The Grand

cover of souvenir book: Origsize: 5x6 inches; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 dpi
cover of souvenir book

Origsize: 5x6 inches; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 dpi

Name/Title

The Grand

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.03

Scope and Content

The item is a souvenir of the opening of The Grand opera house dated October 13, 1890. The item is a souvenir booklet that features flowers on the cover and a play quote. It is bound with a red tie binding. It includes information about the building of the opera house, quotes from famous plays, and upcoming plays. The back also has a play quote. The booklet was produced by the Repository Press and was perfumed from a popular drugstore whose address appears to be 85 North Market Street, Canton, Ohio. Booklet also includes listing of names of stockholders, people that contributed to construction of building, and the cast of Fauvette.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL