Theater playbill for "Sweethearts and Wives!" and "The Virginia Mummy" at the Washington Theater, August 20, 1861
Contributors: Drew, Frank, 1831- actor; Kenney, James, 1780-1849; White, Charles, 1821-1891; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theater (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D st., near 7th
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Sweethearts and wives; Virginia mummy; Ethiopionical farcical! Operatical! Second night of Mr. Frank Drew the eminent comedian and vocalist. Last week of Mrs. C. Henri
Description: Theater! Corner of C and 11th streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson, stage manager Mr. F. Williams ... Tuesday! Ethiopionical farcical! Operatical! Second night of Mr. Frank Drew the eminent comedian and vocalist. Last week of Mrs. C. Henri prior to her engagement at the Arch-street Theater, Philadelphia. Tuesday, August 20, 1861. The performance will commence with the operatic comedy of "Sweethearts and Wives!" ... To conclude with the farce of "The Virginia Mummy" ... To-morrow, Mr. & Mrs. F. Williams' benefit ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Sweethearts and wives: Admiral Franklin: Mr. H. Bland, Chas. Franklin: Mr. F. Williams, Sanford: Mr. J. Boyd, Billy Lackaday: Mr. Frank Drew, Curtis: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Servant: Mr. Wallis, Laura, with Songs: Mr. C. Henri, Eugenia: Mrs. H. Bland, Susan, with Duet: Mrs. F. Williams, Mrs. Bell: Miss A. Hodges.

Cast: Virginia mummy: Ginger Blue: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Captain Rifle: Mr. J. Boyd, Dr. Galen: Mr. T.B. Baker, Charles: Mr. Wallis, O'Leary: Mr. F. Williams, Dr. Patent: Mr. Walton, Waiter: Mr. Jones, Lucy: Miss A. Hodges, Susan: Mrs. F. Williams.

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