Description: Experience the thrill of live theater with this extremely rare J.M. Busby's Colored Minstrel Shows flyers. The black & white design features the iconic Busby's signature performers, with the Harrison Bros. Minstrels and is a must-have for any theater memorabilia collector. I can’t find any other examples of these anywhere. Made in the United States, these original flyers are a piece of history from the golden age of theater. Each sheet is roughly 4x7 inches in size and came from Terrell, Texas. Whether you're a fan of theater or simply appreciate art that tells a story, these are sure to impress. Display it proudly in your home or add it to your collection of entertainment memorabilia. Don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of history with this rare and unique flyer. A stunning collection of antique paperwork. Some old mentions of these minstrel shows:Minstrel show passes throughThe day after the hail storm, Pawnee Rock was visited by the J.M Busby colored minstrel show. Apparently, it was just the thing to help lift spirits in the disappointed town. “The troupe carries with it an exceptionally good band and orchestra and a clever lot of comedians. Everyone seemed pleased with their efforts to please. The Busby people are a most courteous lot and look up to the people with whom they carry warrants and they are paid.” A Google Search of J.M. Busby colored minstrel show brought up many references. The troupe toured all over the western states, well into the 1920s. A self-published book was written in 1913, entitled”The Big One, One Uninterrupted Spasm of Laughter, Our Own Portable Light Plant, Best of Singers, Dancers, Cake-walkers and Comedians: J.M. Busby’s World’s Greatest Colored Minstrels.” Minstrel shows were on their way out at this time, suffering from competition from vaudeville acts and changing social perceptions of blacks, according to Wikipedia. No playbills, photographs, or newspaper images could be found.”Please look at all of the pictures and send me any questions you have.Free insured shipping in the Continental USA and actual costs to other places.Please remember that some states add tax so final cost might be morethan the final auction price. Please bid accordingly.Please look at my other auctions for a wide array of interesting items.
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Mesquite, Texas
End Time: 2024-08-12T02:24:46.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Theater
Object Type: Flyer
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
