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[FEMALE IMPERSONATOR]. [MENTALIST]. [MUSIC HALL]. Two Broadsides for Variety Shows at the Victoria. Includes: Two-color letterpress broadside, in yellow and black ink with decorative typefaces, advertising a performance by a “model troupe of artistes!” Various performers share the bill such as the “wonderful North American Indian, Ritz,” a tamborinist, along with the duo Henri, “the world-renowned Wizard and Ventriloquist, in his Wonderful Entertainment of Magic and Mystery,” and Madame Victoria, who performed “clairvoyant illusions.” 1870. Repair to central tear at right edge, small losses affecting text, soiling. B-. — Two-color letterpress broadside, in red and black ink with decorative typefaces, advertising performances by “unrivalled artistes!! The Premier Talent of the World.” 1873. Highlights from the mixed bill are the Great Saphrini, the “original female impersonater [sic] and dancer, acknowledged by the Press and Public to be the Greatest Living Artiste, in his peculiar line,” Professor Johnson, the “modern African Hercules, in his Marvelous Feats of Strength,” and the Brothers DeVola, the “Favourite Trapeze Artistes, in their Terriffic [sic] Leaps.” Likely printer’s proof, with holographic annotations. Dampstains to upper and lower left corners, horizontal center crease, soiling. B. Both: West Hartlepool: J. Procter. 30 x 10”, unbacked.