Local talent at the Dickens Opera House Third and Main, Longmont, Colo.
Date
[1890-1900]
Summary
Performers Jim McLellan (left wearing a cowboy hat) and Bud Rowen (dressed as a woman) pose on stage at the Dickens Opera House, Longmont, Colorado. The stage curtain drop has a painting of a rocky coast line with crashing waves, surrounded by advertising. Ads read: "C. F. Bartell Jeweler" "John Ramsay & Co. One Price Store, Groceries & Queensware" "Maples Drugs" "Farmers National Bank" "Groceries" "Footwear" "Silvermoon" "Charles Kistler, Pharmacist" and "After the show go to A. Ostrander's, cigars, candies, ice cream in season."
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 11 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.)
Subject
Longmont (Colo.)--19th century; Actors--Colorado--Longmont--19th century; Advertisements--Colorado--Longmont--19th century; Theaters--Colorado--Longmont--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Couresty Longmont Pioneers Museum.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710010253
Notes
Formerly F17273.; Title typed on label on back of print; additional information: "This is the old stage, torn out years ago. The performers are Jim McLellan, left, and Bud Rowen."; R7100102536
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