Mathias Weckström Collection
Collection materials in format
Analogue
The collection contains theatre programmes as well as programmes and posters related to other entertainment events from the 1800s.
Collection description
The collection contains theatre programmes as well as programmes and posters related to other entertainment events from the 1800s. The posters include rare illustrated posters of international troupes visiting Finland, such as acrobats, tightrope walkers and magicians. The performances took placer, for example, in the Svenska Teatern, Tivoliteatteri (Park Theatre) and Arcadia Theatre. The collection was collected by post office clerk Mathias Weckström (1803–1873).
Material type
Ephemera
Accrual status
Completed