Bell Street Hall poster, 29 and 31 August 1846

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Bell Street Hall poster, 29 and 31 August 1846

Nineteenth-century letterpress poster advertising the Fraser Family’s Grand Popular Concerts at Bell Street Hall, Dundee, in August 1846. The long, narrow poster features large bold headings, detailed musical and literary programmes for two evenings, lists of performers and instruments, and admission prices for reserved, second, and back seats.
Bell Street Hall poster, 29 and 31 August 1846. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: Bell Street Hall poster, 29 and 31 August 1846

This poster advertises two musical and literary evenings presented by the Fraser Family, a touring troupe of singers and instrumentalists. Featuring songs, recitations, violin and piano performances, and comic entertainment.

Production date: Aug 1846
Museum number: MH/BSH/08
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
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Associated location: Bell Street Hall / Springthorpe’s Music Hall (1846-1865)