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Chipperfields Circus Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.288

Scope and Contents

Castleford, 9 to 11 June, and Pontefract, 12 to 14 June, after return to England from Africa. The Lunas aerialists, Dickie Chipperfield's panthers, Omar Rabati contortionist and balancer, Dick Chipperfield's African lions, Charlie the educated chimp, Sally's perfect poodles, Chipperfield group of polar and black bears, Gentleman Jack pickpocket, Frankie Babusio, Joan Rosaire, Miss Peggy, The Lorentis jugglers, Zira and her crocodiles, Grimble and Co, Tommy de Vel and Vera unicyclist. Colour illustrations of an african warrior, an elephant, a lion, a clothed chimpanzee, a leopard, and a crocodile, background a jungle scene, type multicoloured. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd

Dates

  • Creation: c1950 - 1999

Conditions Governing Access

Items are available to view by appointment in the NFCA reading room

Conditions Governing Use

Copies may be supplied or produced at the discretion of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, subject to copyright law and condition of the material

Extent

1 Item(s) ; 509mm x 760mm

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Catalogued according to type

Cultural context

Occupation

Repository Details

Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository

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