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Early 20th-century theatrical advertising image applied to chipboard, promoting Peter S. Clark's traveling "Oh Girl" burlesque company and featured performer …
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Early 20th-century theatrical advertising image applied to chipboard, promoting Peter S. Clark's traveling "Oh Girl" burlesque company and featured performer Miss Mamie Mitchell. The tall, narrow composition depicts Mitchell in a fringed stage costume and broad dark hat, surrounded by stylized green ornament. Bold black lettering across the top reads "OH GIRL! CO.," with "MISS MAMIE MITCHELL" prominently displayed along the bottom. Small mounting holes indicate that the board was previously hung for public display, likely outside a theater or along the company's touring route.
Peter S. Clark's "Oh Girl" company was an early 20th-century touring burlesque production that presented comedy, musical entertainment, dance, and elaborately costumed performers in theaters across the United States; period notices identify Mamie Mitchell as a featured member of its cast.
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- Dimensions
- 19.5ʺW × 2ʺD × 42ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Medium-Density Fibreboard
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Dark Green
- Condition Notes
- Shows heavy wear consistent with age and display use, including edge losses, surface abrasions, scratches, stains, fading, scattered image and … moreShows heavy wear consistent with age and display use, including edge losses, surface abrasions, scratches, stains, fading, scattered image and pigment loss, cracking, and creases throughout. Corners exhibit losses and wear, with additional small holes from previous mounting. Chipboard shows separation and deterioration along portions of the edges. less
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