Note: Any crosshatching in picture is an artifact NOT in the actual print for sale
Description reads: The Germans are the most sensible people in the world in regard to their attendance of the Opera or Theater. Recognizing the educational benefit to be derived from good music and fine dramatic performances, the officers of the Prussian army are obliged to go a certain number of times every month to carefully selected places of amusement. The best theatres are financially assisted by the Government, so that a high standard of dramatic excellence and a reasonable scale of prices can be maintained. As for the citizens themselves, they are so fond of the Opera and Drama that they wish to attend more frequently than they could possibly do if late hours were thus always necessary. Accordingly, even in Berlin, the hour for beginning is often half-past six or seven, so that by ten o’clock the opera is over. Moreover, contrary to the system in England, Italy and France, ladies are allowed in the parquet, and (blessed rule!) all hats and bonnets are removed. The result of this is an audience which does not spend much thought on dress, but rather has assembled for the enjoyment of the piece performed. The attention therefore is remarkable and no applause is heard until an act is finished. Some other rules pertaining to dramatic performances here are also excellent. Thus, should you take a cab to the theater outlined in this view, the driver would halt somewhere near the statue of Schiller, or at all events a little distance from the building, and collect his fare, so that, when in the crowd about the entrance, there shall be no delay. (1892)
An antique 1892 b/w half-tone lithograph depicting a scene from a time long gone by; a scene that may even no longer exist.
Not perfect, but pretty close...with only superficial wear & aging
Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)
Only minor handling wear and aging on this century++-old print.
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Item #1218-GOW905 & 423 |