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Acrobates - acrobatsA delightful illustration from Larousse Encyclopedia detailing a variety of acrobatic entertainers performing impressive physical feats. Date: 1930
Iron jaw actUnidentified iron jaw act. The performer held one end of a leather strap with their teeth while the other end of the strap had a hook which was attached to a trapeze or, in this case
George Grossmith, comedian, playing piano (2 of 4) Date: 1890s
George Grossmith, comedian, four views playing piano Date: 1890s
Charles Coborn, The Great Comedian - The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo - a portrait drawn by himself Date: 20th century
The four Cohans, the famous vaudeville act that included George M. Cohan (left) - also with hs sister, father and mother. Date: 1928
Mlle. Anita, the Doll Lady, and her brotherMlle. Anita, measuring about twenty-six inches in height, and known as The Doll Lady or the Living Doll, pictured with her ordinary-sized brother, Herr Ignatz Zachowly during a visit to England
Lola Jensen, American actressLola Jensen (1919-2001), American actress. 1939
Dorothy White, American actressDorothy White (1911-2008), American actress. 1939
Betty Benson, actress. 1939
Adele Jergens, American actressAdele Jergens (1917-2002), American actress. 1938
June Howard-Tripp, English actressJune Howard-Tripp, sometimes referred to simply by her stage name, June, English actress. Date: 1934
The Boy Wot Visits The Palace, by James BrutonPromotional music sheet for The Boy Wot Visits The Palace song by James Bruton. A boy, known at the time as The boy Jones intruded into Buckingham Palace in 1838 and 1840
Princess Leila Bederkhan in Arabian Nights at Chez VousOriental Nights at Chez Vous, the night club and restaurant at the Excelsior Palace Hotel on the Venice Lido. Princess Leila Bederkhan in an " Arabian Nights" number. Date: 1927
Dancer in traditional costume, Tahiti, French PolynesiaDancer in traditional costume, including an elaborate hat or tiara made of red hibiscus flowers, and a silver-coloured dress made of raffia, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Dan Leno in Mother Goose, pantomime. circa 1903
Maud Allan, The Vision of Salome, Palace Theatre, LondonMaud Allan in The Vision of Salome, Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. 1908
Sidonia de Barcsy - The Bearded Lady BaronessSidonia de Barcsy (1866-1925) - The Hungarian Bearded Lady Baroness. Her husband, Baron Antonio de Barcsy knew there was a fortune to be had and actively cultivated a career for Sidonia
Ivor Novello - Welsh composer and actorIvor Novello (1893 1951), born David Ivor Davies - a Welsh composer and actor who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century
Mel - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designMel - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Murrays Cabaret Club costume designOriginal costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Yellow Hat - Black Jumper - Yellow Polka Dot Bag - MurrayYellow Hat - Black Jumper - Yellow Polka Dot Bag - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Violet - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designViolet - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Twin Girls with Parrot - Murrays Cabaret Club costume desTwin Girls with Parrot - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Vamps - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designVamps - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Towny Girl - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designTowny Girl - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Tina - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designTina - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Tess - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designTess - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Shockima - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designShockima - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Russian - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designRussian - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Rita - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designRita - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Rosa - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designRosa - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Rag Time - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designRag Time - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Policewoman - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designPolicewoman - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Mink Coat - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designMink Coat - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Jess - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designJess - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Evangaline - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designEvangaline - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Emily - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designEmily - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Diabolo Man - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designDiabolo Man - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Black Cloak Girl - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designBlack Cloak Girl - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Arabella Original - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designArabella Original - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Amy - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designAmy - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Alice - Murrays Cabaret Club costume designAlice - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London
Programme for Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin showcaseThe cover of the programme for a Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin Gala Performance of Ballet at the Granada, Woolwich, London
Stage Actress Miss Dora Langham. Date: circa 1908
Ventriloquist Mr Le-Hurst with his dummy Jimmy - LiverpoolTouring Ventriloquist Mr W. Le-Hurst with his dummy Jimmy - of 167 Liverpool Road, Islington, London. Found in an advertisement for a performance at the Abergavenny Coliseum in November 1915
Lawrence Mervil Tibbett - American Opera SingerLawrence Mervil Tibbett (1896-1960) - American Opera Singer. Sang leading roles with the metropolitan Opera in New York - more than 600 times between 1923 and 1950! Date: circa 1930s
Exotic dancer from the Gaite-Rochechouart Nightclub - ParisExotic dancer (Valder) from le Theatre de la Gaite Rochechouart - the 15 Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris, France. Date: circa 1910s