Minstrel Troupe, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1897

Description:The Borough's first 'blackface' Minstrel Troupe.

As you can see from the image some performers have applied theatrical make-up so that they represent black people.

Today this would be considered highly inappropriate, however when this photograph was taken in 1897 it was thought of as an acceptable form of entertainment.


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9600s
Wooden Doll
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1360s
Corporation of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Order Book
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1680s
The Natural History of Staffordshire by Robert Plot
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1730s
The works of Virgil translated into English Blank verse with large explanatory notes & critical observations by Joseph Trapp
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1800s
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1820s
Apedale Hall, Newcastle-under-Lyme
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1850s
Baby’s Bonnet, late Victorian / early 20th century
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1870s
Victorian Ivory Wedding Bodice and Skirt
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1900s
Child’s White Dress, c.1900-1920
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1920s
White Bra, 1920s
White Bra, 1920s

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1940s
British Red Cross Beret, c.1940-1960
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1970s
Fire Engines, Newcatle-under-Lyme
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Donor ref:PA 905 (22/26274)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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