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Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1

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Contains 199 Results:

Mr Frank Lincoln Handbill, 15 November 1882

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.19
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Frank Lincoln in his Unique Imitations, assisted by Paganini the greatest violinist in the world and other popular artistes. Redivivus at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Printed by Aubert's Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.

Dates: 15 November 1882

The Napoleon Museum Handbill, c1845

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.20
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The Napoleon Museum at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 'For a short time only, previous to its being removed by present proprietor to his residence abroad. The Napoleon Museum contains Marbles, Pictures, Bronzes, Drawings, Gold Orders, Miniatures, and many interesting Relics & Curiosities never before exhibited'. Printed by Albion Press, T. Frost, 45 Marshall Street, Golden Square.

Dates: c1845

Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills, c1820 - 1885

 Sub-Series — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.21-43
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Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket.

Dates: c1820 - 1885

Musical Chessmen Brilliant Novelty Handbill, 3 March 1883

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.21
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Mr A Cohen Prince of Harpists, Mr EW Payne-Modern Pagannini, Queen Getywynot Nubian Wonder Voice, and Zaluma Medea Circassian Hair Queen at Piccadilly Hall. Printed by G.S. Christie, Litho, London.

Dates: 3 March 1883

Madame Duval's Splendid Tableaux Vivans Handbill, c1849

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.22
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Living Serpent novelty at Minerva Hall, Haymarket. 'Madame Duval and her talented troupe of male and female artistes.' Accompanied by, 'a magnificent highly trained Living Serpent. The Anaconda just arrived from the Continent.' Used in a series of tableaux, 'Eve tempting Adam, the Indian Girl'.

Dates: c1849

The Surprising Giant Handbill, c1838

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.23
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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.

Dates: c1838

The Sacrifice of the Virgins Handbill, c1824

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.24
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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.

Dates: c1824

Frank Uffner's Royal American Midgets Handbill, 31 January 1881

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.25
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Lucia Zarate, General Mite, Miss Jennie Quigley and Commodore Foot at Piccadilly Hall. 'Patronized by their Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Fashionable World of London' Supported by Jennie Quigley - Miniature Queen of Song & Commodore Foot, Liliputian Comedian of America, 2pp.

Dates: 31 January 1881

Frank Uffner's American Midgets Handbill, c1881

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.26
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Lucia Zarate, General Mite, Miss Jennie Quigley, and Commodore Foot at Piccadilly Hall. 'The Smallest Man and Women in the World'. Supported by Jennie Quigley - Miniature Queen of Song & Commodore Foot, Liliputian Comedian of America. Printed by W.S. Johnson, Nassau Steam Press, 60 St. Martin’s Lane, W.C., 2pp.

Dates: c1881

Venus Rising from the Sea Handbill, c1846

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.27
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Venus Rising from the Sea, at Hall of Rome, Windmill Street, Haymarket. 'New female model who will personate Venus Rising from the sea'. Printed by J.W. Peel’s Steam Press, 74, New Cut, Lambeth, opposite the Victoria Theatre.

Dates: c1846

New Eidouranion, or Large Transparent Orrery Handbill, 1822

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.28
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Mr D.F. Walker, at King's Theatre, Haymarket. Mr D.F Walker (lecturer at Eton, Harrow, Rugby and Winchester Colleges etc.) Astronomical Lectures on his New Eidouranion (Astronomy device). Printed by G. Schulze, 13, Poland Street.

Dates: 1822

Frank Uffner's A Few Words Respecting Giants & Midgets Handbill, 1883

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.29
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Colonel Chang Yu Sing, and General Tiny Mite, at Piccadilly Hall. Colonel Chang - 8ft Six, 500lbs, 35yo. Gen Tiny Mite (Successor to Gen Mite) 19in tall, four & three quarter lbs, 15 yo. Offering cash prizes to anyone who can provide small or bigger men than Mr Uffner. Printed by Walter Smith, High Street, Bloomsbury, 2pp.

Dates: 1883

Living Curiosity Handbill, c1820 - 1826

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.30
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T.T. Angell, at Grand Theatre of Arts. T.T. Angell, Seaman, Attacked by Croup-operation to relieve respiration problems, had silver tube implanted into neck.' Has no smell and cannot speak without the aid of his finger, which is considered the greatest novelty offered to the British public'. Printed by Robarts, 95, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street.

Dates: c1820 - 1826

Extraordinary Novelty Handbill, 1843

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.31
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Grand Centrifugal Railway, and Dubourg's Wax Works at Great Windmill St, Haymarket. 200ft Long roller coaster, down a steep incline through a loop and then up another incline to safety at speed of over 100mph. Accompanied by Dubourg's Waxworks exhibition. Printed by George Stuart, 15 Archr-Street, Great Windmill Street, Haymarket.

Dates: 1843

Extraordinary Novelty Handbill, 1843

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.32
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Grand Centrifugal Railway, and Dubourg's Wax Works at Great Windmill St, Haymarket. 200ft Long roller coaster, down a steep incline through a loop and then up another incline to safety at speed of over 100mph. Accompanied by Dubourg's Waxworks exhibition. Printed by J.W. Peel, 74, New Cut, Lambeth.

Dates: 1843

Splendid Mechanical Museum of Moving Figures Handbill, 1838

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.33
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Splendid Mechanical Museum of Moving Figures at Great Windmill St, Haymarket. 500 figures with mechanical motions by Signor Gagliardi. Various famous historical military episodes. See The Morning Chronicle, May 26 1838 for description. Printed by Stuart, Printer, 15 Archer Street, Haymarket.

Dates: 1838

St John Preaching in the Wilderness Handbill, c1840 - 1849

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.34
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Saint John Preaching in the Wilderness, at 213 Piccadilly. 18ft High - 14ft Wide, visited by royalty, 'one of the most wonderful productions of the age'. Printed by J.W. Peel’s Steam Press, 74, New Cut, Lambeth.

Dates: c1840 - 1849

A Great Harmonic Meeting Handbill, c1851

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.35
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Professional Gentlemen at the Piano Forte at John Broome’s The Sun Tavern. Exhibition of Popular songs, duets and glees by Mr John Broome. Printed by Stuart, 38 Rupert Street, Haymarket.

Dates: c1851

Parisian Infernal Machine Handbill, c1835

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.36
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Parisian Infernal Machine at 28 Coventry Street. 'Exact representation of the Murderer Fieschi, before and after the perpetration of his crime and attempting to assassinate the French king and his sons.' Report of murder following visit to exhibition in The Examiner, September 6th, 1835. Printed by R. Handy and Co, 50 Brewer Street, Golden Square.

Dates: c1835

Exhibition of Mountains of Switzerland in Relief Handbill, 1821

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1
Reference code: 178T1.37
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Exhibition of Mountains of Switzerland in Relief, at 210 Piccadilly. Models of mountains and cities of Switzerland of various scales. Printed by Handy, 14 Dean Street, Soho, From 23, Whitcomb Street.

Dates: 1821