Original Jim Crow & His Son, & ..., 10 Nov. 1851 -15 Nov. 1851, London

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Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Original Jim Crow & His Son, & ...
Venue Type: Exhibition Hall
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Saville House
Date: 10 November 1851-15 November 1851
Date notes: "each night", "day performance" - day not given
Notes: 

took place in the Linwood Gallery

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Lecture on Bloomerism Original Jim Crow & His Son, & ... Lecture
Plantation Festivity Original Jim Crow & His Son, & ...

Bibliographic Sources

  • Era (London) November 9, 1851: 1: 2.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “The Original Jim Crow and His Son, and the only company of Real Negroes from America”
    Performers Listed:
    • “Jim Crow and his Son”
    Days & Times Given:
    • “each night”
    • “afternoon concert for the accommodation of Families and Juveniles”
    Venue Name as Listed:
    • “Linwood Gallery, Leicester-Square”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Program Info Listed:
    • “Plantation Festivity”
    • “Burlesques”
    • “Dances”
    • “Lecture on Bloomerism”
    Other Info in Record:
    • audience
    • performance time
    • reception
    • ticket info