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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
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Women; Women Singers
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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
Rose and Burr Opera Troupe
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Acrobats; Aerialists; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee
Strobridge & Co. Lith.
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Acrobatics; Acrobats; Aerialists; American; Color; Lithographs; Lukens; Minstrel Shows; Performances; Theatrical Posters
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The Sandow Trocadero Vaudevilles
Strobridge & Co. Lith.
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Aerialists; American; Color; Group Portraits; Jordan Family And Dunham; Lithographs; Portrait Prints; Theatrical Posters; Vaudeville Shows
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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
Rose and Burr Opera Troupe
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Aerialists; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Leavitt, A. J. (Andrew J.); Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Two Pompeys
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Acrobats; Advertisements; Aerialists; African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Clothing Trade; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Camden; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Ferries; Minstrel Shows; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Street Railroads
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Union Army
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Union Army
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Union Army
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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
Philadelphia Minstrels
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Black Tailors; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Magicians; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Satire; Williams, Andy
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; King Richard Iii; Minstrel Shows; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Romeo And Juliet; Shakespeare, William, 1564 1616
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; King Richard Iii; Minstrel Shows; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Romeo And Juliet; Shakespeare, William, 1564 1616
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; King Richard Iii; Minstrel Shows; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Romeo And Juliet; Shakespeare, William, 1564 1616
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; King Richard Iii; Minstrel Shows; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Romeo And Juliet; Shakespeare, William, 1564 1616
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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
Jenks' Comedy Combination
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Black Statue; Broadsides; Bunn, Alfred, 1796? 1860; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; My Neighbor's Wife; Pennsylvania; Pepper Pot Jeemes; Philadelphia; Playbills; White, Charles, 1821 1891; Williams, Andy
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Adapations; Adaptations; Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836 1917; Caricatures And Cartoons; Clowns; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811 1896; Uncle Tom's Cabin; Villikins And His Dinah
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Coes, George, H, 1828? 1897; Entertainment Events; Kotzebue, August Von, 1761 1819; Minstrel Shows; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Stranger; Sublime And Ridiculous
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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
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Coes, George, H, 1828? 1897; Entertainment Events; Kotzebue, August Von, 1761 1819; Minstrel Shows; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Stranger; Sublime And Ridiculous
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