Historical Society of Pennsylvania theater posters collection

This collection contains over 1300 theatrical posters and announcements for performances of minstrel shows, wild west shows, operas, burlesques, musical reviews, comedies, circuses, and plays. Most of the posters date from the mid to late 19th century. Many of the shows represented were performed in...

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Corporate Author: Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Creator)
Collection:Historical Society of Pennsylvania Theater Posters Collection
Collection Number:V06
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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245 1 |a Historical Society of Pennsylvania theater posters collection  |f circa 1830-circa 1950 
300 |a 3.3 Linear feet  |f 1364 items (cataloged) 
520 |a This collection contains over 1300 theatrical posters and announcements for performances of minstrel shows, wild west shows, operas, burlesques, musical reviews, comedies, circuses, and plays. Most of the posters date from the mid to late 19th century. Many of the shows represented were performed in Philadelphia theaters. The posters also portray actors and actresses. Woodcut posters are also included. 
541 1 |a Gift of Stan. V. Henkels, 1917. 
650 7 |a Lithography--Mid-19th century  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Woodcuts  |2 Local sources 
852 |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania  |b Historical Society of Pennsylvania Theater Posters Collection  |c V06