| Accession Number | PUBS002/004/005/001/001 |
|---|---|
| Collection number | Souvenirs 2 4/5/1/1 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall 19.6 x 20.5cm |
| Object type | Souvenir |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Item 1: Poilus Circus
Description
Souvenir program for a circus held during the First World War. This program is for Poilus Circus held on Sunday 3 February 1918. The circus had both professional performers as well as members of the 6th Division. The entertainment featured foot wire and fixed bar trapeze artists, clowns, orchestra and a pantomime titled 'The Masked Ball'. The program is illustrated with hand coloured drawings and is written in French.