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Bell Street Hall poster, October 1845 (reverse)

Reverse of an 1845 Bell Street Hall concert poster, showing faint mirrored text and the decorative border visible through the paper. The worn sheet bears fold lines, stains, small holes, and handwritten notes in ink along the upper right edge.
Bell Street Hall poster, October 1845 (reverse). Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Decorative nineteenth-century concert poster for Mr and Mrs Drummond’s farewell performance at Bell Street Hall, Dundee, on 27 October 1845. The poster features an ornate red and blue printed border, bold black lettering, and a detailed programme of songs, comic performances, and musical entertainment.
Bell Street Hall poster, October 1845 (front). Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

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Poster

The reverse of the Drummond concert poster shows the decorative border and printed text visible through the paper from the front. Fold marks, signs of wear, and handwritten notes made in 1845 provide evidence of the poster’s use, handling, and survival.

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Oct 1845
Dimensions
25.1 x 28.0 cm
Museum number
MH/BSH/02

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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Connected places

Bell Street Hall / Springthorpe’s Music Hall (1846-1865)

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