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Clowning

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 693 Collections and/or Records:

Lord John Sanger's Circus Programme, c1921

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.555
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of clown's torso holding a sign reading programme on the front cover and black type on off white background, inside 100 years of Sangers article with black and white photograph and programme as well as commercial advertising, on back cover article continues also with black and white photographs. Printed by Wiles and Co., Printers, 6 George Street, Richmond, Surrey, 2p.p.

Dates: c1921

Lord John Sanger's Circus Programme, c1927

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.557
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of clown's torso holding a sign reading programme on the front cover and black type on off white background, inside 106 years of Sangers article with black and white photograph and programme as well as commercial advertising, on back cover article continues also with black and white photographs. Printed by Wiles and Co., Printers, 6 George Street, Richmond, Surrey, 2p.p.

Dates: c1927

Lord John Sanger's Circus Programme, 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.562
Scope and Contents

Green, black and white illustration of showgirl in the centre with the head of a laughing clown above her and two roaring lion heads on the bottom corners on the front cover, inside programme and after performance shows on back cover. Printed by Willsons' Leicester, 2p.p.

Dates: 1934

Lord John Sanger's Combined Shows Programme, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.556
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of clown's torso holding a sign reading programme on the front cover and black type on off white background, inside programme and large black and white photograph of women holding lion cubs on back cover the Empire Zoo with illustrations, 2p.p.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Lucken's Circus Programmes, 1952 - 1968

 File
Reference code: 178K43.664
Scope and Contents

Programmes for Lucken's Circus, Lucken's Mammoth Continental Circus, Walter Lucken's All Star Circus, Wally Luckens Circus and others, containing clown and equestrian illustrations on the front cover, inside programme, some black and white photographs of performers with text, some illustrations and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1952 - 1968

Lulu Adams, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.13
Scope and Contents

Photographic print of Lulu Adams (Louise Craston) in clown make up with washing and circus tent in the background.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Lulu Adams, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.44
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams (Louise Craston) walking, dressed as a clown with another women riding a horse. Both are at the front of a parade of circus horses and elephants.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Lulu Adams, c1935

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.51
Scope and Contents

Postcard photograph of Lulu Adams (Louise Craston) in clown costume. Written on reverse 'My Darlings, you will be surprised to hear we are in London - am just dodging around looking for room. I will let you know when we fix. Love Lulu' . Addressed to Mrs Craston, 20 Grand Parade, Brighton'.

Dates: c1935

Lulu Adams, 20 May 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.95
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams in partial clown make up and wearing a dress. 'To Stan Woodward Wishing You the Best of Luck, Sincerely Lulu, May 28 1948' written on the front of the image.

Dates: 20 May 1948

Lulu Adams, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.96
Scope and Contents

Publicity photograph of Lulu Adams in clown make up with bagpipes. 'Lulu of Lulu and Albertino' written on the reverse. (Albertino was Lulu Adams husband Albert Adams).

Dates: c1940 - 1950

Lulu Adams, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.240
Scope and Contents

Publicity photograph of Lulu Adams in clown costume on the bow of a boat named 'Noah's Ark'.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Lulu Adams, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.241
Scope and Contents

Publicity photograph of Lulu Adams in clown costume with bagpipes.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Lulu Adams, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.285
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams in clown make up and costume in her dressing room. 'Lulu The Musical Lady Clown, From the Continent' written on reverse. 'Photographer Charles E. Brown, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street' stamped on reverse.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Lulu Adams, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.387
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams in clown costume, signed 'Lulu'.

Dates: c1940 - 1950

Lulu Adams, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.388
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams in clown costume with another woman both standing next to a projector.

Dates: c1940 - 1950

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 Adams in Radio Broadcast, 25 May 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.280
Scope and Contents

Two female clowns with radio interviewer on KYW Westinghouse Philadelphia. Lulu Adams is the clown on the left. 'The Man in the Street Broadcast/Philadelphia/25.5.48/ Lulu Alan Scatt, Rose ...'

Dates: 25 May 1948

Lulu Adams with Circus Performer, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.390
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams (right) in clown costume with another circus performer. Both are holding circus themed trophies.

Dates: c1940 - 1950

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