Theatre 1909 Painted Advertisement Opera Backdrop curtain, North Manchester, Indiana
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1909 Opera Theatre Backdrop curtain, North Manchester, IN
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- 1. 1909 Theatre Curtain Backdrop Advertisements in North Manchester, IN Painted by Henney and stenciled by her brother, Family sign painting business 1900-1912 Joyce Joy, Archivist & Curator North Manchester Center for History Phone, 260-982-2600 E-Mail, nmhistory@kconline.com North Manchester, IN.
- 2. In support of the conservation of 1908 Painted Theatre backdrop Opera curtain, 146" by 150 “ or 12 feet square owned by the NMCH, in North Manchester , IN
- 4. This is a support letter, from a conservator, who has completed more than 30 historic museum CAP surveys in the last 15 years and who previously monitored the object care for the State of Indiana’s ten sites.
- 5. Of all of the 50 or more collections, I have reviewed in the Midwest, there is only one other site who has painted backdrops.
- 6. Why they are important and should be preserved: I reviewed one of two precious objects from an overall and 7 detail photos sent to me as a possible treatment.
- 7. The size and rolled nature of these backdrops tends to bring neglect so very few have survived from the turn of the century theatre productions.
- 8. . Before mass media the play was a manner of entertainment and education about current events much like PBS today.
- 9. I believe the preservation of these treasures held in a small museum and archives conveys the essential character and experience of the state of Indiana
- 11. . These two backdrops are very significant in the heritage of the Indiana community in which they are now held.
- 12. They have the store advertising logos of businesses listed on it.
- 17. . The Opera House was built in 1897 and these events continued until the WWI without much interruption because of the way they conveyed information to the public.
- 18. Color tint background matching
- 19. Each backdrop needs a lining to attach and flatten the loss areas to a sleeve hanger at a minimum
- 20. Joyce Joy, Archivist & Curator North Manchester Center for History Phone, 260-982-2600 E-Mail, nmhistory@kconline.com North Manchester, IN.