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Title: The Union magic lantern exhibition At [blank] Scene in the Great Rebellion The first act of treason. The insult to our flag. Fort Sumpter [sic]. Rebel encampment. Rebel fleet off Fort Pickens. The rip raps. Munson's Hill. Union pickets. ... Also a large collection of miscellaneous pieces, humorous & romantic. The entertainment will conclude with a beautiful display of chromotropes, or artificial fire works, such as used in dissolving views. ... Doors open at 6 1/2 o'clock. Commence at 7 1/4 o'clock. The price of admission will be to suit the the times. Admission 15 cts. Children 10 Persons coming in families 10 cts. all round.--No unruly boys admitted
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Union (2)5786.F.90b (McAllister)

Title: Prof. Tyler's stereopticon views of the great Southern Rebellion! will be exhibited in [blank] on [blank] The entertainment will commence with revolving views of welcome Col. Wilson's Zouaves taking the oath to march through Baltimore. Col. Ellsworth revenged. ... Portrait of General M'Clellan commander in chief of the U.S. Army. ... the Battle of Newbern, N.C. Capture of the fortifications and utter route of the rebels, March 14th, 1862. ... Noah's ark. ... The whole exhibition to close with pieces comical & entertaining ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, half-price Doors open at 7; to commence at half-past 7
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Tyler, Prof
Date: [not before 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Tyler (28)5761.F.49a (McAllister)

Title: Grand magic lantern! and musical entertainment! will be given at [blank] on [blank] evening, at [blank] Programme. Part first. Views of the war! ... to conclude with comic songs and music
Description: Views of the Civil War include battles of the Peninsular Campaign, April to July 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Main, John, magic lantern proprietor
Date: [not before 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Main (28)5761.F.29a (McAllister)

Title: We persevere to save A grand exhibition of photographic & stereoscopic views of the American Civil War, the important events, such as battles, skirmishes, encampments, etc., from the beginning up to the present time, for the benefit of Hamilton Section, No. 24, C. of T. at the Commissioners' Hall, West Philadelphia, on Wednesday evening, June 16th, 1862. Commencing at 8 o'clock. The views will be presented on a disc 14 feet square, with the use of the calcium light. Remarks, by Geo. A. Shryock. Programme. ... Admission, 10 cents
Description: The program lists 82 numbered views., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 We persev (2)5786.F.97b (McAllister)

Title: Superb entertainment The grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, Septem'r 12, 1864, and every evening during the week. A ghost! A ghost! A ghost! Several hundred new and splendid views, chiefly foreign, and never before shown in this city!! ... Among the many new scenes we shall present, will be the cedebrated [sic] historical apparition of Berlin ... Change of programme constantly! At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Am 1864 Toy (6)5761.F.19b (McAllister)

Title: Superb entertainment The grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, October 3d, 1864, and every evening during the week. A ghost! A ghost! A ghost! Several hundred new and splendid views, chiefly foreign, and never before shown in this city!! ... Among the many new scenes we shall present, will be the celebrated historical apparition of Berlin ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (6)5761.F.20b (McAllister)

Title: Last week of the grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, October 24th, 1864 (and every evening during the week.) This last week will be presented the ghost! and all of the finest gems of the collection, which now number nearly one thousand! ... Notice.--A night with the sculptors! by request Friday evening, Oct. 28th, will be set apart for statuary exclusively! ... Saturday, October 29th, last night. ... Among the many new scenes we shall present, will be the celebrated historical apparition of Berlin ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets around the copyright statement in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (6)5761.F.28a (McAllister)

Title: The Stereopticon of the American Civil War truthfully portraying the exciting events of the times Illustrating, in life like colors, the fearful scenes of blood and carnage! the heroic courage of our devoted soldiers: and the bravery and heroism of our generals! ... Also, a series of beautiful illustrations of the Revolutionary War, and a tour through sacred and classic lands Will be exhibited at the [blank] on [blank] eve'ng, [blank] at 7 o'clock Admission [blank] cts. Children, under 12, [blank] cts ... The tableaux will be explained as they appear to the audience, and will be brilliantly illuminated by two of the celebrated Drummond lights
Description: Views of the Civil War include battles of the Peninsular Campaign, April to July 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [not before 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Stereopticon (28)5761.F.37a (McAllister)

Title: Beautiful, grand and good The history of Babylon illustrated with beautiful colored diagrams! The only series of the kind. Mr. L. Davis will lecture on the subject of Babylon, at [blank] [blank] eve'ng [blank] Admission, 15 cents Gentleman and lady, 25 " Lecture to commence at 7 o'clock. The lecture embraces a description of the ancient city Babylon, accompanied with numerous splendid illuminated paintings! illustrative of the strength, splendor and magnificence of that most stately and renowned city. Forty views will be used in the lecture, and introduced in their proper order; a map of the country and landscape views. ... View of the spot ever memorable as the location of ancient Babylon. ... The Hanging garden: ... The city taken by Cyrus! ... Life-like specimens of wild beasts that now inhabit the spot
Description: Testimonials are dated Nov. 25, 1862 to June 23, 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Davis, L.
Date: [not before 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Davis (25)5761.F.30b (McAllister)

Title: The history of Babylon illustrated with beautiful colored diagrams! The only series of the kind. Mr. L. Davis will lecture on the subject of Babylon, at [blank] on [blank] eve'ng [blank] Admission, 15 cents Gentleman and lady, 25 " Lecture to commence at eight o'clock. The lecture embraces a description of the ancient city Babylon, accompanied with numerous splendid illuminated paintings illustrative of the strength, splendor and magnificence of that most stately and renowned city. Forty views will be used in the lecture, and introduced in their proper order; a map of the country and landscape views. ... View of the spot ever memorable as the location of ancient Babylon. ... The Hanging garden: ... The city taken by Cyrus! ... Life-like specimens of wild beasts that now inhabit the spot
Description: Testimonials are dated Nov. 25, 1862 to June 23, 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Davis, L.
Date: [not before 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Davis (25)5761.F.30a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Building, Tenth & Chestnut Streets. Third week! Southern Rebellion and Russian war! Two exhibitions combined! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15. Also, Wednesday & Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Both exhibitions given! The gigantic stereopticon and Sanderson's magnificent Russian war. Colossal illuminated photographs of the civil conflict! ... In connection -- Sanderson's gigantic moving dioramic panorama of the Russian war! ... The whole once seen will never be forgotten. Appropriate music by a brass band. The exhibition commences with the Rebellion. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performances will commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Schools and special parties received at a reduced price
Description: June 10 fell on a Monday in 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1861 (26)5761.F.35a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings Tenth and Chestnut Streets. Grand entertainment! and a premium for seeing it! Return of the wonderful stereopticon commencing Monday, April 27, 1863. A new feature each evening, will be presented to the audience, gratis, a number of beautiful and useful presents, comprising photographs, cartes de visite, stereoscopic views, &c. The grand present for each evening, will be a splendid photograph album, or a stereoscope Admission, 15 cents. No half-price. Commence at 8 o'clock. Doors open at half-past 7. Exhibitions Wednesday & Saturday afternoons beginning at 3 o'clock, when appropriate presents will be distributed among the audience. ... Each exhibition will be accompanied with an appropriate descriptive lecture
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1863 (6)5761.F.10b (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings! corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets. Monday evening, January 4th, 1864. Immense success Last week of the new stereopticon! This wonderful & magnificent exhibition surpasses anything heretofore presented to the public, ... Each evening the entertainment will be varied by choice selections of the most remarkable and attractive of American, European, Asiatic and African scenery! ... E.E. Hulfish, Esq. will describe each view presented to the audience. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents 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: Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1864 (6)5761.F.17a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, above Second. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13th & 14th, 1865 Funston's great art wonder of the age. Change of views each evening! The new stereoscopian! which has produced an unparalleled sensation in San Francisco, Stockton, Sacramento, Marysville and Nevada Territory! The stereoscopian is a new and elaborate apparatus, combining the highest triumphs of optical and chemical science, by which photographic views from nature are displayed on canvass in vast dimensions with a powerful Drummond light and illustrating, with astonishing brilliancy, incidents in the present Rebellion ... Beautiful statuary! ... landscape scenery, ... Professor Hullfish will describe each view as it is presented. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. Commence at quarter before 8 Any person wishing a repetition of any view previously exhibited, will be gratified by leaving word at the office during the day
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Funston, Thomas G., b. 1825 or 6
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Funston (26)5761.F.97a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, above Second. Monday, Jan. 16th and every evening during the week Funston's great art wonder of the age. Change of views each evening! The new stereoscopian! which has produced an unparalleled sensation in San Francisco, Stockton, Sacramento, Marysville and Nevada Territory! The stereoscopian is a new and elaborate apparatus, combining the highest triumphs of optical and chemical science, by which photographic views from nature are displayed on canvass in vast dimensions with a powerful Drummond light and illustrating, with astonishing brilliancy, incidents in the present Rebellion ... Beautiful statuary! ... landscape scenery, ... Professor Hullfish will describe each view as it is presented. Saturday, grand family matinee, commencing at 2 o'clock ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. Commence at quarter before 8 Any person wishing a repetition of any view previously exhibited, will be gratified by leaving word at the office during the day
Description: "Extraordinary notice.--Sanford's Opera Troupe will re-open on Monday evening, January 23d, 1865. In conjunction with the above troupe are the celebrated Cook brothers, George W. and Joe.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Funston, Thomas G., b. 1825 or 6
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Funston (27)5761.F.118a (McAllister)

Title: Stereoscopian! A new and wonderful apparatus The greatest art wonder of the times Gigantic stereoscopic pictures! and magnificent dissolving views! will be exhibited at [blank] [blank] on [blank] Those who wish to enjoy magnificent representations of rare objects of interest in America, Europe, Asia and Africa, should not fail to visit this magical work of art surpassing anything heretofore presented to the public. Each entertainment will be varied by choice selections of the most elegant and romantic views ... Every object and view represented is of rare beauty and perfection. In our gallery of statuary we will exhibit works of the most renowned artists. American Civil War! Splendid views of the great American Civil War, embracing the most important battles, skirmishes, encampments, &c., &c., &c., from the beginning up to the present time; together with life-size portraits of our prominent military leaders! Each view presented to the audience will be described. Admission, [blank] cents Children, [blank] cents. Doors open at [blank] o'clk. To commence at [blank] o'clk
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Stereo (28)5761.F.36a (McAllister)

Title: Go and see the great wonder of the age to-night, at Odd Fellows' Hall, Norristown! :bThe wonderful stereopticon which has lately attracted so much attention in the large cities of Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Baltimore, and elsewhere, will be exhibited at the above popular hall, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings, September 29th and 30th, and October 1st, 2d and 3d, 1863. The largest audiences ever assembled can look upon it at one and the same time with sympathetic delight. More than 500,000 people have visited it, and pronounced it one of the greatest discoveries of the day! Enabling the beholder to make a tour all over the world in a single evening. The most famous places and objects of the earth, of all ages of the world, are here shown by the aid of this marvelous invention Don't fail to see it! See programmes. Admission, 25 cents Afternoon entertainment on Saturday, 3d Oct'r, commencing at 3 o'clock!
Description: John Toy, proprietor; E.E. Hulfish, lecturer; E.B. Merchants, operator., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (25)5761.F.99a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Norristown Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday ev'ngs, September 29th and 30th, and October 1st, 2d, and 3d, 1863 The wonderful stereopticon Proprietor John Toy Delineator E.E. Hulfish, Esq. Manipulator Prof. E.B. Merchants It has been pronounced the great wonder of the age Its results are marvelous, and its resources endless! Change of programme each night! Grand day exhibition on Saturday afternoon October 3d, commencing at 3 o'clock. The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus, which, with the aid of the strongest artificial light that science has yet created, produces gigantic stereoscopic pictures! covering over 800 square feet of illuminated canvas, ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery, ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers in a voyage around the world!! Each evening will be presented a number of interesting local views, choice specimens of monumental sculpture, &c., and statues and colossal portraits of eminent American heroes & statesmen ... Admission, 25 cents 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: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (25)5761.F.98b (McAllister)

Title: Beautiful, grand and good The history of Babylon illustrated with beautiful colored diagrams! The only series of the kind. Mr. L. Davis will lecture on the subject of Babylon, at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Camden, N.J. on Monday evening, Jan. 11th, 1864. Admission, 15 cents Gentleman and lady, 25 " Lecture to commence at 7 o'clock. The lecture embraces a description of the ancient city Babylon, accompanied with numerous splendid illuminated paintings! illustrative of the strength, splendor and magnificence of that most stately and renowned city. Forty views will be used in the lecture, and introduced in their proper order; a map of the country and landscape views. ... View of the spot ever memorable as the location of ancient Babylon. ... The Hanging garden: ... The city taken by Cyrus! ... Life-like specimens of wild beasts that now inhabit the spot
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Davis, L.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Davis (25)5761.F.117b (McAllister)

Title: The Great panorama of the Indian massacre of Minnesota! will positively be on exhibition at [blank] Hall on [blank] 1864 In 1862 the great Sioux tribes of Minnesota and Dacotah were actors in one of the most savage and cruel massacres that history has ever recorded. Small parties roamed over the entire state, putting one thousand persons to death in the most cruel and barbarous manner--farm-houses entered and whole families put to death. Over 20,000 families, terror-stricken, left their homes, many of them to fall a prey to the red-devils in ambush. The exhibition will consist of the following views! all painted in the best style, and will be shown by a very powerful calcium or Drummond light on a canvas over twenty feet square! ... The whole to conclude with a laughable afterpiece! Admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.4 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Great (25)5761.F.111b (McAllister)

Title: The Great original cosmographicon or Grand voyage 'round the world! (From St. James' Hall, London,) an entirely novel and peculiar combination of apparatus, of unrivalled power and perfection, presenting the view, with a vividness bordering on reality, the noted scenes and places of the earth, as seen in a tour of the world; replete with effects of the most novel and startling nature, produced by the aid of the most intricate and extensive chemical and mechanical appliances yet contrived by modern ingenuity, making the entire voyage one of magnificent and colossal proportions, profuse with wonderful transformations! startling illusions! gorgeous spectacles! that fill the beholder with wondering delight! ... The various scenes and tableaux will be delineated by a gentleman who has spent years in traveling through the regions he describes; ... Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 25 cents extra
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Great (26)5761.F.58a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings Tenth & Chestnut Streets First night in Philadelphia of Miss Major Pauline Cushman! The famous Union spy and scout. This heroic and beautiful girl, whose glorious courage, unflinching personal sacrifices and wonderful exploits have been the theme of praise for the past year by the press throughout the country, North and South, will make her first appearance Monday evening. Oct. 10th. 1864, (and every night during the week,) and relate her startling adventures! while in the secret service of the United States. ... During the evening, to relieve Miss Major Cushman from the fatigue of giving the entire entertainment, the grand stereopticon (copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Seats can be procured at the ticket office from 10 A.M. till 12, M., and from 2 to 4, P.M. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets around copyright statement in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cushman, Pauline, 1833-1893
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Cushman (6)5761.F.25a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings Tenth & Chestnut Streets Hundreds unable to gain admission, to listen to the charming and brave Miss Major Pauline Cushman! The famous Union spy and scout. This heroic and beautiful girl, whose glorious courage, unflinching personal sacrifices and wonderful exploits have been the theme of unbounded praise for the past year by the press throughout the country, North and South, will appear this Tuesday evening, Oct. 11th, 1864, (and every night during the week.) Miss Cushman will relate her startling adventures! while in the secret service of the United States. ... During the evening, to relieve Miss Major Cushman from the fatigue of giving the entire entertainment, the grand stereopticon (copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Seats can be procured at the ticket office from 10 A.M. till 12, M., and from 2 to 4, P.M. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets around copyright statement in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cushman, Pauline, 1833-1893
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Cushman (26)5761.F.43a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings Tenth & Chestnut Streets. Large saloon. Thursday eve'ng, Oct. 13th, 1864 Young and old statesmen, civilians, military and naval heroes, all attend the lectures of the brave and gifted heroine Miss Major Pauline Cushman! The famous Union spy and scout. This heroic and beautiful girl, whose glorious courage, unflinching personal sacrifices and wonderful exploits have been the theme of unbounded praise for the past year by the press throughout the country, North and South, will appear in parlour costume!!! and relate how she entered the service of the U. States! After which the art gallery of sun-paintings! will be exhibited, in order to allow "Miss Major Cushman" an opportunity of changing her costume to that of a major's uniform! when she will then relate her startling adventures! while in the secret service of the United States. ... Every evening, the wonderful and grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Seats can be procured at the ticket office from 10 A.M. till 12, M., and from 2 to 4, P.M. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets around copyright statement in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cushman, Pauline, 1833-1893
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Cushman (6)5761.F.26a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings Tenth & Chestnut Streets. Large saloon. Monday evening, Oct'r 17th, 1864 Last night but five of Miss Major Pauline Cushman! The famous Union spy and scout. Married and single--grave and gay--heroes by sea and land--statesmen and civilians! All join in praise of this brave and beautiful woman who has justly earned the title, the heroine of the present day Houses crowded every night Part I. Miss Maj. Cushman will appear in parlour costume!!! To be followed by stereoscopic views! After which Miss Cushman will appear in major's uniform! and relate her startling & thrilling adventures in the South--concluding with the wonder and grand stereopticon with views of interest in Europe & America! By request of many families, matinees will be given on Wednesday and Saturday! commencing at half-past 2 o'clock, to which the prices will be 25 cents to all parts of the hall. Children, 15 cts. Prices in the evening: Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Seats can be procured at the ticket office from 10 A.M. till 12, M., and from 2 to 4, P.M. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cushman, Pauline, 1833-1893
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Cushman (6)5761.F.26b (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings Tenth & Chestnut Streets. Large saloon. Thursday eve'ng, Oct. 20th, 1864 Last nights of Miss Major Pauline Cushman! The famous female Union spy & scout. Married and single--grave and gay--heroes by sea and land--statesmen and civilians! All join in praise of this brave and beautiful woman who has justly earned the title, the heroine of the present day Houses crowded every night Part I. Miss Maj. Cushman will appear in parlor costume!!! To be followed by stereoscopic views! After which Miss Cushman will appear in major's uniform! and relate her startling & thrilling adventures in the South--concluding with the wonderful and grand stereopticon with views of interest in Europe & America! By request of many families, a matinee will be given on Saturday, October 22d, commencing at 3 o'clock, to which the prices will be 25 cents to all parts of the hall. Children, 15 cts. Prices in the evening: Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Seats can be procured at the ticket office from 10 A.M. till 12, M., and from 2 to 4, P.M. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cushman, Pauline, 1833-1893
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Cushman (2)5786.F.142a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings Tenth & Chestnut Streets. Large saloon. Saturday evening, Oct'r 22d, 1864 Positively last night! of Miss Major Pauline Cushman! The famous female Union spy & scout. Married and single--grave and gay--heroes by sea and land--statesmen and civilians! All join in praise of this brave and beautiful woman who has justly earned the title, the heroine of the present day Houses crowded every night Part I. Miss Maj. Cushman will appear in parlor costume!!! To be followed by the wonderful and grand stereopticon with views of interest in Europe & America! After which Miss Cushman will appear in major's uniform! and relate her startling & thrilling adventures in the South. By request of many families, a matinee will be given on Saturday, October 22d, commencing at 3 o'clock, to which the prices will be 25 cents to all parts of the hall. Children, 15 cts. Prices in the evening: Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Seats can be procured at the ticket office from 10 A.M. till 12, M., and from 2 to 4, P.M. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Cushman, Pauline, 1833-1893
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Cushman (2)5786.F.142b (McAllister)

Title: Stereoscopian! This wonderful exhibition will open at the Assembly Buildings! on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24th, 1863 Will be continued every succeeding evening, until further notice. Gigantic stereoscopic pictures! Magnificent dissolving views surpassing anything heretofore presented to the public, "A voyage down the stream of civilizatation and progress, from the earliest times to the present day. Each evening the entertainment will be varied by choice selections of the most remarkable and attractive views! of American, European, Asiatic & African scenery
Description: John Toy, proprietor; E.B. Merchants, operator., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (25)5761.F.106b (McAllister)

Title: This eve'ng at 8 o'clock the wonderful stereopticon! Exhibited for fifteen successive weeks, at the Assembly Buildings. This is a novel and intellectual entertainment, which has received the unqualified approval of distinguished scientific men, travelers, clergymen, teachers, artist [sic], and savans, being pronounced artistic! instructive! and most entertaining! and without an equal as an educational and refining influence. By the aid of the stereopticon, a new and powerful apparatus, tiny stereographs or sun pictures from nature or art are magnified five thousand times, presenting gigantic stereographic pictures, illuminated by the most powerful light known to science. ... America, Europe and the Holy Land ... The resources of the stereopticon are endless Change of programme each evening ... Royal residences. ... Monuments and ruins! ... Noted scenery: ... Objects of special interest: ... Museums and statuary: ... Copies of celebrated paintings by the old masters. Portraits of heroes and statesmen Above we give only a few of a very large collection of views, including panoramas of the most noted cities, and objects in and about those cities. Brief and appropriate remarks accompany each seene [sic]. Admission, 15 cents. Children, 10 cents
Description: A similar playbill, with the same typos, is headed: Lancaster Hall Germantown. On Thursday and Friday evenings, June 18th and 19th, at 8 o'clock The Wonderful stereopticon!; June 18 fell on a Thursday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Wonder (28)5761.F.37b (McAllister)

Title: Abel & Leyland's stereopticon in the large room of the Assembly Buildings southwest corner Tenth and Chestnut streets. Open every evening commencing at 8 o'clock, and every afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. Stereoscopic pictures from nature, representing the most celebrated views and objects in the world ... Together with a number of interesting local views ... ancient & modern statuary ... Mons. Blondin crossing Niagara Falls The pictures will be described by a gentleman of well known literary and artistic abilities. As an educational and refining influence, this exhibition is without an equal, and it has received the unqualified approval of scientific men, clergymen, teachers, travelers and artists. Doors open at quarter-past 7. Exhibition to commence at 8. A change of views each evening. Appropriate music by an accomplished artist. Cards of admission, 25 cents. Children's tickets, 15 cents Family ticket, admitting 5 persons, $1
Description: "Assembly Buildings, Tenth and Chesnut Streets--Abel & Leyland's stereopticon exhibition. These entertainments are now growing in favor with our citizens, and the hall is nightly filled with large and appreciative audiences."--Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 8, 1861., Printed in blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Abel & Leyland
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Abel (6)5761.F.46b (McAllister)

Title: Horticultural Hall! Monday and Tuesday evenings, Jan. 30th and 31st Funston's great art wonder of the age. Change of views each evening The new stereocopian which has produced an unparalleled sensation in San Francisco, Stockton, Sacramento, Marysville & Nevada Territory The stereocopian is a new and elaborate apparatus, combining the highest triumphs of optical and chemical science, by which photographic views from nature! are displayed on canvas in vast dimensions with a powerful Drummond light! and illustrating, with astonishing brilliancy, incidents in the present Rebellion! ... Beautiful statuary! ... landscape scenery ... Professor Hullfish will describe each view as it is presented. Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence at 8 o'clock. Any person wishing a repetition of any view previously exhibited, will be gratified by leaving word at the office during the day
Description: Jan. 30 fell on a Monday in 1865., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.5 x 16.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Funston, Thomas G., b. 1825 or 6
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Funston (27)5761.F.58a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford Benefit of the National Cornet Band! The original, mammoth, justly celebrated and wonderful stereopticon (copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) Manager, John Toy Business agent, W.H. Sargent Lecturer, E.E. Hulfish, Esq. Operator, Prof. Digel The most thrilling and comprehensive, scientific, artistic invention of the age, will be exhibited on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, March 24th, 25th and 26th, 1864, at quarter to 8 o'clock. The celebrity of this astounding combination of beauty and immensity having, through the medium of the press, become a household theme, a repetition of its grandeur is deemed superfluous. Possessing, through the agency of the powerful Drummond light the unriveled [sic] property of producing to the admiring beholder a series of gigantic stereoscopic pictures! each covering an area of over 600 square feet of brilliantly illuminated canvas! ... Remember--the original stereopticon is not a mere panorama! ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers, in a voyage around the world!! Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at quarter to 8
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (26)5761.F.2a (McAllister)

Title: Hendry Hall, Haddonfield two nights only The original, mammoth, justly celebrated and wonderful stereopticon (copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) Manager, John Toy Business agent, W.H. Sargent Lecturer, E.E. Hulfish, Esq. Operator, Prof. Digel The most thrilling and comprehensive, scientific, artistic invention of the age, will be exhibited on Friday & Saturday evenings, March 11 and 12, 1864 at half-past 7 o'clock. The celebrity of this astounding combination of beauty and immensity having, through the medium of the press, become a household theme, a repetition of its grandeur is deemed superfluous. Possessing, through the agency of the powerful Drummond light! the unraveled [sic] property of producing to the admiring beholder a series of gigantic stereoscopic pictures! each covering an area of over 600 square feet of brilliantly illuminated canvas! ... Remember--the original stereopticon is not a mere panorama! ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery! ... A number of interesting local views, choice specimens of monumental sculpture, &c., and statues and colossal portraits of eminent American heroes and statesmen will also be given. ... Brief and appropriate remarks will be given with each view. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at half-past 7
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (25)5761.F.133b (McAllister)

Title: Town Hall, Millville two evenings only. The great art-discovery of the age! The wonderful stereopticon Proprietor, John Toy Operator, Prof. E.B. Merchants Lecturer, E.E. Hulfish, Esq. Agent, Wm. F. Decker This beautiful intellectual entertainment, which will be found to surpass anything hitherto presented to the citizens of Millville, will be given at the above popular hall, on Thursday and Friday even'gs, August 27th and 28th, 1863. The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus, which, with the aid of the strongest artificial light that science has yet created, produces gigantic stereoscopic pictures! covering over 600 square feet of illuminated canvas, ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery, ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers in a voyage around the world!! Each evening will be presented a number of interesting local views, choice specimens of monumental sculpture, &c., and statues and colossal portraits of eminent American heroes & statesmen ... In order to afford families an opportunity of attending frequently, at a small cost, the prices have been reduced as below: Admission, 15 cts. Children, with adults, 10 Doors open at quarter-past 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: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (25)5761.F.96a (McAllister)

Title: Grosscup's Hall, Bridgeton The great art-discovery of the age! The wonderful stereopticon Proprietor, John Toy Operator, Prof. E.B. Merchants Lecturer, E.E. Hulfish, Esq. Agent, Wm. F. Decker This beautiful intellectual entertainment, which will be found to surpass anything hitherto presented to the citizens of Bridgeton, will be given at the above popular hall, on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday eve'ngs, Aug. 24, 25 & 26 Also a grand day exhibition on Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, at 3 o'clock. The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus, which, with the aid of the strongest artificial light that science has yet created, produces gigantic stereoscopic pictures! covering over 600 square feet of illuminated canvas, ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery, ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers in a voyage around the world!! Each evening will be presented a number of interesting local views, choice specimens of monumental sculpture, &c., and statues and colossal portraits of eminent American heroes & statesmen ... In order to afford families an opportunity of attending frequently, at a small cost, the prices have been reduced as below: Admission, 15 cts. Children, with adults, 10 Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: Aug. 24 fell on a Monday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (27)5761.F.55b (McAllister)

Title: Stereopticon Operator E.B. Merchants Lecturer E.E. Hulfish, Esq. Manager John Toy This beautiful intellectual entertainment, which surpasses anything hitherto presented to the citizens of West Chester, will be given at Horticultural Hall, on Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings, January 9th, 10th and 12th, 1863. Afternoon entertainment on Saturday, 10th inst., commencing at 3 o'clock, for the accommodation of families and schools. The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus--which, with the aid of the strongest artificial light that science has yet created, produces gigantic stereoscopic pictures! covering over 400 square feet of illuminated canvas ... At each entertainment, will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery, ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers in a voyage around the world Each evening will be presented a number of interesting local views, choice specimens of monumental sculpture, &c., and statues and colossal portraits of eminent American heroes and statesmen! ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 13 cts. Doors open at 7, to commence at 7 1/2. Doors open in the afternoon at 2, to commence at 3 o'clock
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (25)5761.F.32b (McAllister)

Title: Abel & Leyland's stereopticon A new series of these grand and intellectual entertainments, which surpass anything hitherto presented to the public, will be given, commencing Monday evening, Feb. 4th, and continue for two weeks only. The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus, which re-produces transparent photographs with all the effect of the stereoscope, magnified 24 feet in diameter, upon an illuminated canvas, covering 600 square feet, ... This evening will be presented--(selected from the following list,) gigantic stereoscopic pictures representing the most celebrated views and objects of the Old World and New: ... Whipple's celebrated photograph of the moon, ... Each evening will be presented a number of interesting local views: ... Pictures will be described by a gentleman of well known literary and artistic abilities. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Exhibition to commence at 8. A change of views each evening. Appropriate music by an accomplished artist Cards of admission, 25 cts. Children's tickets, 15 cts. Family ticket, admitting 5 persons, $1
Description: Feb. 4 fell on a Monday in 1861., "Assembly Buildings, Tenth and Chesnut Streets--Abel & Leyland's stereopticon exhibition. These entertainments are now growing in favor with our citizens, and the hall is nightly filled with large and appreciative audiences."--Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 8, 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Abel & Leyland
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Abel (28)5761.F.12a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings Positively last week of the combined exhibitions! Your chances lessen, daily, of witnessing the horrors of war! and ruthless bloodshed!! Monday eve'g, Sept. 9, and every evening during the week stereopticon of the Southern Rebellion together with the Russian war, ... Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Colored people 25 cts. Doors open at half-past 7. Performances commence at 8. The exhibition commences with the Rebellion. Grand day performance, Saturday afternoon for the especial accommodation of families and children, who cannot visit in the evening. On this occasion the house will be thoroughly darkened, and the exhibition given with the same effect as at night
Description: Sept. 9 fell on a Monday in 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Assembly Buildings (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Assembly 1861 (6)5761.F.8a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford Benefit of the Ward Bounty Fund The wonderful stereopticon Proprietor, John Toy Lecturer, E.E. Hulfish, Esq. This beautiful intellectual entertainment, which will be found to surpass anything hitherto presented to the citizens of Frankford, will be given at the above popular hall, on Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 5th & 6th Also a grand day exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 3 The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus, which, with the aid of the strongest artificial light that science has yet created, produces gigantic stereoscopic pictures! covering over 600 square feet of illuminated canvas, ... At each performance will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery! ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers, in a voyage around the world!! Each evening will be presented a nember [sic] of interesting local views, choice specimens of monumental sculpture, &c., and statues and colossal portraits of eminent American heroes and statesmen ... Brief and appropriate remarks will be given with each view. Admission, 25 cents
Description: Feb. 5 fell on a Friday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (27)5761.F.98 (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia Museum and Menagerie No. 833 Market Street. Manager and proprietor Judge Ingalls Open for the season. The Maine giantess! The living skeleton! Re-modeled and improved! Repainted, papered decorated, &c., in short, all that could add to the comfort and convenience of visitors, has been secured, and no effort spared to render the Philadelphia Museum fully equal to any similar establishment in the world. A favorable opportunity to parents who wish to amuse and instruct their children in the great study of natural history, as this establishment contains a large collection of living animals, birds, snakes, &c. Among the many curiosities to be seen are the following: the greatest curiosity in the world, the wild boy captured in a savage state in Central Africa, ... A pair of living seals! ... Also, on exhibition, the grand stereopticon and panorama of the American War! ... Open daily from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. Admission, 25 cts. Children, 15 cts. Great preparations are being made for the holidays
Description: The latest Civil War view listed is "A council of war at Massaponax Church, Va., 21st of May, 1864.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Philadelphia Museum and Menagerie
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Phila Museum 1864 (27)5761.F.109a (McAllister)

Title: Assembly Buildings corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets. In aid of the Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, by section E², C.H.S The original mammoth stereopticon (copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) The most thrilling and comprehensive, scientific, artistic invention of the age, will be exhibited on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, March 29th, 30th and 31st, 1864, at 8 o'clock. The celebrity of this astounding combination of beauty and immensity having, through the medium of the press, become a household theme, a repetition of its grandeur is deemed superfluous. Possessing, through the agency of the powerful Drummond light the unriveled [sic] property of producing to the admiring beholder a series of gigantic stereoscopic pictures! each covering an area of over 600 square feet of brilliantly illuminated canvas! ... Remember--the original stereopticon is not a mere panorama! ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers, in a voyage around the world Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Manager, John Toy; lecturer, E.E. Hulfish., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (26)5761.F.4a (McAllister)