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Male and female trapeze performers

Male and female trapeze performers

12590F U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Courier Company. Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shōkonsha keidai Furansu ōkyokuba [no] zu

Shōkonsha keidai Furansu ōkyokuba [no] zu

Japanese triptych print shows circus at Yasukuni Jinja, originally called Shokonsha, Tokyo, Japan, with acrobats, trapeze artists, and horseback stunt riders. Signature: Motome ni ōzu Hiroshige ga (by request)... More

The great Wallace shows An innovation in aerialism, the triple revolving trapeze of the sisters Vortex [...] / / Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo N.Y.

The great Wallace shows An innovation in aerialism, the triple revolvi...

Circus poster showing the Vortex sisters performing their trapeze act. Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Aerialist wearing wings strapped to his shoulders and feet while suspended from a balloon]

[Aerialist wearing wings strapped to his shoulders and feet while susp...

Tissandier collection. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Trapeze performers, Dreamland, Coney Island. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

Trapeze performers, Dreamland, Coney Island. New York (state) 19th Cen...

Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Some stunt for Samuel / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Some stunt for Samuel / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a tightrope walker, with Seth Low hanging onto his coattails, pushing a wheelbarrow labeled "Arbitration" on which two men are tied, one labeled "Railroads" and the other labeled... More

Now for his third term leap - Public domain banknote scan

Now for his third term leap - Public domain banknote scan

"Fall Elections 1895" on broken trapeze. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Night, gelatin silver print - Public domain  print

Night, gelatin silver print - Public domain print

Photograph shows a nude woman standing on a crescent moon, holding, horizontally, a bamboo pole with an owl perched on each end. A37822 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1895 July 24 by Frederick B. Johnson & C... More

Danse aristocrate Il ne sçait sur quel pied danser.

Danse aristocrate Il ne sçait sur quel pied danser.

Print shows Abbé Maury walking a tightrope, attended by the devil disguised as a jester, as nobles encourage him from the left, and on the right, a man and woman, representing members of the Third Estate, attem... More

Caicedo (with pole) / - vaudeville film

Caicedo (with pole) / - vaudeville film

"King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog, no. 94. Copyright: no reg. Performer: Juan ... More

The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth Breath-taking Japanese slide for life / / The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York.

The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth Breath-taking Japanese slid...

Circus poster showing a Japanese tight-rope walker descending a steeply angled wire. 60368 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 98 B 49. Copyright deposit. Copyright by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York. P... More

The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth The world's largest, grandest, best amusement institution / / The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti & New York.

The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth The world's largest, grande...

Circus poster showing trapeze artists. Caption: The world-famous Silbons, the masterly monarchs of the air, in a series of most difficult, ingenious and startling aerial feats. No. B-43. Copyright by The Strobr... More

The celebrated French aerielists [sic] & acrobats the latest European sensation.

The celebrated French aerielists [sic] & acrobats the latest European ...

W22938 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Russell & Morgan Co., Cincinnati, O. copyrighted 1891." No. 1500. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Royal Japanese Troupe, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Royal Japanese Troupe, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...

Y18985 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The United States Ptg, Co., Russell & Morgan Factories, Cincinnati, O., copyrighted 1892." No. 1534. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Five male trapeze artists performing at a circus]

[Five male trapeze artists performing at a circus]

35191V U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by the Calvert Litho. No. 51.

The marvellous Bard, phenomenal trick swinging wire artist

The marvellous Bard, phenomenal trick swinging wire artist

Caption: This act is entirely different to all others and must be seen to be realized. Created by "Moody Bros., Birmingham." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of:... More

Rossow Midgets, Star Speciality Co.

Rossow Midgets, Star Speciality Co.

C257486 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Mlle. Chalet, the bounding queen. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Herman Rossow, prop. & mgr. No. 5746. Forms part of: Theatrical poster co... More

Baldwin making record tight rope walk over gorge, - length, 582 ft. height 555 ft., Eldorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.A.

Baldwin making record tight rope walk over gorge, - length, 582 ft. he...

H124520 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by H.C. White Co. No. 12433.

[Female acrobats on trapezes at circus]

[Female acrobats on trapezes at circus]

11126W U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by the Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich. No. 63.

The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, America's greatest shows consolidated--The miraculous Melrosas

The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, America's greatest shows consol...

Circus poster showing bicycle riders on tightrope. No. 2894. Public domain image of bicyclist, bicycle, cyclist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Aerial balloon performance with tents and audience below]

[Aerial balloon performance with tents and audience below]

Bella C. Landauer collection. Appears to be one sheet from a larger poster. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1964:R1.

A Senatorial Blondin - Public domain dedication image

A Senatorial Blondin - Public domain dedication image

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, cascade, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sells Floto circus The Flying Wards featuring Miss Mamie Ward Erie Litho. Co., New York

Sells Floto circus The Flying Wards featuring Miss Mamie Ward Erie Lit...

Circus poster showing nine aerialists performing. Purchase; (DLC/PP-1984:192). Copyright by Sells Floto Show Co.

[Five male trapeze artists performing at a circus]

[Five male trapeze artists performing at a circus]

35191V U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by the Calvert Litho. No. 51.

The original and only Royal Japanese Troupe direct from Jeddo, Japan.

The original and only Royal Japanese Troupe direct from Jeddo, Japan.

Y18977 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The United States Ptg, Co., Russell & Morgan Factories, Cincinnati, O., copyrighted 1892." No. 1603. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Czar Nicholas II tightrope walking on a line between three rifles on shore and a sinking ship]

[Czar Nicholas II tightrope walking on a line between three rifles on ...

Descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Nihon banzai hyakusen hyakushō : Long live Japan: one hundred victories, one hundred laughs. Forms p... More

Lolo's flight through the balloons an unequaled act

Lolo's flight through the balloons an unequaled act

Created by "Ledger Print., Phila." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Shōkonsha keidai Furansu ōkyokuba [no] zu

Shōkonsha keidai Furansu ōkyokuba [no] zu

Japanese triptych print shows circus at Yasukuni Jinja, originally called Shokonsha, Tokyo, Japan, with acrobats, trapeze artists, and horseback stunt riders. Signature: Motome ni ōzu Hiroshige ga (by request)... More

[Five male trapeze artists performing at a circus]

[Five male trapeze artists performing at a circus]

35191V U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by the Calvert Litho. No. 51.

The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth The world's largest, grandest, best amusement institution / / The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti & New York.

The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth The world's largest, grande...

Circus poster showing trapeze artists. Caption: The world-famous Silbons, the masterly monarchs of the air, in a series of most difficult, ingenious and startling aerial feats. No. B-43. Copyright by The Strobr... More

Cirque dʹhiver ... Tous les soirs,à 8 heures / Stafford & Co., Nottingham.

Cirque dʹhiver ... Tous les soirs,à 8 heures / Stafford & Co., Notting...

French circus poster shows an aerialist floating with arms outstretched above a city skyline with a balloon in the background. Tissandier collection.

Sells Floto circus M'lle Beeson, a marvelous high wire Venus / / The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York.

Sells Floto circus M'lle Beeson, a marvelous high wire Venus / / The S...

Circus poster showing tight-rope walker Beeson prancing with a parasol. Purchase; (DLC/PP-1981:135). No. S.-F. 2132. Copyright by Sells Floto Show Co.

Royal Japanese Troupe, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Royal Japanese Troupe, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...

Y18985 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The United States Ptg, Co., Russell & Morgan Factories, Cincinnati, O., copyrighted 1892." No. 1534. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Aerialists supreme, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Aerialists supreme, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

Created and "copyright 1892 by The United States Ptg, Co., Russell & Morgan Factories, Cincinnati, Ohio." No. 1518. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Aerialists supreme, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Aerialists supreme, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

Created and "copyright 1892 by The United States Ptg, Co., Russell & Morgan Factories, Cincinnati, Ohio." No. 1518. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The original and only Royal Japanese Troupe direct from Jeddo, Japan.

The original and only Royal Japanese Troupe direct from Jeddo, Japan.

Y18977 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The United States Ptg, Co., Russell & Morgan Factories, Cincinnati, O., copyrighted 1892." No. 1603. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Ella Zuila, the Australian funambuliste

Ella Zuila, the Australian funambuliste

K11710 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The great Wallace shows An innovation in aerialism, the triple revolving trapeze of the sisters Vortex [...] / / Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo N.Y.

The great Wallace shows An innovation in aerialism, the triple revolvi...

Circus poster showing the Vortex sisters performing their trapeze act. Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Die Barnum & Bailey groesste schaustellung der welt--Eine Anzahl der Erstaunlichsten und Überraschendsten Kunstücke am Trapez [...]

Die Barnum & Bailey groesste schaustellung der welt--Eine Anzahl der E...

Poster showing trapeze artists performing. (1900.B. No. 82) Copyright by the Strobridge Litho. Co.

The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, America's greatest shows consolidated--the Ryan, Weitzel & Zorella's

The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, America's greatest shows consol...

Poster shows three aerialists performing on the trapeze. Also a full-length portrait of the men in costume. Caption: 3 flying men of the air in long leaps, high dives, single, double & twisting somersaults th... More

Herr Granada, Alma Fedora in their own invention, the revolving pyrotechnic fountain marvellous [sic] high wire artists.

Herr Granada, Alma Fedora in their own invention, the revolving pyrote...

Created by "Calhoun Print, Hartford." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Descente d'Absalon par Miss Stena

Descente d'Absalon par Miss Stena

Circus poster shows a group of aerialists performing. Two women are held aloft by a balloon attached to their hair. The portrait on the center balloon is possibly Miss Stena. Tissandier collection.

Sparks Circus. Mankichi Troupe of marvelous acrobats, aerialists, jugglers & balancing artists

Sparks Circus. Mankichi Troupe of marvelous acrobats, aerialists, jugg...

Circus poster showing performers in oriental costume doing many balancing acts. Purchase.

Sells Brothers enormous united shows. ... The great Costellos ... on the aerial horizontal bars

Sells Brothers enormous united shows. ... The great Costellos ... on t...

Circus poster showing men performing on high-wire horizontal bars. Copyright by the Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York. Exchange; R.B. Hastings, 1944.

Folies-Bergère travail merveilleux sur le fil de fer par Fontaine

Folies-Bergère travail merveilleux sur le fil de fer par Fontaine

French poster shows aerialist Fontaine, labeled one of "le héros du Niagara" in three views: a small bust portrait, roller skating on a high wire, and walking on stilts on a high wire suspended by a balloon. T... More

Die Barnum & Bailey groesste schaustellung der welt--Eine Anzahl der Erstaunlichsten und Überraschendsten Kunstücke am Trapez [...]

Die Barnum & Bailey groesste schaustellung der welt--Eine Anzahl der E...

Poster showing trapeze artists performing. (1900.B. No. 82) Copyright by the Strobridge Litho. Co.

The Sandow Trocadero Vaudevilles

The Sandow Trocadero Vaudevilles

Z40973 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The marvelous Jordan Family and Dunham : astonishing aerial artists in unbelievable feats. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Dire... More

Sells Brothers enormous united shows. ... The great Costellos ... on the aerial horizontal bars

Sells Brothers enormous united shows. ... The great Costellos ... on t...

Circus poster showing men performing on high-wire horizontal bars. Copyright by the Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York. Exchange; R.B. Hastings, 1944.

[Female acrobats on trapezes at circus]

[Female acrobats on trapezes at circus]

11126W U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by the Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich. No. 63.

The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, America's greatest shows consolidated--The miraculous Melrosas

The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, America's greatest shows consol...

Circus poster showing bicycle riders on tightrope. No. 2894. Public domain image of bicyclist, bicycle, cyclist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, America's greatest shows consolidated--the Ryan, Weitzel & Zorella's

The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, America's greatest shows consol...

Poster shows three aerialists performing on the trapeze. Also a full-length portrait of the men in costume. Caption: 3 flying men of the air in long leaps, high dives, single, double & twisting somersaults th... More

Herr Granada, Alma Fedora in their own invention, the revolving pyrotechnic fountain marvellous [sic] high wire artists.

Herr Granada, Alma Fedora in their own invention, the revolving pyrote...

Created by "Calhoun Print, Hartford." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Shōkonsha keidai Furansu ōkyokuba [no] zu

Shōkonsha keidai Furansu ōkyokuba [no] zu

Japanese triptych print shows circus at Yasukuni Jinja, originally called Shokonsha, Tokyo, Japan, with acrobats, trapeze artists, and horseback stunt riders. Signature: Motome ni ōzu Hiroshige ga (by request)... More

Luis Martinetti / - vaudeville film

Luis Martinetti / - vaudeville film

"Gymnast and contortionist, performing on flying rings"--Raff & Gammon price list. Copyright: no reg. Performer: Luis Martinetti of the Martinetti Brothers. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:16 at 30 fps. Film... More

Blondin. New York State, 19th century stereoscope card.

Blondin. New York State, 19th century stereoscope card.

Photograph shows a man, likely the daredevil Blondin (1824-1897), crossing the Niagara River on a tightrope. Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNG 131. Forms part of the Larr... More

Blondin. New York State, 19th century stereoscope card.

Blondin. New York State, 19th century stereoscope card.

Photograph shows a man, likely the daredevil Blondin (1824-1897), crossing the Niagara River on a tightrope. Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNG 131. Forms part of the Larr... More

Lolo's flight through the balloons an unequaled act

Lolo's flight through the balloons an unequaled act

Created by "Ledger Print., Phila." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The celebrated French aerielists [sic] & acrobats the latest European sensation.

The celebrated French aerielists [sic] & acrobats the latest European ...

W22938 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Russell & Morgan Co., Cincinnati, O. copyrighted 1891." No. 1500. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Trapeze disrobing act motion picture

Trapeze disrobing act motion picture

Camera is positioned as if in the audience at a vaudeville show. Two men in rough clothing are visible in a box on the left as a woman sits on a trapeze over the stage. Fully dressed in street clothing, the tra... More

Niagara, tight-rope performance. New York State, 19th century stereoscope card.

Niagara, tight-rope performance. New York State, 19th century stereosc...

Photograph shows a man crossing the Niagara River on a tightrope. Card number: "No. 99." Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNG 128. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collectio... More

Political "blondins" crossing salt river, Political Cartoon

Political "blondins" crossing salt river, Political Cartoon

Print shows Abraham Lincoln balancing on a rail resting on a rock labeled "Abolition Rock" on the "North" shore of a "Salt River"; Lincoln is about to step onto the "South" shore, but Horace Greeley, labeled "T... More

Top of Great Rock Gateway, Eldorado Springs, Colo

Top of Great Rock Gateway, Eldorado Springs, Colo

No. 14247. Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Political "blondins" crossing salt river, Political Cartoon

Political "blondins" crossing salt river, Political Cartoon

Print shows Abraham Lincoln balancing on a rail resting on a rock labeled "Abolition Rock" on the "North" shore of a "Salt River"; Lincoln is about to step onto the "South" shore, but Horace Greeley, labeled "T... More

A Senatorial Blondin - Public domain dedication image

A Senatorial Blondin - Public domain dedication image

No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.

Folies-Bergère travail merveilleux sur le fil de fer par Fontaine

Folies-Bergère travail merveilleux sur le fil de fer par Fontaine

French poster shows aerialist Fontaine, labeled one of "le héros du Niagara" in three views: a small bust portrait, roller skating on a high wire, and walking on stilts on a high wire suspended by a balloon. T... More

Can he remain on the Tight-Rope? A cartoon published when the submarine crisis became acute last June Norman Lindsay

Can he remain on the Tight-Rope? A cartoon published when the submarin...

Print shows President Woodrow Wilson holding a quill pen, standing on a tightrope over the Atlantic Ocean in which are sharks and a man holding up a child. Norman Lindsay in Sydney Bulletin. In album titled "S... More

Niagara, tight-rope performance. New York State, 19th century stereoscope card.

Niagara, tight-rope performance. New York State, 19th century stereosc...

Photograph shows a man crossing the Niagara River on a tightrope. Card number: "No. 99." Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNG 128. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collectio... More