A Poor Relation, Sol Smith Russell's Comedy Drama poster – Vintage Poster
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Step back in time with A Poor Relation, Sol Smith Russell's Comedy Drama poster, a vintage poster rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
A Poor Relation, Sol Smith Russell's Comedy Drama poster
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Sol Smith Russell's name leads this poster, and his stage persona is what drew audiences to *A Poor Relation*. Born in Missouri, Russell built a following in the late 1800s playing gentle, good-hearted men whose patience is tested by relatives who would rather they were elsewhere. The play's premise, a modest family member taken in by better-off kin, gives the poster its domestic theme, while the bold lettering promises both laughter and tears in the style of the period's touring comedy dramas. Posters like this one were pasted on walls and storefronts to sell tickets in each town the company visited.
| Original scan | 2,843 × 2,208 px · prints to 9 × 7 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 0118u |
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