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Theatre History Podcast #55: Examining the Controversial History of the "Mummers Wench" with Dr. Christian DuComb by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Michael Lueger. Dr. Christian DuComb of Colgate University joins us to talk about Philadelphia's Mummers Parade and how the figure of the "Mummers wench" has its roots in the history of blackface minstrel shows.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 9:00am on January 24, 2018 ☆ ⚑

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