Aerialists

Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Scope Note: NFCA use for aerial performers, including trapeze

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Argyle Theatre Collection

Fonds

Reference code: NFA0117

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1941

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 January 1892

Item

Reference code: 178R12.600

Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Vonare Lady contortionist, Violet Reefern Serio and descriptive dancer, The Two Howes comedians and dancers, Harry Stennet transatlantic performer, Fred Harrington Anglo-Dutch Milanese piper and ballad vocalist, May Oliver Anglo-American soubrette, Olvene and Nestal trapeze artists, Master Charl prince of the silver wire, Nellie Gertie, The Minims grand instrumental Speciality. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Green and red type.

Dates: 25 January 1892

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Cyril Critchlow Collection

Fonds

Reference code: NFA0089

Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...

Dates: c1837 - 2008

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive