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Clowning

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 699 Collections and/or Records:

Lulu Adams, c1940 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.388
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: c1940 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Lulu Adams in Radio Broadcast, 25 May 1948

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

Lulu Adams with Circus Performer, c1940 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Lulu and Albert Adams, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.76
Scope and Contents

Husband and wife clown performers Albert Adams and Lulu Adams (formerly Louise Craston) in a dressing room.

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

Lulu and Albert Adams, c1930 - 1950

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

Lulu and Albert Adams, c1946

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

Lulu and Albert Adams, c1940 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.279
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: c1940 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Lulu and Albertino, c1940 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.382
Scope and Contents

Clowns Lulu and Albert Adams (Albertino) playing the trumpet and trombone on stage.

Dates: c1940 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Magical Tower Circus Around the World with Mooky Programme, 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.40
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of clown's head on top right holding the world with white gloves with cut outs showing circus acts through and the Tower on top of the world over a dark blue and starry background, introduction, colour photographs of performers and acts inside with text and photograph of the circus ring in the centre, 12p.p.

Dates: 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Blackpool Tower Circus Programmes

Manley's New Grand Palace Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.9
Scope and Contents Bar Act by Roy Lasserter, Rice and Henry aerial trapeze act, Mdlle. Emmeline equestrian act, J. Rassetto jester, Victoria, the great fire pony, Ernestino trick act, Comical White clown, The Rassettos Troupe triple horizontal bar act, Mr. S. Mangley's Leonora jumping mare, Whiteo and Casheio acrobatic clowns, Charley's Aunt equestrian monkey, introduced by Gilbert Featherstone, Mr. James equestrian act, Princess Elise strong woman, Gilbert Featherstone Doncaster jockey, Sisters Violella on...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.187
Scope and Contents

Studio cabinet card photographic print of Martha Craston (nee Cashmore) in equestrian costume. Photographers name 'Julius Staudt, Berlin' gold medal symbol with date 1898 stamped on the front of the mount.

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

Mary Chipperfield Circus Spectacular Programme, Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.38
Scope and Contents

Glasgow. The Brumbachs sword balancers, The Flying Oslers trapeze, Clowns and animals. Contains illustration, 2p.p.

Dates: Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

Miscellaneous Circus Photographs, c1930 - 1955

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135-158
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of various circus shows and performers, together with photographic reproductions of illustrations and drawings of circus performers, as well as advertisements for travelling circuses, thought to be compiled by Ruth Manning Sanders, whilst writing her book on the origins and history of the circus titled, 'The English Circus'.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs

Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material, c1795 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178B30
Scope and Contents

Compilation of monographs, articles, manuscripts and a range of research material about circus companies and performers in the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world by various authors, the research was mainly compiled by Hal Thomas.

Dates: c1795 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Monte Carlo 16th and 23rd Circus Festivals Film, c1980 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.14
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: c1980 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1978, 1983, 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.10
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1978; 1983; 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1998 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.11
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1998 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

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