Theater poster collection
Contains theatrical posters and announcements for performances of minstrel shows, wild west shows, operas, burlesques, musical revues, comedies, circuses and plays. Most posters date from the mid to late 19th century. Many shows were performed in Philadelphia theaters. Also portrays actors and act...
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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[ca. 1865-1950]
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Contains theatrical posters and announcements for performances of minstrel shows, wild west shows, operas, burlesques, musical revues, comedies, circuses and plays. Most posters date from the mid to late 19th century. Many shows were performed in Philadelphia theaters. Also portrays actors and actresses. Collection includes posters that are woodcuts. |
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1362 prints : lithograph |
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