Name/Title
ENVELOPE CONTAINING THE TICKET STUB FOR THE MISSION PLAY, CA. 1928Entry/Object ID
2001.160.1.2Description
ENVELOPE CONTAINING THE TICKET STUB FOR THE MISSION PLAY, CA. 1928
Color: Black; Blue; White
An envelope which contained a partial admission ticket to the Mission Play, held at in San Gabriel, ca. 1920s. The artifact has, on its front, the name of the New Mission Playhouse, completed in 1927, the name of its business manager, Norman Sprowl; city; and telephone numbers. Below this are two lines for the patron name, with the surname "Knight" written in blue crayon. On the reverse is advertising for the Southern California Music Company, including brands of products sold, its address, and a slogan "Home of EVERYTHING that's Musical." On the outside of the sealing flap is the solgan "There is NO SUBSTITUTE for MUSIC." Other than adhesive residue discoloration on the sealing flap; a few creases; and slight paper discoloration, the artifact is in good condition.Lexicon
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Two-dimensional, Envelopes, New Mission Playhouse, Southern California Music Company, Passion plays--San Gabriel (Calif.), Theaters--San Gabriel (Calif.), Stores--Music