"Grand Christmas Ball Given by the Geneva Rifles and Band," Geneva, Ohio, 1896

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Artifact Overview

Walter L. Main started his own circus in 1886. He based this new venture in his hometown of Geneva, Ohio. When the traveling show's season ended, the circus returned to Geneva for the winter. Here, Main lived as a successful businessman and prominent citizen. This 1899 invitation lists Main as a member of the Grand Christmas Ball's Reception Committee.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Invitation

Date Made

25 December 1896

Subject Date

25 December 1896

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2004.67.13

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given by Fred R. Frisbie in Memory of his Grandfather, Ceil V. Frisbie.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 5 in

Inscriptions

on front: Yourself and Ladies are cordially invited to attend a Grand Christmas Ball to be given by The Geneva Rifles and Band at Armory Hall, Dec. 25 '96 [...]