Theatrical Cabinet Photographs, 1890-1899

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1890-1899
Extent:
17.8 Linear Feet 28 card file boxes, 1 oversized box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Theatrical cabinet photographs, ms2547, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of theatrical cabinet photographs, post cards, and playbills mainly of American actors, actresses, and entertainers with a very few British, French, and German performers.

Biographical / historical:

British and American theater was very productive during the 1890s which brought the beginning of comedic musicals in Britain, while in America, comedies thrived on stage. With rapid industrialization in both Britain and America, the number of patrons visiting the theater increased dramatically, and in turn increased the popularity of collecting cabinet cards.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Theatrical cabinet photographs, ms2547, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.