Charlie Cairoli (Blackpool) - Kelloggs Corn Flakes Masks of Famous Clowns (1955) - backside (UK)

Issued on the back of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes boxes in 1955, this rare cut-out mask features the legendary clown Charlie Cairoli, star of the iconic Blackpool Tower Circus in England. Cairoli, with his bowler hat and painted mustache, became one of Britain’s most beloved entertainers, performing for decades and delighting audiences with his slapstick humor and comic timing.

Part of the “Masks of Famous Clowns” series, these masks brought circus stars directly into children’s homes during the golden age of both the circus and breakfast promotions. The Blackpool Tower Circus itself, opened in 1894, is one of the most historic permanent circus venues in the world, making this tie-in piece even more significant.

Origin: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, UK-only promotion

Year: 1955

Performer: Charlie Cairoli, Blackpool Tower Circus

Format: Back-panel cutout mask

Size: Approx. 8.5 x 11 inches

Condition: Vintage original, uncut, strong color