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THBAmply Illustrated Minstrel Show Broadsides, Lot of Two
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LiveJun 22, 2018
Cowan’s American History: Premier Auction, scheduled for June 22, 2018 is comprised of early photographs, documents, manuscripts, broadsides, flags, and more dating from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, Late Indian Wars, World War I and II and beyond. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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Lot of 2 printed broadsides, the first, 9.5 x 23.75 in., advertising a performance featuring Newcomb's Minstrels at the Concordia Opera House. Baltimore: The Sun Job Printing Office, n.d., ca 1860s. Illustrations abound in this flashy broadside, depicting African American performers with varying facial expressions. Broadside calls Newcomb's Minstrels "The Model Band of the Age." Other acts listed include "The Master Mimic and Mirth Maker, Mr. Joe Emmet," in "The Great Emmet Burlesque," "S.S. Purdy and His Banjo," and others. Undersigned in print, "W.C. Dornen, Agent," and "N.D. Roberts, Manager."
Printed broadside, 11 x 30.75 in., advertising performances by "The Original Christy Minstrels, and Old Uncle Tom, Still Retaining the Original Troupe! of Royal Marionettes" at Concert Hall. Philadelphia: Ledger Job Print., n.d., ca mid-19th century. The Christy Minstrels are listed as the first part of the exhibition, and a small illustration of a group of minstrels on stage is placed near the top of the broadside, followed by a large illustrated scene from Little Red Riding Hood at center. General admission is priced at 50 cents.
First broadside with noticeable crease lines at top and three small holes torn in paper throughout. Second broadside has significant rip with paper loss at left edge, a significant tear at top edge, with minor tearing throughout edges.Condition
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