Joseph Jefferson as "Rip Van Winkle."

[Joseph Jefferson in the title role of "Rip Van Winkle".]

[Joseph Jefferson in the title role of "Rip Van Winkle".]

[Joseph Jefferson in the title role of "Rip Van Winkle".]

[Joseph Jefferson in the title role of "Rip Van Winkle".]

[Joseph Jefferson in the title role of "Rip Van Winkle".]

[Joseph Jefferson in the title role of "Rip Van Winkle".]

[Joseph Jefferson in the title role of "Rip Van Winkle".]

[Joseph Jefferson in the title role of "Rip Van Winkle".]

J. Jefferson, as Rip Van Winkle.

J. Jefferson, as Rip Van Winkle.

J. Jefferson, as Rip Van Winkle.

J. Jefferson, as Rip Van Winkle.

["Rip Van Winkle" theater still.]

Joseph Jefferson

Joseph Jefferson.

Joseph Jefferson

Joseph Jefferson

Joseph Jefferson as "Bob Acres."

[Francis Wilson in the title role of "Rip Van Winkle".]