Lot 1294
Original Black Minstrel Show Poster, c. 1870. Original 38¼" x 25¼" color lithographic poster for Barlow, Wilson-Primrose & West's Minstrels. Features a central portait of "The People's Favorite Comedian," George Wilson, with each corner showcasing Wilson in different black-face poses. Published by W.J. Morgan & Co. lithographers, Cleveland, Ohio. Professionally re-backed on linen. Has old horizontal central fold crease with minor paper loss in outer margins and some close margin tears including a 4-inch tear in upper margin, plus small minor creases in margin edges.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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| Realized $380 |
