| Creator |
Arch Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
| Contributor |
Adams, Charlotte, actress. |
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Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865. |
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Craig, Mr., actor. |
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Dodworth, Charles R., 1826-1865. |
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Drew, Frank, b. 1831. |
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Drew, Louisa, 1820-1897 |
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Fredericks, William Sheridan, 1799-1878. |
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Gardiner, Emma. |
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Henri, Charles, Mrs., 1830 or 31-1879. |
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Hill, Barton. |
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Jones, Melinda, 1815-1875. |
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Jones, Miss, actress. |
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Laws, Jane, 1810 or 11-1880. |
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Little, Mr., actor. |
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Murphy, Jos. D. (Joseph D.) |
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Price, Eliza, actress. |
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Ringgold, Benjamin T., b. 1835. |
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Rogers, Ben. G., 1819 or 20-1895. |
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Ryner, Kate. |
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Seymour, Mr., actor. |
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Somerfield, Miss, actress. |
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Stephens, Mrs., actress. |
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Stoneall, Mrs. |
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Wallis, Mr., actor. |
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Wilson, Mr., actor. |
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McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector. |
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United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer. |
| Title |
Last night but three of the engagement of Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : Many requests having been made at the box office for a
repetition of the beautiful romantic play of The marble heart! It will be presented this Wednesday evening, March 11th, '63
with all its exquisite effects ... The orchestra, led by Chas. R. Dodworth, will perform a popular overture, and other musical
selections. To conclude with the musical comedietta of The Swiss swains! ... To-morrow, Thursday, Schiller's tragedy of The
robbers! which was received, on its first representation, with shouts of approbation, will be repeated, in conjunction with
the drama of The lost ship. Friday, benefit of Mr. Booth Macbeth. In active preparation, a new play entitled Aurora Floyd
adapted from Miss Braddon's popular novel, expressly for this theatre, by Mad. Julie de Marguerittes. Seats can be secured
for Mr. Booth's performances 6 days in advance Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance will commence at half-past 7, precisely
Prices of admission: Dress circle, 37 1/2 cents Parquet, 50 " Family circle, 25 " Private boxes, according to their locale,
$5 and $3 Single seats in orchestra and private box, 75 cts Box office open from 10 A.M., to 3 P.M. No extra charge for reserved
seats.
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| Title |
At head of title: Mrs. John Drew's Arch Street Theatre Acting and stage manager, Mr. Wm. S. Fredericks Business agent and
treasurer, Mr. Jos. D. Murphy
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| Publisher |
[Philadelphia, Pa.] : Steam-Power Job Print, Ledger Buildings |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1863 |
| Date |
[1863] |
| Physical Description |
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 57 x 24 cm. |
| Notes |
The casts include: Charlotte Adams, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Louisa Drew, Emma Gardiner, Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill, Melinda
Jones, Miss Jones, Jane Laws, Mr. Little, Eliza Price, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Kate Ryner, Mr. Seymour, Miss Somerfield,
Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Stoneall, Mr. Wallis, and Mr. Wilson.
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Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.4 x 19.9 cm. |
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Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook. |
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Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War. |
| Subject |
Selby, Charles, 1802?-1863. Marble heart. |
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Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882. Swiss swains. |
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Entertainment events -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Theater -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Women theater managers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
| Genre |
Broadsides. |
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Playbills. |
| 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 Phi Arch 1863 (3)5761.F.27a (McAllister) |
| Accession number |
(3)5761.F.27a (McAllister) |
