Emmy Hennings, 1913
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Emmy Hennings, 1916
Description on verso, handwritten: 1916 Cabaret Voltaire. | src Schweizerisches Literaturarchiv
Tanzt die ‘Cachucha’, 1969
Balancing rock by Pedro Momini, May 1900
The photograph records the final moment of Vanzella’s display doing handstands, first with both arms and finally is held for a few seconds only with his right arm. This is one of the most striking images of the ‘Piedra Movediza’ that was taken by the photographer Pedro Momini, whose shadow appears in the bottom, and was published in the magazine Caras y Caretas in the edition of May 5, 1900. | src viral diario
Captain Wall and crocodile. France, circa 1940 | source
The Flying Wallendas one of the most celebrated aerialists due to their seven-person chair pyramid, first devised in 1947. With no safety net below, their signature act led to tragedy on more than one occasion – the worst occurring in 1962 when three members of the troupe fell to their demise.
Blanche Sweet (?) in costume, 1923. Forms part of Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (src: Library of Congress)
Unidentified photographer :: Dorothy Deer Horn in “Thais”, 1931. Gelatin silver print,
Collection de biographies théâtrales, Harry Ransom Centre / source: UTexas / founded by: ourpastdreams
“Aerial Daredevils Performing Two Miles Up”. Aerial daredevils Wesley May and Clarence Dragunier perform their stunts two miles above the New York countryside.
Uncredited photographer.
International Newsreel Photo. 5 January, 1929. / src: Univ. of Texas
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