19th Century Ford’s Theatre Printing Block – "Our American Cousin" roberts This sign features 2 bee

This sign features 2 bee decals while the "B and B Stinger" is reverse painted glass

The text on the photo denotes that this was taken at the Norfolk

MM - C-12377 - 012125

with wear along edges and oxidation at joints

EH - C-14472 - 080625

19th Century Ford’s Theatre Printing Block – "Our American Cousin" roberts This sign features 2 beeWood mounted metal printing block advertising Our American Cousin, the play infamously associated with Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre in 1865. The block features raised lettering with the play's title prominently displayed, along with additional billing for the lead actress, Laura Keene, and supporting players. Blocks of this kind were used by newspapers and theatre presses to print advertisements and playbills, each impression