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People’s Palace programme, 1891. Back

Black-and-white promotional handbill for The People’s Palace, Dundee, c.1891. Large printed text declares the venue “The Pioneers of Refinement” and promotes it as a safe place to bring “Wives & Families.” The sheet advertises admission prices from 3d to 2 shillings. The paper is worn and heavily creased, with faint reverse printing visible through the page.
People's Palace programme, 1891. Back. Lamb Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Victorian printed programme for The People’s Palace, Dundee, c.1891. The decorative brown-and-cream sheet features ornate lettering, floral borders, and three illustrated portrait medallions. The programme lists ten variety acts including comedians, dancers, vocalists, a ventriloquist, a magician, and acrobats. The venue is identified as “Lochee Road, Dundee,” with admission prices from 3d to 2s. The paper is heavily creased and worn from use.
People's Palace programme, 1891. Front. Lamb Collection, Dundee Central Library.

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Programme

This promotional programme for The People’s Palace music hall emphasises respectability and family entertainment, declaring it “the only place where you can with safety, take your wives & families.”

Object details

Object type
Programme
Production date
- 1891
Dimensions
20.2 x 26.5 cm
Museum number
252(22)

Source collection
Lamb Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Transcription

WE ARE THE

PIONEERS of REFINEMENT.

THE PALACE

Is the only Place

Where you can with safety,

Take your

WIVES & FAMILIES.

Popular Prices:

3d; 6d; 1/-; 1/6; & 2/-.

Connected places

People’s Palace, Old Cattle Market (1891-1892)

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