Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Advertising/Country Store
Lot 374

BLACK AMERICANA "SILAS GREEN FROM NEW ORLEANS" POSTERS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $30 - $50
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

BLACK AMERICANA "SILAS GREEN FROM NEW ORLEANS" POSTERS, LOT OF TWO, lithographed on paper, one depicting the character of Silas Green, and the other a group of African American men singing. Both from when the "Silas Green from New Orleans" show came to Harrisonburg, VA. Circa 1940. 33" HOA, 20" WOA.
Catalogue Note: "Silas Green from New Orleans" was a long-running vaudeville/variety show which was owned and performed by African Americans.

Condition

As-found condition with significant wear.