1938

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.234
Scope and Contents

Clown Joe Craston performing on stage with dog appearing out of a container. 'Joe Craston' written on reverse. 'Jerome stamped on reverse with date '21 Nov 1938'.

Dates: 2 November 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clown Postcard, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178Z34.6
Scope and Contents

Postcard featuring a clown.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Clown Print, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.71
Scope and Contents

Colour digital print of a head portrait of a smiling tramp clown on a brown background.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Clown Prints, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178V11.54
Scope and Contents

Colour digital prints of famous clowns including Charlie Cairoli, Grock, Coco and Popov, by Royston Knipe.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Clowns, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clowns, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clowns at Children's Party, c1930 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.251
Scope and Contents

Children's party scene with a large group of children and two clowns. One of the clowns (Joe Craston) is holding a circular disc with the words 'Electric'. The other clown is Whimsical Walker. An adult male wearing a chain of office is also to the rear, possibly Mayor of London at Mansion House. Copyright 'Fox Photos Tudor Street London' is stamped on the reverse.

Dates: c1930 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clowns at Event, 8 January 1936

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.255
Scope and Contents

Clown, Joe Craston, to the right and male and female in fancy dress costume. 'Mansion House 8/1/36' written on reverse. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. 'Keystone View Company' stamped on reverse.

Dates: 8 January 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clowns on Carriage, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.262
Scope and Contents

Two clowns seated on a horse and carriage, possibly part of 'Lord' George Sanger's Circus.

Dates: c1890 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Clown's Portrait Pastel, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.77
Scope and Contents

A white face clown's head portrait wearing a red hat and green top on grey paper on pastel by Jack Niblett, mounted on brown card.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus Poster, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R45.18
Scope and Contents

The World’s Largest Circus. Colour illustration of white face clown on a blue background a large big top behind him and the circus name in red type over yellow. Printed by Enquirer Printing Co., Cincinnati USA.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Enquirer Printing Company Collection / Sideshow and Freak Show Posters

Continental Circus Berlin Programme, 1992

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.29
Scope and Contents UK, Prestwich. Chris Barltrop ringmaster, Gela Louise antipodiste, Rüngeland's Equine Carousel presented by June Witney, Robert Foxall, Olympian gymnast on Roman Rings, The Konyots clowning act, The 3 Julians balancing act, Rani the elephant presented by Eddie Singer, The Menzah Brothers acrobatic act, The Duo Galos gymnastic act, Lee Ann's Poodle Parade, Rob Alton, BMX, The Colorados wild west act, The Rodionovs, The Witney Family bareback riders. Illustration of a falling acrobat reaching...
Dates: 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Continental Circus Berlin Programmes

Continental Circus Berlin Programmes, 1991 - 1992

 File
Reference code: 178K43.29-30
Scope and Contents

Programmes for the Continental Circus Berlin shows in Great Britain.

Dates: 1991 - 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Cooke's Circus Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.20
Scope and Contents Bootham Bar, York, for the benefit of Paul Pietro, The Indian flying equestrian and Mr. Boulter clown, Spanish parade of eight beautiful barbs, Mr. Bridges will go through the wonderful feast performed by Juan Bellinck on the cord volante and pyramid of men, Still Vaulting, Mr. Gibson clarinet concert, Mr. Evans comedian, Madame Louise equestrian act, Mr. Evans wonderful Polanders, On the Key Bugle concerto, Paul Pietro war Indian, Monsier Cline tightrope act, Mr. Woolford equestrian act,...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

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