Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Poster, Theater |
Catalog Number |
1997.17.114 |
Maker |
Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co. |
Date |
ca. 1880 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-30.5 W-22.25 inches |
Description |
This theater poster features a bust portrait of "Miss Jennie Weathersby". Weathersby has her hair in ponytail and is wearing earrings, a high neck collared shirt with neckpiece and pin, and a vest. Inscribed at the top is "WEATHERSBY-GOODWIN FROLIQUES." The bill with local information about showings at Macauley's Theater is pasted on the bottom. |
Notes |
Macauley's Theatre was located in Louisville, Ky. This poster had been used as packing material at some point and was recovered from the attic of the Speed Art Museum in Louisville. It was transferred to the Kentucky Historical Society 1991. |
Collection |
J.B. Speed Art Museum Collection |
People |
Weathersby, Jennie Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co. |
Subjects |
Posters Theater posters Theaters Theatrical posters Actresses Actors |
Search Terms |
Macauley's Theatre Louisville (Ky.) Theater Theatre |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |