"Fiddler on the Roof," 1964
THF735564 / "Fiddler on the Roof," 1964
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Artifact Overview
Based on short stories from Yiddish language author Sholem Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof tells the tale of Jewish milkman Tevye and his family as they struggle to maintain their traditions in the fast-changing world of turn-of-the-century Tsarist Russia. Fiddler, as it is affectionately known, became the first Broadway show to surpass 3,000 performances, and remains popular to this day.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
1964
Subject Date
25 July 1964 - 25 August 1964
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.404.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Red (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 8 in
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