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Theatre of Leprince with his tamed animals (...) the Lion's Den
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Theatre of Leprince with his tamed animals (...) the Lion's Den

anonymous · 1852 - 1857 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Handbill with the program of performances by Leprince's Theatre with trained animals, at the fair in Amsterdam, ca. 1852-1857. At the top an illustration of the performance of the sixteen-year-old Miss Leprince in the 'lion pit' among lions and tigers. Subject categories within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Folk Festivals; Fair; Handbills; Programs.

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Credit lineTheatre van Leprince met zijne getemde dieren (...) de Leeuwenkuil. 1852 - 1857. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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