Wm. H. Wests Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West). – Vintage Print
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This vintage poster of Wm. H. Wests Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West). brings a moment of history to your wall. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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Wm. H. Wests Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West).
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The poster leads with a star: its caption calls Richard J. Jose "America's greatest singer," and the title bills him alongside Wm. H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee. The parenthetical "formerly of Primrose & West" points to West's earlier association with the well-known Primrose & West company. The Strobridge Lithographing Company of Cincinnati and New York printed the sheet in color, one of many theatrical posters the firm made for touring shows. Minstrel troupes of this period drew crowds with music, comic routines and novelty acts, and their posters now offer a vivid view of popular entertainment in 1898.
| Created / published | 1898 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : lithograph color ; 282 x 196 cm. |
| Notes | Created and copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co. Cinti & New York. Smaller version of poster: POS - MIN - .W48 no. 43a (D size). Caption: Richard J. Jos : Americas greatest singer. N.Y. no. 8081. · Wm. H. Wests Big Minstrel Jubilee. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Performing Arts Posters |
| Original scan | 1,906 × 2,661 px · prints to 6 × 9 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-THR-273561 |
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