Jumbo--Jum! : an original farce, in one act. / With original casts, costumes, and the whole of the stage business, correctly marked and arranged, by Mr. J.B. Wright, assistant manager of the Boston Theatre.

Record ID: 
436674
Title: 
Jumbo--Jum! : an original farce, in one act. / With original casts, costumes, and the whole of the stage business, correctly marked and arranged, by Mr. J.B. Wright, assistant manager of the Boston Theatre.
Credit Line: 
James Fuld Collection.
Notes: 

Libretto for a minstrel farce; the cast list on page 2 indicates that the title blackface role was played in Boston and New York in 1842 and 1853 by popular minstrel performer Thomas D. ("Daddy) Rice (1808-1860), who probably originated the role when the farce first premiered circa 1838; with F.T.C. Shaw and G.M. Payfer listed as performing the role in two New York productions staged in 1856.
At head of title: Spencer's Boston Theatre--no. CXLIV.
"A collection of scarce acting tragedies, comedies, dramas, farces and burlettas, uniform in price and style."--Front wrapper.

Provenance: 

James Fuld.

Associated names: 

Wright, J. B. (John B.), 1814-
Spencer, William V., publisher.
Fuld, James J., 1916-2008, former owner.

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