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Ioway Indians, 16 Sep. 1844 -20 Sep. 1844, London

Event Type

Exhibition

Event Details

Venue Type: Pleasure Gardens
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Exhibition
Venue: Vauxhall Gardens

Date

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Date notes




Casting

Ioway IndiansCatlin - superintendent, Jeffrey - interpreter

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Sham Fight Athletic Display
Attack on an Indian Village

Bibliographic Sources

  • Era (London) September 15, 1844 : 5:3-4.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Exhibition
    • Troupe Name: “IOWAY INDIANS”
    • Performers Listed: "Mr. Catlin", "Ioway Chiefs and Warriors"
    • Venue Name: “Vauxhall Gardens”
    • Program Info: “Several novelties are in active preparation, including a Sham Fight by the Ioways, and an Attack on an Indian Village, which will be fearfully depicted by these rude and bold warriors of the prairie. Mr. Catlin has also expressed his intention of appearing on horseback in a magnificent costume…” For further particulars, see attached document scan.
    • Other: (surrounding events at venue)