Show Collection (#77)

Evie De Ropp Poster
Poster for Evie de Ropp - but is she a singer ? or is this the name of the show ?

Costume / Men / Mercenar1530
A mercenary soldier, possibly German, in stripy costume with sword, relaxing in an inn with a large tankard of beer: the dice on the floor show that he has been gambling

Birds / Pigeons
Prize pigeons at the show of the Philo-Peristeron society held in freemasons hall

Spanish Exorcism C1800
A noble Spanish lady is exorcised by a priest in her own home, while her family register their concern in various ways and even the servants show interest

Dog Show Winners 1893
THE MILLION DOG SHOW some of the winners

Flesh & Bowels / Woodcut
A diagram to show the flesh and the bowels from two angles

Leicester Square 1905
Looking eastwards, with the Empire Theatre (where the show High Jinks is playing) on your left : note sandwichmen, delivery wagons, a four- wheeler cab and a horse bus

Dog at Crufts
A Dog Study - but not " This Weeks Studdy!" A small dog takes a few moments beauty sleep with his exhibition kit, after a tiring day at the Crufts show

Show of British Force
A FRIENDLY POWER IN EGYPT The Welsh Regiment (Late 41st) marching through the Metwali Gate in the Main Street of the native part of Cairo

Arab or Indian Horse
This may be a Persian or an Indian painting : in either case the horse may well be an Arab. The accoutrements show that it is something special

May Day (Haydon)
A May-Day bride in her carriage passes a Punch-&-Judy show : traditional figures dance beside beggars and street traders

T Roosevelt / Judge Circus
THEODORE ROOSEVELT 26th American President depicted as a circus ringmaster

Catwalk, New York 1910
The catwalk in 1910 : a fashion show at Wanamakers store, New York

1809 Ladies in a Gallery
Four ladies in a gallery wear fashionable dresses some of which show a marked classical influence including a cloak that fastens on one shoulder with a brooch

Wild Cat (Half Breed)
A half-breed wild cat, which won First Prize in a cat show

Steam Baths 1898
Diagram to show various vapour or steam baths, including a child s, feet and head baths, as well as a box bath

Water Packs
diagram to show various types of water pack, including the full-pack, steambath in bed, Kniepp short wrap and calf packs

Kniepp Cure
Diagrams to show the Kniepp cure, which involves the knee jet, head infusion and walking barefoot in wet grass

Englishwoman 1540
Her wide cuffs are covered with a gold network : the richness of her underskirt suggests that it is intended for show just as much as her gown

Country Clothes 1927
Fernie Hunt horse show, Market Harborough: Lord Stallbridge, Master of Hounds (left) & friend wear bowler hats, gaiters & water-proof coats

Rubinstein as Saint Seb
Ida Rubinstein in the name part, which calls for a dancer/reciter rather than a singer : the show is more a mystery play than an opera

Ice Show at Montreal
A spectacular stage show - on ice ! - at Montreal : the dancers represent snowflakes

Guignol Audience, Paris
An enraptured audience at a Guignol show in a Paris park

Polynesian Dolls C1900
Polynesian children in the Pacific Islands, watching a puppet show

Cresset Carried Instreet
Two men walking through the night carry a flaming cresset - a basket on a pole, containing flammable material - to show them where they are going

Costume for 1814
A young woman in a blue, fur- trimmed pelisse shows a leg. She wears a lace ruff, large bonnet, lace trimmed slippers and carries a pink shell shaped reticule

Blood Circulation / Arms
Diagram to show the network of veins and arteries in the arms

Puppet Show 1884
Children enjoy a puppet show in the comfort of their home

French Toy Shop C18
A variety of toys are on show in this recreated eighteenth century toy shop

OLD HARRY & HIS TRICKS
Old Harry with his raree show: a conjuror and his table of tricks

Folies Bergere Programme
PROGRAMMES The front cover of the souvenir programme for the famous Parisian cabaret show

Water Show / Native US
Native Americans and their canoes at Captain Boytons Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London, a kind of wild west show on water

Water Show / The Chutes
A native American and three girls in bathing costumes in a canoe shooting the chutes at Boytons Worlds Water Show, Earls Court, London, a sensational feature

Boyton Water Show / Games
Games on the water at Boytons Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London, including fencing and the mirth- provoking battle of the bladders

Boytons Show / The Lake
Captain Boytons Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London: the lake and island containing the 275 foot long water chute

Cpt Boytons Water Show
A wild west show on water - the programme of Captain Boytons Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London

FALL / CRUFTS / 1938 / 1939
CHAMPION FANHILL FAUN CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1968 Dog standing side on. Sire: Ch.Colonsay April Jest Owner and breeder: Mrs E J Woodyatt

FALL / CRUFTS / 1937
CHAMPION CHEVERELLS BEN OF BANCHORY CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1937 Owned by RG Heaton Bred by Lorna, Countess Howe Sired by Ch. Ingleston Ben

Goldins Magic Trick
Horace Goldin suspends Miss Fransiola in mid air on stage at the Palace Theatre and passes a hoop around her body to show there are no hidden supports

Native Americans 1821
A group of Domiciliated Indians depicted to show their dress and habits - game tucked into belts, papoose carried on mothers back, cooking methods and so on

Dresses by Regny 1930
Jane Regny designs show soft fitted dresses in brightly coloured prints with gored skirts & ornamental panels. Accessories: white gloves & soft hats that cover the hair

Lido Pyjamas 1930
Marcel Rochas designs for the Lido show casual wide legged trousers or beach pyjamas, a blouson jacket, a long gilet or waistcoat & broad floppy brimmed straw hats

Water Babies / Fairies / Tom
The inhabitants of Polupragmosyne show Tom the way, though they all point in different directions

A Liberal Candidate
Show of Hands for a Liberal Candidate. Election satire showing a young candidate being very liberal indeed with his attempt to bribe constituents

Childrens Party / Lantern
Entertainment at a childrens party: a magic lantern show

Paris Horse Show
Cup Day at the Concours Hippique, Paris

Peacocks and Peahens
One peacock perches on a bough, letting its tail droop while another puts on a show, one peahen shows interest but the others peck for food. (Pavo cristatus)

CHARLES CRUFT 1852-1938
CHARLES CRUFT founder of the largest and best known dog show in the world. Also a pet food magnate selling dog cakes

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