Acrobats Collection (#9)

Korea: circus performers, acrobats
Vintage early 20th century photograph - Korea: circus performers, acrobats

Acrobat balancing pudding on nose on a Christmas card
Acrobat balancing a pudding on his nose on a Christmas and New Year card -- Balance of Currant Accounts. Date: circa 1890s

Douglas Kidd drinking glass pint of lager with his arm bent around the back of his head. To appear on Freak Or Unique on TFI Friday television show. January 1997

Acrobat balancing pudding on nose on a Christmas card
Acrobat balancing a pudding on his nose on a Christmas and New Year card -- Balance of Currant Accounts. Date: circa 1890s

Schoolgirls practising gymnastics to music (provided by an upright piano). Date: circa 1920s

A Trio of French Child Contortionists and Acrobats. Date: circa 1930s

Moscow State Circus in Cornwall
Members of the Moscow State Circus performing near St Austell in Cornwall. Date: 1970s

Native acrobats, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Native acrobats in action, one on a tightrope, Jabalpur (Jubbulpore), Madhya Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1930s

Tatler Christmas Number cover 1939
Front cover of The Tatler magazines Christmas Number featuring the Tatler character as a pantomime horse pulling aside the curtain of a Big Top to reveal a clown, acrobat and poodle. Date: 1939

Barnum and Baileys circus, the Greatest Show on Earth, showing a woman on a tightrope with doves. Date: circa 1902

Old Japanese Matchbox label with acrobats made in Osaka in Japan for the Chinese market Date: c. 1910s

Roger and Andre - Floor Acrobats Date: circa 1930s

Acrobat walking a tightrope on a stage. circa 18th century

Acrobats, India, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Child acrobats, Japan, circa 1870s. Date: circa 1870s

Acrobats on a Victorian scrap
Acrobats in various poses on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Athletes and sportsmen on a sheet of Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Circus performer on three horses on a Victorian scrap
Circus performer riding on three horses on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Circus performer on horse on a Victorian scrap
Circus performer on the back of a horse on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Street acrobats, performers, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Circus Acrobats - Edy Ruth and Francy
Edy Ruth and Francois (Francy) Edouard - Belgian aerial Circus Acrobats (Trapeze artists) - performing their sensational aerial act. Date: circa 1930s

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - A Huge Crowd watching acrobats. Date: circa 1907

Cartoon, acrobats advised to emigrate
Cartoon showing acrobats being advised to emigrate, possibly with their livelihoods under threat because of the Dangerous Performance Bill

Music cover, The Man on the Flying Trapeze, song in waltz time, words by George Leybourne, music by Alfred Lee, featured by the BBC Dance Orchestra directed by Henry Hall. 1934

Four frog acrobats on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Disraeli / Gladstone 1857
The Balancing Brothers of Westminster For once, Gladstone and Disraeli agree on something (the Budget). Date: 28 February 1857

Disraeli / Acrobat / Leotard
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy in acrobats costume pretends to fall, only to end up on his feet: he will not resign after political defeat Date: 13 June 1868

Pantaloon by J M Barrie
Promotional flyer for Pantaloon by J. M. Barrie. First produced at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, 5th April 1905. Inside pages of a 4-page touring flyer

Harry Mason and Lily Bart
Promotional postcard for Harry Mason and Lily Bart. These novelty comedy gymnasts were obscure performers. This postcard was commissioned it to advertise their act to music hall managers

Leaflet cover, Souvenir of The Cossacks -- acrobatics on horseback. Date: circa 1950s

Harry Mason and Lily Bart - Novelty Comedy Gymnasts of Brixton, London. " Ah! But What Gymnasts!" It looks conceivable as if Harry Mason is here taking on the persona of King George V

Acrobat balancing pudding on nose on a Christmas card
Acrobat balancing a pudding on his nose on a Christmas and New Year card -- Balance of Currant Accounts. circa 1890s

Victorian Scrap, acrobat woman with flags. circa 1880s

Purveyor of toy acrobats
Troope every one. Toy seller. From Old London Cries (1885) Date: 1885

Japanese acrobats at the circus, Olympia, London
A fascinating turn by Japanese acrobats at the circus at Olympia, London. Date: 1921

Street Acrobats, Japan

Two child acrobats, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Acrobat on a pole, with drummer below, India
An acrobat at the top of a pole, with a drummer below, India. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, Knuckledown Fair, showing a busy scene at a fairground. Date: early 19th century

Boys doing acrobatics in a field
Groups of boys doing acrobatics in a field

Beach Acrobats
Three men and a girl, beach acrobats. Date: early 1930s

Camel set five Grotesques designed ca 1688 woven
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Scene Contemporary Life Acrobats 1727-1804
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Designs Brackets Silverwork late 17th century
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Elephant set five Grotesques designed ca 1688
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Acrobats Images Spain Album 67 ca 1812-20 Brush
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Acrobats performing in circus ring, jumping on springboard to form human pyramid, audience in background

Acrobat in green leotard and shoes balancing on tightrope near the roof of circus tent high above barely visible crowd

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"Captivating Acrobats: A Spectacle of Skill and Grace" Step right up and witness the extraordinary world of acrobatics. From the trenches of World War I to the vibrant streets of China, these daring performers have enthralled audiences throughout history. In Bruce Bairnsfather's iconic cartoon "In the support trench, " acrobats bring a touch of levity amidst the chaos, reminding us that even in war, there is room for awe-inspiring talent. From balancing on chairs to defying gravity on tightropes, acrobats showcase their incredible abilities. In "Human Face of China, " we catch a glimpse into their captivating performances that have been an integral part of Chinese culture since time immemorial. Transporting us back in time, a painting captures the restored Taureador Fresco from Knossos Palace. Here, ancient Greek acrobats astound with their agility and strength, leaving spectators mesmerized by their artistry. The Robert Brothers Circus poster beckons us to Caernarvon, Wales – a place where laughter and wonder intertwine under colorful big tops. The smiling ringmaster points towards jugglers, tightrope walkers, and unicyclists who defy all odds with each heart-stopping act. Amongst them are the Fritzsche brothers - German Bicycle Acrobats whose death-defying stunts leave audiences breathless. Their fearless spirit embodies the essence of what it means to be an acrobat. Even Mazda light bulbs shine brighter when illuminating these remarkable performers as they take center stage in dazzling displays. Whether underwater or gliding across roller skates during swimming season or roller skating shows respectively – these artists never fail to amaze. Freddie Schweitzer and Marion Bellet epitomize elegance as they gracefully dance through mid-air while suspended by silk ribbons. Their ethereal performance leaves spectators spellbound at every turn. Through centuries past, they have enchanted audiences.