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- Richard Thomas grew up learing the trade of an Acrobat performing with his three sisters, Louisa, Emily & Adelaide, with his Parents in their Acrobatic Group called The Frantz Family. They were a world famous Acrobatic group, making quite a name in the Music Halls. He met his wife Maria in Holland, but they always came to England so that their children would be British Citizens.
The New York Times, Aug 8th 1893; appearing at the Madison Square Roof garden, Frantz Family, of Dress Suited Acrobats.
The New York Times, Feb 17th 1895. Proctors Theatre; The Frantz Family, male & female Acrobats will make their reapperance in this Country.
The Brisbane Courier, Friday 18th September 1896; IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr Harry Rickards has much pleasure in Introducing to the Amusement-loving Public of Brisbane one of his latest and greatest Sucesses, the Marvels of the Nineteenth Century.
THE FRANTZ FAMILY
THE FRANTZ FAMILY
THE FRANTZ FAMILY
Three Ladies and four Gentlemen. The Most Marvellous Acrobats ever seen. All performing in Evening Dress.
THE FRANTZ FAMILY
Who will make their First Appearance in Brisbane on Monday Next. MONDAY 21st September. (archive A2-9)
Other known venues were
1895 Streatham & Sheffield
1896 & 1900 The Paragon Pavilion, Mile End, London.
Census Listings: -
1871 57 Navigation St, Birmingham. grandson, age 4. (116)
1901, 127 Fontiman Road, Lambeth, Kensington, England. Head (m). age 34. Music Hall Artist. (01/11)
Residence;
1920 39 Richamond Street, Clapham, London.
(Archive Collection, Frantz Family A2-10)
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