Printed Ephemera — 1888
Poster for entertainment at Alexandra Palace
Poster printed in red & black on cream paper announcing events taking place at Alexandra Palace, North London. Events listed include Circus performances, operas, military and orchestral concerts, organ recitals, an exhibition of Life Saving Apparatus and Miss Webb's Swimming Entertainment. The main event is Baldwin’s Drop from the Clouds. Thomas S. Baldwin was an American performer and in 1888 he toured England parachuting in 38 different cities and towns. His first performance was on 29th July 1888 at Alexandra palace was watched by the Prince Of Wales.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- A8949
- Object name:
- Poster for entertainment at Alexandra Palace
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- Production date:
- 1888
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 574 mm, L 334 mm
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- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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