Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Poster, Theater |
Title |
Theatrical poster, "Grand English Opera Co. with Emma Abbott" |
Catalog Number |
1997.17.158 |
Creator |
Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co. |
Date |
ca. 1880 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-32 W-12.25 inches |
Description |
This theater poster is a black print on pink paper featuring the of cast of the "Grand English Opera Co." The largest image is of Emma Abbott near the top at center. Also featured is Zelda Seguin and Marie Stone. Below this is a listing the troupe by voice. The billing at the top is printed but torn, "MACAULY'S THEATRE! / ONE WEEK COMMENCING / Matinees Wednesday & Saturday. / Mar. 8." |
Notes |
This poster was found after being used as packing material in miscellaneous containers recovered from the attic of the Speed Art Museum in Louisville. It was deaccessioned by the Speed in 1991 and transferred to the Kentucky Historical Society in 1997. FOLDER 5 |
Collection |
J.B. Speed Art Museum Collection |
People |
Abbott, Emma Seguin, Zelda Stone, Marie Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co. |
Subjects |
Posters Theaters Theater posters Actresses Actors Opera posters Opera houses Opera singers Singers |
Search Terms |
Macauley's Theatre Louisville (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |