Acrobats
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Acrobatics + Baton 1
File cotains various materials used by Gwen to teach Acrobatics and Baton.
Baton
File contains personal papers of Gwen Bowen relating to Baton.
Bercu Sisters Business Card, between 1925-1932
Business card of the Bercu Sisters: "Bercu Sisters Harryette and Dorothy, Toe and Acrobatic Dancers From the Orpheum Circuit.
Bercu Sisters in Acrobatic Pose, between 1932-1933
The glossy photograph shows Harryette bent over backwards on the floor and Dorothy kneeling behind her. The Bercu Sisters was an act on the Orpheum Vaudeville circuit.
Bercu Sisters in "Native" Costumes, between 1933-1935
The Bercu sisters are on a stage with a backdrop. Dorothy is standing with her arms raised and Harryette is kneeling with her back arched so that he head is toward the audience. The Bercu sisters were vaudeville performers in the 1920s and 1930s.
Harryette Bercu Doing Splits, between 1936-1939
Harryette Bercu is doing splits in the air with each foot on a chair. Her arms are outstretched and she is wearing a two piece costume.
Harryette Bercu in Poster Pose, between 1936-1937
Harryette Bercu is standing one leg with her other foot touching her face. This publicity photograph was used for her billing as a contortionist.
Harryette Bercu in Striped Costume, between 1933-1936
Harryette Bercu is in a striped costume balancing on her arms while doing a sharp back bend so that her feet are by her face. Harryete and her sister Dorothy were Vaudeville performers on the Orpheum circuit during the 1920s and 1930s. This performance was part of Silver's Revue.
Harryette Bercu Stretching in Headress, between 1925-1930
Harryette Bercu is on the floor with one leg stretched in front of her and one foot almost touching her headress. Harryette and her sister Dorothy were Vaudeville performers in the 1920s and 1930s.
New Year's Eve Frolic Menu and Program, 1934 December 31
New Year's Eve Frolic Menue and Program for the Hotel Ben Lomond in Ogden Utah. Dorothy and Harryette Bercu were dancers who performed on the Vaudeville circuit in the 1920s and 1930s. The cover is green and on the front is printed: "Happy New Year Hotel Ben Lomond New Year's Eve Frolic Menu and Program December 31 1934." There is a Dinner Dance Menu and the program which includes "Harryette and Dorthea Bercu, Acrobatic and Interpretive Soloists."