Title

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown.

Caption

Black and White Revue, [193-]. 'Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge - Black & White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby Holme's Orchestra - Sweet Rhythm versus Harlem Swing - Winthrop Lodge of Elks Xmas Basket Fund...Children's Mat[inee] at 3pm'. Poster for stage show featuring African-American and white performers. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances. 'Sepia' or 'sepian' was a term used in the entertainment business, usually as a euphemism for 'black'.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM23A05_297

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Keywords

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