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[VENTRILOQUIST]. American Museum, corner of Fifth and Chesnut Street. / Last Week of Mr. Connel, Who will display his extraordinary powers of Ventriloquism. [Philadelphia]: Printed by J. Thompson, S.E. Corner Second and Market Sts., ca. 1836 (19th century inked date). Letterpress broadside in various types, advertising various entertainments including the ventriloquist Mr. Connel, whose three-part program includes “Imitations of Birds, Animals, &c” and “Comical and amusing scenes…in which Five or Six different Voices will be introduced.” 19 ¼ x 5 ¼”. Backed on paper. Slight loss along horizontal folds; edge creases.