Description
Printers proof sheet for the original program for the tour that played at Madison Square Garden (where he broke the then record attendance record!), among other places, in 1942. The show went on to tour for a number of successful years. Upper left picture is for the cover of the official program (see picture, program is not included). This program usually sells in the $125-150 range and this piece is very likely one of a kind. 3 pictures feature Gene and his horse, champ and there are additional photos of artists that includes
- An early Pat Butram (of Green Acres fame!)
- The Pinafores
- Rufe Davis
- Carl Cotner
- Johnny Bond
- Cass Country Boys
- Frankie Marvin
Piece is folded and shows some creasing and there is a tear at the middle fold at top along with a few minor tears. Paper is an off-white and there is some darkening at the very edges here and there. 19″ x 25″.
