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Poster for the premiere performance of the play Beauty Shop

1987; inscribed 1990

San Bernardino, California, United States, North and Central America

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Black and white poster of the play, "Beauty Shop" adhered to a black mat board. The poster has a large silhouette image of a woman wearing a scarf flying behind her. Below in large letters is the name of the play, ["BEAUTY SHOP" / A COMEDY STAGE PLAY]. In smaller letters underneath is more information about the play beginning with, [Written, Directed and Produced by / SHELLY GARRETT] followed by the list of actors and actresses who star in the show. In larger letters at the bottom of the poster is the time and place, [SAN BERNARDINO / VALLEY COLLEGE AUDITORIUM / SUNDAY, APRIL 5th, 1987]. The show is being shown at two times, [Matinee] and [Evening]. At the very bottom is information where to buy tickets. Handwritten in gold ink on the mat board is an inscription by the actress, Adrian Black.

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Catalog reference: 2018.27

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