1859-1865 Boston Museum Broadsides / Playbills (lot of 11)
- Used
- good
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
This is a lot of 11 original BOSTON MUSEUM broadsides ranging in date from 1859 to 1865. The largest broadside measures approximately 18" tall x 6" wide. Founded in 1841, the Boston Museum was one of the leading theaters of 19th century Boston. Aside from its theatrical productions, the Boston Museum also featured attractions such as a wax museum, natural history museum, zoo, and art museum.
The following 11 broadsides are included:
* October 11, 1859 ("Adelgitha" with Eliza Logan's farewell performance)
* October 17, 1859 ("Romeo & Juliet" with Eliza Logan as Juliet)
* January 23, 1860 (double-sided; "Ye Life & Death of Bad Macbeth")
* February 14, 1860
* February 28, 1860
* March 5, 1860
* March 27, 1860
* September 7, 1860
* October 18, 1860
* January 26, 1861
* October 12, 1865
Condition:Overall the lot is in Good condition. Occasional tears and small foxing spots. The 1859 broadside has "Romeo" written in pencil at the right-hand margin. There are creases at most of the top and bottom edges. The January 23, 1860 broadside has a 3" strip missing at the right edge.
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- Seller
- CraigsClassics (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 8052
- Title
- 1859-1865 Boston Museum Broadsides / Playbills (lot of 11)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- F.A. Searle's Job Printing Establishment; J.H. & F.F. Farwell, Steam Job Printers
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Boston museum, Edwin Booth, John Wilkes booth, playbill, broadside, program, programme, theater, theatre, actors, acting, actresses, performing arts, plays
- Bookseller catalogs
- Other;
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