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Creator Duer & Fox's Minstrels.
Contributor Davis, Fred., musical director.
Duer, J. H.
Fox, W. B.
Harris, Johhny, minstrel performer.
Boerum, Simeon, engraver.
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector.
United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer.
Title Star troupe. : Duer & Fox's Minstrels! will give a grand concert, under a pavilion capable of holding several hundred people, at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1863 Admission, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts. The most complete traveling band in the profession, composed of a number of distinguished artists. Novelties & new attractions Fun, music, frolic and mirth to drive care away, and cheer the drooping heart. Determination to please and amuse. Every member a prominent star in is own line of business. The ladies are particularly invited to witness the entertainment of great nonpareil minstrel companies. ... Duer & Fox's Minstrel's programme will consist of new songs, dances, acts, glees, choruses, ballads, burlesque lectures, funny sayings and doings. The evening's entertainment will conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Post Office Sam! or, Nigger in a tater bag. Characters by the company. Doors open at half-past 7. Concert will commence at 8 Come early. N.B.--No postponement on account of weather. Front seats reserved for ladies. Music can be engaged for parties, serenades, &c., if required, by applying to the manager.
Title Duer & Fox's Minstrels! will give a grand concert under a pavilion
Title Duer and Fox's Minstrels! will give a grand concert under a pavilion
Publisher [Philadelphia, Pa.] : U.S. Steam Job Print, Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1863
Date [1863]
Physical Description 1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. ; 56 x 24 cm.
Is referenced by Lib. Company. Afro-Americana, 2nd ed. Suppl. 643
Notes The performers include: Fred. Davis, J.H. Duer, W.B. Fox, and Johnny Harris.
Three illustrations signed: Boerum.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Subject African Americans -- Caricatures and cartoons.
African Americans -- Satire.
Entertainment events.
Minstrel shows.
Tent shows.
Post Office Sam.
African American History
Genre Broadsides.
Playbills.
Illustrator Boerum, Simeon, engraver.
Printer United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer.
Provenance McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts | Rare | PB 1863 Duer (25)5761.F.30b (McAllister)
Accession number (25)5761.F.30b (McAllister)

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