An etching found in the script of the playBetter Than Gold: A Drama in Four Actsby George M. Baker. This style of theatre is characteristic of the work The Ideals performed on a regular basis.
Sheet music.
Lyrics:
"That's Why Darkies Were Born Kate Smith Henderson & Brown
Someone had to pick the cotton, Someone had to pick the corn, Someone had to slave and be able to sing, That's why darkies were born;
Someone had to laugh at trouble, Though he was tired and worn, Had…
Admission ticket used for an unspecified opening night performance given by The Ideals.
Back cover of the Faurot Opera House's 1892-1893 season. In addition to giving information about the performance, program space was also sold for advertisements.
Play list on file with The Ideals, most likely used for script perusal. Several plays, includingQueena andRanch 10were performed by The Ideals.