Object Details
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Anna Madah Hyers, American, 1855 - 1929
- Emma Louise Hyers, American, 1857 - 1901
- Hyers Sisters, American, 1867 - ca. 1900
- Description
- A broadside advertising the musical drama "Out of Bondage", the first play about slavery with an African-American cast. It features the cast, and a synopsis of the three acts that make up the play. The broadside has some slight wear and is affixed to a piece of paper. There is an inscription on the front of the broadside that reads: [Sept. 10th].
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- 1876
- Object number
- 2012.46.74
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
- Type
- broadsides
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (22.2 x 9.8 cm)
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Drama (Theatre)
- Musical Theatre
- Opera (Music)
- Record ID
- nmaahc_2012.46.74
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55628fedb-16c1-437e-b726-30b05030ae33
