Title: Theater playbill for "The Liberty Tree" and Abel & Leyland's Steriopticon, at the Boston Museum, July 4 and 8, 1861
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.