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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Clown's Portrait Pastel, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.77
Scope and Contents

A white face clown's head portrait wearing a red hat and green top on grey paper on pastel by Jack Niblett, mounted on brown card.

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

Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. Circus Poster, c1900 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.37
Scope and Contents

Joliet, E. of city limits, Rt. 52 Manhattan Rd, Friday 7 August. Colour illustration of cage tamer in white shirt and trousers surounded by roaring lions and tigers in yellow, blue, red and green with red type, date and location added on at the bottom.

Dates: c1900 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus Poster, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R45.18
Scope and Contents

The World’s Largest Circus. Colour illustration of white face clown on a blue background a large big top behind him and the circus name in red type over yellow. Printed by Enquirer Printing Co., Cincinnati USA.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Enquirer Printing Company Collection / Sideshow and Freak Show Posters

Clyde Beatty's Animal Thrills Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 9: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.63
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathetoscope, Castle Films. Black and white, silent. Contained in a 16mm can with 16mm collection. Copied to DVD 4 and DIGI-BETA.

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

Cockeyed Clowns, Tons of Trouble, and Circus Thrills Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 13: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.108
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. Super8, Auto Reel. 'Cockeyed Clowns' is a Silent comedy, starring Ben Turpin. 'Tons of Trouble' has Sound. 'Circus Thrills' has Sound.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Code of Conduct For the Welfare and Management of Horses and Dogs Transparencies, c1900 - 2000

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178H21.99
Scope and Contents

Transparencies for printing a pamphlet entitled Code of Conduct For the Welfare and Management of Horses and Dogs.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Cody's Circus and Zoo Poster, 1952

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.760
Scope and Contents Miss Carino and Co with her 10 dogs, Marilyn Monroe balancing acrobat, Medros Troupe of television monkeys and ponies, outlaw Jesse James, Clara the cow, Trigger equestrian act, the unrideable mule, Curly the heavyweight clown, Harry Coady clown, Rastus the Zebra, Rosita presents the wonder capuchin, The Flying Voleros aerial act, troupe of performing geese, Little Beaver and Lovely Marie Apache Indian act. Background yellow, type black, red and orange. Left blank for adding location and...
Dates: 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Circus and Zoo Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.761
Scope and Contents Group of forest bred lions presented by Capt Jack Smith, Jumbo the world's largest elephant, Abdulla and Sadia acrobats, The 2 Medro's, troupe of monkeys, cowboys and Indians, The Two Trevals trapeze, 5 liberty ponies, Darita juggling with feet, Clara the cow, Trigger equestrian act, Curly the heavyweight clown, The Four Ethel Barton Girls, Harry Cody clown, Carino's troupe of 10 dogs, Jocko the monkey presented by Miss Rosita, troupe of performing geese. Background white and orange, type...
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Circus and Zoo Programmes, 1943 - 1959

 File
Reference code: 178K43.661
Scope and Contents

Cody's Circus, Cody's Circus and Zoo, Harry Cody Royal Imperial Circus Monochrome, bichrome illustrations or text on front covers, programme inside and commercial advertising, some contain Cody's biography and one contains a message from the King to continue business during war times.

Dates: 1943 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Codys Circus Poster, 4 - 8 April 1942

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.768
Scope and Contents

Sutton Park, Crystal Palace. The Manitos, The Brothers Lotus royal command act, the unrideable mule, the wonderful jumping pony, Harry Cody clown, 4 clever ponies, Phony comedy magician, Texo aerialist act, clowns Harry Cody, Al Webb, Leo, Sanzos and Lenona flying rings, trapeze and contortion, Mona Connor ballerina, B Crew and Co, Doris and her zebra. Background white, type blue, location and dates added in pencil

Dates: 4 - 8 April 1942
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Circus Poster, 17 - 18 August 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.769
Scope and Contents Pwllheli, Wembley Park. Gun-slingers, Carino's troupe of dogs, liberty ponies, royal creams, presented by Harry Cody, sharp shooting and knife throwing, Shetland ponies, Range 'the pony with a human brain', Medros animal revue, troupe of performing geese, Doris Cody's chimpanzees, Pauline wire walker, Trigger equestrian act, Harry Coady ringmaster and animal trainer, Pepê, Clara the cow. Background white with yellow and red sections, type black, blue and red, location and dates added in pen....
Dates: 17 - 18 August 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Colossal Continental Circus and Zoo Poster, 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.762
Scope and Contents Clem Merk presents his group of African lions, Charlie the elephant presented by Capt Turkie, The Two Moxons jugglers, clowns, Hugo Darty, Mo-Mo, Billie and Willie, Wee Joe, 5 liberty ponies presented by Harry Cody, Kathalene Lorenze flying trapeze, the clown's ballet, 3 see-saw ponies, monkeys' steeplechase, the clowns' barber shop, Rosita and Jocko the monkey, Trigger equestrian act, the water comics, the Chinese foot jugglers, Blackie and his Girl Friends, Ollie the unrideable mule,...
Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Colossal Continental Circus and Zoo Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.765
Scope and Contents Cody's group of lions presented by Clem Merk, Cody's performing elephant Charlie presented by Capt Turkie, comic zebra, J Gordon's 6 Acro Girls, Jocko the monkey presented by Rosita, Teddy bears pic-nic presented by Clem Merk, Douglas Cooke ringmaster, troup of liberty horses, Manuella aerialist, Funny Billy and Maxo clowns, Mo-Mo the maniac clown, trick riders, Darty clown, 4 Volleros western act, Trigger equestrian act, 3 see-saw ponies, performing geese and monkeys, Harry Cody clown,...
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Colossal Continental Circus and Zoo Poster, 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.766
Scope and Contents H. Cody's performing lions presented by Clem Merk, H. Cody's performing elephant Charlie presented by Capt Turke, the comic zebra riding monkeys, 6 Acro Girls presented by Jennie Jordon, Jocko the monkey presented by Rosita, Teddy bears pic-nic presented Clem Merk, Mo-Mo the maniac clown, 3 see-saw ponies, Funny Billy and Maxo clowns, 4 Voleros western act, troup of liberty horses, Darty clown, Douglas Cooke ringmaster, Trigger presented by H Cody equestrian act, Ollie the unrideable mule,...
Dates: 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Colossal Continental Circus Poster, 6 June 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.774
Scope and Contents Honiton, Fair Field. Group of lions presented by Madame Bernett, The Flying Biddalls, Carino's dogs, monkeys and geese, Phill Joey Williams, Jocko the monkey presented by Rosita, Cody's liberty ponies, Ollie the unrideable mule, Dave Bentley ringmaster, Spuds clown, Trigger equestrian act, Millicent ballerina, Jolly Jack and Partner rope comedy act, Hugo Darty, Clare and Mario flying trapeze, The 5 Internationals bouncing trampoline, Harry Cody clown, The 4 Anzacs riding act, the 3 see-saw...
Dates: 6 June 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Continental Circus and Zoo Poster, 19 - 22 July 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.763
Scope and Contents York, Monk Stray. Elephants presented by Capt Turkie, G. B's Dignity and Impudence, Wyns troupe of performing dogs, 5 liberty horses, clowns Wee George, Gorgeous, Harry Timer and Tom, Tonty Geretti, The Timar Bros aerial perch act, Ericko assisted by Ivy, George Barrett's 3 ponies, the smallest performing pony in the world, Billie the performing goat, The Lovely Girls, jockey dogs, The Two Balatons acrobats, the act Superb, Olly the unrideable mule. Blue, white and red illustrations of two...
Dates: 19 - 22 July 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Continental Circus and Zoo Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.764
Scope and Contents Cockermouth, Fair-Ground, 31 May. H Cody's performing lions presented by Capt Yank Miller, Carino's troupe of dogs, Prince the real live spotted rocking horse, Jocko the monkey presented by Rosita, Kathleen Lorenz flying trapeze, F Yeilding ringmaster, 3 see-saw ponies, Sammy and Jo-Jo performing geese, troupe of liberty horses, Darty clown, Trigger presented by H Cody equestrian act, Tydles the performing monkey, trick riders, Leslie Laffin comedy, Harry Cody clown, Jordon's six acro maids,...
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Continental Circus and Zoo Poster, Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 August 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.776
Scope and Contents Sutton Coldfield, Rec Ground. Elephants, Princess and Charlie, presented by Capt Turkie, G. B's. Dignity and Impudence, Wyns troupe of performing dogs, 5 liberty horses, clowns Wee George, Gorgeous, Harry Timer and Tom, Tonty Geretti, Eriko, with Ivy, J. Jordan's 7 Girls dancing and acrobatics, George Barrett's 3 clever ponies, Gloria wire act, the smallest performing pony in the world, Billie the performing goat, The Lovely Girls, jockey dogs, Olly the mule, Jocko. Blue and white...
Dates: Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 August 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's International Circus and Zoo Poster, From 15 July 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.758
Scope and Contents Ramsgate, Hereson Road. Group of forest bred lions presented by Capt Jack Smith, Jumbo world's largest elephant, Abdulla and Sadia acrobats, The Two Trevals trapeze, five liberty ponies, Darita juggling with feet, The Two Medros troupe of monkeys, cowboys and Indians, Trigger equestrian act, Curly heavyweight clown, Clara the cow, The Four Ethel Barton Girls acrobatic dancers, Rock 'n' Roll competition, Jocko the monkey presented by Miss Rosita, Harry Cody clown, Carino's troupe of 10 dogs,...
Dates: From 15 July 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's New Circus Poster, 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.755
Scope and Contents

Doris Cody's chimpanzees, performing horses, Shetland ponies, Carinos 10 dogs, stilt walkers, monkeys, troupe of performing geese, sharp shooting, knife throwing, gun slingers, acrobats, jugglers, clowns, fire torture, wire walkers. Blue and white illustration of a queue going into the big top, background blue and white, type blue, red and yellow. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Willsons (Printers) Ltd, Leicester

Dates: 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

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