Showbill for "Lagrima Del Diablo"

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An off-white paper showbill printed by Playbill for “Lagrima Del Diablo”. On the front of the showbill at the top in large black type is “SHOWBILL / ST. MARKS PLAYHOUSE”, printed inside of a blue block. Below it in white type on a large black block is: [THE NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY] with the signature round Ensemble logo. On the inside of the showbill, a left page features a black-and-white Manufactures Hanover ad. The ad depicts two small-scale ballet dancers mid-performance, photographed as if inside of an apple. The right page announces the play “Lagrima Del Diablo”. From top to bottom it reads: [THE ST. MARKS PLAYHOUSE / 133 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y.

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