The Brigade de Shoe Black, City Hall Park

c. 1865

E. & H.T. Anthony

Associated Names
E. & H.T. Anthony

Artist, American, 1862 - 1902

This is a photograph of a wall covered with posters. The image shows a wall entirely plastered with various posters and advertisements. The posters advertise theatrical performances, concerts, and other events, with many boasting striking typography and bold text. Some notable features include mentions of performances like "Tom Thumb," "Wives of Paris," and "Kenneth." The wall creates a textured backdrop, with a pathway in front where several men stand casually. The scene emphasizes the vibrant and bustling nature of street advertising from the time period and provides insight into the popular entertainment and culture of that era.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stereoscopic albumen silver prints

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet (each): 7.8 × 7.6 cm (3 1/16 × 3 in.)
    mount: 8.4 × 17.3 cm (3 5/16 × 6 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.75.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; (Greg French, Jamaica Plain, MA), 2013; NGA purchase, 2014.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64146953

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