To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! : Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite. And perform a
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To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite. And perform a feat entitled the Break-neck act, between 4 and 5 o'clock, P.M. In the evening, Mr. D. will give one of his most pleasing entertainments! ever before witnessed in this place. Soirees de magique ventriloquism, &c., &c., &c., which are not to be equaled. The performance is both amusing and instructive, and may be witnessed by all classes, there being nothing whatever affecting the religious or political feeling of any sect or denomination; as a proof whereof, the exhibition has been visited by ministers and heads of churches, as well as schools and colleges. The great act of impaling a human body to a board with huge knives. Laughable Italian Fantoccini ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Donaldson, Washington Harrison, 1840-1875
Date
[not before 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Donald (25)5761.F.19b (McAllister)
To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! : Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite, and performs
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To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite, and performs a new feat entitled the Break-neck act, between 4 and 5 o'clock, P.M. In the evening, Mr. D. will give one of the most pleasing entertainments! ever before witnessed in this place. Soirees de magique ventriloquism, &c., &c., &c., which are not to be equaled. The performance is both amusing and instructive, and may be witnessed by all classes, there being nothing whatever affecting the religious or political feeling of any sect or denomination; as a proof whereof the exhibition has been visited by ministers and heads of churches, as well as schools and colleges. The great act of impaling a human body to a board with huge knives. Laughable Italian Fantoccini ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Donaldson, Washington Harrison, 1840-1875
Date
[not before 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Donald (28)5761.F.16a (McAllister)
Grand opening this Saturday night, January 17th, 1863. A great bill! : Programme for this evening. ... Great act of posturing! ... The new servant ... Act of heavy ballancing: ... Grand ballet divertissement, La cosmopolitana! ... Grand aerial evolutions
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Grand opening this Saturday night, January 17th, 1863. A great bill! Programme for this evening. ... Great act of posturing! ... The new servant ... Act of heavy ballancing: ... Grand ballet divertissement, La cosmopolitana! ... Grand aerial evolutions ... To conclude with a grand festival! by all the company. Grand matinee next Saturday afternoon. Admission, 10 and 15 cents
Description
Performers include: Billy Chambers, Viola Clifton, Mons. Fouché, J.C. Keene, Lizzie Lagrange, Rody Maguire, Maggie Marshall, G.M. Miles, Sophie Neilson, Miss Nichols, C.W. Parker, Miss Roderick, J.G.H. Shorey, Rose Volante, and Mlle. Zonati., Library Company copy cropped at foot, possibly removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wolf's Melodeon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Wolf 1863 (25)5761.F.39a (McAllister)
The Melodeon is a success. That's a fixed fact. Like a skillful fisher we angle with the right bait, and snccess [sic] is sure to follow. : This Monday night, Jan. 19th, 1863, first appearance of W. Herman Programme for this evening. ... Great act of post
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The Melodeon is a success. That's a fixed fact. Like a skillful fisher we angle with the right bait, and snccess [sic] is sure to follow This Monday night, Jan. 19th, 1863, first appearance of W. Herman Programme for this evening. ... Great act of posturing! ... The dancing globe, ... Phantom echo band! ... Grand aerial evolutions ... The new servant ... Grand ballet divertissement, La cosmopolitan! ... Ecole de gymnasium, ... To conclude with a grand festival by all the company. A grand matinee! next Saturday afternoon. Sunday night, a sacred concert, for the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers. Admission, 10 and 15 cents
Description
Performers include: Billy Chambers, Viola Clifton, Mons. Fouché, W. Herman, J.C. Keene, Prof. Kingcade, Lizzie Lagrange, Maggie Marshall, G.M. Miles, Sophie Neilson, C.W. Parker, J.G.H. Shorey, Rose Volante, and Mlle. Zonati., Library Company copy cropped at foot, possibly removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wolf's Melodeon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Wolf 1863 (25)5761.F.40a (McAllister)
The great Canterbury Hall! Corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, (late New Grotto.) : Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner, proprietors Theodore Boettger, musical director Still triumphant! The field our own! Glorious success of the star company equaled by few
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The great Canterbury Hall! Corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, (late New Grotto.) Wm. A. Wray and Robert Gardiner, proprietors Theodore Boettger, musical director Still triumphant! The field our own! Glorious success of the star company equaled by few, excelled by none. Wray's great feat of aerial suspension ... Continued furore to see Louisa Payne, the best vocalist in the city. Harry Enochs and Johnny Wild in new comicalities. Another new programme: ... Canterbury Minstrels ... Grand matinee for ladies and children on Saturday, March 15th, at 2 o'clock, P.M. Admission. Parterre, 15 cents. Family circle, 10 cents Private boxes, two dollars. Single seats, fifty cents Grand balcony serenade by the Canterbury Brass Band, previous to commencing
Description
March 15 fell on a Saturday in 1862., Other members of the company include: Mary Florence, Johnny Kelchner, Ada Payne, and Ed. Wray., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1862 (27)5761.F.16b (McAllister)
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 n
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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
Description
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.
Creator
Rose and Burr Opera Troupe
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Rose (25)5761.F.56a (McAllister)
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 t
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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
Description
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., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.6 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Philadelphia Minstrels
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5871.F.73a (McAllister)
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 Southwark and Frankford Road will, on the above evenin
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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 Southwark and Frankford Road will, on the above evening, carry passengers to the city and return free on the above occasion, to those who will attend Sanford's benefit! Parties will purchase their tickets of the conductors of the dummy engine cars, who will give them a check to return. Cars will be in waiting at the corner of 5th and Race! The performance terminating at 10 o'clock, thus enabling all parties to get to their homes in respectable time. The entertainment will comprise a great variety of minstrelsy! New acts, new songs, new pieces, new dances, by Sanford's Troupe! The wonder of the world, Nino Eddie will also appear on this occasion. The price of admission remains the same. Parquet and family circle, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 " Doors open quarter-past 6. To commence at quarter of 8. Terminating at or near 10. Mark!----By asking the conductor for Sanford's tickets, at any of the above prices, your fare is included both ways---from Frankford to Sixth and Race, from Fifth and Race back to Frankford
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.73b (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third, : We challenge the world!!! Gerhart & Collins, proprietors J. Orr Finnie, stage manager Open for the season. Monday evening, Jan'y 23d, 1865, and every evening during the week The great fami
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third We challenge the world!!! Gerhart & Collins, proprietors J. Orr Finnie, stage manager Open for the season. Monday evening, Jan'y 23d, 1865, and every evening during the week The great family resort Collins & Gerhart's challenge minstrels & brass band 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 highest order of merit. ... Two companies in one! Sanford's Opera Troupe and Collins & Gerhart's great challenge troupe & brass band ... In conjunction with the above troupe are Eddie Nino, the great child wonder, in his terrific ascensions, and Sig. De Louis the champion horizontal bar performer. 20 brilliant stars appear nightly! ... Good fires are constantly kept in the building Admission: Orchestra seats. 50 cents. Parquet, 25 cents. Family circle, 20 cents Seats in private boxes, 75 cents. Private boxes, $4 and $5 Box office open afrom 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. No extra charge for reserved seats. Doors open quarter of 7 o'clock. Commence quarter of 8 o'clock Buy your clothing at Harvey's fashionable clothing house, 918 Market St
Description
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.7 x 20.1 cm, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.97b (McAllister)
Grand complimentary benefit to Rose & Burr's Opera Troupe by their friends, : on Wednesday ev'ng, April 29, '63 at Washington Hall S.W. cor. of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., on which occasion the following array of talent have kindly volunteered their va
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Grand complimentary benefit to Rose & Burr's Opera Troupe by their friends on Wednesday ev'ng, April 29, '63 at Washington Hall S.W. cor. of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., on which occasion the following array of talent have kindly volunteered their valuable services: The Harlande Brothers, in their daring feats. Mr C.H. Hamilton, the Philadelphia favorite. Mr C.A. Boggs, the world-renowned comic singer. Mr Jos. McDonough, the great comic singer. Mr Chas. M. Dimison, in his great song and dance. Mr N. Barth, the great stump orator. Master J. Smith, the fancy dancer. Mr A. Reed, the sweet balladist. Johnny Manderson, in his tamborine solo. Mast Harry Hilfrem, in his banjo solo. Pete Williams and George White, the happy contrabands, Also, the world-renowned Rose & Burr Opera Troupe ... Programme. ... A slight skirmish: or, The best way to settle it, ... Two Pompeys ... Two artists in trouble ... The whole to conclude with an Ethiopian sketch, entitled The difference between the broker & barber by the company. Admission, 25 cents Doors open at quarter of 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 7 1/2 o'clock Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance
Description
Other performers include: Signor Anselmo, F. Anthony, J.H. Barbour, Billy Burr, F. Goodwin, C.W. Hilfrem, W.G. Hilfrem, George Roberts, Billy Rose, and P.Y. Selby., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Rose and Burr Opera Troupe
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Rose (25)5761.F.64b (McAllister)
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
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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, carry passengers to the city and return free on the above occasion, to those who will attend Sanford's benefit! Parties will purchase their tickets of Mr Pell, fruit stand, Market Street Ferry, Camden, who will give them a check to return. The boat will be in waiting at foot of Market St. S. side after termination of performance at 10 o'clock, thus enabling all parties to get to their homes in respectable time. The entertainment will comprise a great variety of minstrelsy! New acts, new songs, new pieces, new dances, by Sanford's Troupe! The wonder of the world, Nino Eddie will also appear on this occasion. The price of admission remains the same. Parquet and family circle, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 " Doors open quarter-past 6. To commence at quarter of 8. Terminating at or near 10. Mark!----By asking Mr. Pell for Sanford's tickets, at any of the above prices, your fare is included both ways---from Camden to the city, and from the city back
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.73a (McAllister)
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
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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. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Thursday, benefit of Billy Boyd. Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: Billy Boyd, T.R. Deverill, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.96a (McAllister)
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. ...
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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. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Wednesday, benefit of American Mechanic Society! Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, Billy Boyd, J.O. Finnie, T. Kelley, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.95b (McAllister)
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
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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 in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: Billy Boyd, T.R. Deverill, Harry Enochs, George Miles, H.J. Raynor (and his learned dog, Lilly Dale), J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, Jake Wallace, Add Weaver, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.96b (McAllister)
Grand complimentary benefit to Andy Williams and Billy Burr : on Wednesday eve'ng, Nov, 2d, '64 on which occasion the Jenks' Comedy Combination will appear in one of their screaming farces. ... Also, the Star Minstrels ... Admission, twenty-five cents Doo
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Grand complimentary benefit to Andy Williams and Billy Burr on Wednesday eve'ng, Nov, 2d, '64 on which occasion the Jenks' Comedy Combination will appear in one of their screaming farces. ... Also, the Star Minstrels ... Admission, twenty-five cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances commence at 8. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Programme. ... First time of Andy Williams' act, entitled Pepper-pot Jeemes ... By particular desire, will be repeated, The black statue! ... To conclude with the screaming farce of My neighbor's wife
Description
The two companies include: T.H. Adams, Billy Burr, C.M. Christy, R.W. Finley, J.S. Fox, Isabella Freeman, C.W. Hilfrem, Harry Hilfrem, W.G. Hilfrem, F.W. Hulfish, Frank Jenks, P.M. Lewis, F. Marion, Ed. Martin, Miss M.A. Mortimer, J.W. Morton, Lizzie Smith, and Andy Williams., Illustration signed: Strong., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.0 x 19.8 cm., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Jenks' Comedy Combination
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Jenks (26)5761.F.50a (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 on which occasion a bill of rare attraction will be presented. Sam Long, the great clown will sing his last new songs. L
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 on which occasion a bill of rare attraction will be presented. Sam Long, the great clown will sing his last new songs. Larry Tooley, renowned dancer, will appear--together with Sanford's Troupe! ... Nino Eddie! in his great act of the tight rope. Miss Julia Sanford in her grand dance. Programme. ... Sanford's dramatic effect of "Villikins and his Dinah!" ... Brother Josh and Gus ... To conclude with Sanford's version of Uncle Tom's cabin ... Cinderella for the holidays! Look out for the "Frightened family." Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, Sam Long, J.M. Mortimer, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), Julia Sanford, S.S. Sanford, W. Schaffer, Larry Tooley, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.72b (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Sanford's Troupe! Tuesday evening, December 20th, '64 Go see the star troupe Nino Eddie one week more! Programme. ... Strange scenes from The stranger ... Our ancestors! ... Sublime & ridicu
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Sanford's Troupe! Tuesday evening, December 20th, '64 Go see the star troupe Nino Eddie one week more! Programme. ... Strange scenes from The stranger ... Our ancestors! ... Sublime & ridiculous ... To conclude with a new plantation walkaround ... The holiday pantomime Harlequin, prince and Cinderella! Saturday evening, Dec. 24. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, J.M. Mortimer, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Two illustrations signed: Boerum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (27)5761.F.116 (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Sanford's Troupe! Monday evening, December 19th, '64 Go see the star troupe Nino Eddie one week more! Programme. ... Strange scenes from The stranger ... Our ancestors! ... Sublime & ridicul
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Sanford's Troupe! Monday evening, December 19th, '64 Go see the star troupe Nino Eddie one week more! Programme. ... Strange scenes from The stranger ... Our ancestors! ... Sublime & ridiculous ... Frightened darkies! ... To conclude with a new plantation walkaround ... The holiday pantomime Harlequin, prince and Cinderella! Saturday evening, Dec. 24. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, J.M. Mortimer, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Two illustrations signed: Boerum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.74a (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Thursday evening, December 15, 1864. Beauty & fashion all come to see the most extraordinary performance in the world, by Nino Eddie together with Sanford's Troupe! who are giving the most c
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday evening, December 15, 1864. Beauty & fashion all come to see the most extraordinary performance in the world, by Nino Eddie together with Sanford's Troupe! who are giving the most chaste and select entertainments in the city. Programme. ... Sanford's sketch, from the black letter of Shakspere, Romeo and Juliet! ... Music taught here ... To conclude with the burlesque on Richard III ... Friday evening, benefit of Nino Eddie Sanford's benefit, Saturday evening! Secure your tickets in advance. Look out for the "Frightened family." Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.72a (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Wednesday evening, December 14, 1864. Most extraordinary performance in the world by Nino Eddie The audience spell-bound at the most daring feat ever performed by man or boy. This wonderful
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Wednesday evening, December 14, 1864. Most extraordinary performance in the world by Nino Eddie The audience spell-bound at the most daring feat ever performed by man or boy. This wonderful act is alone worth the price of admission, independent of Sanford's Troupe! who are giving the most chaste and select entertainments in the city. Programme. ... Sanford's sketch, from the black letter of Shakspere, Romeo and Juliet! ... Just from the oil regions ... To conclude with the burlesque on Richard III ... Friday evening, benefit of Nino Eddie Sanford's benefit, Saturday evening! Secure your tickets in advance. Look out for the "Frightened family." Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
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The company includes: Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the Americcan Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.71a (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Wednesday evening, Dec'r 21st, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Wednesday evening, Dec'r 21st, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the above place, that he claims to be the first who ever established a place for family resort in this city, viz: at his Twelfth Street Opera House, (which was destroyed by fire, December 21st, 1853;) also at his Eleventh Street Opera House, which, for respectability, commands as many ladies! as any family resort in the world. Now, that he has invested a few thousand dollars in converting the old Olympic (late Varieties) into a respectable place of amusement! he distinctly wishes to impress upon the public that he has a first-class opera house, ... Programme. ... Strange scenes from The stranger ... Our ancestors! ... Handy Andy ... To conclude with a new plantation walkaround ... The holiday pantomime Harlequin, prince and Cinderella! Saturday evening, Dec. 24. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.74b (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Friday evening, December 23d, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Friday evening, December 23d, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the above place, that he claims to be the first who ever established a place for family resort in this city, viz: at his Twelfth Street Opera House, (which was destroyed by fire, December 21st, 1853;) also at his Eleventh Street Opera House, which, for respectability, did command as many ladies! as any family resort in the world. Now, that he has invested a few thousand dollars in converting the old Olympic (late Varieties) into a respectable place of amusement! he distinctly wishes to impress upon the public that he has a first-class opera house, ... Programme. ... Strange scenes from the stranger ... Handy Andy ... Our ancestors! ... To conclude with a new plantation walkaround ... The holiday pantomime Harlequin, prince and Cinderella! Saturday evening, Dec. 24. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.75b (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Tuesday evening, December 13th, 1864. Second night of the wonder of the world, Nino Eddie the smartest boy of his age--being only eight years old; pronounced by all a more daring performer t
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Tuesday evening, December 13th, 1864. Second night of the wonder of the world, Nino Eddie the smartest boy of his age--being only eight years old; pronounced by all a more daring performer than Blondin! will appear every evening during the week. Dan Gardner, the greatest clown, will appear to his acts. Sanford's Troupe! The best minstrels in the world. Programme. ... Sanford's sketch, from the black letter of Shakspere, Romeo and Juliet! ... Just from the oil regions ... To conclude with the burlesque on Richard III ... Friday evening, benefit of Nino Eddie Look out for the "Frightened family." Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, Frank Schaeffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.70b (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Monday evening, December 12th, 1864. First night of the wonder of the world, Nino Eddie the smartest boy of his age--being only eight years old; pronounced by all a more daring performer tha
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Monday evening, December 12th, 1864. First night of the wonder of the world, Nino Eddie the smartest boy of his age--being only eight years old; pronounced by all a more daring performer than Blondin! will appear every evening during the week. Dan Gardner, the greatest clown, will appear to his acts. First night of Mr. F. Myers Programme. ... Sanford's sketch, from the black letter of Shakspere, Romeo and Juliet! ... Just from the oil regions ... To conclude with the burlesque on Richard III ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: Dan Gardner, J.M. Mortimer, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.70a (McAllister)
Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third, : Thursday evening, Decem'r 22, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday evening, Decem'r 22, 1864. Card to the public. Mr. Sanford begs leave to acquaint the unknowing, who are daily asking the question, whether ladies attend his entertainments? at the above place, that he claims to be the first who ever established a place for family resort in this city, viz: at his Twelfth Street Opera House, (which was destroyed by fire, December 21st, 1853;) also at his Eleventh Street Opera House, which, for respectability, did command as many ladies! as any family resort in the world. Now, that he has invested a few thousand dollars in converting the old Olympic (late Varieties) into a respectable place of amusement! he distinctly wishes to impress upon the public that he has a first-class opera house, ... Programme. ... Strange scenes from The stranger ... Handy Andy ... Our ancestors! ... To conclude with a new plantation walkaround ... The holiday pantomime Harlequin, prince and Cinderella! Saturday evening, Dec. 24. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Description
The company includes: F. Basquin, T.R. Deverill, Fulton Myers, H.J. Raynor, J.P. Reese, Eddie Rivers (a.k.a. El Nino Eddie), S.S. Sanford, W. Schaffer, Jake Wallace, and J. Williams., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War., Readex Sept 2017 update: duplicate records in book; second 510 added.
Creator
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.75a (McAllister)