Handbill
15 August 1815 (dated)
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Handbill advertising Indian jugglers, billed as '3 Astonishing Indians', performing at no. 349 The Strand, London, dated in pencil, 15 August 1815. According to the handbill, their 'Feats surpass every thing of the kind ever attempted in this or any other Country'. The advertisement reflects the attitudes of early 19th century society.
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Materials and techniques | Letterpress with pencil annotation |
Brief description | Handbill advertising Indian jugglers, '3 Astonishing Indians', at no. 349 The Strand, London, dated in pencil, 15 August 1815 |
Physical description | Printed advertisement for Indian jugglers, billed as '3 Astonishing Indians'. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'August 15. 1815' (Annotation in pencil, upper edge) |
Summary | Handbill advertising Indian jugglers, billed as '3 Astonishing Indians', performing at no. 349 The Strand, London, dated in pencil, 15 August 1815. According to the handbill, their 'Feats surpass every thing of the kind ever attempted in this or any other Country'. The advertisement reflects the attitudes of early 19th century society. |
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Accession number | S.1206-1982 |
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Record created | February 9, 2010 |
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