Reco's Circus - A corner of the zoo as it appeared at Lanark. Many who see the circus afterwards visit the zoo.

Made:
1947 in Lanark
maker:
John Hinde

Black and white silver gelatin photograph of crowds at the circus queing by the animal cages, photographed by John Hinde, 1947. Photographed for the book 'Britsh Circus Life' by Lady Eleanor Furneaux Smith, John Hinde and W J Turner, published by George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1948. 'British Circus Life' followed a season the in life of a small, travelling circus, Reco Bros. A black and white photograph proof for layout purpose. Originals were Kodachrome colour transparencies, 3.5 x 2.5 inches.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
2007-5006/119
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 189 mm x 188 mm
type:
black and white photograph
credit:
The John Hinde Archive at the National Media Museum, Bradford