Sanger's Circus
Photograph
late 19th century (photographed)
late 19th century (photographed)
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Photograph of the band at Sanger's Circus, late 19th century.
Seated centre is the band leader, Emile Scholz. Scholz was the father of high wire performer, Mademoiselle Yetta, the original owner of the photograph.
Seated centre is the band leader, Emile Scholz. Scholz was the father of high wire performer, Mademoiselle Yetta, the original owner of the photograph.
Object details
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| Title | Sanger's Circus (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photograph |
| Brief description | Photograph of the band at Sanger's Circus, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Sepia photograph of the band at Sanger's Circus. Posed photograph of a group of 11 men in suits and hats, in front of an outbuilding. Photographer's name and address printed on mount. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Florence A. Cledwyn |
| Object history | This photograph was originally owned by high wire artist, Mademoiselle Yetta, who appeared with Sanger's Circus in the late 19th century. Yetta was a friend of the donor. |
| Summary | Photograph of the band at Sanger's Circus, late 19th century. Seated centre is the band leader, Emile Scholz. Scholz was the father of high wire performer, Mademoiselle Yetta, the original owner of the photograph. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.113-2018 |
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| Record created | March 22, 2018 |
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