Dance Program - Hebrew Charity Ball, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 9, 1869

This multi-page dance program is for the Hebrew Charity Ball held on February 9, 1869. The cover features "Hebrew Charity Ball 1869" in decorative Victorian-style lettering, adorned with an illustration of cherubs holding musical instruments within a circular frame, set against ornate borders. A yellow ribbon is attached to the spine. The program lists "Promenade Music" and "Dancing Music" selections, including various quadrilles, waltzes, schottisches, lancers, galops, and gems from operas, with composers such as Offenbach, Mozart, Strauss, Verdi, and Hassler. Music was provided by Hassler's Grand Orchestra and Military Band. The interior pages also list Henry S. Frank as the Master of Ceremonies and several Floor Managers. The final page is blank for "Engagements." The item was printed by R. Stein, Phil. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Henry S. Frank (Master of Ceremonies)
• Hassler (orchestra leader)
• A.E. Greenewald (Floor Manager)
• H. Gunsenhauser (Floor Manager)
• Jacob E. Isaacs (Floor Manager)
• Judah Isaacs M.D. (Floor Manager)
• Henry L. Strouse (Floor Manager)
• H.W. Arnold (Floor Manager)
• M. Rosenbach (Floor Manager)
• A.P. Schoneman (Floor Manager)
• A.F. Hochstadter (Floor Manager)
• Gabriel Baum (Floor Manager)
• R. Stein (Printer/Lithographer)
• Frank, Henry S.
• Hassler
• Numerous others
• Stein. R.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Charity balls
• Jewish organizations
• Dance programs
• Orchestras
• 19th century
• Lithography
• Philadelphia
• Social events
• Fundraising
• Performing arts
• Victorian Era
• Jewish culture

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 9