1913 Western Vaudeville Managers Assn Contract Wilton Sisters Antigo WI Vintage For Sale

Vintage Original Western Vaudeville Managers\' Association Contract or Agreement representing The Wilton Sisters and The Palace Theatre in Antigo, WI, and its founding owner, Harvey Hanson, dated Jan. 24, 1913. Measures approx. 12 x 7.25\". On reverse is Managers Info about the act including length of performance, can they do an encore, etc. The Sisters appeared for three days for a total of $34.30.
The Wilton Sisters were from Indiana and known as the Hoosier Queens of Vaudeville and were quite popular for several years singing and dancing and playing instruments on the Vaudeville circuit. Most sources state their career began in 1915 but this contract evidences their careers started as early as 1913. Western Vaudeville controlled a lot of Vaudeville acts almost having a monopoly from Chicago and everywhere West. The Palace Theatre is still in operation today and in 1913 it was owned by the original owner and builder, Harvey Hanson. Condition is good normal folds, some creases and normal fading with age. This ships fast and FREE! Contact us any questions and please follow our store as we bring the rare things.