| Creator |
Jenks' Comedy Combination. |
| Contributor |
Adams, T. H. |
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Burr, Billy. |
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Christy, C. M. |
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Finley, R. W. |
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Fox, John S., d. 1881. |
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Freeman, Isabella. |
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Hilfrem, C. W. |
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Hilfrem, Harry. |
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Hilfrem, W. G. |
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Hulfish, F. W. |
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Jenks, Frank, minstrel performer. |
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Lewis, P. M., chimes player. |
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Marion, F., guitarist. |
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Martin, Ed., gymnast. |
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Mortimer, M. A. |
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Morton, J. W. |
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Ross, F. |
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Smith, Lizzie. |
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Star Minstrels. |
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Williams, Andy, minstrel performer. |
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Washington Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Strong, Thomas W., engraver. |
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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 |
Grand complimentary benefit to Andy Williams and Billy Burr : on Wednesday eve'ng, Nov, 2d, '64 on which occasion the Jenks'
Comedy Combination will appear in one of their screaming farces. ... Also, the Star Minstrels ... Admission, twenty-five cents
Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances commence at 8. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance.
Programme. ... First time of Andy Williams' act, entitled Pepper-pot Jeemes ... By particular desire, will be repeated, The
black statue! ... To conclude with the screaming farce of My neighbor's wife ...
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| Title |
At head of title: Washington Hall S.W. corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets. Stage manager Andy Williams Treasurer Billy
Burr Leader of orchestra C.W. Hilfrem
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| Publisher |
[Philadelphia, Pa.] : U.S. Job Print, Ledger Buildings |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1864 |
| Date |
[1864] |
| Physical Description |
1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. ; 56 x 25 cm. |
| Is referenced by |
Lib. Company. Afro-Americana, 2nd ed. Suppl. 1167 |
| Notes |
The two companies include: T.H. Adams, Billy Burr, C.M. Christy, R.W. Finley, J.S. Fox, Isabella Freeman, C.W. Hilfrem, Harry
Hilfrem, W.G. Hilfrem, F.W. Hulfish, Frank Jenks, P.M. Lewis, F. Marion, Ed. Martin, Miss M.A. Mortimer, J.W. Morton, Lizzie
Smith, and Andy Williams.
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Illustration signed: Strong. |
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Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.0 x 19.8 cm. |
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Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War. |
| Subject |
Aerialists. |
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African Americans -- Caricatures and cartoons. |
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African Americans -- Satire. |
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Benefit performances -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Entertainment events -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Minstrel shows -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Bunn, Alfred, 1796?-1860. My neighbor's wife. |
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White, Charles, 1821-1891. Black statue. |
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Williams, Andy, minstrel performer. Pepper-pot Jeemes. |
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African American History |
| Genre |
Broadsides. |
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Playbills. |
| Illustrator |
Strong, Thomas W., 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 1864 Jenks (26)5761.F.50a (McAllister) |
| Accession number |
(26)5761.F.50a (McAllister) |
