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Acrobats

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Performers

Found in 253 Collections and/or Records:

4th International Circus Festival Programme, c1960 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.18
Scope and Contents

Monte Carlo. Trio Antares acrobats, Arils Arnardo comic acrobats, Jack Bremlov Juggler, Buby and Jule clowns, Les Canestrelli trampoline act, Les Carrillo Brothers, Duo Carrington dressage, Les 6 Otaries de Clive, Miss Dawn and parrots, Jack Rhodin and chimpanzees, Les Segreras equilibrists, Les Silagis, Les Waldemar and many others. Three fold programme, contains illustration on the cover with photos.

Dates: c1960 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

A Chapter of Accidents and Acrobatic Antics Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 10: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.78
Scope and Contents

9.5mm, Actina. 400 feet, 16 minutes long. Black and white, silent. USA. 2 Films of 200ft in length. 'A Chapter of Accidents' features 'The Three Disgraces'. 'Acrobatic Antics' features James and George, The Hallroom Boys. Noel Drewe states on box: "Very popular twosome on 9.5mm. I don't know of their work on any other". Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Acro-Batty Film, c1944 - 1964

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 8: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.58
Scope and Contents

16mm, Cyldon, Eastman Kodak Company. 400 feet, 11 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Includes Boxing - Cassius Clay vs George Chivald. Variable density sound. Either 1944 or 1964 written on tin. Copied to DVD 3 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1944 - 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Acrobatic Act Print, 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.67
Scope and Contents

Black and white etching showing a troupe of thirteen acrobats performing a pyramid act in a circus ring produced for the Club du Cirque 25th anniversary in April 1974, signed on bottom left [illegible].

Dates: 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Acrobatic Performers, c1920 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.8
Scope and Contents

Photographic print of acrobatic performers. The female performer is believed to be Victoria Craston and the man maybe her brother Joe.

Dates: c1920 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Acrobats, c1940 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.181
Scope and Contents

Mixed group of acrobats performing in a park with Victoria Craston balancing in the middle.

Dates: c1940 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Alhambra Theatre of Varieties Programme, 5 July 1897

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.43
Scope and Contents

Leicester Square, London, Emmy's Trained Toy Terriers, The Tzigane, Musical Dale, Dagmar and De Celle, Mlle La Tostia, May and Flora Hengler, The Frank Bonhair Troupe of Acrobats, Miss Cissie Loftus, Victoria and Merrie England, Sells and Young. Colour illustration of chrubs and two women floating in the air holding wreaths of flowers and a banner with the theatre's name on it on a golden background on the front, on the reverse programme, 1p.

Dates: 5 July 1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Alhambra Theatre Programme, 19 November 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.100
Scope and Contents

Red type on off white background and a crescent moon and a star on front cover, inside black and white illustrations of the teatre building, introduction to The Handy Man, commercial advertising, programme of sporting events, programme in the centre listing Du Cane Trio, The Animatograph, A Patriotic Military Ballet, Mr Edward Lauri, M & Mlle. theresa, The Hills, Mlle. Helene Gerard, The Marvellous Craggs, Cincinatti Juggler, The Handy Man, Webb & Hassan and Huline Bros. 5p.p.

Dates: 19 November 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Amphitheatre Poster, Monday 9 November 1829 and rest of the week

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.25
Scope and Contents Mr. Ducrow as Rob Roy or the Mountain Shepherd equestrian act, Greek Soldier, Lilliputian Bonaparte and his pygmy war horse equestrian act, Mr. Ducrow and Miss Woolford double tightrope act, Russians and Turks combat, The Attack of the Courier, Col. Ross and the Officers of the Fourth Dragoon Guards, Mr. Ducrow as the Grecian Statue. Black type on off white background with illustration of man stood up on horse back holding a shield and sword on top section. Printed by H. Bellerby, Printer,...
Dates: Monday 9 November 1829 and rest of the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Anglo-American Circus Poster, Friday 4 Saturday 5 May 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.40
Scope and Contents Redditch, Beoley Road, Recreation Ground. Jumbo, The Alleys acrobatic act, Marthines troupe of performing dogs, The Albertas juggling act, Miss Rosey and her comedy horse, Mdlle. Rigley equestrian act, The Nondescripts, Black Eagle, Gerry Lee and Partner, Madam Mazelle om poblie wom womskie comedy act, Royal Cream ponies, Tiney and September, Prince Abdul, A host of clowns, Vokes strongman. Black type on yred, yellow and white background on the left hand side and colour illustration of...
Dates: Friday 4 Saturday 5 May 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

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, 18 November 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.5
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Richard Geldard character comedian, Miss Florence Eugene, Messrs. Milton and Norris Pantomimists, musicians and acrobatic dancers, J.B. Sinclair English, Irish and Scotch descriptive and motto vocalist, The Clayton twins English, American and Dutch Character impersonators, The Comical Puzzle or, which is which of the two? Assisted by sisters Wood and Willis, Will Hoare novelty dancer, Mr Harry Carsdale mimic. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...
Dates: 18 November 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 December 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.35
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Tom Bassett Impersonator, Miss Ruth Grovesnor Serio-Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Messrs. Ashford and Guinard Character Dilineators, Miss Nellie Oldene Serio-Comic Vocalist and Burlesque Actress, Miss J. Matthews Lady Acrobatic and Talking Clown, Mr Austin Lenton Vocal Comedian and Burlesque Actor, Sisters Albert (Rose and Blanche) Duettists and Song and Dance, Artistes, Mr Frank Hayward Comic Vocalist and Descriptive Actor, Little Tony Midget...
Dates: 12 December 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 August 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.44
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Arthur Sullivan and Ethel Silvena in 'A Dutchman’s Courtship', Great American Speciality Stars Includes Songs, Dances and Quick Changes, Miss Vesta Sunshine Little Actress, Mr. F.A. Burnand Vocal Character Comedian, Sandy and Carl The Two Dromios, Miss Lizzie Payne Burlesque Actress and Dancer, Miss Alice Townsend Soprano and Burlesque Actress, The Three Volbecques Acrobatic Sketch Artistes, Miss Daisy Gertrude Serio Comic and Top-Boot Dancer, Bob...
Dates: 14 August 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 February 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.8
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Olympian Quintette American Humorists, Sweet Vocalists introducing Glees, Trios and Miscellaneous Song, Emilie Presto Serio-comic, Hornpipe and Scottish Dancer, Captain Austin Champion Rifle Shot of the World, Jim Henderson Vocal Comedian and Dancer, Burns and Leech Merry Whimsical Musical Pair, Mr Fred Howe Comedian, high Pedestal Acrobatic Blade Skate, Dancer and Variety Artiste, Messrs. Cornish, Hardy, Sampson and the Bros. Slocum, American...
Dates: 24 February 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 October 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.14
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Baldwin Cat Renowned Parachutist!, Miss Selina Seaford Operatic and Ballad Vocalist Will Tyrrell New Lion Comique, Miss Peggy Pond Mimic, Vocalist, Actress and Dancer, Messrs. Bickley and Barron Refined Musical Comedian, Duettists and Dancers Bob Martin ‘Silence and Fun’, Miss Florence Hayes Everybody’s Favourite Patriotic, Extempore and Serio-Comic Lady, T.H. Spears, Military Monarch Vocal Character and Descriptive, Vocalist, Mr. A.P. Boswell...
Dates: 13 October 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 September 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.29
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Olympian Quintette American, Humorists and Glee Singers, Miss Marion Bosanquet Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Walter Read Character Comic, Miss Leza Leoni Serio Comic Vocalist and Adroit Dancer Cornish, Hardy, Sampson and Brothers Slocum in "Return from Kansas City", Miss Belle Glen Serio and Dancer, Victor Vernon Eccentric Character Comedian, Andy Rhyn and Miss Marie Hanson Acrobatic Dancers, Mons. Le Clair ‘in His Refined Speciality, Introducing His...
Dates: 19 September 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 January 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.88
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Four Aces BBC and Recording Stars, Dominic Roche and Company in 'Home and Duty', Larry Kemble A Darned Nuisance, Wally Wood Comedian, Les Parisanas Musical Moments, Cawalini’s Dogs, The Young China Troupe Contortions and Acrobatics. Printed by A. Sam Griffith Poster, Printed McC. H. Ltd., Liverpool. Red type.

Dates: 29 January 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 May 1897

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.110
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Farrell and Wilmott Irish Comedians, Mr J.P. Dane Comedian and Dancer, Miss Cora Duncan Serio Comedienne and Burlesque Dancer, Ernest Heathcote Eccentric Comedian and Acrobatic Dancer, Little May Beryl Child Contralto and Clever Dancer, Percy Cahill Character and escriptive Vocalist, Polly Plunkett Serio Comedienne and Dancer, Hartley Milburns’s Rosebuds Lady Dancers, Whit Week! Arthur Rigby, May Evans, Nellie Christie, Paul Langtry. Printed by S....
Dates: 31 May 1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 January 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.121
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Garrisons Burlesque Artiste, Four M.P.’s Musical Palmers, The Kronemans Comedy Acrobats and Hand Balancers, Madden Wood Knockabout Comedians, Evelyn Taylor Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Daisy Palmer Comedienne, Vocalist and Dancer, The Edison Thomas Animated Photos Interesting and Military Pictures, The Donato One-Legged Grotesque and Cosmopolitan Athletic Clowns. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue, red and yellow type.

Dates: 29 January 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

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