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Clowning

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 687 Collections and/or Records:

Lulu and Albert Adams, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.279
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams in the circus ring with husband Albert Adams (Albertino).

Dates: c1940 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Lulu and Albertino, c1940 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.382
Scope and Contents

Clowns Lulu and Albert Adams (Albertino) playing the trumpet and trombone on stage.

Dates: c1940 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Magical Tower Circus Around the World with Mooky Programme, 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.40
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of clown's head on top right holding the world with white gloves with cut outs showing circus acts through and the Tower on top of the world over a dark blue and starry background, introduction, colour photographs of performers and acts inside with text and photograph of the circus ring in the centre, 12p.p.

Dates: 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Blackpool Tower Circus Programmes

Manley's New Grand Palace Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.9
Scope and Contents Bar Act by Roy Lasserter, Rice and Henry aerial trapeze act, Mdlle. Emmeline equestrian act, J. Rassetto jester, Victoria, the great fire pony, Ernestino trick act, Comical White clown, The Rassettos Troupe triple horizontal bar act, Mr. S. Mangley's Leonora jumping mare, Whiteo and Casheio acrobatic clowns, Charley's Aunt equestrian monkey, introduced by Gilbert Featherstone, Mr. James equestrian act, Princess Elise strong woman, Gilbert Featherstone Doncaster jockey, Sisters Violella on...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1890 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.187
Scope and Contents

Studio cabinet card photographic print of Martha Craston (nee Cashmore) in equestrian costume. Photographers name 'Julius Staudt, Berlin' gold medal symbol with date 1898 stamped on the front of the mount.

Dates: c1890 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Mary Chipperfield Circus Spectacular Programme, Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.38
Scope and Contents

Glasgow. The Brumbachs sword balancers, The Flying Oslers trapeze, Clowns and animals. Contains illustration, 2p.p.

Dates: Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

Miscellaneous Circus Photographs, c1930 - 1955

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135-158
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of various circus shows and performers, together with photographic reproductions of illustrations and drawings of circus performers, as well as advertisements for travelling circuses, thought to be compiled by Ruth Manning Sanders, whilst writing her book on the origins and history of the circus titled, 'The English Circus'.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs

Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material, c1795 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178B30
Scope and Contents

Compilation of monographs, articles, manuscripts and a range of research material about circus companies and performers in the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world by various authors, the research was mainly compiled by Hal Thomas.

Dates: c1795 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Monte Carlo 16th and 23rd Circus Festivals Film, c1980 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.14
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: c1980 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1978, 1983, 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.10
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1978; 1983; 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1998 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.11
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1998 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1996, 1998

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.12
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1996; 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1998

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.13
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festival.

Dates: 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, c1974 - 2000

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.18
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festival.

Dates: c1974 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Moody Bros. Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.34
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of male equestrian act doing a summer sole over a galloping horse with ringmaster in tuxido stood on the right and clown in stripy outfit stood on the left, over yellow background and orange border on the top section. Printed by Moody Bros., Regd. No. 26553, Birmingham.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Mr G. French as Harlequin Print, c1830 - 1849

 Item
Reference code: 178V20.4
Scope and Contents

Illustration of a harlequin holding a sword towards his back, on the background a cityscape with greenery, London published by John Redington 208, Hoxton Old Town and sold by J. Webb 75 Brick Lane St. Lukes. Hand coloured etching on paper.

Dates: c1830 - 1849
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Original Artworks

Mr Grimaldi Print, 11 October 1820

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.15
Scope and Contents

Lithograph on paper by Wageman, printed by Blood and published by Mr. Charles Westmacott. Black and white illustration of bust portrait of man in suit.

Dates: 11 October 1820
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Mr T. Matthews as Clown Print, c1836 - 1860

 Item
Reference code: 178V20.7
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of a clown with some faded buildings behind him. Lithograph on paper. Published by Archibald Alexander Park, Leonard Street, London.

Dates: c1836 - 1860
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Original Artworks

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