1901 PLAYBILL, " WILLIAM GILLETTE IN SHERLOCK HOLMES " AT THE GARRICK THEATRE, NY
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:12530352 | Modified Item: No |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Original, 1901 brochure/playbill of William Gillette in "Sherlock Holmes" as produced at the Garrick Theatre, NYC (photos).
Published by R.H. Russell, NY, and copyrighted in 1900 (photos).
Brochure/playbill presents various photos/lithos of Mr. Gillette as he appears in scenes from different Acts in the play (photos).
There are also what appear to be drawings of Mr. Gillette from other occasions scattered throughout the playbill (photos).
On the front cover is a beautiful &...amp; striking drawing(?), litho(?), watercolor(?) of Gillette as Holmes w/ cane & gloves. There is an indecipherable signature, bottom left, and is credited to the J. Ottmann Lith. Co. Puck Bldg. NY (photos).
The brochure is 12" high x 9" wide w/ thick, glossy covers & bound by what appears to be the original thread/rope binding (photos).
For its age, it is in very good to excellent condition w/ only minor staining on the last few pages. All photos & drawings are clean, clear and w/o obstruction (photos).
Published by R.H. Russell, NY, and copyrighted in 1900 (photos).
Brochure/playbill presents various photos/lithos of Mr. Gillette as he appears in scenes from different Acts in the play (photos).
There are also what appear to be drawings of Mr. Gillette from other occasions scattered throughout the playbill (photos).
On the front cover is a beautiful &...amp; striking drawing(?), litho(?), watercolor(?) of Gillette as Holmes w/ cane & gloves. There is an indecipherable signature, bottom left, and is credited to the J. Ottmann Lith. Co. Puck Bldg. NY (photos).
The brochure is 12" high x 9" wide w/ thick, glossy covers & bound by what appears to be the original thread/rope binding (photos).
For its age, it is in very good to excellent condition w/ only minor staining on the last few pages. All photos & drawings are clean, clear and w/o obstruction (photos).
