19th Century Broadside
Edwin Booth (John Wilkes Booth's brother)
Spectacular piece of American History.
Blue ink on cream white paper, framed and glazed, "Opera House! The Citizens of Utica and vicinity are respectfully informed that the eminent actor Mr. Edwin Booth...will appear for one night only...Hamlet...", (Edwin Booth was the older brother of John Wilkes Booth; his role of Hamlet was the most famous of the 19th c.), some foxing, wrinkles, minor discoloration, 23 1/2" x 9"