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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Cody's Zoo Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.770
Scope and Contents Felixtowe, Rose Bros, Car Park, 22 to 25 August. Doris Cody's chimpanzees, Carino's troupe of doggies, liberty ponies, royal creams, presented by Harry Cody, Trigger equestrian act, Shetland ponies, Range 'the pony with the human brain', Medros animal revue, Texas Rangers western act, troupe of performing geese, Funny Harry, Besina the Alsatian presented by Doris Cody, The Boninos, Peppi stilt walking clown, Clara the cow, Bon-Tons. Background white with yellow sections, type multicoloured....
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Zoo Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.777
Scope and Contents Keswick, Ravens Field High Hill, 18 to 19 May. King and Kong presented by Doris Cody, chimpanzees, Carino's 12 doggies, liberty ponies, royal creams, presented by Harry Cody, Trigger equestrian act, Dick and Dave, Sandow, Range 'the pony with the human brain', Miss Medros' troupe of monkeys, dogs and pony, Texas Rangers western act, troupe of performing geese, Funny Harry, Besina the Alsatian presented by Doris Cody, Digger Pugh presents his Troupe of Lovely Girls, Pepy stilt walker clown,...
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Collage of Billy Smart's Quality Show Circus, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.12
Scope and Contents

Black and white collage for printing.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Collection of Complimentary Tickets and Concession Vouchers for the Billy Smart's Circus, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.5
Scope and Contents

Various examples of Press passes, Coach Driver’s tickets, etc.

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

Collection of Movie Posters, c1960 - 1979

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.49
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1960 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Collection of Ticket Application Forms for Various Charity Performances of Billy Smart’s Circus, c1960 - 1969

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.8
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Colorado State Circus and Lion Show Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.783
Scope and Contents

August Bank Holiday 4th' written in crayon, The Flying Cubans aerial trapeze, Rosie the clever pony, Jacko performing monkey, tightrope act, Young Maxim strongman, Major the horse, Rixie the pony, the Cuban troupe of performing dogs, The 3 Imps, Pat, Pip and Pep clowns, The Jumping Johnnies American trampoline acrobatics. Blue line drawings of a lion and a clown's head, background white, type blue and red. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Willsons, Printers, Leicester

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Colour Proof Print and Colour Gouache Paintings of Circus Performers and Circus Animals, 2002

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Works of art collected by the Smart family.

Dates: 2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Colour Proof Print of Car Racing, Black and Blue Pen and Ink Poster of a Race Car, Colour Gouache Painting of Stunt Cars and Circus Performers, 2002

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Works of art collected by the Smart family.

Dates: 2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Colour Proof Prints of Billy Smart's Circus at Battersea Park, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.10
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Works of art collected by the Smart family.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Original Art Work

Comic Cuts From The Past and The Pole Film, c1949 - 1969

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 18: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.172
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. Black and White, Silent. Film stock date indicates either 1949 or 1969.

Dates: c1949 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Commemorative Dish with picture of Steam Engine 'Her Majesty' by Burrel 1897, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.33
Scope and Contents

Features stamp of Social Guild of Manny & Margaret, Yorkshire Showmen 1968-1969. Dish accompanied by a postcard to Harry, from Harry Wigfield 18th February 1995.

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

Complimentary Ticket for Billy Smart's New World Circus, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.24
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

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

Complimentary Tickets for Billy Smart's Circus Shows in Various Locations, 1963 - 1969

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.3
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: 1963 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Content Related to Smart Family Circus Audio Recording, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 40: Series 178E9
Reference code: 178E9.5
Scope and Contents

1/4 audio reel. Digitised as part of the Unlocking Our Sounds Heritage project by the British Library.

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

Content Related to Smart Family Circus Audio Recording, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 40: Series 178E9
Reference code: 178E9.7
Scope and Contents

1/4 audio reel. Digitised as part of the Unlocking Our Sounds Heritage project by the British Library.

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

Continental Circus Berlin Poster, 14 - 19 June 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.920
Scope and Contents

Ipswich, Bourne Park Arena. Colour illustration of a falling acrobat reaching for another's hands, colour photographs of a man walking a wire and a neoclassical arch, background yellow and black, type multicoloured

Dates: 14 - 19 June 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

Continental Circus Berlin Poster, 14 - 19 June 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.957
Scope and Contents

Ipswich, Bourne Park Arena. Colour illustration of a falling acrobat reaching for another's hands, colour photographs of a man walking a wire and a neoclassical arch, background yellow and black, type multicoloured

Dates: 14 - 19 June 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

Continental Circus Berlin Poster, 14 - 19 June 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.959
Scope and Contents

Ipswich, Bourne Park Arena. Colour illustration of a falling acrobat reaching for another's hands, colour photographs of a man walking a wire and a neoclassical arch, background yellow and black, type multicoloured

Dates: 14 - 19 June 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

Continental Circus Berlin Programme, 1992

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.29
Scope and Contents UK, Prestwich. Chris Barltrop ringmaster, Gela Louise antipodiste, Rüngeland's Equine Carousel presented by June Witney, Robert Foxall, Olympian gymnast on Roman Rings, The Konyots clowning act, The 3 Julians balancing act, Rani the elephant presented by Eddie Singer, The Menzah Brothers acrobatic act, The Duo Galos gymnastic act, Lee Ann's Poodle Parade, Rob Alton, BMX, The Colorados wild west act, The Rodionovs, The Witney Family bareback riders. Illustration of a falling acrobat reaching...
Dates: 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Continental Circus Berlin Programmes

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