Lot 165
American Judaica Entertainment: Rare, Original, Early 20th Century Stone Litho Theater Poster. Rare, vintage original early 20th Century poster printed by Quigley Litho Co., Kansas City. Irish-Jewish comedic play and an example of the integration of the Irish and Jewish populations on the Lower East side which fostered a lot of intermarriage and partnerships. Brief blurb on poster reads: Maggie Murphy tries to keep her son Barney from marrying Rebeca the daughter of her Jewish partner Abbie Goldstein (while) a political gang tries to rob her of an invention. Melodrama, Thrills, Laughter Galore. Approximately 27 x 41" and very scarce. Poster was professionally conserved on linen earlier this year by Jaimie Mendez Poster Restoration, one of the finest in the business. Estimate Value $800 - UP
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