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Circus Revusical

Poster
ca.1950s (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Poster advertising Circus Revusical, Bedford Theatre. Described as "A Novel Combination of Revue & Circus", this revue featured over twenty-five circus performers - including clowns, jugglers, aerialists, singers, and dancers - and eighteen animal circus acts, including bulls, lions, monkeys, bears and ponies.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCircus Revusical (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on card
Brief description
Poster advertising Circus Revusical, Bedford Theatre
Physical description
Poster advertising Circus Revusical, Bedford Theatre. The poster lists the revue's title in bold blue and purple lettering, along with the show's acts - including clowns, jugglers, aerialists, singers, dancers, and a number of animal acts including bulls, lions, monkeys, bears, and ponies.
Dimensions
  • Width: 25.0cm
  • Height: 37.7cm
Summary
Poster advertising Circus Revusical, Bedford Theatre. Described as "A Novel Combination of Revue & Circus", this revue featured over twenty-five circus performers - including clowns, jugglers, aerialists, singers, and dancers - and eighteen animal circus acts, including bulls, lions, monkeys, bears and ponies.
Collection
Accession number
S.106-2018

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Record createdFebruary 1, 2018
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