• Collection ID 1990.0509
  • Title Rebecca Gearhart Chicago theatrical performers photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1920-1935]
  • Physical description 49 photographic prints : b&w ; 27 1/2 x 35 cm. (11 x 13 3/4 in.).
  • Collection summary Consists of individual and group portrait photographs of popular stage entertainers of various types in Chicago. Includes images of actors, actresses, dancers, minstrels, and musicians. Many of the performers are shown in their stage constumes and are posed in a manner which suggests the nature of their acts, for example, comedic, dance, musical, vaudevillian performances.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Most of the entertainers represented in the collection were acquainted with Rebecca Gearhart, who herself worked in the popular theatre. Many of the photographs are signed and dedicated to Gearhart, which aids in the identification of the performers shown.
  • Subjects
    • Actors Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Actresses Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Dancers Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Minstrels Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Musical revues & comedies Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Musicians Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Vaudeville shows Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Popular culture Illinois Chicago.
  • Genre
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.