1884 Hyde & Behman Watson Comedy Co Letter Lake Shore Hotel Oswego NY Theatre

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Description

This original 1884 handwritten letter on Lake Shore Hotel letterhead was written by Robert Mack, agent for Hyde & Behman’s Watson Comedy Company, while arranging a performance at the Opera House in Fulton, New York. The letter provides a direct glimpse into the workings of 19th-century touring theatrical troupes and hotel correspondence practices of the period.

– Date: May 17, 1884
– Location: Oswego, New York
– Hotel Letterhead: Lake Shore Hotel
– Author: Robert Mack, agent for Hyde & Behman’s Watson Comedy Company
– Addressee: Manager, Opera House, Fulton NY
– Size: 9.25″ tall by 5.75″ wide
– Format: Single-page handwritten business letter
– Period: Late 19th century American theatre ephemera

Condition

This document is in good condition. It has a vertical crease, smudges, stains, edge wear, and toning typical of old paper items, but no major tears. Please review the included photos of the actual item to make a complete determination of its condition.

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