A poster depicting "Bernito- The Greatest and Only Double-Vo...

Hammer

£100

A poster depicting "Bernito- The Greatest and Only Double-Voiced Mimic" The poster is printed by Miller & Trevenen who appear to have published other circus acts, one example is in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. They produced posters for 'The Original Paynes Comedians- The Only Act of its Kind in Europe" and "Mons. S. Aspiotis- Greek Monarch Illusionist".
Miller & Trevenen are listed as 'Theatrical & Chromo Lithographic Printers' in The Stage, Thurs 10th August 1893.



References
In 1894 he was billed as an act for the 'four weeks holiday carnival' held at the Royal Aquarium.

(The Graphic, Sat 25th August 1894)

In 1895 he is mentioned in several newspapers and appears to have toured England and is described as "Bernito double-voiced mimic"

(The Music Hall & Theatre Review, Fri 15th Feb 1895)


"Mous. Bernito

Marvellous French Clown and Mimic, Empire Palace, Johannesburg, S.A. opens in London, September 2. Specially engaged by Koster and Bial, New York to commence October 14. At Liberty for Pantomime, 1895-1896. All communications to 21 Merchant St, Bow, E."

(London and Provincial Entr'acte, Sat 6th July 1895)


"Bernito the double-voiced mimic"

(The Journal, New York, Sun 5th June 1896)

Image size 76.5cm x 50.5cm


Frame 88cm x 62cm