Theater playbill for Miss Joey Gougenheim in "An Unequal Match" and "Betsey Baker" at the Washington Theater, February 21, 1861
Contributors: Polkinhorn, Henry, approximately 1813- printer; Taylor, Tom, 1817-1880; Morton, John Maddison, 1811-1891; 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; Betsey Baker; Triumphant success of the beautiful, brilliant & accomplished comedienne Miss Joey Gougenhiem who will appear as Hester Grazebrook in Tom Taylor's excellent comedy
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, acting manger: Mr. J.T. Raymond ... Triumphant success of the beautiful, brilliant & accomplished comedienne Miss Joey Gougenhiem who will appear as Hester Grazebrook in Tom Taylor's excellent comedy, in 3 acts, entitled "An Unequal Match" Thursday evening, February 21 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 "Betsey Baker" ... 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: Betsey Baker: Mouser: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Crummy: Mr. Boyd, Mrs. Mouser: Mrs. Bland, Betsey Baker: Miss Mary Shaw.

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