The original Fellows' Minstrels at Fellows' Musical Hall, 444 Broadway above Howard Street

Geo. Christy and Wood's Minstrels at Minstrel Hall, 444 Broadway between Howard & Grand Streets. Program for this Monday evening, October 31, 1853

The original Fellows' Minstrels at Fellows' Musical Hall, 444 Broadway above Howard Street

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American Concert Hall. 444 Broadway. The largest and best conducted place of amusement in the city. Continued success. A perfect avalanche of novelties!

[50-52 Howard Street.]

[Howard Street and Lafayette Street.]

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Wood's Minstrels at Minstrel Hall, 444 Broadway above Howard Street

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Accession number 58.277.19

Unique identifier MNY149394

Description Open every night during the week. H. Wood, proprietor. S. A. Wells, manager. Program for this evening – part first – representing the dandy negroes of the North. Introductory quick step, from “The Crown Diamonds”, by the full band. Opening chorus, “The Postillion of Lonjumeau”, introducing the Boatman’s Dance, etc. by the company. “Katy Darling” by M. Campbell. “Lovely Diana” by E. Horn. “See, Sir See” from “La Sonnambula”, introducing Lucy Neale and other favorite airs, by S. A. Wells. “Old Folks at Home” by J. A. Herman. “Julianna Phoebeanna Constantina Brown” by E. Horn. “The Darkies Cheer” by S. A. Wells. Finale chorus, “Fenced Round by Grateful Hearts” from Gustavus, by the company. Part second – “Higland Fling” by R. H. Sliter. Banjo solo by T. F. Briggs. Banjo trio by E. Horn, S. A. Wells and T. Briggs. “Plantation Reel” by R. H. Sliter. “Lucy Long” by M. Mitchell. Violin solo, “The Carnival of Venice” by Leopold de Meyer. Polka burlesque by R. H. Sliter and M. Mitchell. Part third – representing the characteristics peculiar to the plantation darkies of the South. “Quick Step” by the full band. “Julius’ Bride” by E. Horn. “Coon Hunt” by S. A. Wells. Comic step dance by E. Horn, M. Mitchell, W. Newcomb and company. Tickets 25 cents. A grand afternoon concert will be given on Wednesday and Saturday commencing at 3 o’clock. On Friday evening, March 26, benefit of S. A. Wells.

Dated 1852

Object Type broadside (notice)

Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 11 1/2 x 6 3/8 in

Medium lithograph, paper (fiber product)

File dimensions 10.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
26.2 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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