Creator |
Dramatic Combination. |
Contributor |
Andrews, Harry C., actor. |
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Dubois, Samuel C. |
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Dumas, Mary. |
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Eberle, Eugene A., 1840-1917. |
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Johnson, W., actor. |
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Keyser, Howard. |
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Le Gros, Marie. |
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Loker, Mrs. |
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Mathews, W. H. |
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Mitchell, G. W. b. 1840. |
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Morland, F. |
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Shields, G. W. |
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Stanley, Emma, 1823-1881. |
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Sutherland, Mattie. |
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Wilson, R. G., actor. |
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Brandt's Hall (Harrisburg, 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 |
Brandt's Hall! : Manager, S.C. Dubois Mr. Dubois, the manager, gives notice that every exertion will be made by him to preserve
the strictest order and ensure the comfort of all those who wish to pass a pleasant evening in the hall. The citizens of Harrisburg
and vicinity are notified, that Mr. Dubois has taken great pains to present this great American drama of The octoroon! in
a style worthy of their patronage. ... On Monday evening, May 16th, 1864, will be presented the great American drama of The
octoroon! or, Life in Louisiana! ... Note.--The management wish to impress on the minds of the audience that this play is
considered the truest picture ever drawn of Southern life, and in order to appreciate it properly, the strictest attention
is necessary. Reserved seats, 50 cents Particular notice.--Those desirous of securing seats, which will be retained during
the evening, can do so by applying at the hall during the morning. Seats, not reserved, 25 cents Doors open at half-past seven
o'clock. Performance at eight.
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Title |
Citizens of Harrisburg and vicinity are notified, that Mr. Dubois has taken great pains to present this great American drama
of The octoroon!
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Publisher |
[Philadelphia, Pa.] : U.S. Steam-Power Job Print, Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1864 |
Date |
[1864] |
Physical Description |
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 57 x 24 cm. |
Is referenced by |
Lib. Company. Afro-Americana, 2nd ed. Suppl. 619 |
Notes |
The cast includes: H.C. Andrews, S.C. Dubois, Mary Dumas, E.A. Eberle, W. Johnson, Howard Keyser, Marie Le Gros, Mrs. Loker,
W.H. Mathews, G.W. Mitchell, F. Morland, G.W. Shields, Emma Stanley, Mattie Sutherland, and R.G. Wilson.
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Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.8 x 20.3 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 |
Entertainment events -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
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Theater -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
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Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890. Octoroon. |
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Racially mixed people -- Louisiana -- Drama. |
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Slavery -- Louisiana -- Drama. |
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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 1864 Dramatic (26)5761.F.26a (McAllister) |
Accession number |
(26)5761.F.26a (McAllister) |