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Contributor Washington Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Anthony, F., comedian.
Archibald, W., comedian.
Bark, N. J.
Fisk, A.
Hamilton, C. H.
Harrison, R. J., minstrel performer.
Harrison, Theodore.
Kirk, H.
Lane, S., jig dancer.
Lynch, W.
Marion Brothers.
Renz, C.
Rose, Billy, minstrel performer.
Sanford, Richard L.
Strong, Thomas W., engraver.
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector.
Title Grand complimentary benefit to Jos. Lindsay and Corp. R.L. Sanford : Joseph Lindsay was formerly a member of Baxter's Fire Zouaves, 72d Regiment, P.V., and was severely wounded at the Battle of Savage Station. Corp. R.L. Sanford was formerly a member of the 118th Regiment, Corn Exchange, and was deprived of his leg at the Battle of Antietam. These gentlemen respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends and public in general. Great array of talent for this occasion. Read the programme. ... Woman's rights! ... Stump speech! ... Burlesque stranger! ... Comic act! ... The Gobble family! ... To conclude with The masquerade ball! ... Admission, 25 cents Children, 10 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances to commence at 8. Front seats reserved for ladies. / C.H. Hamilton, stage manager G. Rinz, musical director T. Harrison, pianist
Title At head of title: Washington Hall: S.W. corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets. Monday evening March 9th, 1863
Publisher [Philadelphia, Pa. : s.n]
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1863
Date [1863]
Physical Description 1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. ; 56 x 25 cm.
Notes Performers, many of whom appeared in Philadelphia in April 1863 with the Rose and Burr Opera Troupe, include: W. Archibald, F. Anthony, N.J. Bark, A. Fisk, R.J. Harrison, H. Kirk, S. Lane, W. Lynch, the Marion Brothers, C. Renz, Billy Rose, and R.L. Sanford.
Illustration signed: Strong.
Library Company copy cropped at foot, possibly removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Subject African Americans -- Caricatures and cartoons.
Benefit performances -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Entertainment events -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Minstrel shows -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Burlesque stranger.
Gobble family.
Masquerade ball.
Women's rights.
Lindsay, Joseph.
Sanford, Richard L.
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 72nd (1861-1864)
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th (1862-1865)
African American History
Philanthropy.
Genre Broadsides.
Playbills.
Illustrator Strong, Thomas W., engraver.
Provenance McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts | Rare | PB 1863 Grand (25)5761.F.50a (McAllister)
Accession number (25)5761.F.50a (McAllister)

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