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1872 CHATHAM, MA PLAYBILL OF COMEDY DRAMA & VERDI MUSIC

LARGE 8 ˝ x 18 ˝"" broadside (blank back) on old paper of good rag content from theater or traveling troupe. It reads in part:

“CHATHAM HISTRIONIC ASSOCIATION!
Performance Thursday Evening, 8th February 1872
PROGRAMME!
Grand Overture, March de Bivouac, Grand Orchestra by Kucken.
THE TOODLES (describes the play and characters)
Dramatis Personae (lists)
SONG IN CHARACTER.
The Fine Arkansas Gentleman, “Comanche Bill”
After which will be exhibited the beautiful and thrilling tableau
“THE GYPSY CAMP”
When the performance will be concluded with the presentation of the side-splitting comedietta,
SLASHER AND CRASHER (describes this play)
Dramatis Personae (lists with same actors as above playing roles)
Efficient ushers will be in attendance, who will see that the audience is seated and order preserved”

This broadside is most likely from the Chatham, Massachusetts, near Cape Cod, but no state is designated in the text. Nevertheless, it is a great ephemeral item from the days of traveling performances bringing to various American communities the experience of drama, comedy, and music.

Buyer pays $2.00 postage & handling in US .
VA residents add 5% sales tax to selling price.

Price= $65.00

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