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John F. Sheridan

Description: Image of a three-quarter-length portrait of American actor John Sheridan in a formal suit and coat, with a pocket watch and chain, and holding a bowler hat.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: approximately 1892
Call number: priJLC_ENT_000314
Creator: Last, Jay T(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Jay T. Last, 2005.
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Frank W. Sanger’s company supporting John F. Sheridan : in Mrs. Bridget O’Brien Esq

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Image of American actor and comedian John Sheridan dressed as the female character Mrs. O’Brien, an old woman in a feathered hat, entering through a door carrying hat boxes and an umbrella, with a painted screen with an image of a heron landing on a pond in the background; the poster advertises the farce comedy "Mrs. Bridget O'Brien, Esq." that was based on a character by that name in the 1880s comedy "Fun on the Bristol."

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All the rage by W.D. Eaton. : Dr. Goodwin chiropodist

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Image of a three-quarter-length portrait of the character of podiatrist Dr. Goodwin wearing a suit and top hat and holding an umbrella and scratching his chin; the poster advertises the comedy "All the Rage" by William D. Eaton and has printed show information for a March 31, [1882], performance at the Worcester Theatre at top center.

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Spring 1873 C. H. Garden & Co. 606 & 608 Market Street Philadelphia

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Image of several dozen hat styles being advertised by C.H. Garden & Company for men, women, and children including bowler, straw, cap, ribbon, feathered, and top hat styles; small image of the company's storefront building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at top left; small image of a bearded gentleman in a coat, jacket, waistcoat, and necktie holding a top hat at top right of print.

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W.C. Mitchell’s pleasure party in our goblins or fun on the Rhine. : Mr. William Gill

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Image of a three-quarters-length portrait of playwright and actor William Gill dressed in a suit and boater hat; the poster advertises the comedy "Our Goblins" by Gill.

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Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott

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Image of a three-quarter length portrait of American Civil War Union Lieutenant General Winfield Scott sitting in a chair in military uniform holding a map and his hat.

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Image of a three-quarter-length portrait of Czech actor Fanny Janauschek (or Francesca Janauschek) holding a parasol umbrella, and wearing a dress with ribbons, a rose and floral corsage, and a necklace and earrings.

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