(OHIO) Collection of playbills and photographs for theatrica

Sale 2380 - Lot 203

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Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600

(OHIO.) Collection of playbills and photographs for theatrical and musical performances in Troy, Ohio. 12 broadside playbills, moderate wear, most with manuscript notes, each mounted on board, 1859-89 and 1916; 9 mounted photographs, cabinet cards and larger, condition generally strong, 1890-1907; and a worn 1895 theatre program. Troy, OH, 1859-1916

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An interesting trove of local culture, mostly documenting performances by local actors and musicians. Several bear personal notes on the performers. For example, one of a series of professional photographs from an 1897 performance of Egyptia is captioned "Mrs. B.W. Jones, wife of Dr. Jones, dentist." 3 of the playbills date from the Civil War, for exhibitions at the Troy Grammar School from 1861 to 1863 which featured patriotic vignettes such as "Young America" and "Uncle Sam's Family." From the collection of Edwin M. Cosley (1869-1962) of Troy (see lot 87), whose signature appears on many pieces.