Item #25899 Harry Atkinson, the Australian Orpheus, appearing at The Oxford. Programme.
Harry Atkinson, the Australian Orpheus, appearing at The Oxford. Programme.

Harry Atkinson, the Australian Orpheus, appearing at The Oxford. Programme.

London: J. Pitcher, 1894. Fold out theater program with fine blue lithograph illustrated covers, the main figure being a a female dancer in flowing skirts, with flying banner above her.

Harry Atkinson, who appears in this program in the week commencing March 19, 1894, was prized for his performances at the Oxford, by his clever imitations of the violin, using only his mouth. One panel illustrated with a black performer with banjo balancing on a globe, billed as "Mr. Sam Redfern, Negro Comedian".

3 panels printed in blue and black on both sides, 14 x 9 3/4", folds to 4 3/4 x 9 3/4" Very good overall. Item #25899

Price: $75.00

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