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Title: trapeze artist
Post by: scoucerlad on Friday 10 April 09 15:30 BST (UK)

i have a photo of a athlete possible trapeze artist wearing a sasharound his waist and medal on his chest,could be a army man possible in the local Cheshire regiment .Photographer was Arthur Maycock  Parkgate Cheshire
do not know who he his ,when taken or age of man
Thanks for any help
Les

Title: Re: trapeze artist
Post by: Jon Barker on Sunday 18 February 18 16:29 GMT (UK)

Quote from: scoucerlad on Monday 23 March 09 18:54 GMT (UK)

Can anyone tell me the date taken.Is  he a military man or from a circus as a trapeze artist he is wearing a medal on his chest.
Arthur Maycock  Parkgate Cheshire
Some of my ancestors came from Little Neston Birch family

Hi - my thoughts are that this is a clearly posed shot in a photographic studio (see backdrop) and that he might be an athlete or if not - the medal could be from a 'games' win, etc, rather than a military medal!  He's clearly dressed as an athlete or performer - if he was military then he would IMHO definitely be wearing his best dress uniform.  Also the coloured cummerband might hint at a victor's 'badge of honour'?  Hope this helps?  Am brand new to this forum as I need my own help but quite experienced researcher into my Family History.  If I can help further plse let me know.  Best wishes - Jonathan B

Title: Re: trapeze artist
Post by: sarah on Sunday 18 February 18 17:09 GMT (UK)

Hi Jonathan, Welcome to RootsChat :)

I have just attached your reply to the topic on the trapeze artist.

Regards

Sarah

Title: Re: trapeze artist
Post by: jim1 on Sunday 18 February 18 19:47 GMT (UK)

As Jon has said not a military medal. Olympic perhaps.
This looks like a stock photo.
Possibly a gymnast rather than trapeze artist as I would expect
him to be dressed a bit more showy than this if he was.