Leslie Gadsby, a stunt artist, in three photographs. Photographic postcard, 1955.

Date:
[1955?]
Reference:
2046856i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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Leslie Gadsby, a stunt artist, in three photographs. Photographic postcard, 1955. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Description

Publicity card for Dare Devil Leslie Gadsby, son of stunt diver Frank Gadsby, with a photomontage of his feats.

Publication/Creation

[England] : [publisher not identified], [1955?]

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; 8.8 x 13.9 cm

Lettering

Dare devil Leslie Gadsby. Don't forget the diver. The world's greatest stunt artiste. Shanklin Pier. Leslie Gadsby and his diving seals. Rescue efforts off Skegness pier. 1955

Notes

This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "Public demonstrations of strength and physical daring attracted an audience of both sexes,especially at seaside resorts such as Skegness, where the Gadsby family entertained several generations of holiday-makers with their diving stunts."

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2046856i

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  • Unlabelled photograph album

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