"..I had been dazzled by a sudden shower of diamonds.
In his trembling hands lay priceless treasures
for which I had sought in vain.."
[Harry Houdini]
In his trembling hands lay priceless treasures
for which I had sought in vain.."
[Harry Houdini]
Poster 1874
Poster of Dr. WF Carver ?1880Champion Rifle Shot of the World
Poster 1887
Poster ?1885Agnes Beckwith was Champion Lady Swimmer of the World in 1887
{detail} Poster ?1865Caption not shown - 'Artemus Ward among the Mormons!'
Conjuror and ventriloquist Henry Evans (aka Evanion) was an avid collector of Victorian ephemera relating particularly to the entertainment industry.
The Evanion catalogue is online at the British Library.
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