Nellie Boswell

Her father, James Clement Boswell [it] was a well known performer in Paris as an acrobatic clown.

[3] She would perform on the back of a moving horse creating different characters.

She would change costumes as the horse was moving and was known for performing The Sailor's Hornpipe as if the ground was stationary.

[1] Their children included William who climbed unsupported ladders in his act.

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