North American 19th century theatre broadside collection, 1850-1867.

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North American 19th century theatre broadside collection, 1850-1867.

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This collection contains around 100 theatre broadsides from the mid-nineteenth century. Nearly all of the broadsides were published in Boston, advertising theatre, opera, and lighter fare in various Boston venues.

2 linear ft.

George Mason University, Fenwick Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8196294

George Mason University, Fenwick Library

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