Although minstrel theater survived into the twentieth century, its heyday can be traced from the 1840s to the 1890s. Lew Dockstader, with his partner, George H. Primrose created shows for several decades that included an early Al Jolson as well as several other popular names of the day. Dockstader's trademark minstrel appearance on stage was: trick shoes, oversize pants and coat, tall hat, and black-face. Dockstader's success turned in part on his political monologues and his caricatures and imitations of political figures like Theodore Roosevelt. Working to keep his material updated, Dockstader injected his stage show with current local and national themes. He was considered one of the most notable minstrel men of the 19th century.

Created/Published : U.S. Lithograph Co., Cincinnati, New York, 1908

Creator : Russell-Morgan Print

Part of the Theatrical Poster Collection housed in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress

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Product #: var0161