Call Number |
X-9066 |
Title |
Greeley Opera House |
Date |
[1910-1930] |
Summary |
Members of the ensemble of a play pose, some in blackface, on the stage of the Greeley Opera House in Greeley, Colorado, in Weld County for a formal portrait. Costumes include: tuxedos, white suits with large bow ties, and military uniforms. The cast members wearing the military uniforms hold the following basses, violins, mandolins, trumpets, or drums. The stage backdrop is elaborately decorated with bunting and designs. A silhouette of the man holding the light on the actors is in the background. |
Description |
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 18 x 24 cm. (7 x 9 1/2 in.) |
Subject |
Greeley (Colo.)--1910-1930; Actors--1910-1930; Blackface entertainers |
Geographic Area |
Greeley (Colo.) |
Format-Medium |
Photograph |
Source |
Original photograph held by Denver Public Library |
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: ZZR710009066 |
Notes |
Formerly F19486.; Hand-written on front of photoprint: "Om Abbott, C. L. Bailey, Bob Norcrose, Will Van Sickle, Frank Suter, Geo. Stewart violin, Ed Huffsmith, E. L. Dunham Bass, Am Hubert, Burt Allen, Frank Palmer, Geo. Weber, Mr. Ilfardley, Prof. Whiteman, Geo. Websr, Laurn Ilfardley, piano, Ed Clark, Will Thompson, I. O. Gliezerhorn, Clarence Searing, Chas Jackson Drum, Claude Clark, Ollie O'Farrell, Ned Gale, Tom Stone drum, F. Hart horn, Geo Horne, Fred Norcros."; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7100090666. Hazel E. Johnson (restricted: not to be copied without her permission). |
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CONTENTdm number |
6903 |