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Life in Philadelphia. The cut direct. or getting up in the world. [graphic] / Printed by C. Ingrey, 310 Strand.
Life in Philadelphia. The cut direct. or getting up in the world. [graphic] / Printed by C. Ingrey, 310 Strand.
Life in Philadelphia. The cut direct. or how to get up in the world. [graphic] / Printed by C. Ingrey, 310 Strand.
Life in Philadelphia. The cut direct. or how to get up in the world. [graphic] / Printed by C. Ingrey, 310 Strand.
Life in New York
Life in New York
The Rivals embrace [graphic] : Clarence Brooks & Co. Manufacturers of fine coach varnishes, cor. West 12th Sts. New York.
The Rivals embrace [graphic] : Clarence Brooks & Co. Manufacturers of fine coach varnishes, cor. West 12th Sts. New York.
"Ariosa" Coffee. One gleam of consolation. From "Judge" by permission [graphic].
Rapid transit in Southern Mississippi. [graphic].
Rapid transit in Southern Mississippi. [graphic].
Fifteenth amendment. Bringing his crop to town. [graphic] / Photographed by J. N. Wilson, nos. 143 Broughton and 21 Bull Sts., Savannah, Ga.
Fifteenth amendment. Bringing his crop to town. [graphic] / Photographed by J. N. Wilson, nos. 143 Broughton and 21 Bull Sts., Savannah, Ga.
Clarence Brooks & Co., manufacturers of fine coach varnishes, cor. West & West 12th Sts., New York.
Clarence Brooks & Co., manufacturers of fine coach varnishes, cor. West & West 12th Sts., New York.
[Caricature of the capture of Jefferson Davis May 10, 1865]
[Caricature of the capture of Jefferson Davis May 10, 1865]
Washington Hall One night only, positively, Monday evening, Feburary 29, 1864. : Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band and burles
Washington Hall One night only, positively, Monday evening, Feburary 29, 1864. : Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band and burles
Library Hall! Three nights only, positively, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 1st, 2d & 3d, 1864 : Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in
Library Hall! Three nights only, positively, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 1st, 2d & 3d, 1864 : Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in
Concert Hall Chestnut Street, above Twelfth. Positively for two weeks only commencing Monday evening, Feb'y 8th, 1864. : An entire change of programme every other evening. The best band in the world, and undisputed champions of minstrelsy ... The far-fame
Concert Hall Chestnut Street, above Twelfth. Positively for two weeks only commencing Monday evening, Feb'y 8th, 1864. : An entire change of programme every other evening. The best band in the world, and undisputed champions of minstrelsy ... The far-fame
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Friday evening, Decem'r 30th, 1864, immense success of the holiday pantomime!! Ladies and their children out en masse. Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 1
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Friday evening, Decem'r 30th, 1864, immense success of the holiday pantomime!! Ladies and their children out en masse. Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 1
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Monday, January 2d, 1865. Grand gala day Morning performance for the poor! Doors open at 10 o'clock. Commence at half past 10. The poor admitted free A few seats reserved for those who can p
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Monday, January 2d, 1865. Grand gala day Morning performance for the poor! Doors open at 10 o'clock. Commence at half past 10. The poor admitted free A few seats reserved for those who can p
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Saturday evening, December 24, 1864 Grand holiday pantomime, Cinderella, or The harlequin prince with new scenery, tricks, transformations, &c. Programme. ... The truants, ... To conclude wi
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Saturday evening, December 24, 1864 Grand holiday pantomime, Cinderella, or The harlequin prince with new scenery, tricks, transformations, &c. Programme. ... The truants, ... To conclude wi
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Saturday evening, Decem'r 31, 1864, unprecedented success of Sanford's Troupe and the holiday pantomime. Programme. ... That's my boy. ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Saturday evening, Decem'r 31, 1864, unprecedented success of Sanford's Troupe and the holiday pantomime. Programme. ... That's my boy. ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Excursion! Free, to the city and back Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 Card.--The directors of the Market Street Ferry Company will, on the above evening
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Excursion! Free, to the city and back Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 Card.--The directors of the Market Street Ferry Company will, on the above evening
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Friday, January 6th, 1865. Benefit of Jake Wallace when the following rich, rare and racy bill, will be presented. Programme. ... The hungry musicians ... Cruelty to Johnny. ... To conclude
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Friday, January 6th, 1865. Benefit of Jake Wallace when the following rich, rare and racy bill, will be presented. Programme. ... The hungry musicians ... Cruelty to Johnny. ... To conclude
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Wednesday, Jan'y 4th, 1865. Triumph! Come to-night!! Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Frid
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Wednesday, Jan'y 4th, 1865. Triumph! Come to-night!! Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Frid
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Wednesday, Jan'y 11th, 1865 Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of American Mechanic Society! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Pr
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Wednesday, Jan'y 11th, 1865 Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of American Mechanic Society! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Pr
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Tuesday, January 3d, 1865. Immense success!!! Houses crowded nightly! by the beauty & fashion of the city Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantom
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Tuesday, January 3d, 1865. Immense success!!! Houses crowded nightly! by the beauty & fashion of the city Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantom
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Tuesday, January 10, 1865, Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of J. Orr Finnie! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ...
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Tuesday, January 10, 1865, Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of J. Orr Finnie! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ...
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Tuesday evening, December 27, 1864 Grand holiday pantomime, Cinderella, or The harlequin prince Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Programme. ... T
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Tuesday evening, December 27, 1864 Grand holiday pantomime, Cinderella, or The harlequin prince Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Programme. ... T
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Thursday, January 12, 1865 Benefit of Billy Boyd on which occasion the following well-known gentlemen have kindly volunteered: Add Weaver, ... Harry Enochs, ... George Miles, ... Nino Eddie
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Thursday, January 12, 1865 Benefit of Billy Boyd on which occasion the following well-known gentlemen have kindly volunteered: Add Weaver, ... Harry Enochs, ... George Miles, ... Nino Eddie
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Saturday, January 7, 1865, benefit of Mr. J.P. Reese! when the following unprecedented acts, by Sanford's star troupe will be presented. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny. ... Stage-struck he
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Saturday, January 7, 1865, benefit of Mr. J.P. Reese! when the following unprecedented acts, by Sanford's star troupe will be presented. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny. ... Stage-struck he
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Thursday evening, Dec'r 29th, 1864, immense success of the holiday pantomime!! Ladies and their children out en masse. Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 1
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Thursday evening, Dec'r 29th, 1864, immense success of the holiday pantomime!! Ladies and their children out en masse. Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 1
[Double-sided proof print containing a racist caricature with a mammy and a comic genre scene with a bookmaker] [graphic] / Bernhard Hall 1902.
[Double-sided proof print containing a racist caricature with a mammy and a comic genre scene with a bookmaker] [graphic] / Bernhard Hall 1902.
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Tuesday evening, November 29, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe Programme. ... The exempts! ... Challeng
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Tuesday evening, November 29, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe Programme. ... The exempts! ... Challeng
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Wednesday evening, Nov'r 30, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Progra
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Wednesday evening, Nov'r 30, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Progra
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Thursday evening, December 1st, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Pro
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Thursday evening, December 1st, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Pro
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Friday evening, December 2d, 1864, last night but one of The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Programme. ... The exempts!--the
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Friday evening, December 2d, 1864, last night but one of The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Programme. ... The exempts!--the
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Saturday evening, December 3d, 1864, last night of The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Programme. ... The exempts!--the great
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Saturday evening, December 3d, 1864, last night of The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe rivals of the Ravels in pantomime. Programme. ... The exempts!--the great
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Fourth week of the new opera house Monday evening, December 5th, 1864 Sanford's Opera Troupe with a grand entertainment of minstrelsy. Programme. ... Der Dutcher's [sic] dog, ... Sublime & r
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Fourth week of the new opera house Monday evening, December 5th, 1864 Sanford's Opera Troupe with a grand entertainment of minstrelsy. Programme. ... Der Dutcher's [sic] dog, ... Sublime & r
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Fourth week of the new opera house Tuesday evening, December 6th 1864 Unprecedented success! of Sanford's Opera Troupe Look at the great variety! Programme. ... Der Deitcher's dog, ... Subli
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Fourth week of the new opera house Tuesday evening, December 6th 1864 Unprecedented success! of Sanford's Opera Troupe Look at the great variety! Programme. ... Der Deitcher's dog, ... Subli
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : the temple of minstrelsy in which are given chaste and drawing-room amusements, by Sanford's Opera Troupe! comprising a combination of vocalists, musicians, comedians & artists of the highes
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : the temple of minstrelsy in which are given chaste and drawing-room amusements, by Sanford's Opera Troupe! comprising a combination of vocalists, musicians, comedians & artists of the highes
Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels in their chaste and varied entertainment : plantation scenes, original jokes and bon mots laughable burlesques! Fancy dances and beautiful music! Pronounced by the press and public to be the best band of minstrels in the wo
Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels in their chaste and varied entertainment : plantation scenes, original jokes and bon mots laughable burlesques! Fancy dances and beautiful music! Pronounced by the press and public to be the best band of minstrels in the wo
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Wednesday eve'ng, Nov. 16, 1864 Success unprecedented!! The opening crowded with the elite of the city! Hundreds of ladies unable to get seats!! The company has met the approval of the aud
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Wednesday eve'ng, Nov. 16, 1864 Success unprecedented!! The opening crowded with the elite of the city! Hundreds of ladies unable to get seats!! The company has met the approval of the aud
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Thursday eve'ng, Nov. 17th, 1864. Fourth night. Success unprecedented!! The opening crowded with the elite of the city! Hundreds of ladies unable to get seats!! The company has met the app
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Thursday eve'ng, Nov. 17th, 1864. Fourth night. Success unprecedented!! The opening crowded with the elite of the city! Hundreds of ladies unable to get seats!! The company has met the app
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Friday evening, Nov. 18th, 1864. Fifth night. Sanford as Uncle Tom! The company has met the approval of the audience. The verdict has been proclaimed! A guaranty of permanence, the enterta
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Friday evening, Nov. 18th, 1864. Fifth night. Sanford as Uncle Tom! The company has met the approval of the audience. The verdict has been proclaimed! A guaranty of permanence, the enterta
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Glorious bill! for Saturday evening, Nov. 19, '64. Sanford's great troupe! in all their original variety Sanford as Uncle Tom. Programme. ... The exempts ... Les Miserables! ... To conclud
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Glorious bill! for Saturday evening, Nov. 19, '64. Sanford's great troupe! in all their original variety Sanford as Uncle Tom. Programme. ... The exempts ... Les Miserables! ... To conclud
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Monday evening, November 21st, 1864 Unprecedented success!! The northern portion of the city in ecstacies at the performances of Sanford's Troupe Observe the great bill. First appearance o
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Monday evening, November 21st, 1864 Unprecedented success!! The northern portion of the city in ecstacies at the performances of Sanford's Troupe Observe the great bill. First appearance o
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Wednesday evening, Nov. 23d, 1864. The Race Street Opera House! Established! and filled nightly with the elite of the entire city to witness Sanford and his associates! in the best minstre
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third. : Wednesday evening, Nov. 23d, 1864. The Race Street Opera House! Established! and filled nightly with the elite of the entire city to witness Sanford and his associates! in the best minstre
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Saturday evening, November 26, 1864 House crowded to excess to witness Sanford's Opera Troupe 25 performers 25 Programme. ... Strange scenes from the stranger ... Lawyer outdone! ... To conc
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Saturday evening, November 26, 1864 House crowded to excess to witness Sanford's Opera Troupe 25 performers 25 Programme. ... Strange scenes from the stranger ... Lawyer outdone! ... To conc
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Monday evening, November 28, 1864 The great pantomime of Ye shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe Programme. ... The exempts! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the cou
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third. : Monday evening, November 28, 1864 The great pantomime of Ye shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe Programme. ... The exempts! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the cou
Scraps illustrative of the history of Phil[adelphia]. Vol. 5. [graphic] / by C. A. Poulson.
Scraps illustrative of the history of Phil[adelphia]. Vol. 5. [graphic] / by C. A. Poulson.
Harmoneons Carolina melodies arranged for the piano forte.
Harmoneons Carolina melodies arranged for the piano forte.
I'm a masher
I'm a masher
"De breddren and sisters will now relate dere experience."
"I'm a farder"
Philadelphia fashions, 1837. [graphic] / C.
Philadelphia fashions, 1837. [graphic] / C.
Practical illustration of the Virginia Constitution. [graphic]: White man the bottom rail.
Practical illustration of the Virginia Constitution. [graphic]: White man the bottom rail.
Happy Lil' Sal as the queen of the May. [graphic] / R.F. Outcault.
Happy Lil' Sal as the queen of the May. [graphic] / R.F. Outcault.
Life in Philadelphia (London).
Life in Philadelphia (London).
Life in Philadelphia. An unfair reflection. [graphic] / Designd & drawn by W. Summers; Hunt sculpt.
Life in Philadelphia. An unfair reflection. [graphic] / Designd & drawn by W. Summers; Hunt sculpt.
Life in Philadelphia. An unfair reflection. [graphic] / Designd & drawn by W. Summers; Hunt sculpt.
Life in Philadelphia. An unfair reflection. [graphic] / Designd & drawn by W. Summers; Hunt sculpt.
Smoke Day's standard Durham smoking tobacco
Smoke Day's standard Durham smoking tobacco
Uncle Tom's Cabin. On the Levee
Uncle Tom's Cabin. On the Levee
Abraham's dream! :
Abraham's dream! : "Coming events cast their shadows before." [graphic].
[Migrating emancipated slaves]
[Migrating emancipated slaves]
A line shot - the recoil. [graphic] / Thos. Worth.
A line shot - the recoil. [graphic] / Thos. Worth.

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