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Title
First appearance in Westport, of Blind Tom, the Musical Wonder
Creator
Turner, Steve (Art dealer)
Contributor
Turner, Steve (Art dealer)
Date Created and/or Issued
1874
Contributing Institution
UC San Diego, Special Collections and Archives
Collection
Steve Turner Collection of African-Americana
Rights Information
Public domain
Constraint(s) on Use: This work may be used without prior permission.
Use: This work is available from the UC San Diego Library. This digital copy of the work is intended to support research, teaching, and private study.
Description
Handbill announcing a performance by Blind Tom, African American musician and composer, at the National Hall in Westport, Connecticut.
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/sca)
Text
"N. B. -- The Grand Piano Forte used at these concerts, is from the Celebrated Manufactory of Steinway & Sons, N. Y."
"Reserved seat tickets for sale at the post-office."
"Doors open at 7. Commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 50cts. Reserved Seats, 75cts."
[Place of publication not identified] :, [publisher not identified]
[Westport, Connecticut?] :, Harry C. Woodworth, Printer.
Type
text
Format
1 sheet (1 page) ; 10 x 24 cm
Identifier
ark:/20775/bb27048065
Language
English
Subject
African American musicians
African American composers
Blind musicians
Performances
Nineteenth century
Pianists--Performances
Westport (Conn.)
Place
Westport (Conn.)

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