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Dwarfs (Persons)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 82 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0177
Scope and Contents This collection comprises correspondence, photographs and newspaper cuttings, relating to Rosaire’s Circus, compiled by the writer and poet, Ruth Manning-Sanders. Accompanied by correspondence with, and photographs of, Freddie Pickford, an elephant trainer, during his time working for Fossett’s Circus, as well as various printed items and further photographs, thought to be accumulated in the course of her career as an author, who wrote extensively on the circus, including a book titled, ‘The...
Dates: c1920 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Showmen Articles Newspaper Cuttings, 1904 - 1973

 Sub-Series — Box Showmen's Guild Box 18: Series 178G65
Reference code: 178G65.2
Scope and Contents

Articles from The Engineers, Sawdust, The World's Fair, The Sun, Pictorial Quarterly, The Sphere, The Guardian and other newspapers and journals containing articles related to the fairground Showmen community and fairground rides, an article by David Braithwaite, press releases relating to bye-laws and cuttings related to dwarf performers including Tom Thumb.

Dates: 1904 - 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Poster, Commencing 23 December 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.676
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. 7 real dwarfs, George Bolton, Des King, Eileen Martin, Bryan Nelson, The Twain Brothers, Joan Hall, Dennis Lake, Little Malcolm, Arthur Dean. Red and blue type on white background and illustration on cardboard.

Dates: Commencing 23 December 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Poster, Commencing 23 December 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.677
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. 7 real dwarfs, George Bolton, Des King, Eileen Martin, Bryan Nelson, The Twain Brothers, Joan Hall, Dennis Lake, Little Malcolm, Arthur Dean. Red and blue type on white background and illustration on paper.

Dates: Commencing 23 December 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Testo Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0032
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises photographs, business records, articles, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, advertising material, family research and items of personal archive related to the Testo family history in the fairground and circus

Dates: 1898 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

The Cheeky Dwarf, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.149
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard advertising ‘The Cheeky Dwarf’.

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

The Friesland Dwarf Newspaper Clipping, c1849

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.236
Scope and Contents

Illustration of The Friesland Dwarf. Possibly from London Illustrated News 3rd March 1849.

Dates: c1849
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Only Liliputian Opera Co. Handbill, c1880 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.237
Scope and Contents

Features illustration of Gens S’Armes Duet and full performance programme. On reverse information about the company. “The Largest and Smallest Ladies and Gentlemen Living in the amusing operetta of Jack the Giant Killer”, 2pp.

Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Only Liliputian Opera Co. Handbill, c1880 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.238
Scope and Contents

Features illustration of The Secret and detailed press opinions. Paper advertising Opera Company with reviews on reverse, 2pp.

Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Only Liliputian Opera Co. Handbill, c1880 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.239
Scope and Contents

Illustration of The Abduction and detailed press opinions. Information about Opera Company with reviews on verso, 2pp.

Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Royal American Midgets Handbill, 1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.326
Scope and Contents

General Mite and Millie Edwards at Piccadilly Hall. Mr. E. F. Flynn, father of General Mite will appear and Lecture at every reception. Illustrated, 2pp. Printed by Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.

Dates: 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0054
Scope and Contents

The main extent of the collection contains yearbooks, meetings and minutes, correspondence and a record of day to day activities within The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: 1904 - 2023
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

The Smallest Man and Woman in the World Handbill, 1817

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.244
Scope and Contents

Miss Nannette Stocker and Mr. Hauptmann at Commodious Pavilion opposite Eton college. Printed by Knight and Son.

Dates: 1817
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Surprizing Little Man Handbill, c1800 - 1850

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.246
Scope and Contents

Production of nature from the Isle of Ely at the Long Room, back of the King’s Head Tap in High Street. “This amazing production of nature was born in the Isle of Ely, and is now in the 23rd year of his age”.

Dates: c1800 - 1850
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Theatre Royal Handbill, 31 December 1838

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.310
Scope and Contents

The Soldier's Daughter, comedy in 3 acts - The Sleeping Draught, farce in one act - Number Nip in Harlequin and the Gnome King - Beverley’s Grand Moving Diorama at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh.

Dates: 31 December 1838
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Theatre Royal Handbill, 9 June 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.317a
Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - King Richard III - The Falls of Clyde - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 9 June 1819
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Theatre Royal Handbill, 10 June 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.317b
Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - Merchant of Venice - Bombastes Furioso - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 10 June 1819
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Theatre Royal Handbill, 11 June 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.317c
Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - Bombastes Furioso - Douglas - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 11 June 1819
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Theatre Royal Handbill, 12 June 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.317d
Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - King Richard III - Lilliput - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 12 June 1819
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters

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