08-11-201208-11-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Framed "A BAD MAN AT LARGE!" Broadside

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$563$475
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2608MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 12, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Framed "A BAD MAN AT LARGE!" Broadside, "Cameron & Co., Printers, 57 Ann St. N.Y.," 19th century, the humorous text reads: "Our Citizens are hereby put on their guard against a suspicious person, who has been noticed lately prowling about the residences of some of our prominent citizens, his object is supposed to be a bad one, as he appears to be disguised. He wears a mixed pepper and salt over jacket lined with green leather, with a pepper collar and yellow pants with red lining. If any one can apprehend him, they will be doing a great service to the Town, and will be rewarded with a Ticket to Woodroffe and Gardner's Original Troupe of Glass Blowers. Every Afternoon and Evening. Admission 15 cents and everybody gets a present;" 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. overall.
Estimate $250-350

Keywords

Cameron & Co.