Acts Collection (page 8)

Wilbur Clarks World Famous Desert Inn Hotel and Country Club
Vintage postcard showing the exterior of the Fdesert Inn. A large entrance arch stands over the driveway. A large neon marquee stands near the roadway announcing the current acts

Acrobatic Vaudeville Couple
Portland, Oregon: c. 1920. An acrobatic couple display their overhead lift

Student Works As Fire-Eater
Hollywood, California: July 3, 1947 This UCLA student is working his through college by performing as a fire-eater in a movie on carnival life

Precision Knife Throwing
Venice, California: 1945 Tex and Alice Orton practicing their knife throwing exhibition

The Able Doctor, Or, America Swallowing The Bitter Draught, En Sanguine Engraving Shows Lord North, With The Boston Port Bill Extending From A Pocket

A Word Of Comfort, Dent, William, Active 1783-1793, En Sanguine Engraving 1790, A British Satire On The Efforts Of Charles James Fox To Get The Test And Corporation Acts Repealed

The Conversion of Saint Paul, Acts 9: 1-6 by Gustave Dorafaa
The Conversion of Saint Paul, Acts 9:1-6 by Gustave Dorafa

GIAQUINTO, Corrado (1700-1765). The Triumph of Saint John of God. 1740. In the lower part, charity acts of the Saint, who is crowned by the Virgin in the upper part, in heaven

VALLOTTON, F鬩x (1865-1925). AH! LA PE... LA
VALLOTTON, F鬩 x (1865-1925). AH! LA PE... LA PE... LA Pɐ INIȒ E!!!. 1898. Poster. Musical revue in two acts and four scenes by Albert Pajol and Adolphe Couturet. Symbolism

JUANES, Juan de (1523-1579). St. Behind the Saints group and the executioners appears Saul. Representation of the chapter 4, Acts of the Apostles

GAGARIN, Yuri Alexeievich (1934-1968). Soviet aviator and astronaut. Welcoming acts due to the visit of the Soviet cosmonaut

NFS (London Region) amateur variety show, WW2
Firemen and firewomen put on variety shows for their friends and colleagues at their sub-station (55V) in Forest Hill Central School, Brockley. London SE4

South Side High School senior class presents It never rains a comedy in 3 acts. Poster for South Side High School senior class presentation of It never rains by Aurania Ellenbeck Rouverol

Gala puppet circus Clowns, cowboys, acrobats, animals, and novelty acts. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of a puppet circus, showing head of a clown. Date between 1936 and 1941

The Federal Theatre Div. of WPA. presents Ten minute alibi by Anthony Armstrong A startling mystery in 3 acts. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Ten minute alibi at the Waterloo

Federal Theatre Project presents 10 acts all star vaudeville. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of vaudeville at the Now and Then Hall, Salem, Mass. showing dancing girls and orchestra

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, singing, dancing. Poster for Federal Theatre Project vaudeville show featuring Tumble In, Redeck & Dexter, Leddy Brothers

Hyman Bachwald, 167 Allen Street, New York. Neurotic and epileptic. Mother worked in factory previous to marriage, and while Hyman was coming. Her mentality is questioned

The great Forepaugh & Sells Brothers shows combined. Phenomenal acts of contortion. Circus poster showing a juggler, and contortionists performing various acts including backward dives from an

The original and only, Ray Burton the greatest & most novel mid-air juggler & balancer & the only swinging wire rifle shot in the world : three great acts in one. Date ca. 1892

Percy G. Williams presents The four Mortons breaking into society a musical farce in three acts. Date c1905

Twin saints the new comedy in 3 acts : by Frank J. Hallo & Marie Madison. Date c1897

London life a new & original melo-drama in five acts : by Martyn Field and Arthur Shirley. Date c1899. London life a new & original melo-drama in five acts : by Martyn Field and Arthur Shirley

Woodland Trackway
The sunken trackway approaching Goldings Wood, Hertfordshire, England, which acts as a parish boundary between Great Amwell and Stanstead St. Margaret s. Date: 1930s

Lucio and Simplicio, conjoined twins
Lucio and Simplicio (1908-1936). Historical image of the Filipino conjoined twin performers Lucio and Simplicio Godina, as children. These twins performed in various sideshow acts in the USA

Stunt cyclist
Bicyclists (trick), Prof. Fourcher at Manhattan Beach. Trick bicyclist Professor Fourcher practicing in an empty outdoor auditorium at Manhattan Beach, N.Y

Double page spread in a diary for 23-28 October
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 23-28 October. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Playbill for Maskelyne & Cooke magical variety show
Playbill for performances of the show The Novelty of the Age, featuring magicians Maskelyne and Cooke, held at Berkley Castle, Blackpool, January 1870

French theatre
M. E. Paillerons play, La Souris being performed. The male lead actor holds out a small doll which seems to upset the woman greatly

Preparing for Court
A prospective debutante being instructed in the correct way to approach the King and Queen at a court presentation. A sheet acts as a train and two ladies sit on " thrones"

Victoria Cross, The New Order of Valour
Special colour supplement from the ILN, June 1857 to commemorate the introduction of the Victoria Cross, a new order of valour first bestowed by Queen Victoria upon Crimean War veterans

Ferdinand at Review
The archduke Franz Ferdinand reviews troops at Tarcin. Sadly, a Serbian nationalist will see to it that this is one of the last acts of his career

Loiserolles Heroism
Loiserolles takes the place of his friend on the guillotine, one of many acts of heroism among the prisoners during the Reign of Terror

Saying No to the Hun
When Germans interrogate Clotilde Boucry if there are any French soldiers in the village, she denies it even though she is in the act of taking food to them

LUKE WRITES ACTS
The first page of Acts in an English edition of the early 16th century : Luke, to whom the book is attributed, is shown writing it, with the usual bull in his study

Acts of God
Man is powerless when confronted with acts of God

St Paul & Jailor
The Philippian jailor falls down on his knees before St Paul and Silas and asks what he must do to be saved. (Acts XVI: 16-34)

St Paul at Antioch
St Paul preaching at Antioch (Acts XIII 14-41)

St Paul preaching at Athens, as described in the Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 17

Wwi / 1915 / Graphic / Heroic
An act of heroism at the front

Strike / Volunteer Guard
A volunteer acts as a guard on a train during the General Strike

Smetana / Bride - Set
( Prodama Nevesta ) Set design for acts 1 and 3. in the Paris 1928 production

Glinka / Ruslan & L - 2
Setting for Act One : the castle of the Grand Duke of Kiev (Kyiv) whose daughter is betrothed to Ruslan, but he needs to sing his way through five acts before he gets her

Borodin - Igor - 2
Set design for acts 2 and 3 : the camp of the Polovtsians, who are attacking Prince Igor

World War I / Naik Darwan
Naik Darwan Sing Negi, of the 1st Battalion 39th Garhwal Rifles, bravely leads a bayonet charge. He was amongst the first Indians to be awarded a Victoria Cross

Ancient Egypt New Year
ANCIENT EGYPT The new year is sacred to the god THOTH (equivalent of Hermes) who among other useful acts is credited with inventing the calendar

Guillemette at Sabbat
Guillemette Babin, at the sabbat, dances with demons, performing with them acts which decendy forbids to be named

Benefit Soc. Certificate
Allegorical depictions of suffering, succour, prudence, sickness & acts of God. Also carpenters, masons, weavers, printers, blacksmiths, farm worker, bricklayers & engineer

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"Captivating Acts: From Operas to Flying Machines and Everything in Between" George Formby strums his ukulele, bringing joy and laughter to audiences worldwide. Giacomo Puccini's timeless melodies continue to enchant opera lovers, leaving them spellbound. The captivating poster for Madama Butterfly transports us into a world of passion and tragedy. Witness the awe-inspiring maiden flight of the BAe146 G-SSSH as it soars through the skies from Hatfield. Brockhall Hospital stands as a testament to compassion and care, providing solace for those in need near Blackburn, Lancashire. Discover the inner workings of a Pianola with this fascinating 1912 guidebook - music brought to life. Colonel Redvers Buller's bravery shines through as he faces adversity during the Zulu War at Inhlobane in 1879. Step right up. Experience the magic under the big top with this vibrant circus poster from Paris. Saint Hermione's unwavering faith inspires generations, reminding us of strength in times of uncertainty. The Ascension of Jesus fills hearts with hope and reminds us that miracles are possible even amidst challenges. Damascus Street takes us back to 1933, offering glimpses into daily life filled with bustling markets and rich history. Witness St Paul's transformative journey on the road to Damascus - an act that changed Christianity forever. 13. Programme design for Gilbert & Sullivan's Princess Ida invites you into a whimsical world where music meets comedy. In each act lies a story waiting to be told – tales that entertain, inspire, or transport us beyond our imagination.