Image of a full-length group portrait of the Martens Trio of singers comprised of Marie, a soprano, Emma, a contralto, and Adolph, a baritone, wearing traditional Tyrolean or Alpine costumes with the Alps mountain range in the background; with date information for performances beginning on December 22, [1884], at the California Theatre in San Francisco, California. Probable date based on general printer history and day and month of advertised performance on poster; the World Fair Company managed by William Emerson appeared at the California Theatre beginning on December 22, 1884. "H. A. Thomas, Lith Studio, 47 East 12th St. N.Y."--text, lower right. "California Theatre / Commencing Monday / Dec. 22 Emerson's World's Fair Co."--text, top margin. "Popular Prices 75c. 50c. and 25c. / Matinee 25c & 50c / Nothing Extra / To Reserve."--text, bottom margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 61.6 x 47.63 cm (24 1/4 x 18 3/4 in.)
Martens Trio--Portraits Musical entertainments Theatrical productions Singers--Pictorial works California Theater Emerson's World Fair Company Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Group portraits. (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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