Lena is inspired by Lena Jordan, the 19th Century Latvian aerialist & the first person to perform a triple backwards somersault in 1897 while a part of the Flying Jordans circus troupe.
Jordan later joined the Barnum & Bailey Circus, during which time she performed the triple somersault 28 times. For many years, Ernest Clarke was wrongly attributed as performing the first recorded triple somersault in 1909. In 1975, the Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged Jordan as the actual record holder and records were amended.
Lena is part of the larger circus model series; more detailed models of notable size designed as sculptural pieces. These models are made the same as all models using wire, paper mache, plaster, paint and varied adornments including textiles and decorations. All are varnished for longevity.
Approx 28cm length, 25cm width (+ 26cm hanging chain)
Lena is inspired by Lena Jordan, the 19th Century Latvian aerialist & the first person to perform a triple backwards somersault in 1897 while a part of the Flying Jordans circus troupe.
Jordan later joined the Barnum & Bailey Circus, during which time she performed the triple somersault 28 times. For many years, Ernest Clarke was wrongly attributed as performing the first recorded triple somersault in 1909. In 1975, the Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged Jordan as the actual record holder and records were amended.
Lena is part of the larger circus model series; more detailed models of notable size designed as sculptural pieces. These models are made the same as all models using wire, paper mache, plaster, paint and varied adornments including textiles and decorations. All are varnished for longevity.
Approx 28cm length, 25cm width (+ 26cm hanging chain)