James Roberts in blackface

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/8b449b40-4e7d-0134-1db1-0050569601ca-a

No Copyright - United States

Descriptive Information

Subject

Dimensions

Mounted sheet 2 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.

Technique

Wood engraving

Creator

Johnston, D.C.

Description

Whole-length portrait, wearing military uniform and carrying sword. Caption: "James Roberts in the song 'Mass Washington and Massa Lafayette."

Rights

No Copyright - United States

ID Number

R643J-02

Physical Collection

University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection

Collection Title

Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920

Collection

Portraits of Actors

Title	James Roberts in blackface
Subject	Theater Performing arts Costume Blackface entertainers Circus performers Actors Roberts, James, 1798 or 9-1833
Dimensions	Mounted sheet 2 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.
Technique	Wood engraving
Creator	Johnston, D.C.
Description	Whole-length portrait, wearing military uniform and carrying sword. Caption: "James Roberts in the song 'Mass Washington and Massa Lafayette."
Rights	No Copyright - United States
ID Number	R643J-02
Physical Collection	University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title	Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection	Portraits of Actors

James Roberts in blackface