Name/Title
MISSION PLAY PROGRAM, CA. 1923Entry/Object ID
2002.105.1.1Description
Color: Black; Blue; Red; White
A theater program for the Mission Play at the Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel, ca. 1923. The 14-page booklet has the play's title, its author's name, John Steven McGroarty, the theater's name and location in red and black at the top right of the front cover. Throughout the front is a color illustration with the Mission San Gabriel near the bottom, palm trees in its foreground, and the snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains in the background. At the left are five masks, which from top to bottom, are of a male Indian, a Spanish conquistador, a priest, a Spanish dancer, and a man. The artist's name is in red at the bottom right. In the program are an introduction to the play, a listing of characters and actors for all three acts, and many advertisements for local businesses. The businesses include hotels, real estate companies, a Mah Jongg instructor, Barker Brothers furniture store, and more. Some black and white illustrations and photographs are also included. In good condition, the artifact has some creases; light soiling; browning of the paper; small stains on the back cover; tarnished staples; two small tears; and some wear.Lexicon
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Tourist tradeSearch Terms
Three-dimensional, Theater programs, Mission Playhouse, Passion plays--San Gabriel (Calif.), Theaters--San Gabriel (Calif.), Missions--San Gabriel (Calif.)Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Theater Programs