Exhibitions
Found in 268 Collections and/or Records:
The Only Liliputian Opera Co. Handbill, c1880 - 1889
Features illustration of The Secret and detailed press opinions. Paper advertising Opera Company with reviews on reverse, 2pp.
The Only Liliputian Opera Co. Handbill, c1880 - 1889
Illustration of The Abduction and detailed press opinions. Information about Opera Company with reviews on verso, 2pp.
The Orissa Twins Handbill, 1893
The Orissa Twins at Royal Aquarium. Siamese twins born on the 19th Sept 1889 in the province of Orissa in India. Photograph. Printed by H. and F. Millard, 5 Broadway, Westminster.
The Royal American Midgets Handbill, 1882
General Mite and Millie Edwards at Piccadilly Hall. Mr. E. F. Flynn, father of General Mite will appear and Lecture at every reception. Illustrated, 2pp. Printed by Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.
The Royal Aquarium, and Summer and Winter Garden Society Programme, 7 February 1891
Royal Aquarium, London. Illustrated, 4pp. Printed by Phipps and Connor, 13 and 14 Tothill Street, Westminster.
The Royal Aquarium, and Summer and Winter Garden Society Programme, 18 - 19 May 1891
Royal Aquarium. Illustrated. Programme of forthcoming events - among others for Whit Monday & Tuesday "Beckwiths great swimming entertainment" and "Ybsha , Great Aerial Act". Printed by Phipps and Connor, 13 and 14 Tothill Street, Westminster, 4pp.
The Royal Baths Handbill, c1840 - 1849
The Royal Baths at 22 New Bond Street. Refurbished public baths. Printed by Willerson and Co., Blossom Street, Norton Folgate.
The Royal Clarence Vase Handbill, c1831
Royal Clarence Vase at Queen's Bazaar. Exhibition in the Canopy room at the Queen's Bazaar. "Vase weighs 8 tons, height 14ft, diameter 12ft". Printed by Nichols and Sons, Earl’s Court, Cranbourn Street, Soho.
The Royal Exhibition Handbill, c1850 - 1859
Needle painted work of art, by J. Monro of 16 New Sneddon Street, Paisley. “Astonishing work of art made up of between 4000 and 5000 pieces of the finest coloured cloths. Representing Human Figures in all their beauty and splendour.” Blank form for venue details to be added.
The Royal George Handbill, October 1834
The Royal George, Deane’s Royal Submarine Exhibition at Cosmorama Rooms. Series of oil paintings illustrating Mr Deane's peculiar machinery used for the investigation of the wreck of the Royal George at the depth of 70 to 80 ft. Printed by L. Harrison, 17 Oxford Street.
The Sacrifice of the Virgins Handbill, c1824
The Sacrifice of the Virgins at Grecian Gallery, Haymarket. Painting by Sir Matthew Van Bree,(Historical and Portrait painter to the King of Holland and president of the Royal Academy Antwerp. 27ft by 20ft Picture of Sacrifice of Virgins to the monster Minotaur.
The Smallest Man and Woman in the World Handbill, 1817
Miss Nannette Stocker and Mr. Hauptmann at Commodious Pavilion opposite Eton college. Printed by Knight and Son.
The Surprising Giant Handbill, c1838
Monsieur Louis the Giant, and the Smallest Horse in the World at Gothis Hall, Haymarket. Mons. Louis. Seven Feet Six inches tall, 25 years old appears with Nonpariel - 'The Smallest Horse in the World', six years old and only thirty inches high, 2pp.
The Surprizing Little Man Handbill, c1800 - 1850
Production of nature from the Isle of Ely at the Long Room, back of the King’s Head Tap in High Street. “This amazing production of nature was born in the Isle of Ely, and is now in the 23rd year of his age”.
The Wild Man of the Prairies or 'What is it'? Handbill, 1846
Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Is it Human? Is it an animal? Is it an extraordinary freak of nature? Missing link between man and Ourang-Outang. Flyer details savage living habits, primarily eating fruit and nuts but occasionally must be given a meal of RAW MEAT. ‘Not entirely domesticated tho not averse to exhibition.’ Printed by Francis, 25 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, 4pp.
The Wonder of the Sea! Handbill, 1849
Gymnetrus Northumbricus at 209 Regent Street, Cosmorama Rooms. Exhibiting the "Gymnetrus Northumbricus or sea serpent. Caught on the Northumbrian coast, 26 March 1849".
To Mothers, Wives and Daughters Handbill, c1850 - 1859
Bloomer Costume at Punch's Playhouse. To be seen every evening at Punch’s playhouse.
To the Curious Handbill, 13 March 1823
Egyptian Mummy at 139 Strand. Mummy "Entirely unwrapped, as far as decency will permit, ever seen in this country". Printed by J. Harris, 27 Swan Ynrd, Strand.
Typorama Isle of Wight Model Handbill, 1838
Modelled view of the Undercliff of Isle of Wight at 107 Quadrant. 3ft to Mile, 25 Ft Long, 125sqft scale model of coast line of Isle of Wight with houses etc, with large collection of fossils, insects, plants and sea weeds.
Unrivalled Waxwork Figures Handbill
The Great Panopticum Museum at 35 Leicester Square. Waxworks containing Chamber of Horrors, M Carnot on his death bed, the awful tortures of the inquisition, the guillotine of Paris etc. Illustrated.