| Creator |
Philadelphia Minstrels. |
| Contributor |
Harmonia Orchestra. |
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Hyde, James. |
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Lamar, Harry. |
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Lapierre, M. |
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Leathem, Jim. |
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Marion, D., guitarist. |
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Martin, Ed., gymnast. |
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Miller, Joe, minstrel performer. |
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Miller, William, magician. |
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Morton, Billy. |
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Northem, C. |
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Reilly, J. |
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Ross, Wm. |
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Schriver, Geo. W. |
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Selby, Peter Y. |
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Simpson, R. F. |
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Williams, Andy, minstrel performer. |
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Washington Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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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 |
To make you laugh is our delight! : Grand concert to be given at Washington Hall, south-west corner of Eighth and Spring Garden
Streets, on Wednesday evening, May 20, 1863, for the benefit of Billy Martin of the Philadelphia Minstrels, on which occasion
the Philadelphia Minstrels and a host of volunteers will appear. ... Also, the popular Harmonia Orchestra will play a host
of musical selections. Programme. ... Prestidigitation by the great William Miller. ... The performance will conclude with
an Ethiopian sketch, by Andy Williams, entitled The black tailors ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock.
Curtain rises at quarter before 8. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Front seats reserved for ladies. / Andy Williams,
manager. The Philadelphia Minstrels can be engaged, by applying at the drug store, Sixth and Girard Avenue.
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| Title |
Grand concert to be given at Washington Hall |
| Publisher |
[Philadelphia, Pa.] : U.S. Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1863 |
| Date |
[1863] |
| Physical Description |
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 56 x 24 cm. |
| Notes |
Performers include: James Hyde, Harry Lamar, M. Lapierre, Jim Leathem, D. Marion, Ed. Martin, Joe Miller, William Miller,
C. Northem, J. Reilly, Wm. Ross, Geo. W. Schriver, P.Y. Selby, R.F. Simpson, and Andy Williams.
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Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.6 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 |
Aerialists. |
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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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Magicians. |
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Minstrel shows -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Williams, Andy, minstrel performer. Black tailors. |
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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 1863 Phila Min (25)5871.F.73a (McAllister) |
| Accession number |
(25)5761.F.73a (McAllister) |
