H.R.H. the prince of Wales and the royal family, visiting Her Majesty's Theatre in London, to witness the performance of Haverly’s European United Mastodon Minstrels
Image of a horse-drawn carriage carrying Edward, the Prince of Wales, and his wife and four children through the street before Her Majesty's Theatre in London, England, with crowds of spectators lining the street behind soldiers on horseback. Probable date based on month and day provided in item text and show history; the show performed before the British Royal Family in 1881. "Haverly's Theatre / 12 Nights and 6 Matinees, / Commencing / Monday, Dec. 26"--text, purple overprint across center. "Strobridge Lith. Co. Cin., O."--text, bottom right.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 74.61 x 98.74 cm (29 3/8 x 38 7/8 in.)
London (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works Her Majesty’s Theatre (London, England)--Pictorial works Haverly's United American-European Mastodon Minstrels Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910--Pictorial works Guards troops--Pictorial works Minstrel shows Princes--Pictorial works Theaters--Pictorial works Haverly's Minstrels Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Theatrical posters--American. (gmgpc)
Place
London (England)
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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