The last night! Wizard of the East! : Splendid photograph album for the prettiest lady, and a tin cup for the ugliest man besides 100 presents! ... Admission 25 cents.
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The last night! Wizard of the East! Splendid photograph album for the prettiest lady, and a tin cup for the ugliest man besides 100 presents! ... Admission 25 cents
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Library Company copy is printed with, and intended to be detached from: To-night! Wizard of the East!; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.47b (McAllister)
To-night! Odd Fellows' Hall. Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. : 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty doll
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To-night! Odd Fellows' Hall. Wizard of the East Gift exhibition 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (27)5761.F.102 (McAllister)
To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. : 100 100 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dol
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To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition 100 100 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic! ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Every purchaser of an admission ticket will be presented with a gift ticket. The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.48a (McAllister)
To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. : 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars
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To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.48b (McAllister)
To-night! Wizard of the East! : At [blank] Hall Gift exhibition. 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollar
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To-night! Wizard of the East! At [blank] Hall Gift exhibition. 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.46b (McAllister)
If u want 2 c the [elephant] and see the Wizard of the East! : The great jongleur, ventriloquist, &c. 100 beautiful presents!! given away--free of charge. Admission to entertainments, 25 cents.
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If u want 2 c the [elephant] and see the Wizard of the East! The great jongleur, ventriloquist, &c. 100 beautiful presents!! given away--free of charge. Admission to entertainments, 25 cents
Description
A picture of an elephant appears in the title., Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Library Company copy is printed with, and intended to be detached from: Keep your [eye] open!; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.47a (McAllister)
Institute Hall Wilmington Monday and Saturday evenings, Jan. 21st and 23d. [sic] : Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a
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Institute Hall Wilmington Monday and Saturday evenings, Jan. 21st and 23d. [sic] Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. The following is a list of the gifts, ... sewing machine, set cottage bed-room furniture, silver tea set, ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open quarter to 7 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Jan. 21 fell on a Saturday and Jan. 23 on a Monday in 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Wizard (27)5761.F.67a (McAllister)
Library Hall! Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3d, 4th and 5th, '64 : Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable
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Library Hall! Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3d, 4th and 5th, '64 Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. The following is a list of the gifts, ... sewing machine, set cottage bed-room furniture, silver tea set, ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open quarter to 7 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (27)5761.F.72a (McAllister)
The Western world! A series of panoramic paintings of rare artistic merit. : The proprietors, well aware of the fact that the country is flooded with miserable daubs called by courtesy "panoramas," feel some reluctance in bringing the real merits of the W
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The Western world! A series of panoramic paintings of rare artistic merit The proprietors, well aware of the fact that the country is flooded with miserable daubs called by courtesy "panoramas," feel some reluctance in bringing the real merits of the Western world before the public in any other manner than by direct exhibition, ... Will be exhibited at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] 1863 ... Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! The proprietors will, this evening, distribute a large number of gifts, consisting of watches, plated ware, jewelry, &c., &c. The cost of these articles, procured through the regular channels of trade, would be from fifty to one hundred dollars. Tickets, 25 cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock, panorama to commence moving at a quarter before 8
Description
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 64.4 x 21.6 cm., 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 Western (25)5761.F.27a (McAllister)
American Academy of Music Second grand presentation concert, : to be given under the management of the New York Jewelers' Association depot, 613 Chestnut Street, Monday evening, Oct'r 24th, 1864 on which occasion they will have the honor to present Mr L.M
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American Academy of Music Second grand presentation concert to be given under the management of the New York Jewelers' Association depot, 613 Chestnut Street, Monday evening, Oct'r 24th, 1864 on which occasion they will have the honor to present Mr L.M. Gottschalk! and other prominent artists, whose names will be published in future announcements, under the direction of Mr. Adolph Birgfeld, musical director. The directors respectfully announce that they will give a series of concerts! the second of which will take place as above, the others will be given in rapid succession. Tickets, one dollar admitting to any of the series of concerts given by the association. ... A valuable present with each ticket
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
New York Jewelers' Association
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 New York Jewelers (6)5768.F.12b (McAllister)
American Academy of Music Grand presentation concerts! : to be given under the direction of the New York Jewelers' Association depot, 613 Chestnut Street, Saturday evening, Oct. 15th, 1864 The directors respectfully announce that they will give a series o
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American Academy of Music Grand presentation concerts! to be given under the direction of the New York Jewelers' Association depot, 613 Chestnut Street, Saturday evening, Oct. 15th, 1864 The directors respectfully announce that they will give a series of concerts! the first of which will take place as above, the others will be given in rapid succession. Tickets, one dollar admitting to any of the series of concerts given by the association. ... A valuable present with each ticket
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
New York Jewelers' Association
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 New York Jewelers (6)5768.F.12a (McAllister)
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 b
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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)
Odd Fellows' Hall Camden N.J. Wizard of the East! : Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, 1863 Gift exhibition. 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth
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Odd Fellows' Hall Camden N.J. Wizard of the East! Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, 1863 Gift exhibition. 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Wizard (25)5761.F.105a (McAllister)
American Academy of Music First grand concert given under the management of the New York Jewelers' Association, : on which occasion they will have the honor to present the following artistes: Mr L.M. Gottschalk! the world-renowned pianist; Miss Josephine
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American Academy of Music First grand concert given under the management of the New York Jewelers' Association on which occasion they will have the honor to present the following artistes: Mr L.M. Gottschalk! the world-renowned pianist; Miss Josephine O'Connell, the eminent soprano; Mrs. Henriette Behrens, the favorite prima donna; Mr. Theo. Ahrend, the celebrated violoncellist; Mr. Jules Holstein, the well-known pianist--together with a grand orchestra! Under the direction of Mr. Adolph Birgfeld. ... The grand pianos used are of Chickering & Sons' make--furnished by Mr. J.E. Gould. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert at 8, precisely
Description
The "Second grand presentation concert" was held Oct. 24, 1864. Presents were given with each ticket., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.6 x 16.2 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
New York Jewelers' Association
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 New York Jewelers (6)5768.F.12c (McAllister)
Grand gala festivals this Saturday, April 18, '63 afternoon and evening : Complimentary benefit to Mr. E.J. White! on which occasion the greatest and most valuable collection of parlor ornaments ever presented in this city, will be gratuitously distribute
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Grand gala festivals this Saturday, April 18, '63 afternoon and evening Complimentary benefit to Mr. E.J. White! on which occasion the greatest and most valuable collection of parlor ornaments ever presented in this city, will be gratuitously distributed among the audience. The manager feeling deeply grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed on the troupe by the citizens of this city, will on this occasion outdo all previous efforts, and make these, the farewell entertainments the most attractive and pleasing ever given in Philadelphia. Look at the combination of attractions! The grand baby show! Children's holiday matinee, and contest of infantile beauty: will commence at 3 o'clock, P.M. A handsome present will be given to the prettiest child in the hall, and every child will receive a beautiful article of glass work, besides a ticket entitling them to a share in the regular drawing, for prizes valued at from $2 to $25. The first present will be a splendid case of work. ... The first present for the evening will be a beautiful polished walnut case ... of the actual value of $100. Remember: this is the last chance to see the glass blowers ... No extra charge for balcony seats. Admission, 15 cents No half-price. Exhibition commences at 8 o'clock--distribution at 9. Afternoon exhibition at 3 o'clock--distribution at 4. Door open half an hour previous to exhibition
Description
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 64.3 x 21.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Woodroffe's Original Bohemian Troupe of Glass Blowers
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Woodroffe (6)5761.F.11a (McAllister)