On View
Taking the Stage Gallery
Exhibition
Taking the Stage
Used by
Vernon Theatre, American
Date
1950s
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 1 x 2 in. (2.5 x 5.1 cm)
Description
A tan admission ticket for the Vernon Theatre in Leesville, La. On the front of the ticket reads [COLORED BALCONY/ADMIT ONE/ADULT 60c] with the ticket number 028007. The reverse of the ticket reads [The management reserves the right to refuse admission on this ticket by refunding purchase price. Also reserves the right to designate where holder of this ticket shall be seated].
Place used
Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Type
admission tickets
Topic
Amusements
Film
Segregation
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David A. Lowrance
Object number
2011.160.9
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd564b55094-414a-4604-b3d3-476155c8458f

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