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Catalog Number |
SVM210 |
Object Name |
Stereoview |
Artist |
Unknown |
Artist's Role |
Photographer |
Description |
Color tinted stereoview photograph of actress Emily Rigl in a scene from the musical, the "Black Crook," circa 1866. Indicated as part of the "Black Crook Series." Published by the Woodward Stereoscopic Co. of Rochester, N.Y. The actress is pictured leaning upon a desk, her reflection visible in a full-length mirror behind her. Color-tinted with pink, yellow and blue. |
Maker |
Woodward Stereoscopic Co., publisher |
Place of Origin |
Rochester, NY |
Date |
ca. 1866 |
Green-Wood Connection |
"The Black Crook" was performed in 1866-1868 at the theatre, Niblo's Garden, opened by Green-Wood resident William Niblo (1789-1875) (Lot 6618, Sec. 26). The Manager of Niblo's Garden, William Wheatley (1816-1876), also interred at Green-Wood, produced and directed the original run (Lot 16848, Sec. K). Music was conducted by Harvey B. Dodworth (1822-1891), a resident of Green-Wood (Lot 10151). |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 W-6.875 inches |
People |
Dodworth, Harvey B., 1822-1891 Niblo, William, 1789-1875 Wheatley, William, 1816-1876 Rigl, Emily (Not G-W) |
Subjects |
Stereographs Photographs Musical theater Theater Actresses |
Search Terms |
"The Black Crook" |