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Farewell performance by Robbin' Hood and his merry men

Author:
Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909
Date:
1905-12-20
Description:
The cast of a theatrical production "Robbin' Hood and his Merry Men" appears on stage for the final song of the production. Shown are, from left, Francis "Hendricks" as "Alan-a-Dale" playing "The Insurance Lyre," John R. "Hegeman" as "Friar Tuck" with a small bag labeled "Loans" at his waist, John A. "McCall" as "Little John," Richard A. "McCurdy" as "Robin Hood" with an animal horn labeled "Bluff" hanging at his waist, James H. "Hyde" as "Will Scarlett," Chauncey M. "Depew" as "Maid Marian" with a bag labeled "Retainer" hanging at his waist, and in the background, Charles Evans "Hughes" as "The Sheriff of Nottingham." A diminutive figure labeled "Policy Holder," his arms and legs bound, is standing between McCall and McCurdy. Includes the lyrics of the song.
Subject:
Corruption, Fraud, Insurance, Robin Hood (Legendary character), Theater--Production and direction, Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928, Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948, Hyde, James H. (James Hazen), 1876-1959, Hendricks, Francis, McCall, John A. (John Augustine), 1849-1906, McCurdy, Richard A. (Richard Aldrich), 1835-1916
Partner:
Theodore Roosevelt Center
Rights:
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Source:
http://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Research/Digital-Library/Record?libID=o278472
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