Showman Collection (#4)

USA - A showman who walked on his head - descending steps
USA - A showman who walked on his head - shown here descending a set of steps. - Although not named on the card, this is very likely Alexander, part of Ringling Brothers Circus

Mr C. B. Cochran - caricature by Autori
Sir Charles Blake Cochran. (1872-1951). Theatrical producer, impresario and showman. Produced plays, revues, ballets. Associated with Diaghaliev, Houdini etc. 1930

Banda Wallah (showman) with boy and animals, India
Banda Wallah (showman) with boy and three animals (monkey, goat and bear), India. Date: circa 1905

George Sanger, English showman and circus proprietor
George Sanger (1825-1911), English showman and circus proprietor. circa 1890s

Charles Cochran
Sir Charles Blake Cochran. (1872-1951). Theatrical producer, impresario and showman. Produced plays, revues, ballets. Associated with Diaghaliev, Houdini etc. Date: c.1925

Caricature of John Hollingshead, theatre manager
Caricature of John Hollingshead (1827-1904), at this time manager of the Gaiety Theatre, seen here reviving an actor (probably Edward Terry) and an actress (Sarah Bernhardt) in the form of puppets

Caricature of George Sanger, circus proprietor
Caricature of George Sanger (1825-1911), English showman and circus proprietor. 1881

William Cody in Action
Colonel WILLIAM FREDERICK CODY (known as Buffalo Bill ) American scout and showman, depicted (on left) in action against a native American and another rascally varmint. Date: 1846-1917

William Cody in 1887
Colonel WILLIAM FREDERICK CODY (known as Buffalo Bill ) American scout and showman. Date: 1846-1917

A Showmans Sweetheart by Arthur Law
Inside pages of a promotional flyer for A Showmans Sweetheart by Arthur Law; music G. Byng. First produced at the Queens Theatre, Crouch End, 29th August 1898

Col. Joe Shelley
Portrait photograph of Col. Joe Shelley (Mexican Joe). Veteran scout, big game hunter, explorer and missionary in Equatorial Africa. Date: 1889

Portrait of Buffalo Bill
Portrait photgraph of Buffalo Bill. Soldier, bison hunter and showman

Portrait photograph of Buck Taylor, king of the cowboys.Showman from Buffalo Bills Wild West Show

Portrait of Major Gordon W. Lillie, Pawnee Bill
Portrait of Major Gordon W. Lillie Pawnee Bill. Wild West showman and performer

Poker Playing Pig of Colonel Wood
The American showman Colonel Woods large pig taking part in a game of poker. Date: 1872

John Hollingshead - 3
JOHN HOLLINGSHEAD Writer and impresario, depicted as a showman. Date: 1827 - 1904

USA, Colorado, Golden, Lookout Mountain, Buffalo Bill Museum, museum stained glass window

BUFFALO BILL: POSTER, 1899. Buffalo Bills Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World, featuring a group of Mexican Vaqueros and Lariat Experts. Lithograph poster, 1899

PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. Group portrait of Lakota Sioux chiefs and white U. S
PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. Group portrait of Lakota Sioux chiefs and white U.S. officials, including Buffalo Bill Cody (standing, center)

WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill. Viewing Hostile Indian Camp. Group portrait of Buffalo Bill, General Nelson Appleton Miles, Captain Frank Baldwin

WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). William Frederick Cody, known as Buffalo Bill. Cody (right) with Albert I, Prince of Monaco, during a hunting trip near Cody, Wyoming. Photograph, 1913

CHARLES C. PYLE (1882-1939). Known as C. C. Pyle. American sports promoter and showman
CHARLES C. PYLE (1882-1939). Known as C.C. Pyle. American sports promoter and showman. Photographed with one of his clients, star football player Harold Red Grange (right), while passing through St

Father Matthew, Temperance and Religion, 19th Century (engraving)
XJF872739 Father Matthew, Temperance and Religion, 19th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Mr Ducrow the Equestrian Performer at Astleys Amphitheatre, circa 1840 (engraving)
XJF869853 Mr Ducrow the Equestrian Performer at Astleys Amphitheatre, circa 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Collection of Cuttings about Matthew Buchinger, c. 1880 (engraving)
XJF444392 A Collection of Cuttings about Matthew Buchinger, c.1880 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Buchinger (1674-1740) was a German artist

A vieu of Plymouth, engraving 1780, Lord Amherst, Lieutenant General of the Ordnance, wearing military uniform, looking into a peepshow for a view of the progress of the war in America

Van Amburgh the Brute Tamer, 1838 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF270047 Van Amburgh the Brute Tamer, 1838 (litho) (b/w photo) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Issac Van Amburgh (b.1812); ); English, out of copyright

The Fairs: The Show, c. 1821 (colour litho)
XYC222338 The Fairs: The Show, c.1821 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831) (after); 22.2x31.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman - IV. President Theodore Roosevelt driving his Railroad Rate Bill through a tangle of amendments. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1906

ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The busy showman. Cartoon about the Algeciras Conference by W.A. Rogers, 1906

P. T. BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Original carte-de-visite photograph, c. 1860
P.T. BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Original carte-de-visite photograph, c. 1860

WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). William Frederick Cody. Known as Buffalo Bill. American frontiersman and showman. Buffalo Bill to the Rescue. American lithograph, 1888

PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Original cabinet photograph

AMERICAN CIRCUS, 1874. The Circus. Oil on canvas, 1874, by A. Logan

The Showman - An Extinct Type. - character portrait by Phil May of a barker or the proprietor of a sideshow. A barker is a person who attempts to attract patrons to entertainment events

American showman. Daguerreotype by Mathew Brady, mid-19th century
P.T. BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Daguerreotype by Mathew Brady, mid-19th century

A Farewell Ride on Jumbo at the Zoo. This large African elephant was sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891)

Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the Greatest Show on Earth

Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the Greatest Show on Earth

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman: co-founder of Barnum and Bailey circus. Engraving published London 1864

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman. Co-founder of the famous Barnum and Bailey circus. Engraving, 1884

A Vieu Of Plymouth, Engraving 1780, Lord Amherst, Lieutenant General Of The Ordnance, Wearing Military Uniform, Looking Into A Peepshow For A View Of The Progress Of The War In America

Nadar, French ballonist C016 / 4557
Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820-1910), French balloonist and photographer known by the pseudonym Nadar. Here, he is shown standing in the basket of a balloon holding binoculars

Werner Krauss in the title role of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the 1919 motion picture which influenced German
CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI. Werner Krauss in the title role of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the 1919 motion picture which influenced German film-making of the 1920s

The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt urging his team of workers
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt urging his team of workers, including William Howard Taft and William Crawford Gorgas

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1906
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt as a circus ringmaster controlling Congress with his big stick. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1906

LONDON: MENAGERIE, c1850. The Happy Family. A menagerie, patronized by Her Majesty, in the streets of London. English cartoon, c1850, by Henry George Hine

P. T. BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century
P.T. BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

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"Unveiling the Spectacle: A Journey through the World of Showmen" Step right up and witness the captivating world of showmanship, where larger-than-life characters and extraordinary feats come to life. From the 1921 Burrell Earl to Buffalo Bill Cody racing in Munich, Germany, these showmen have left an indelible mark on history. In this mesmerizing journey, we encounter a caricature of P. T. Barnum and Jumbo the elephant, reminding us of their legendary partnership that enthralled audiences worldwide. The enigmatic Chabert, known as the Fire King, ignites our imagination with his daring acts that defy logic and reason. Actor Michael Crawford takes center stage in character for the musical hit Barnum on May 22nd, 1981. With his magnetic presence and boundless energy, he embodies Phineas Taylor Barnum's spirit like no other. No exploration of showmanship would be complete without mentioning Harry Houdini - a true master of illusion who captivated crowds with his death-defying escapes. His name remains synonymous with awe-inspiring magic even today. Traveling back in time to pre-1900s Wild West days brings us face-to-face with Buffalo Bill himself. This iconic figure showcases not only thrilling performances but also serves as a reminder of America's rich frontier heritage. Samuel Cody's assorted memorabilia from his Wild West shows transport us to an era when cowboys roamed freely across vast landscapes. A poster from Velodrome de la Seine in Paris captures Cody's adventurous spirit perfectly - inviting spectators into a world filled with excitement and wonder. And let us not forget The Children's Peep Show - an enchanting spectacle designed specifically for young minds eager to explore new realms of imagination. These remarkable individuals embody what it means to be a showman - they entertain, inspire curiosity, challenge boundaries, and leave lasting impressions on all who witness their grand performances.