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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2611 Collections and/or Records:

Side Detail of Swithback, c1875 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.45(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Design for rustic style switchback, showing heavy folliage decorations and palm tree design columns. Pen and ink on paper.

Dates: c1875 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for Capitel, Mirror Frame and Show Fronts

Side Elevation of Ride, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xi)
Scope and Contents

Partial side elevation of stairs and structure of rid

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Side Elevation of Track for Collins, c1890 - 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xliii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of section of track for Collins-Barry track, scale 1". Three new main principles.

Dates: c1890 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Signed agreement between The Lord Mayor Aldermen and William Smart, 1948

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 3: Series 178G41; Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.5
Scope and Contents

Agreement relating to Billy Smart’s New World Circus and Amusements of 1 Bryon Parade Hillingdon Heat in the Country of Middlesex.

Dates: 1948
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Plan, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178M16.3
Scope and Contents

Brigg. Black and white coded aerial plan of Fossett's circus ring and seating plan, Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 October.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Plans

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, 1988

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178R7.80
Scope and Contents

1778 - 1988 Anniversary Show. Left blank for overprinting dates and location.

Dates: 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Posters

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Ticket Booklet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.10
Scope and Contents

Booklet of circus tickets containing duplicate tickets from No.14215 to No.14299, first few tickets missing, black type on off white background and pink covers.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Various Items

Sir William Chamber’s Treatise, 1860

 Item
Reference code: 178H8.23
Scope and Contents

Page from Sir William Chamber’s Treatise (on Civil Architecture), showing the Tuscan Order for columns and arches.

Dates: 1860
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Business Records

Site Visit Expenses Financial Information, 28 September 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.81
Scope and Contents

Includes related invoices, budget outline, receipts and remittance advice.

Dates: 28 September 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Sketch and Annotations for Farrar's Whales, 14 July 1925

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxxv)
Scope and Contents

Sketch and dimensions for Farrar's Whales scenic.

Dates: 14 July 1925
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Sketch for a Fairground Ride Car Design, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.33(xliv)
Scope and Contents

Sketch for a car with three rows of seats and some dimensions, in two sections. Pencil on brown paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for the Design of Various Decorative Components for Fairground Rides

Sketch for Box Containing Inflatable Father Christmas, c1950 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 91: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.63
Scope and Contents

Pen and pencil on paper.

Dates: c1950 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Sketch for Boxing Booth, January 1924

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.43(ix)
Scope and Contents

Sketch for boxing booth shutters and centre with dimensions. Pencil on paper.

Dates: January 1924
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides and Shows

Sketch for Charles Thurston's Ride Design, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.25
Scope and Contents

Sketch for show front with space for name on the top section, cherub, caryatid, foliage and musical instrument decorations for Charles Thurston. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork

Sketch for Crocodile Car, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.37(vii)
Scope and Contents

Design for scenic car in the shape of a crocodile with three rows of seats. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Fairground Ride Car Designs

Sketch for Dragon Car, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.37(iii)
Scope and Contents

Sketch for the design of a scenic ride car in the shape of a dragon with three rows of seats. Pencil and chalk on brown paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Fairground Ride Car Designs

Sketch for Fairgroun Organ Frontage, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.10
Scope and Contents

Design of elavorate Asian stype inspired show front decorations with some annotations. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork

Sketch for Fish Design Car, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.37(i)
Scope and Contents

Sketch for the design of a scenic ride car with the shape of a fish and three rows of seats. Pencil on brown paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Fairground Ride Car Designs

Sketch for Frieze Decoration, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.4(iv)
Scope and Contents

Detail of design for frieze decoration showing folliage motives, signed G. Orton Sons & Spooner Burton on Trent. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Scenic or Switchback Ride Cars

Sketch for Gallopers, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.43(viii)
Scope and Contents

Sketch for platform for a three abreast galloper set from above with some dimensions. Pencil on brown paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides and Shows

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