De Wolf Hopper in Wang by J. Cheever Goodwin & Woolson Morse ; management De Wolf Hopper Co. – 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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De Wolf Hopper in Wang by J. Cheever Goodwin & Woolson Morse ; management De Wolf Hopper Co. comes to life in this vintage poster, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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De Wolf Hopper in Wang by J. Cheever Goodwin & Woolson Morse ; management De Wolf Hopper Co.
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Here the star is De Wolf Hopper, billed in the comic opera *Wang*, with a libretto by J. Cheever Goodwin and music by Woolson Morse. The color lithograph was printed by the Gillin Print Company of New York and issued under the De Wolf Hopper Company's management in 1897. Its catalog subjects point to a Chinese character, a cross-dressing role, and smoking, all features of the stage comedy and stereotyped portrayals popular on American stages at the time. Hopper went on to a long career in comic theater, and posters like this one helped sell his productions to city audiences.
| Created / published | 1897 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : lithograph color ; 94 x 68 cm. |
| Notes | Created by The Gillin Print Co. N.Y. Gift; Maxine Williams 1973. No. 3827. · Goodwin J. Cheever (John Cheever) 1850-1912. Morse Woolson 1858-1897. De Wolf Hopper Co. |
| Subjects | Hopper De Wolf 1858-1935--Performances. Chinese--Performances & portrayals. Cross dressing. Smoking. Theatrical productions. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Performing Arts Posters |
| Original scan | 2,066 × 2,787 px · prints to 7 × 9 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-THR-272573 |
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