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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Ice-Travaganze Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 43: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.18
Scope and Contents

Front cover: ice skater with lion mascot. Inside: programme in the centre, information about producers and acts, fun facts about ice. Back cover: advertisement for the Chinese State Circus. 2 pages.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Igor Gridneff Ladder Balancing Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.19
Scope and Contents

Red type on green card on the covers, inside black and white photographs of the artiste performing different tricks and text, 4p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Igor Gridneff Promotional Material, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 42: Series 178I24
Reference code: 178I24.16
Scope and Contents

Contains black and white photographs of the performer; reviews of his act; brief introduction by Igor. 2 pages.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Il Florilegio Film, c1930 - 2000

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.21
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Il Florilegio Circus.

Dates: c1930 - 2000

I'm No Angel, and Chase Me Pastry Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 14: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.128
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. In Colour, with Sound. Possibly filmed from the television. Includes the opening of ‘Lions in our Gardening’, and scenes from ‘Three Ring Circus’.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Important Announcement Proclamation, 12 March 1888

 Item
Reference code: 178S5.1
Scope and Contents

Announcement of speaches and appearances regarding the horse killing wolves at Lord George Sanger's theatre in London where Alpine Charlie captured the Siberian wolves. Navy blue type on off white background.

Dates: 12 March 1888

Importation of Dogs and Cats Order of 1928, January 1952

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 6: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.31
Scope and Contents

Application to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for a Licence to Land Canine or Feline Animals (other than domestic dogs or cats) in Great Britain.

Dates: January 1952

Inside Circus Krone and Inside the Soviet Circus Films, 1988 - 2000

 Item
Reference code: 178D13.6
Scope and Contents Stylus Video, The National Geographic Society and WQED Pittsburgh. Colour, sound and background music. DVD 1 Behind the scenes documentary at Circus Krone, edition 2000, a film by David Riemer, narrated in German showing setting up of the circus, interviews, rehersals, build up work and marketing work, circus acts with international celebrities and Status Quo concert 0:44:34 mins. DVD 2 National Geographic Society Special documentary 'Inside the Soviet Circus' 1988, look at the circus in...
Dates: 1988 - 2000

International Circus Enis Togni Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.313
Scope and Contents

First visit to Britain by Italian Circus, Slough, 24 to 29 July. Colour illustration of a woman riding an elephant, a clown and a band of the colours of the Italian flag, background black, type multicoloured. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd, bradford

Dates: c1950 - 1999

International Circus Enis Togni Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.314
Scope and Contents

First visit to Britain by Italian Circus, Bristol, 11 to 22 April. Alan Alan escapologist. Colour illustration of Alan Alan suspended from a burning rope above four lions, a clown and a band of the colours of the Italian flag, background black, type multicoloured. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd, Bradford

Dates: c1950 - 1999

International Circus Enis Togni Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.329
Scope and Contents

First visit to Britain by Italian Circus, Bristol, 11 to 22 April. Alan Alan escapologist. Colour illustration of Alan Alan suspended from a burning rope above four lions, a clown and a band of the colours of the Italian flag, background black, type multicoloured. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd

Dates: c1950 - 1999

International Circus Enis Togni Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.332
Scope and Contents

First visit to Britain by Italian Circus, Worcester, 14 to 17 June. Colour illustration of a woman riding an elephant, a clown and a band of the colours of the Italian flag, background black, type multicoloured. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd, bradford

Dates: c1950 - 1999

International Circus Enis Togni Programme, 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.41
Scope and Contents

First ever tour of Britain by Italy’s Greatest, Circus. The Chestons Cowboy Rodeo, Madame Lorent’s Sea Lions, Brian Andro comedy on the tight wire, Alan Alan escapologist, later Jack and Yvonne Unell, illusionist and escapologists, Miss Mariettta aerial artist, Los Sanders clowns, The Mazans perch act, The Nicolodis acrobats, The Flying Zemgannos trapeze and animal acts presented by Mary Chipperfield. Contains photos, 16p.p.

Dates: 1972

International Circus Festival Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1302
Scope and Contents

Presented by Bournemouth International Centre and Circus Atlas. The Purbeck Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Tuesday 5 to Sunday 31 August. Colour illustration of a clown holding planet earth on the tip of his finger and blue border with shiny white starts

Dates: c1950-1999

International Circus on Ice Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.963
Scope and Contents Birmingham, Pype Hayes Park, 15 to 27 April. Captain Sidney Howes and his group of lions and lionesses, Cimmaro Brothers high wire, Juliana Inaros swinging trapeze, Trio Salvador rolling globes, flamenco extravaganza featruing the Comedy Careda, ice a go-go, Andy Nairn comedy, Barbara Franklin, Scots Finale corps de ballet, Jean Byrom, animal crackers, featuring 'Candy Floss' the skating pink elephant, Red Hot Ice Indians, Jana-Valencia and her Pigeons, Prince Ke-Pherer fakir, Thomas...
Dates: c1960-1999

International Circus on Ice Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1027
Scope and Contents Blank poster. Captain Sidney Howes and his group of lions and lionesses, Cimmaro Brothers high wire, Peggi Lorenz swinging trapeze, Trio Salvador rolling globes, flamenco extravaganza featruing the Comedy Careda, ice a go-go, Andy Nairn comedy, Barbara Franklin, Scots Finale corps de ballet, Jean Byrom, animal crackers featuring 'Candy Floss' the skating pink elephant, Red Hot Ice Indians, Jana-Valencia and her pigeons, Los Tornadoes jugglers, Thomas Sorammic swaying pole, the circus clowns...
Dates: c1960-1999

International Circus on Ice Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1035
Scope and Contents

Birmingham, Erdington, Pype Hayes Park, 15 to 27 April. Colour illustration of an elephant in hat, scarf and tutu ice skating, background white with blue section, type multicoloured. Printed in England by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1960-1999

International Circus on Ice Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.397
Scope and Contents

Cottle and Austen's Circus present the first ever tour of Great Britain. Blue and white illustration of a female ice skater jumping on the foreground, aerial acts and birds on the background and a circus tent on bottom left on the front cover, inside introduction and programme and questionnaire on reverse. Printed by E. Cheesman Ltd, Joseph Street, Barnsley, Yorks, 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

International Circus on Ice Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.420
Scope and Contents

Cottle and Austen's Circus present the first ever tour of Great Britain. Blue and white illustration of a female ice skater jumping on the foreground, aerial acts and birds on the background and a circus tent on bottom left on the front cover, inside introduction and programme and questionnaire on reverse. Printed by E. Cheesman Ltd, Joseph Street, Barnsley, Yorks, 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

International Circus Poster, 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1218
Scope and Contents

Revenge of the Ninja. Red and black type on white background and illustration of a ninja in the centre, on bottom section programme and black and white photographs of a man and a lioness and two acrobats walking on rolling globes

Dates: 1989