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Clowning

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 699 Collections and/or Records:

Enquirer Printing Company Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0125
Scope and Contents

This collection of printed material produced by the Enquirer Job Printing Company contains American sideshow and freak show posters mainly from the Ripley’s ‘Believe it or Not’ franchise and a poster sampler that was taken around by salesmen from the company.

Dates: 1869; c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Envelope of Press Cuttings About the Norman Family, c1932 - 1994

 File — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.25
Scope and Contents A4 envelope of press cuttings: 1) Article about a Wild West show at Kennards Ltd in Croydon, mentioning Cliff Norman and his wife [likely from c1932]; 2) Double page including three photographs, from an unnamed magazine, with an article about Hal and Olga Denver's knife throwing act; pp 19 - 20 and pp 37 - 38, in German; 3) Two torn pages and nine photographs of Hal and Olga Denver, in German; 4) Pages 39 - 42 of an unnamed journal, with pages 40 - 41 being an article about Arthur Van Norman...
Dates: c1932 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Equestrian and Clown, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.259
Scope and Contents

Female equestrian seated on a horse with clown standing beside.

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

Fairfield Christmas Circus Poster, 26 December 1970 - 23 January 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.138
Scope and Contents Fairfield Hall, Park Lane, Croydon. Mohawks riding act, Aimee and Partners foot juggling act, Rosie the baby elephant, Spuggy and his performing donkey, 6 Hargita laddre balancing act, Sheila Pugh Girls aerial act, Liberty ponies, Sebastian trapeze act, Arthur Scott sealion act, Santus Troupe cycling act, 7 Charles springboard acrobatic act, clowns, King Kong, Tamara acrobatic act, Silver Stars earial act. Black type on orange and purple background and black and white illustration of clown...
Dates: 26 December 1970 - 23 January 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Smart Circus Posters

Fairfield Christmas Circus Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.186
Scope and Contents

26 December to 23 January. Black and white illustration of clown and elephant on a red background on front cover, inside black and white photographs of acts and performed, programme in the centre, brief history of Fairfield and commercial advertising, 10p.p.

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

Fancy Dress Party, 8 January 1927

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.267
Scope and Contents

Children's fancy dress party with the Lord Mayor of London (Sir Roland Blades) at the London Press Club. Clowns Whimsical Walker (left) and Joe Craston (right) are also in attendance. January 8 1927. 'Topical Press Agency' stamped on reverse.

Dates: 8 January 1927
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Female Clowns, c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.284
Scope and Contents

Clown Lulu Adams (seated) having her wig adjusted by another female clown in a dressing room

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

Festival Circus Presented by Robert Bros. Circus Programme, 1953

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.113
Scope and Contents

Red type on off white background with illustration of a clown in red on the front cover and programme inside with illustrations, 2p.p.

Dates: 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Robert Brothers Circus Programmes

Fillis' Great Circus Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.15
Scope and Contents Mastan Tank, opposite J.J. Hospital. Grand opening Saturday 16 October. The Great Cliquet Troupe aerial acrobatics act, Aslo acrobatics clows and classical posses, Dandy George diving act, Col. Fillis Arab horses, Miss Reta West equestrian act, Mons Rougal tigers, 6 merry clowns headed by Piccolo, Miss Daisy Cooke, Miss Leonora, Miss Bertha, Miss Marie, Performing dogs, bears, elephants, lions, leopards and monkeys. Black type on brownish background and black and white photograph of Les...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Film, c1930 - 2002

 Series
Reference code: 178D4
Scope and Contents

Circus films on VHS cassette tape format of British and European circus, including the Monte Carlo Circus Festival and some films from television programmes.

Dates: c1930 - 2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection

Films, 1927 - 2007

 Series
Reference code: 178D13
Scope and Contents

Compilation of circus films showing acts on the ring as well as interviews with performers and proprietors, mainly produced by tv companies in the UK and Europe. Many of them narrated in German.

Dates: 1927 - 2007
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Films, c1950 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178D24
Scope and Contents

Please notice that 178D24.4 contains scenes of animal cruelty and human fatalities. Copies of films on DVD format showing performers at various circus around the world, travelling scenes, scenic views, performers behind the scenes, film sets. Black and white and colour, sound.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection

Films, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178D5
Scope and Contents

Amateur and commercial films on multiple formats, focusing mainly on Circus but also including transport, fairs, fairground rides and other types of travelling entertainments.

Dates: c1930 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection

Fossett Bros. Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.34
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Bobo musical Clown, Judy horse with the Human Brain. Red and Black type on yellow background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Fossett Bros. Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.36
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Rodeo, Bobo musical clown. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Fossett Bros. Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.37
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Rodeo, Bobo musical clown, Freda and Frenchi International Juggler.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Fossett Bros. Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.38
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Rodeo, Bobo musical clown, Henleo Indian Fire Eater, Freda and Frenchi International Juggler. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes, c1900 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.336-384
Scope and Contents

Fosset's and Bailey's Circus programmes including Sir Robert Fosset's Circus, Baile's Circus and Fossett and Bailey's Circus

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

Fossetts Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.59
Scope and Contents

Ireland. Sponsored by Smarties. Colour illustration of clown juggling smarties, features stars from the Hungarian State Circus. Left blank for overprinting location and date.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Fossett's Circus Poster, c1980 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.188
Scope and Contents

Ireland. Colour illustration of clown and other acts. Left blank for overprinting location and date.

Dates: c1980 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

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