1893-95 7 Chestnut St. Theatre/Opera House Philadelphia Wilson Barrett Playbills

Description: Lot of seven playbills from the Chestnut St. Theatre and Chestnut St. Opera House in Philadelphia for plays starring Wilson Barrett. 11.5” to 14” high. 1893 and 1895. Full list below. -Chestnut St. Theatre: Hamlet, beginning December 18, 1893.-Chestnut St. Theatre: Virginius, beginning December 25, 1893.-Chestnut St. Theatre: The Stranger, beginning December 25, 1893.-Chestnut St. Theatre: The Bondman, beginning December 25, 1893.-Chestnut St. Opera House: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, beginning May 6, 1895 (Barrett mention at bottom)-Chestnut St. Opera House: The Sign of the Cross, beginning May 13, 1895.-Chestnut St. Opera House: The Manxman, beginning May 13, 1895. Top of Hamlet detached. Other instances of chipping to edges and corners of other playbills. Advertisements at rear of Chestnut St. Opera House playbills. General age-related toning to paper, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce collection of pieces featuring Wilson Barrett (1846-1904). A prominent English melodramatic performer, Barrett and his company amassed some of the largest crowds of their time. His most popular performance at the time was The Sign of the Cross, a historical tragedy of Christianity in Ancient Rome. A great assortment for framing. FORN-SHELF-0554-BB-0824-aj0704

Price: 225 USD

Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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