19th Century Ford’s Theatre Printing Block – "Our American Cousin" roberts MM - C-12377 - 012125

MM - C-12377 - 012125

Vintage plastic and chromed metal pocket knife

with wear along edges and oxidation at joints

The text on the photo denotes that this was taken at the Norfolk

This sign features 2 bee decals while the "B and B Stinger" is reverse painted glass

19th Century Ford’s Theatre Printing Block – "Our American Cousin" roberts MM - C-12377 - 012125Wood mounted metal printing block advertising Our American Cousin, the play infamously associated with Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre in 1865. The block features raised lettering with the play's title prominently displayed, along with additional billing for the lead actress, Laura Keene, and supporting players. Blocks of this kind were used by newspapers and theatre presses to print advertisements and playbills, each impression