Comedians
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Anderton and Rowland's Grand Empire Palace Poster, c1900 - 1930
Item
Reference code: 178R47.36
Scope and Contents
Animated pictures, Great Riots in St. Petersbug, Blue Beard, Historic events during the reign of Louis XIV, Professor Anderton conjurer, Sisters May vocalists, cake walkers and skipping rope dancers, Charles Bruno comedian and singer, Miss Harvey dancer. Black, red and blue type on off white background and blocks of blue, yellow and red, with black and white illustrations of the acts on the top corners, centre and bottom left sections over blue and yellow background. Printed by Willson's New...
Dates:
c1900 - 1930
Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Poster, Monday 30 June 1828 and during the week
Item
Reference code: 178R47.18
Scope and Contents
Westminster Bridge. Jack O'Lantern; or Harlequin Sprite of the Dismal Swamp comic pantomime, Mr. Wilkinson and Miss Woolford on The Conquest of the Amazon, equestrian entreè, The Flying Indian elastic cord act, Battle of Navrino; or the Arab of the Red Desert. Black type on brownish background, also contains description of acts and lists of performers.
Dates:
Monday 30 June 1828 and during the week
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, c1800 - 1899
Item
Reference code: 178K43.1
Scope and Contents
M. Alphonse Thevelin, aerial gymnast, Mr. Alfred Cooke, family and pupils on 3rd week of the Equestrian Gala, The Chase or Life on the Turf, Mr. William Cooke's Scenes in the Arena, equestrian gala including, Miss Clarissa Cooke in aerial poses, Young Godolphin in the Postilion of Lilliput, Mr. W. Barlow in Punch in Paris, Mr. Boswell in Polandric Exercises, Madlle. Marie in Leap of Banners, Madlle. Rebecca and Mr. W. Barlow in Sylph-Like Echo and Charming Narcissus, Mr. Alfred Cooke, The...
Dates:
c1800 - 1899
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
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
Circus Friends Association Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0122
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a large library of books and journals, as well as archival material including posters, programmes, photographs, films, handbills, research material, scrapbooks, original artwork and many other items of ephemera relating to British, Irish and European circuses
Dates:
1795 - 2020
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Continental Circus Berlin Programme, 1991
Item
Reference code: 178K43.30
Scope and Contents
UK. Chris Barltrop ringmaster, The Lesters juggling act, Rüngeland's Equine Carousel presented by June Witney, Robert Foxall, Olympian gymnast on Roman Rings, Tito comedy act, The 3 Julians balancing act, Rani the elephant presented by Edwin Singer, The Hammich Brothers acrobatic act, The Duo Galos gymnastic act, Lee Ann and her Poodles, Rob Alton, BMX, The Colorados wild west act, Antaeus escapology act, The Witney Family bareback riders. Illustration of a falling acrobat reaching for...
Dates:
1991
Early Circus Programmes, c1800 - 1999
Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.1-28
Scope and Contents
Early British circus and variety programmes including Astley's, Batty's and Lord George Sanger's circus.
Dates:
c1800 - 1999
Hippodrome Programme, 19 August 1889
Item
Reference code: 178K43.10
Scope and Contents
Representation de Gala, Mm. Lacaille, Legay, Gautier and Gaty, Course Olympique, Les Frere Harlow comedy act, Mm. Vilmot and Lester cycling act, M. Allen, M. Gilbert, M. Donbavand equestrian act, Thora and Thecla fix bar act, Mlle. Antoinette Gontard, Mlle. Maria Gentis, Mlle. Clotilde Maestrick, Mlle. Amanda and Mm. Aldred and Georges O'Meers, tightrope act, Course de Berberie ou le Corso a Rome, Le lion, Mme. Maestrick, Mlle. Antoinette Gontard, M. Franchi, Mlle. Picardi, M. Ferretti, M....
Dates:
19 August 1889
Julian's International Circus Programme, c1892
Item
Reference code: 178K43.21
Scope and Contents
Brothers Stelling, Master Alfred Eugene juggling act, Miss Laura equestrian act, Mr. A. Stelling equestrian act, Pedro clown, The Three Simpletons comedy act, Mdlle. Isabelle and Thomas H. Culeen equestrian act, Mons. Preistel, Miss Julian equestrian act, Brothers Haygo acrobatic act, Mdlle. Eleise Gaertner equestrian act, Hurst comedy act, Whimsical Willie, Mr. J. Julian equestrian act, George Testo and Miss Fannie Orni gymnastic act. Black type on yellowish background with list of cast of...
Dates:
c1892
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
Mr. Cooke Circus Poster, 9 November 1830
Item
Reference code: 178R47.26
Scope and Contents
Pantheon, Norwich. 12 Arabian and Hanoverian horses, country dance, Mr. Cooke on The Courier of St. Petersburgh, The Magnificent Pegasus, Miss Emiline Margaretta on The Countess of Lilliput or the Fair old Maid of 1725 comical equestrian act, Mr. Smith with Burmese twin ponies act, Mr. Williams' leaping acrobatic act, Master Alfred Cooke's on The Playful Zephyr equestrian act, Mons. Hengler on sigle tightrope act, Protean Nondescript gymnastic act, Brentford Election comedy act. Black type...
Dates:
9 November 1830
Posters, c1800 - 2011
Series
Reference code: 178R47
Scope and Contents
A wide range of British and international circus and menagerie posters ranging from the 19th to the 21st century including Astley's Amphitheatre, Pablo Fanque, Polito, Bostock and Wombwell, Ducrow, Cooke, Hengler, Sanger, Smart, Gerry Cottle, Bertram Mills, Chipperfield's, Robert Brothers, Fossett, Blackpool Tower, Billy Russell, Belle Vue, Great Yarmouth Hippodrome, Austen Brothers and many more.
Dates:
c1800 - 2011
Programmes, c1800 - 2019
Series
Reference code: 178K43
Scope and Contents
A collection of mainly British and international circus programmes and some variety and music hall programmes containing circus acts.
Dates:
c1800 - 2019
Royal English Circus Programme, Monday 13 May 1901 and during the week
Item
Reference code: 178K43.16
Scope and Contents
Windmill Lane, Cape Hill, Smethwick. Master Tony Transfield, Gregory and Shadow comedy act, H. Yelding, Miss Winnie Scott soubrette and dancer, Bros. Volbecque comedy acrobatic act, Mdlle. Allen meneage act, Princess Annie contorsionist act, The Three Charms aerial act, H. Sloan equestrian act, Miss Felix, Dan Gregory, Miss Marie Winsome impersonator, Princess Annie equestrian act, Transfield's cinematograph, God Save the King, Grand Final March. Blue type on off white background listing...
Dates:
Monday 13 May 1901 and during the week
The Olympic Circus Poster, 27 August 1824
Item
Reference code: 178R47.22
Scope and Contents
Bootham Bar, York for the benefit of Mr. Cooke. Spirit of Emulation or Trial of Talent, Gran Horse Pyramids, balancing and Herculian Feasts by Mon. Bengeerman, The Rival Vaulters, Messrs. Bridges and Bell on The Corde Volante and The Circle of Fire, Paul Pietro war Indian, Mysterios Metamorphose, A Comic Pas-de-Deux, Mons. Cline on the tightrope, Mr. Gibson introducing a concert on the clarinet, Mr. Cooke, equestrian act, Mr. M'Carrall introducing concerton on the key bugle, The Entree of...
Dates:
27 August 1824
The Yarmouth Hippodrome Programme, 24 August 1903
Item
Reference code: 178K43.28
Scope and Contents
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth. Aquatic Variety Spectacle and Circus, Zetho's performing dogs, The Uniques floor acrobatic act, The Mar-Ta-Fi Trio acrobatic act, Cruickshank, Sons of the Desert - Azarahs acrobatic act, Ed. Ransley diving act, Stylo hoop act, Little Rabbitt and his Comical Donkey Tommy, The Two Yoricks comedy act, Happy Jackles, Victoria Dagmar gymnastic act, Gilbert's Great Circus Company, Performing horses and ponies, The Elysian Troupe comic musical act. Black type on white...
Dates:
24 August 1903
Tony Felix's New Royal English Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899
Item
Reference code: 178K43.18
Scope and Contents
Sam Anderson equestrian act, Baby Augouste comical act, Dicky Hull clown equestrian act, Sam France, Sam Anderson and Babry Augoust comical act, The Great Moras on the three horizontal bars, Miss Amalia equestrian act, Sam Anderson clown, Thomas H. Cullen nautical scene, Sam France, The Real Japanese Imperial Troupe, William Richards equestrian act, Dicky Hull buffoon, Rivolo, The Mitsutas, Miss Marie Louise equestrian act, Tony Felix clown, Miss Minnie Connelly equestrian act. Three fold...
Dates:
c1800 - 1899
Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters, c1800 - 1930
Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.1-51
Scope and Contents
Early circus and menagerie posters including Polito's menagerie, Astley's Amphitheatre and Pablo Fanque's, Sanger's, Powell's, Ducrow's, Cooke's and Hengler's circuses among others.
Dates:
c1800 - 1930