3-053-235 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

Great Japanese Entertainment, c1886. 'Something New, Novel, and Scientific! Grand Performances by Men, Women, and Children, from the Land of the Rising Sun. Extraordinary, Astounding, Unprecedented, and Curious Feats by the most strange Eastern Wonder Workers. Tub, Ladder, Pole and Barrel Balancing; Fencing Single-Stick, and Military Exercise; Pongo Gorilla, or Man Monkey; Rope, Wire, and Bamboo Walking; and many other acts'. Poster advertising a variety show that included dance, music, and acrobatics.