Magic lantern slide
Acc.no: PEZPH : 2009.313
Identification
Item: The Circus is Coming!
Description: Born in Newbury in 1827, George Sanger served in the Royal Navy under Lord Nelson. Pensioned off, he became a showman and eventually a 'Lord' circus entrepreneur. The circus coming to town was an annual event looked forward to by many. This photograph shows the horses being lined up, possibly for a parade into the nearest town.
Description
Height: 73 mm
Width: 76 mm
Material: Glass plate
Production
Method: Printed
Person: Unknown
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