1896 Swedish Charity Concert Souvenir Programme – Auditorium, Chicago, Ephemera For Sale

Offered here is an original 1896 Swedish Charity Concert Souvenir Programme, held at the Auditorium in Chicago on Saturday, May 23, 1896.

• Historic 19th-century programme issued for the benefit of Augustana Hospital, Bethany Home, Swedish Home of Mercy, and other institutions.

• Beautiful pink decorative cover with photograph, ornate border, and period typography.

• Packed with advertising from 1890s Chicago businesses, including jewelers, grocers, insurance agents, tailors, and more.

• A remarkable example of Swedish-American cultural and immigrant history in Chicago.

• Condition: Light wear along edges and mild toning, consistent with age (129 years old!), but very well-preserved overall (see photos).

An outstanding piece of antique ephemera, perfect for collectors of 19th-century programmes, Scandinavian-American history, Swedish societies, or Chicago memorabilia.

Item Location: Bin - 1 - 185