An outstanding piece of Americana, this original Boston Theater broadside measures an easily displayable 21 ¾ X 8 inches wide and remains solid and in pleasing condition with no rips tears or stains and only some chipping at the edges. This wonderful old entertainment broadside announces the GLORIOUS ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE - JULY 4TH 1850 celebrated with the appearance of the famed RAVEL FAMILYof gymnasts, tight rope performers, skaters, ballet dancers and pantomimists. First appearing in the U. S. in 1832, theater critics and even rival theater managers held the Ravels as unsurpassed variety performers. Renowned the world over Boston quickly became one of their most successful venues. In 1850 the Ravel Family brought a troop of in excess of forty performers appearing at both the Boston Theater on Federal Street and the Boston Anthenaeum. An outstanding piece of Americana!