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John B. Doris' Great Inter-Ocean Museum Seriramis Triumphal Return to Babylon theatrical poster, circa 1880

Permanent ID:
13534
Call number:
V6: 0973
Date:
1880
Image Description:
Full Title: John B. Doris' great Inter-Ocean. Museum, Menagerie, & Circus. 12 Shows Combined in One. Largest & Best Show on Earth. "Seriramis" Grand Triumphal Return to Babylon...with the [?]00 Beauty in the Role of the Seramis Robed in Royal Purple and Glittering Costly Gems. With Her Royal Train. This Grand Ancient Pageant. To be Seen Daily. Free, in the Streets with John B. Doris' Inter-Ocean Show

Poster depicts a pageant of decorated elephants and people walking away from a walled city, into the desert. 
Format:
Printed Matter
Dimensions:
Width: 97.2 cm, Height: 72.3 cm
Collection:
Theater Posters Collection
Related Person or Organization:
Strobridge & Co. Lith. (publisher)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Theatrical posters [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85134610]
Circus posters [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh2004014626]