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[JUGGLING] Four Clovelly Girls. London et al: David Allen & Sons Ltd., ca. 1913. Three-sheet color lithograph of the famed female juggling act, shown here with tennis rackets and juggling clubs in hand, standing on an ascending set of stairs against a floral background. Designed by Stuart Browne, from photos by F. Bustin of Bristol. 44 ½ x 88”. Short splits at folds, tiny losses at fold intersections; unmounted. Debuting in 1912 as the Four Clovelly Girls, this lively juggling act was also constantly evolving both in form, name, and membership. Presenting an act of passing clubs, tennis rackets, and hoops, the women also executed solo tap dances while juggling, and concluded their turn with feats incorporating lighted clubs on a darkened stage. Later incarnations used the billings The Five Carlton Sisters, and The Juggling Jewels. The company remained in show business until at least 1950.