Image of an exterior view of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., during the 1881 inauguration of President James Garfield with a marching band proceeding up the steps to the Capitol's East Portico before rows of soldiers and crowds of spectators; the band is led by a banner labeled "Haverly's European Mastodon Minstrels." Probable date based on month and day provided in item text and general history of event depicted; the band of Haverly's show took part in the inauguration ceremonies for President Garfield in March 1881. "As they appeared participating in the Inauguration of the President of the United States at Washington."--text, bottom centered. "The Strobridge Lith. Co. Cin. O."--text, bottom right margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 78.11 x 102.87 cm (30 3/4 x 40 1/2 in.)
Washington (D.C.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)--Pictorial works Garfield, James A. (James Abram),--1831-1881--Inauguration, 1881 Marching bands--Pictorial works Minstrel shows Parades--Pictorial works Presidents--United States--Inauguration--Pictorial works Soldiers--Pictorial works Haverly's Minstrels Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Theatrical posters--American. (gmgpc)
Place
Washington (D.C.)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Entertainment Large Size Minstrel The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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