Theatrical Cabinet Photographs
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteBritish 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. Scope and ContentThe 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. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationTheatrical cabinet photographs, ms2547, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2009 December 30. General NotesCataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms |
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