CIRCA 1915 “BY-GOSH SELDOM FED MINSTRELS 50 HOME GROWN KIDDIES 50" REAL PHOTO.
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$143.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #201 - Part I
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Item Description
5x7” photo mounted to 8x10” thin cardboard backing. Wonderful scene in front of theater lobby has over 40 kids with first 3 rows dressed as minstrels in blackface. Many have their mouths open. Back row consists of young girls. Additional text on banner "Today Vaudeville Today" “More Fun Than A Circus – Showing At 8:30 Nightly – Special Kiddies Matinee Saturday – Singing Dancing Music Mirth Melody Laughs.” Reverse side has 20 performers’ names in pencil. Mount has wear around corners, 3" diagonal crease at lower right. VG. Photo emulsion has yellowed a bit, and has lt. surface dust soil with a few tiny bits of paper gone from right side extreme margin edge. Fine. Wonderful concept and image.
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