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Bostock & Wombwell (British) Bostock & Wombwell's Menagerie, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth advertising poster Lithographic poster in colours, second half 20th century, printed by Stafford & Co., Netherfield, Nottingham, image approx. 45.5cm x 68.5cm image 1
Bostock & Wombwell (British) Bostock & Wombwell's Menagerie, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth advertising poster Lithographic poster in colours, second half 20th century, printed by Stafford & Co., Netherfield, Nottingham, image approx. 45.5cm x 68.5cm image 2
Lot 132

Bostock & Wombwell
(British)
Bostock & Wombwell's Menagerie, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth advertising poster

Amended
10 September 2024, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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Bostock & Wombwell (British)

Bostock & Wombwell's Menagerie, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth advertising poster
Lithographic poster in colours, second half 20th century, printed by Stafford & Co., Netherfield, Nottingham, image approx. 45.5cm x 68.5cm

Footnotes

The poster depicts an elaborate show front with oval portrait busts of Emma Bostock (née Wombwell) and James Bostock.

James Bostock began working at Wombwell menagerie in 1838 and became instrumental in attaining two Royal Commands for exhibitions at Windsor Castle for Queen Victoria in 1847 and 1854.

He married Emma Wombwell in 1852, formerly establishing the dynasty which maintained the menageries until December 1931.

Saleroom notices

Please note that this is third quarter 19th century and not as previously stated in the catalogue.

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