c1860 Hopkinton NH Cornet Brass Band Concert 2 Admission Tickets Civil War Era For Sale

c1860 Hopkinton NH Cornet Brass Band Concert 2 Admission Tickets Civil War Era
Pair of original circa 1860 concert admission tickets for the Hopkinton Cornet Band of Hopkinton, New Hampshire. Printed on yellow and tan card stock, each reads “CONCERT. HOPKINTON CORNET BAND, Admit the Bearer,” measures approximately 3.25" x 2" and bears period pencil writing. The Smithsonian’s Hazen Collection dates a Hopkinton Cornet Band concert ticket to circa 1860. The band participated in patriotic events and escorted local recruits joining the Second New Hampshire Volunteers in 1861.Wonderful original ticket pair measuring about 3.25" x 2". Each with name inscribed on front, and some surface wear as shown. Good condition.

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