Odd Tales and Global Curiosities From the Era
A wide survey of strange customs and events across the globe. Paris eggs are candle inspected, imperial art critics praised by Shah of Persia, and royal regalia valued for rubies and sapphires. Reports on Burmah taxation, Persian arts, California antics, and a conspiracy of Indian tribes amid food shortages frame a mosaic of 19th century curiosities and tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eigen Rere
Fue Shah of
Persia
Judith
New York Rosebuds and stage life in the 19th century
In New York a refined colored social scene presents the Rosebuds of Peace ball as a social and financial success, while the rival Silver Snow Flake circle looms. The piece recalls actors’ fortunes and declines, notes Union Square gatherings, and laments poverty among famed performers. It also covers political shifts with Sterling and Brooklyns political scene, plus cultural notes on art and fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Murray Hill
Astors
Rosebuds of Peace
Fish
Ward
Victoria
Union Square
Morton House
Metropolitan Theatres
Miss Anderson
Edwin Booth
Lawrence Barrett
George Barrett
George
Broadway
Rufus Blake
Park Theatre Company
Mr. Barrett
Rufus- Blake
George’ Barrett
Barrett
Anderson
Washington
Cirque Francaise
Champ Elysees
Barnstemers
Bartley Campbell
National Academy of Design
United States
C. Addison Richards
Jwe
Sterling
Brooklyn
Senate
Baramuris
Tate
Iply
Austria
Kielly
St.Patrick
Cleveland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theeban
Mandalay
California
Fresno County
Connecticut
Delaware
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Jersey
National Gallery
Berlin
Germany
Hamilton
Cal
Red Hills
China
Texas
Lin
Stratford
Conn
Encuisa
London
England
PaGan Myo
Irrawaddy
Minla
Burmah
Taj Mahal
Gau _tama
Aiby Gadi
Beys
Internal Revenue
Miltler
Memperes
Congress
Oregon
Crater Lake
Theobar
Great
Briain
Bombay
Theebaw
Bhignarets
Upper Burmah
Burme
Great Britain
Northwest
Canada
Meaures
Lountsville
Alf Little
Kentucky
Kentuckian
Brosdbrim
York
Ndence
Governor Hill
Mas. Livensone
Captain A Portunato
J. PF. Compton
Pierce
Vr. Dierce
Pittston
Simmons Liver Regulator
South
Ayer
Dr. Bull
Picing Sale
Colton
Eli Marks
Coshocton
Hack
Bae
Beaver College & Musical Institute
Fort Young Lad
K.T. Taylor
H. U
Beaver
Robert Beall
J. N. Beall & Co
Main St
Coshocton, O
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