Theater playbill for "The Liberty Tree" and Abel & Leyland's Steriopticon, at the Boston Museum, July 4 and 8, 1861
Contributors: Jones, J. S. (Joseph Stevens), 1811-1877; Abel & Leyland; Boston Museum and Gallery of Fine Arts; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: F.A. Searle, Steam Printer, Journal Building, 118 Washington St.
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Other titles: Liberty tree; Abel & Leyland's Steriopticon; Steriopticon; Boston Tea Party.
Description: Boston Museum. Acting and stage manager Mr. E.F. Keach. Last week of the dramatic season. The ever glorious 4th July! Production of the patriotic and spectacular drama, The Liberty Tree! Written by J.S. Jones, M.D., dedicated to the sons of the heroes of the Revolution, the young men of Boston! ... New scenery by George Heister, machinery by F.W. Mozart, costumes by T. Joyce, properties by J. Deering, the piece directed by E.F. Keach. Thursday, July 4th, 1861, performance every two hours! commencing at 10 o'clock, A.M. N.B. in case of rain, 2 entertainments in the evening, the first to commence at 7 o'clock. The local patriotic spectacular drama, in 3 parts, called the "Liberty Tree! or, The Boston Tea Party!" ... treasurer Mr. Geo. W. Blatchford ... Abel & Leyland's Stereopticon! Read the following commendations ... Opinions of the Philadelphia Press ... this grand exhibition from Concert Hall and assembly buildings, Phila., where it was exhibited thirteen successful weeks ... will be represented for a short season, during the regular dramatic vacation, at the Boston Museum, commencing Monday, July 8.
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Sheet printed on both sides.

Cast: Liberty tree: Mr. J. Davies, W. Whalley, W. Warren, J. Wilson, J. Crouta, J.H. Ring, Nolan, Bartlett, Myers, Burt, Reynolds, Auxiliaries, Miss L. Anderson, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. J.R. Vincent, Miss Fredericks, Miss Mason, American girls. Mr. Whiting, L. Mestayer, E.M. Leslie, Blake, Mr. G.F. Ketchum, Delano.

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