19th Century Ford’s Theatre Printing Block – "Our American Cousin" roberts EH - C-14472 - 080625

EH - C-14472 - 080625

these shelves are adjustable by way of metal brackets in the rear corners

MM - C-12377 - 012125

KM - 106490 - 071023

The text on the photo denotes that this was taken at the Norfolk

19th Century Ford’s Theatre Printing Block – "Our American Cousin" roberts EH - C-14472 - 080625Wood mounted metal printing block advertising Our American Cousin, the play infamously associated with Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre in 1865. The block features raised lettering with the play's title prominently displayed, along with additional billing for the lead actress, Laura Keene, and supporting players. Blocks of this kind were used by newspapers and theatre presses to print advertisements and playbills, each impression