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Clowning

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 687 Collections and/or Records:

Clown Joe Craston, 2 November 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.234
Scope and Contents

Clown Joe Craston performing on stage with dog appearing out of a container. 'Joe Craston' written on reverse. 'Jerome stamped on reverse with date '21 Nov 1938'.

Dates: 2 November 1938

Clown Postcard, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178Z34.6
Scope and Contents

Postcard featuring a clown.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Clown Print, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.71
Scope and Contents

Colour digital print of a head portrait of a smiling tramp clown on a brown background.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Clown Prints, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178V11.54
Scope and Contents

Colour digital prints of famous clowns including Charlie Cairoli, Grock, Coco and Popov, by Royston Knipe.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Clowns, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.247
Scope and Contents

Postcard photograph of two clown standing outside a building. The clown on the left is Albert Adams (Albertino) who is wearing female clown clothing and appears to be holding a baby. The clown on the right with a violin is his wife Louise Craston (Lulu Adams).

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Clowns, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.276
Scope and Contents

Group of clowns with man in the centre. '--Fred Mayo of Stage Radio and Screen/Was with Barnum and Bailey 1890/Fifth Avenue Hotel, 24 Avenue' written on reverse. Albert Adams as Albertino far right and Lulu Adams second from right.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Clowns at Children's Party, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.251
Scope and Contents

Children's party scene with a large group of children and two clowns. One of the clowns (Joe Craston) is holding a circular disc with the words 'Electric'. The other clown is Whimsical Walker. An adult male wearing a chain of office is also to the rear, possibly Mayor of London at Mansion House. Copyright 'Fox Photos Tudor Street London' is stamped on the reverse.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Clowns at Event, 8 January 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.255
Scope and Contents

Clown, Joe Craston, to the right and male and female in fancy dress costume. 'Mansion House 8/1/36' written on reverse. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. 'Keystone View Company' stamped on reverse.

Dates: 8 January 1936

Clowns on Carriage, c1890 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.262
Scope and Contents

Two clowns seated on a horse and carriage, possibly part of 'Lord' George Sanger's Circus.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

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

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

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

Continental Circus Berlin Programmes, 1991 - 1992

 File
Reference code: 178K43.29-30
Scope and Contents

Programmes for the Continental Circus Berlin shows in Great Britain.

Dates: 1991 - 1992

Cooke's Circus Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.20
Scope and Contents Bootham Bar, York, for the benefit of Paul Pietro, The Indian flying equestrian and Mr. Boulter clown, Spanish parade of eight beautiful barbs, Mr. Bridges will go through the wonderful feast performed by Juan Bellinck on the cord volante and pyramid of men, Still Vaulting, Mr. Gibson clarinet concert, Mr. Evans comedian, Madame Louise equestrian act, Mr. Evans wonderful Polanders, On the Key Bugle concerto, Paul Pietro war Indian, Monsier Cline tightrope act, Mr. Woolford equestrian act,...
Dates: c1800 - 1899

Cottle and Austen's Circus Programme, c1970

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.431
Scope and Contents

Red type on white background with illustration of smiley clown's face on the front cover, inside blue type on white background with introduction to history of circus and programme, on reverse advertisement for the Dorset steam and historic fund, 2p.p.

Dates: c1970

Cottle and Auten's Circus Spectacular Programme, 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.398
Scope and Contents

Illustrations and type on red, blue and white on the front cover showing a showgirl and a clown's face, inside introduction and programme and factual information on back cover. Printed by Trelawney Press Ltd, White Lund, Morecambe, 2p.p.

Dates: 1971

Cottle-Chipperfield Circus Programme, 1982

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.418
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of circus ring with parade in the centre with American and British flags in a circle on a blue background and colour illustration of clown on the front cover, inside black and white photographs of acts and performers and long articles, half the programme in English and half in Chinese with programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 10p.p.

Dates: 1982

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008

Cyro, Clown Prince of Magic Promotional Card, c1950 - 1999

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.4
Scope and Contents

Promotional card for Cyro, "the Clown Prince of Magic." Black and white photograph.

Dates: c1950 - 1999

David Harris Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0129
Scope and Contents

This collection contains colour photographs of circus, circus performers, transport and performing animals.

Dates: 1960 -1990