Richard Sands Air Walking at Drury Lane 1853
Richard Sands (d.1861), the American acrobat, equestrian and air walker, performing at Drury Lane Theatre, London, March 1853. The secret of his performance was apparently rubber suction pads and although this particular show was a success, he died performing this stunt in Massachusetts when the plaster of the ceiling he was walking gave way
Picture No
10219929
Media ID
45995430
Size
4879px x 4967px
(4.4MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 2 April 1853, page 353
Date
1853
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