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Creator Rose and Burr Opera Troupe.
Contributor Washington Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Anthony, F., comedian.
Archibald, W., comedian.
Barth, N.
Burr, Billy.
De Costa, Tony.
Forbes, Johnny.
Gardner, Dan.
Gardner, Eliza.
Gardner, Minnie.
Hamilton, C. H.
Harlande Brothers.
Harrison, Theodore.
Lane, S., jig dancer.
Lynch, J.
Polish Brothers.
Reese, John P.
Renz, C.
Rose, Billy, minstrel performer.
Selby, P. G.
Sharpless, J. W.
Simpson, R. F.
Wallace, W., 19th cent.
Wambold, George, 1842-1908.
Wagner, Prof.
Yeager, Ben.
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector.
United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer.
Title Washington Hall South-West corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets. : Stage manager, B. Rose Musical director, C. Renz Pianist, T. Harrison Grand complimentary benefit to C.H. Hamilton and W. Wallace on Monday evening, April 20th, 1863. The following named talent have kindly volunteered their services: The old Philadelphia favorite, Dan Gardner, clown and comic singer. Miss Eliza and Minnie Gardner, the little fairies. The Polish Brothers, the great acrobats. Mr. Wambold, the boneless wonder. J.W. Sharpless, Tony De Costa, Harlande Brothers, in their daring feats on the trapese. J. Reece, comic singer and comedian. J. Forbes, excelsior banjo player. Ben Yeager and S. Lane, great jig dancers. Prof. Wagner, magician, (his first appearance in two years.) F. Anthony and W. Archibald, two comedians. N. Barth versatile performer and J. Lynch, wonder drum solo. Last, though not least, the renowned Rose and Burr Opera Troupe ... The whole to conclude with the White-wash army! ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at quarter to 7 o'clock. To commence at half-past 7. Fronts seats reserved for ladies. Gentlemanly ushers in attendance N.B.--During the evening, a beautiful steel engraving, with frame, will be presented to the association disposing of the largest number of tickets.
Title Grand complimentary benefit to C.H. Hamilton and W. Wallace
Publisher [Philadelphia, Pa.] : U.S. Job Print, Ledger Buildings, Phila
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1863
Date [1863]
Physical Description 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 56 x 25 cm.
Notes Other performers include: Billy Burr, Billy Rose, P.G. Selby, and R.F. Simpson.
Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 54.9 x 20.0 cm.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Subject Acrobats.
Aerialists.
African Americans -- Satire.
Benefit performances -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Entertainment events -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Minstrel shows -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
White-wash army.
African American History
Genre Broadsides.
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 Rose (25)5761.F.56a (McAllister)
Accession number (25)5761.F.56a (McAllister)

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