Appearing in the January 1820 edition of La Belle Assemblee, this brief biographical sketch of tight rope walker Madame Saqui highlights her active acrobatics. Beyond being a talented performer, Madame Saqui was also a business woman, although she was best remembered as a Vauxhall performer.
Eliza Cook’s Journal 1852
Regency Women of Character: Madame Saqui
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