*VAUDEVILLE POSTER USA c1894* Eddie Foy "AMERICAN EXTRAVAGANZA CO."

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*VAUDEVILLE POSTER USA c1894* Eddie Foy "AMERICAN EXTRAVAGANZA CO."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             This is an original one-sheet poster made circa 1894 by "Chicago Bank Note Company" advertising the "American Extravaganza Company" performing at the Chicago Opera House. Features 3 images of star actor/singer/dancer/comedian "Edwin Foy" and acknowledges "David Henderson Manager". The multi-talented Eddie Foy Sr. was the headline act for this and other Vaudeville traveling troupes from before 1888 until his death in 1928. Once a full-sheet bill measuring 27" x 41", after nearly 130 years this fragile antique has eroded on the borders leaving it closer to 26" x 40". Age-yellowed Vaudeville banner shows it's original travel folds plus wrinkles, tatters, and tears and has been plastic-wrapped to a foamboard backer for some stability. *PLEASE NOTE* The plastic-wrap is NOT sufficient to protect this extraordinary relic of horse-and-buggy days from continued deterioration. Irreplaceable ephemera has artwork, colors, and print in remarkable vintage condition deserving professional preservation from an appreciative lucky collector. Please study photos for your best assessment of condition.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ***Good luck and bid with confidence - genuine quality merchandise from our 60 year shop collection!***