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Theater poster collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Closed Stacks V6
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Drama.
- Operas & operettas.
- Burlesque shows.
- Minstrel shows.
- Circuses & shows.
- Musical revues & comedies.
- Wild west shows.
- Actors.
- Actresses.
- Theatrical productions.
- Local Subjects:
- Drama.
- Operas & operettas.
- Burlesque shows.
- Minstrel shows.
- Circuses & shows.
- Musical revues & comedies.
- Wild west shows.
- Actors.
- Actresses.
- Theatrical productions.
- Genre:
- Advertisements
- Theatrical posters
- Penn Provenance:
- Gift of Stan V. Henkels, 1917
- Physical Description:
- 1362 prints : lithograph
- Arrangement:
- All items individually numbered and catalogued.
- Place of Publication:
- [ca. 1865-1950]
- Summary:
- 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.
- Finding Aid/Index:
- In-house finding aids available.
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