Theater playbill for Miss Charlotte Cushman in "Oliver Twist" and "Jenny Lind" at the Washington Theater, February 19, 1861

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Washington Theater. Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, acting manger: Mr. J.T. Raymond ... Positively farewell appearance in Washington of Miss Charlotte Cushman who will appear in her renowned impersonation of Nancy Sykes in her beautiful play, dramatized from Dickens' celebrated novel, entitled "Oliver Twist!" Mr. J.B. Studley as Bill Sykes. Tuesday evening, February 19, 1861 will be presented the beautiful play, entitled "Oliver Twist" ... To conclude with the popular farce of "Jenny Lind" ... Miss Joey Gougenheim, the beautiful, brilliant, and accomplished comedienne is engaged, and will appear on Wednesday next. In rehearsal the successful comedy, entitled "An Unequal Match" ...