Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Poster, Theater |
Catalog Number |
1997.17.10 |
Maker |
Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co. |
Date |
ca. 1880 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-28.25 W-22.25 inches |
Description |
This lithographed theatrical poster features costumed actors (woman and man) on tree shrouded balcony. His arms are around her waist and her arms on his shoulders. The poster is screen printed in blue "MACAULEY'S THEATRE!/ONE WEEK COMMENCING/MARCH 8th/Matinees Wednesday and Saturday/ROMEO AND JULIET/Emma Abbott Grand Opera Co." Also part of the lithograph "FORBES CO. BOSTON"; signed on lito in lower left, "Baker". |
Notes |
This poster was used as packing material in miscellaneous containers recovered from the attic of the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Ky. The poster was deaccessioned by the Speed in 1991 and transferred to the Kentucky Historical Society in 1997. |
Collection |
J.B. Speed Art Museum Collection |
People |
Baker, J.E. Abbott, Emma Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co. |
Subjects |
Theater posters Theaters Theatrical posters Posters Actresses Actors Plays |
Search Terms |
Louisville (Ky.) Jefferson County (Ky.) Theater Theatre Macauley's Theatre Romeo and Juliet |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |