Dog Acrobatics, 1890’s - Film 91493

Late Victorian probably Music Hall performance Circa 1897. Female acrobat and contortionist performs with a small dog. Behind her is a chair with an entwined Union Jack and Stars and Stripes. This makes us believe that she may be a visiting American artiste, but she is unknown to us. The film shot is a fixed camera position, as was normal at this period, and shot outside as interior lighting had not been invented at this time. Notice how she sometimes disappears off to the side and is probably shouted bac