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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters, c1800 - 1930

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.1-51
Scope and Contents

Early circus and menagerie posters including Polito's menagerie, Astley's Amphitheatre and Pablo Fanque's, Sanger's, Powell's, Ducrow's, Cooke's and Hengler's circuses among others.

Dates: c1800 - 1930

Video Four Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 29: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.325
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. VHS PAL. Includes; Tweeties Circus, hippo rodeo, monkeyland, a chapter of accidents, acrobatic antics, some birds, and Circus Time.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Views and Order of the Procession, Barnum and Bailey Show Booklet, 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.4
Scope and Contents

Hard cover fold out booklet with red fabric spine and title printed on yellow paper and glued to the front cover, containing eight monocrhome views in red showing animals and carts parading with titles and order of the procession in the centre in red type for the Barnum and Bailey Show.

Dates: 1899

Violet Bartram Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0195
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs, negatives and postcards of fairgrounds, amusement parks, circus and performers, a newspaper cutting and a handbill.

Dates: c1902 - 1953

Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire and a Horse, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.96
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire (also known as 'La Petit Vivienne') and Ida Rosaire. One of the women is shown in costume sitting bareback on a horse (thought to be Vivian Rosaire).

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire and a Horse, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.99
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire (also known as 'La Petit Vivienne') and Ida Rosaire. One of the women is shown in costume doing a trick on the back of a horse (thought to be Vivian Rosaire).

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire and Dennis Rosaire, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.109
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire (also known as 'La Petit Vivienne') and Ida Rosaire, dressed in costume (white sequined top and hot pants), with their brother, Dennis Rosaire (shirtless).

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire, Dennis Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.104
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Vivian Rosaire, Ida Rosaire, Dennis Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, dressed in Arabian style costume.

Dates: c1936 - 1950

W. H. Wilkie Great Continental Circus Poster, 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1089
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of raoring tiger's head over a black background and blue, yellow and red type, location and date glued to the bottom section, signed by Pager. Printed by Aerigan Entertainments (Pty) Ltd, Central Press Durban

Dates: 1956

W. H. Wilkie Presents the Fabulous Dancing Waters Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.99
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of woman playing a piano over a multicolour background on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs on red background of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 6p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

W. H. Wilkie se Wonderbaarlike Sirkus Poster, Friday 29 June 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1087
Scope and Contents

Mafeking. Die Marsbewoners Kom Saam Met. Colour illustration of male and female trapeze act hanging from a flying saurcer in white, orange, yellow, blue and black blocks of colour, location and date glued to the bottom section, signed by Pager. Printed by Aerigan Entertainments (Pty) Ltd, Central Press Durban,

Dates: Friday 29 June 1956

W. H. Wilkie's Super Big Top Circus Programme, 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.93
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of clown's face on left hand side over a blue background and red, green and black type on yellow background on the right on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs and orange and white illustrations of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 8p.p.

Dates: 1957

W. H. Wilkie's Super Circus Sirkus Poster, Thursday 28 June 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1092
Scope and Contents Maribogo. Sir Robert Fossett's Royla Bengal tigers presented by Vaclav Benes, Sidney kangaroo, Sensational Micheline trapeze act, Die Roos-Indiaan-Trotseer Fantasie angebied deur Harry Carre, The Trio Hoganas wire act, Jumbo die olifant in oerwoudfantasie, Les Golden Mallings acrobatic act, Le Cosmo se vlieënde pierings, The Paco Perez Company clowns, Gemengde Groep Ysbere angebied deur Hans Kreft, Lulu's dogs, Die 6 Carlettos acrobatic act, Charlie Bale, Roomse-Ruiter deur Maurice Carre,...
Dates: Thursday 28 June 1956

Warrior Princesses: A Skinning the Cat Production, c2001

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.10
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of two members of Skinning the Cat during their Warrior Princesses performance, the performance name and subheading in white type and a red border.

Dates: c2001

Warrior Princesses: A Skinning the Cat Production, c2001

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.11
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of two members of Skinning the Cat during their Warrior Princesses performance, the performance name and subheading in white type and a red border.

Dates: c2001

Watercolour and Pen and Ink Sketches, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.3
Scope and Contents

Watercolour and pen and ink sketches of clowns, interior of the circus tent, setting up the circus.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Watercolour of Philip Astley, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V15.2
Scope and Contents

Black and white watercolour of a man on a black horse, inscription on reverse reads Philip Astley, stuck to card.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Watercolour Painting of Smart's Circus by Derek Burrell-Davis, c1970 - 1999

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.49
Scope and Contents

Painted by Derek Burrell-Davis who was a television presenter for the BBC.

Dates: c1970 - 1999

Watercolour Painting of Smart's Circus by Derek Gilbert, 16 June 1982

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.48
Scope and Contents

Painting of Smart's Circus at Winkfield.

Dates: 16 June 1982

Watercolour Painting of the Inside of a Circus Tent, 1982

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 50: Series 178G41; Series 178V12
Reference code: 178V12.41
Scope and Contents

Painting features circus ring, audience and lights.

Dates: 1982