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1887 Engraving Alice Merritt Oates Obituary Opera Singer Actress Nashville YNY1

1887 Engraving Alice Merritt Oates Obituary Opera Singer Actress Nashville YNY1

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"Alice Oates Obituary"

This is an original 1887 black and white in-text wood engraving with the obituary of Alice Merritt Oates, an opera bouffe singer and actress. Born in Nashville, TN in 1849, she died in 1887.

CONDITION

This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. Small tear - top margin. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

  • Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
  • Grade: Very Fine ++
  • Dimensions: Approximately 2.25 x 8.25 inches; 6 x 21 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Vaudeville acts, minstrel shows, dime museums, freak shows, and the circus were all popular forms of entertainment during the late 19th and early 20th century America. And no newspaper covered the famous acts and entertainments of the day better than the weekly New York Clipper. Period Paper is pleased to offer a collection of original circus and theatrical advertisements from the Clipper 1886-1887. This historical collection will be of interest to collectors of circus memorabilia and other popular American show business acts.

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