Theater playbill for Joseph Jefferson in "The People's Lawyer," "Toodles" and "Slasher and Crasher" at Washington Theater, April 13, 1861
Contributors: Jones, J. S. (Joseph Stevens), 1811-1877; Burton, William E. (William Evans), 1802-1860; Morton, John Maddison, 1811-1891; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D. street, near 7th
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: People's lawyer; Toodles; Slasher and Crasher; Fourth week of Mr. Jos. Jefferson who will appear in 3 great characters
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee Mr. S.W. Glenn, acting manager Mr. J.T. Raymond ... Fourth week of Mr. Jos. Jefferson who will appear in 3 great characters: Solon Shingle, Timothy Toodles and Slasher! On Saturday evening, April 13th, 1861 will be presented the beautiful drama, entitled "The People's Lawyer" ... After which, the laughable comedy of "Toodles" ... To conclude with the roaring farce of "Slasher and Crasher" ... In rehearsal, a new comedy, by Tom Taylor, entitled "Babes in the Woods" now being played with great success in London and New York.
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: People's lawyer: Solon Shingle: Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Hugh Winslow: Mr. Bartholomew, John Ellsley: Mr. Mortimer, Charles Otis: Mr. Boyd, Robert Howard: Mr. Roys, Timid: Mr. Baker, Tripper: Mr. Carroll, Judge: Mr. Walton, Policeman: Mr. Sherwood, Mrs. Otis; Mrs. Mann, Grace Otis: Mrs. Emery.

Cast: Toodles: Timothy Toodles: Mr. Joseph Jefferson, George Acorn: Mr. L.P. Roys, Farmer Acorn: Mr. Bland, Farmer Fenton: Mr. Ryan, Charles Fenton: Mr. Boyd, 1st Farmer: Mr. Walton, 2d Farmer: Mr. Sherwood, Mrs. Toodles: Mrs. Mann, Mary Acorn: Mrs. Bland.

Cast: Slasher and Crasher: Slasher: Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Crasher: Mr. W.H. Bartholomew, Blowhard: Mr. Bland, Lieut. Brown: Mr. Boyd, John: Mr. Walton, Dinah: Mrs. Mann, Rosa: Mrs. Emery.

LC copy rehoused: 2014-12-23. Shelved in Oversize.

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).