Title |
The Star Show [graphic]. |
Publisher |
[Philadelpia] : T. Sinclair & Son, lith |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1885 |
Date |
[1885] |
Physical Description |
1 print : chromolithograph; sheet 12 x 8 cm (4.5 x 3 in.) |
Description |
Racist trade card illustration depicting an African American man and woman. The woman is attired in a red hat with a white
feather, a blue dress with a white ruffled collar, gold bracelets, red stockings, and black boots. The man is attired in a
black top hat, a red plaid jacket, a white collared shirt, a yellow tie, black pants, and black shoes. He holds a cane in
his right hand. Both figures are depicted with exaggerated features. Called Back was a novel that was written by English playwright
Frederick John Fargus (who went by the pen name Hugh Conway) and adapted as a play in the 1880s.
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Notes |
Title from item. |
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Date inferred from perpetual calendar. |
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Advertising text on verso: The Star Show, next week! Next week! Monday, Nov. 16. Afternoon and evening. F.H. Glenny's great
dramatization of Hugh Conway's famous story, Called Back. A star company! A star play! Matchless scener! Don't miss this one!
Called Back. Called Back. No theater goer - Man, Woman, or Child should miss this great Play. Secure your seats now, and avoid
the rush! Next! Don't forget Nov. 23. That ever popular play, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," A star company, realistic scenery, and
one hundred people on the stage.
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Gift of David Doret. |
Subject |
African American couples -- Caricatures and cartoons. |
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Clothing & dress. |
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Racism in popular culture. |
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Theatrical productions. |
Genre |
Chromolithographs. -- 1880-1890. |
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Trade cards. -- 1880-1890. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Goldman Trade Card Collection - Star Show [P.2017.95.170] |
Accession number |
P.2017.95.170 |