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Creator Duer & Fox's Minstrels.
Contributor Duer, J. H.
Ferdinand, John.
Fox, W. B.
Solomon, Frank, minstrel performer.
Wright, C., Prof.
Boerum, Simeon, engraver.
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector.
United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer.
Title Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! : Duer & Fox's Minstrels will give a grand concert under a tent, 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 and 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 his own line of business. The ladies are particularly invited to witness the entertainment of the great nonpariel minstrel company. ... 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 a grand jubilee! Characters by the company. Doors open at half-past 7. Concert commences 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. / Prof. C. Wright, agent.
Title Duer & Fox's Minstrels will give a grand concert under a tent
Title Duer and Fox's Minstrels will give a grand concert under a tent
Publisher [Philadelphia, Pa.] : U.S. Steam-Power Job Print, Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1863
Date [1863]
Physical Description 1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. ; 62 x 23 cm.
Is referenced by Lib. Company. Afro-Americana, 2nd ed. Suppl. 642
Notes The performers include: J.H. Duer, John Ferdinand, W.B. Fox, and Frank Solomon.
Printed on rose-colored paper; printed area, including double-rule border, measures 58.8 x 20.3 cm.
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.
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.29a (McAllister)
Accession number (25)5761.F.29a (McAllister)

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