Image of a hanging rug with a scene of birds flying over water across a crescent moon in a center panel; borders decorated with leaves, a young woman's face in profile, and a peacock feather; the poster advertises the play "Sieba and the Seven Ravens," produced by Imre Kiralfy and Bolossy Kiralfy, and the top and bottom margin have printed information about performances beginning on January 31, [1886], at the California Theater in San Francisco, California. Probable date based on month and day in item text and general show history; the play was first performed in 1884. "Copyrighted by / Kiralfy Bros."--text, lower left of image. "The / Strobridge / Lith. Co. / Cinti / N.Y. / & / London"--text, lower left of image. "California Theatre"--text, top margin. "Commencing Sunday, January 31"--text, bottom margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 98.11 x 68.58 cm (38 5/8 x 27 in.)
Birds--Pictorial works Melodramas Ravens--Pictorial works Theatrical productions Kiralfy Brothers Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Theatrical posters--American. (gmgpc)
Place
San Francisco (Calif.)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Entertainment Large Size Music and Theater The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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