Poster for "The Ensign" | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society

Poster

Poster for "The Ensign"

Poster for "The Ensign" | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society
Color lithograph poster depicting a confrontation between U.S. Navy sailors who are defending the honor of the American flag and British soldiers. “Written by Wm Haworth” at top right. Caption below reads “We Ain’t Got No Manners, But We Fight Like H--l.”

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DESCRIPTION
Color lithograph poster depicting a confrontation between U.S. Navy sailors who are defending the honor of the American flag and British soldiers. “Written by Wm Haworth” at top right. Caption below reads “We Ain’t Got No Manners, But We Fight Like H--l.”
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:89876
Creation Date: 1892
Creator Name:Strobridge Lithographic Company
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Collection Name:WCFTR Posters
Genre:Poster
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:2.x.0002
Original Dimensions:33 cm by 45.7 cm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Haworth was influenced by William Gillette's dual career as actor and playwright, and followed him after completing a respectable career onstage. As well, Haworth's career as a naval cadet helped him bring an unprecedented level of realism to the Civil War tale. (The production featured six "real Navy men.") It opened at Haverly's 14th St. Theatre in December 1892 and had a respectable run, becoming the play by which Haworth would be known for the rest of his life. The play was revived often, reportedly with D. W. Griffith once taking the part of Lincoln in a Chicago production.
SUBJECTS
Posters
Theaters
Uniforms
Sailors
RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research. For further information, contact WCFTR. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Center. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied for resale or distribution as a photoprint, used as agency stock, or used in any other enterprise. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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