Theater playbill for Miss Joey Gougenheim in "An Unequal Match" and "Persecuted Dutchman" at the Washington Theater, February 20, 1861
Contributors: Glenn, S. W., actor; Polkinhorn, Henry, approximately 1813- printer; Taylor, Tom, 1817-1880; Barry, S.; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn, printer
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Unequal match; Persecuted Dutchman; Beautiful, brilliant & accomplished comedienne Miss Joey Gougenhiem who will appear as Hester Grazebrook in Tom Taylor's beautiful comedy
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, acting manger: Mr. J.T. Raymond ... First night of the engagement of the beautiful, brilliant & accomplished comedienne Miss Joey Gougenhiem who will appear as Hester Grazebrook in Tom Taylor's beautiful comedy, in 3 acts, entitled "An Unequal Match" Wednesday evening, February 20 will be presented the successful comedy, in 3 acts, entitled "An Unequal Match" ... The performance will commence with the grand medley overture introducing American and French airs, arranged by Wm. Withers, Esq. To conclude with the popular farce entitled "Persecuted Dutchman!" ... In rehearsal, the grand sensation drama entitled, "The Hidden Hand" adapted from Mrs. Southworth's celebrated Ledger story. Great preparations are being made for Washington's Birthday! ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Unequal match: Hester Grazebrook: Miss Joey Gougenhiem, Arncliff: Mr. F.C. Bangs, Doctor Botcherby: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Sir Sowerby: Mr. H. Bland, Mr. Grazebrook: Mr. D. Ryan, Tofts: Mr. T.B. Baker, Blinkensop: Mr. Mathews, Herr Dumkoff: Mr. Walton, Mrs. Montressor: Miss Alice P. Mann, Bessy: Miss Mary Shaw, Miss Leach: Mrs. H. Bland, Lady Honeywood: Mrs. Ryan.

Cast: Persecuted Dutchman: John Schmidt: Mr. S.W. Glenn, Captain Blowhard: Mr. Bartholomew, Hon. Augustus Clearstarch: Mr. Boyd, Charles Soberly: Mr. Carrol, Plentiful: Mr. Mathews, Teddy: Mr. Baker, Arabella: Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Plentiful: Mrs. D. Ryan, Perseverance: Miss Elmore.

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