First appearance in Westport, of Blind Tom, the Musical Wonder

Handbill announcing a performance by Blind Tom, African American musician and composer, at the National Hall in Westport, Connecticut.

• 1874

• Turner, Steve (Art dealer)

1 sheet (1 page) ; 10 x 24 cm

text

"Doors open at 7. Commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 50cts. Reserved Seats, 75cts."

"N. B. -- The Grand Piano Forte used at these concerts, is from the Celebrated Manufactory of Steinway & Sons, N. Y."

"Reserved seat tickets for sale at the post-office."

• Westport (Conn.)

• African American composers
• African American musicians
• Blind musicians
• Nineteenth century
• Performances
• Pianists--Performances

• text

• English

Mms: 991023415439606535

[Place of publication not identified] :, [publisher not identified]

[Westport, Connecticut?] :, Harry C. Woodworth, Printer.

Public domain (US)

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2021-12-10