Research Catalog

Title

The wizard of Oz at the Majestic Theatre: poster, 1903.

Author

Gillin Printing Co., prt

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Details

Additional Authors

• Walsh, Townsend
• Coultaus, H. Clay

Description

1 poster : col. lith. mounted on canvas; 11 x 42"

Subject

• Mitchell, Julian, approximately 1854-1926
• Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919. Wizard of Oz > Stage adaptations
• Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919. Wizard of Oz > Adaptations > Illustrations
• Majestic Theatre (New York, N.Y.)
• Theater > New York (State) > New York
• Theater > Illinois > Chicago

Genre/Form

Posters.

Source (note)

• Townsend Walsh.

Linking Entry (note)

• Forms part of the Townsend Walsh collection of Wizard of Oz materials.

Call Number

MWEZ+++ n.c. 5258A.02

Author

Gillin Printing Co., prt

Title

The wizard of Oz at the Majestic Theatre: poster, 1903.

Summary

Color lithograph poster printed by the Gillin Printing Co. (New York, N.Y. and Philadelphia) advertises the revival of Fred Hamlin's The Wizard of Oz at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. Drawings by H. Clay Coultaus around the perimeter of the poster depict all the major characters. The poster advertises that the production is arranged and staged by Julian Mitchell. At the time of printing, the show was in its 23rd week. The poster also references the show's success the previous summer at the Grand Opera House in Chicago.

Biography

Townsend Walsh (1872-1941), American theater press agent, business manager, drama critic, playwright and actor, was a collector of theatrical and circus memorabilia.

Linking Entry

Forms part of the Townsend Walsh collection of Wizard of Oz materials.

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Added Author

Walsh, Townsend, col

Coultaus, H. Clay., ill

Research Call Number

MWEZ+++ n.c. 5258A.02