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Antique 1903 Macomb, Illinois Graduating Recital Program w/ Secret Passed Notes
Up for sale is an original June 4, 1903 musical graduating recital program from Macomb, Illinois. Features performances by graduates of piano and guitar teacher courses from W.I.N.S. & B.I. (Western Illinois Normal School).
What makes this item special is the secret penciled commentary written on the back and margins by audience members passing notes during the show:
- "I don't see anything so wonderful about Miss Glenny do you Ruth"
- "She didn't do as well as Swisher, do you think?"
- "I've had about enough 'Sonata' for one evening haven't you?"
- "Do you know the difference between a dollar bill and 75 cents?"
ITEM SPECIFICS:
- Date: June 4, 1903
- Location: Macomb, Illinois
- Event: Graduating Recital (W.I.N.S. & B.I.)
- Format: Single-Sheet Printed Paper Program / Ephemera
- Features: Original handwritten pencil notes passed during performance
- Original/Reproduction: Original
CONDITION DETAILS:
- Vintage paper shows natural light toning, horizontal crease from folding, and a small puncture hole near the bottom edge.
- Printed text and handwritten pencil notes remain legible throughout.
- Please review high-resolution photos for exact condition.
