Subject: Actors

Booklet containing the Act of Incorporation and By-laws of the Actors' Fund of America, first incorporated in 1882. Printed circa 1885. Lists Israel Fleishman as an actor and member of the Board of Directors. Includes a historical note referencing Fleishman's possible death in the Johnstown Flood (1889) as described in Willis Johnson's book on the subject. Edward Aronson, the publisher, was also a Board member, and Edward Dreifus served as the Fund's physician.

This folded advertising card, printed on brown paper, promotes the popular play "Sam'l of Posen; or, The Commercial Drummer" starring M. B. Curtis, likely for a two-week engagement at the Park Theatre in Boston commencing October 15th. The front cover features an illustration of the well-dressed character Sam'l, with the caption "The Drummer Up to Date," surrounded by ornate, period-typical decorative borders. Inside, the card provides a detailed description of "The Drummer's" personality, a humorous "Drummer's Balance Sheet" listing various "transactions" such as "Lied" and "Got drunk," and concludes with a poem titled "Poem of \"Der Drummer\"" purportedly by Chas. Francis Adams. The card utilizes distinct typography and decorative elements common in late 19th-century promotional materials.

A sepia-toned cabinet photograph by Benjamin J. Falk, depicting actor Frederick Solomon in theatrical costume. Solomon is shown standing against a stone background, dressed in a tunic, breeches, and belt with pouches, holding a ring of keys and a single key, looking upwards. The bottom left of the card mount features the photographer's name "Falk" and address "949 BROADWAY, N.Y." printed in decorative red script, typical of the period.

Carte de visite photograph of Lulu Glaser in costume as a newsboy. Published by Newsboy. The photograph is signed. Taken in New York, New York in 1910.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Daniel E. Bandmann, a Shakespearean actor who later became a rancher in Montana. The photograph, likely taken circa 1865, was produced by Case & Gretchell in Boston, Massachusetts. The reverse of the photograph may contain Bandmann's autograph.

Mid-19th-century portrait engraving of Daniel E. Bandmann, a renowned German-American Shakespearean actor and Montana rancher. The engraving includes Bandmann's signature affixed to the print. Measures 10" x 12".

Stereoscopic photograph depicting actor J. W. Love portraying a rabbi. The card has a revenue stamp on the back. Date estimated to be circa 1860 based on the style of the photograph and the presence of a revenue stamp.

Sweet Caporal cigarette card featuring Olga Nethersole. The card is dated circa 1890. The card is part of the Collection E.

This trade card advertises F. Abraham, a tobacconist located at 25 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts. [Adelaide Neilson, an English stage actress, appears on the card in a theatrical pose, with a shawl around her shoulders and an outstretched hand. ] The card is printed in black and white with a dark border and a white rectangle in the center. It contains white text on a black background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Salomon, a clothier located at 12 Shetucket Street, Norwich, Connecticut. The front of the card features a portrait of actress Carrie Perring, known for her roles in plays and musicals. The back of the card is filled with an advertisement for L. Salomon’s business. The front of the card is a cream color with black ink, the back is pink with black ink.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn, a clothier located in Winsted, Connecticut. The front of the card features an image of actress Miss Veazie. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. There are also advertisements for Dudley Bock in West Winsted, CT.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn, a clothier located in West Winsted, Connecticut. [The business is associated with Dudley Bock.] The front of the card features a portrait of actress Eliza Stockton. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for M. Cohn.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn, a clothing merchant located in West Winsted, Connecticut. The front of the card features a portrait of actress Emily Rigl. [The back of the card provides details about the business, including the name of a local resident, Dudley Bock. It is unclear if Bock was a customer or associated with the business.] The card has a red border and features an advertisement on the back.

This trade card advertises S.J. Goldstein, a clothier in Bath, Maine. The front of the card features a theatrical portrait of actress Carrie Perkins in performance garb. The background is a drawing of the front of a church. [The card was included in an exhibit at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati. The exhibit, “American Jewish Archives,” was held in 2005.] The card is printed on a creamy yellow cardstock and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a general store located at Eighth Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a stylized drawing of actress Kate Claxton, possibly as a promotional tie-in. The illustration is in a decorative style common in late 19th-century advertising. The business name and address are clearly printed beneath the illustration. The back of the card is a full advertisement for "Chinaware."

Trade card advertising McVicker's Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an image of a child in bed and text mentioning the German-American dialect actor Max Fehrmann's performance in the play "Uncle Isaac." Circa 1885.