New Theatre. Morton's celebrated play, "Columbus; or, The Discovery of America" will be presented on Friday evening, December 2, 1808

Accession number 54.29.5

Unique identifier MNY139317

Description After the play, the favorite interlude, "Blue Devils". To which will be added the favorite farce, "The Lying Valet". Principal scenery in "Columbus" - Portico of the Temple of the Sun; in the background the sea; sun rising; the sun is obscured by clouds; a thunderstorm – the sea agitated – a ship appears. An Indian country – with a grand procession of Indians, bearing presents, standards, etc. Sea coast; ships at anchor; the landing of Columbus in triumph, with martial music and colors flying. The Temple of the Sun. An Indian town – outside the Temple of the Sun, in the background a mountain. Thunder and lightning; earthquake; part of the mountain is dislodged; a turret of the temple is thrown down; a violent crash, a part of the temple falls, a violent shock, and the volcano is seen discharging flames, lava, etc. Inside of an Indian house – procession of Spaniards, on the return of Columbus.

Dated 1808

Object Type broadside (notice)

Medium paper (fiber product)

Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 9 x 7 in

File dimensions 14.4 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
36.7 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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