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Ford's Theatre Playbill: "40 Thieves!"
- Creator:
- John T. Ford
- Location:
- Washington, D. C.
- Origin Date:
- 1864
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 16 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.2199
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
This print is a playbill for Ford's Theatre in Washington, D. C., advertising the performance of the fable "40 Thieves!" on June 23, 1864. A list of the actors portraying the characters in the play and a list of some of the titles of music used make up the central portion of the playbill. The prices of admission are listed at the bottom of the playbill. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
