Creator |
Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
Contributor |
Aeolian Star Troupe. |
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Barbour, J. H. |
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Burr, Billy. |
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Christy, C. M. |
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Ferdinand, F. |
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Fox, John S., d. 1881. |
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Hilfrem, C. W. |
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Lapierre, M. |
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Lewis, F. H. |
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Lewis, Frank, minstrel performer. |
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Manderson, Johnny. |
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Marion, F., guitarist. |
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Miller, William, magician. |
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Moore, W. A. |
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Roberts, G. W., chimes player. |
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Rose, Billy, minstrel performer. |
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Selby, Peter Y. |
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Simmons, H. R. |
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Simpson, R. F. |
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Stinson, S. |
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Williams, Andy, minstrel performer. |
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Williams, Pete, minstrel performer. |
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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 Billy Burr by his numerous friends, : on Friday evening, Feb. 12, 1864, on which occasion,
a host of volunteers will appear, consisting of the following named artists: Mr. Ferdinand, in his champion bone solo. Billy
Rose, the popular comic vocalist and Ethiopian comedian. Andy Williams, in his original banjo solos. Prof. Wm. Miller the
great Wizard of the West. Mr. S. Stinson, the pleasing balladist. Mr. J.H. Barbour, in his excelsior jig. Mr. M. Lapierre,
in choice Bomic [sic] songs, (first appearance in four years. Mr. Pete Williams, the great contraband. And also, The Aeolian
Star Troupe ... More blunders than one ... Third time of Andy Williams' comic act, entitled The musician. ... The performance
to conclude with the laughable farce, entitled Statue blanche! ... Admission. Parquet and gallery, 25 cents Secured seats
in parquet, 35 cents Seats in private boxes, 50 cents Doors open quarter-before 7. Performance to commence quarter-before
8. Polite ushers in attendance.
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Title |
At head of title: New Coates Street Theatre Coates Street, above Second. Stage manager, John Fox Treasurer, F. Marion |
Publisher |
[Philadelphia, Pa.] : U.S. Steam-Power Job Print, Ledger Buildings, Philada |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1864 |
Date |
[1864] |
Physical Description |
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 56 x 24 cm. |
Notes |
Other performers include: C.M. Christy, C.W. Hilfrem, F.H. Lewis, Frank Lewis, Johnny Manderson, W.A. Moore, G.W. Roberts,
P.Y. Selby, H.R. Simmons, and F.R. Simpson.
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Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.2 x 20.0 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 |
Benefit performances -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Entertainment events -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Magicians. |
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Minstrel shows -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Williams, Andy, minstrel performer. Musician. |
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More blunders than one. |
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Statue blanche. |
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African American History |
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 Coates 1864 (25)5761.F.122a (McAllister) |
Accession number |
(25)5761.F.122a (McAllister) |