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Ca. 1880s cabinet card photograph of Steve Brodie, theater performer and Brooklyn Bridge jumper
by [Steve Brodie]
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Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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About This Item
[New York. N.p., no backmark, ca. 1880s]. 6½ x 4¼ inches. Evenly faded; good.
A publicity photograph captioned in the mount, thus: "Steve Brodie. - On the Bowery. Thos. H. Davis & Wm. T. Keough."
In late 19th century New York City, Steve Brodie was a colorful personality who became famous for supposedly jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge on July 23, 1886 and surviving the 135-foot plunge into the East River. Although it is uncertain whether he actually made the jump, it captured the public's attention and propelled him to celebrity status. He took advantage of his newfound fame by opening "Brodie's Bar and Grill" in Manhattan, where he entertained customers with tales of his bold feat. Over time, Brodie's reputation grew, and he was often portrayed as a daring hero in popular culture and a bit of a rogue.
On the Bowery was Brodie's touring autobiographical theatrical performance.
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- Bookseller
- Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3733316
- Title
- Ca. 1880s cabinet card photograph of Steve Brodie, theater performer and Brooklyn Bridge jumper
- Author
- [Steve Brodie]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
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Wilmington, Delaware
About Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
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Our inventory encompasses a broad spectrum of collecting interests, with a special focus on 18th- and 19th-century American history, including African-American history, women's history, and unique or unusual materials documenting the American experience. In our stock, you will also find rare pamphlets, documents, letters and correspondence, journals, diaries, significant archives, as well as original art, graphics, and photographs.
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