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Performing Arts Posters

Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)Created by: LOC's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 1895
Rose Hill English Folly Co. - Public domain portrait painting
The collection includes posters advertising individual plays and operettas, burlesque, vaudeville, and specialty acts, dance companies, extravaganzas produced by the Kiralfy Brothers, portraits of entertainers, and stock posters. Featured performers include Julia Arthur, De Wolfe Hopper, Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co., Thomas W. Keene, Andrew Mack, Robert B. Mantell, Mathews & Bulger, Lewis Morrison, Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Co., Royal Lilliputians, and Jennie Yeamans. Directors, managers, and producers include Edward J. Abraham, Blaney, and Vance, William A. Brady, Sidney R. Ellis, W.J. Fielding, Charles Frohman, Hoyt & McKee, the Kiralfy Brothers, Jacob Litt, Rice & Burton, Rich & Harris, A.Q. Scammon, Sam S. Schubert, Thall & Kennedy, Fred E. Wright, Charles H. Yale, and others. Playwrights include David Belasco, George H. Broadhurst, Bartley Campbell, Charles Turner Dazey, Gilbert & Sullivan, William Gillette, Seymour Hicks, David Higgins, Bronson Howard, Cecil Raleigh, William Shakespeare, Sutton Vane, and others. Plays include such popular titles as Arizona, At Piney Ridge, By the sad sea waves, Devil's auction, Evangeline, Faust, Female drummer, H.M.S. Pinafore, The hidden hand, The last of the Rohans, Ole Olson, The Queen of Chinatown, Shenandoah, Siberia, The sporting life, Uncle Tom's cabin, Venice, The war of wealth, Way down East, Yon Yonson, and others. Images depicted include scenes from plays, portraits of performers, and performers performing. Featured entertainers are not always depicted in the image. Some posters are mainly textual with peripheral images.
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The sorrows of Satan from the famous novel of Marie Corelli.

The sorrows of Satan from the famous novel of Marie Corelli.

73083 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: My work! Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 21. No. 6778. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The electrician an American comedy drama : Chas. E. Blaney's greatest success.

The electrician an American comedy drama : Chas. E. Blaney's greatest ...

Caption: I said he did not want a drink. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5893. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Selden's funny farce, A spring chicken

Selden's funny farce, A spring chicken

Caption: Oh! Mama. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6170. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chas. H. Yale's fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The many, merry mishaps of Nid and the weird, wonderful wanderings of Nod

Chas. H. Yale's fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The many, merry ...

48061 (left print) U.S. Copyright Office 48062 (right print) U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Captions: American progress in foreign climes (left print); By-your side, I have plighted troth forever... More

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Caption: Col. West: "You say a prisoner has been captured? Is it a spy?" Serg't Barket: "Worse, a petticoat! Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." Management, Jacob Litt. N.Y. 81... More

Sam Pitman's big production, A fortune hunter

Sam Pitman's big production, A fortune hunter

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: The rescue at Eagle Rock Ranch : Brave Nellie with her left arm barred the door and with the right held the Spaniards at bay. Created and "copyright 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co... More

Roeber and Crane Bro's Vaudeville-Athletic Co.

Roeber and Crane Bro's Vaudeville-Athletic Co.

52635 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Beautiful, versatile Rosalie, acrobatic wonder. Created and "copyright 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3340. Forms part of: Theatric... More

Frank L. Perley presents Alice Nielsen [i.e. Nielson]

Frank L. Perley presents Alice Nielsen [i.e. Nielson]

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bob Manchester's Cracker Jacks everything new.

Bob Manchester's Cracker Jacks everything new.

27770 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Something new in town. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Company, Cin., U.S.A." No. 3705. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More

Hoyt's A bunch of keys polished up to date.

Hoyt's A bunch of keys polished up to date.

52063 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: D-i-n-n-e-r. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4090. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

13516 U.S. Copyright Office "Herald Square Theatre." Caption: There's something going on in this house! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8380. Forms part of: ... More

Gorgeous, scenic play, A guilty mother

Gorgeous, scenic play, A guilty mother

74596 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Dry your eyes, Mada ... ou shall right in my carriage. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Henry M... More

A.Q. Scammon's The real Widow Brown

A.Q. Scammon's The real Widow Brown

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Am I dressed? Well, you wait a minute. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4136. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - A.Q. Scammon's Side tracked - Public domain lithograph

Poster - A.Q. Scammon's Side tracked - Public domain lithograph

"Russell-Morgan Print." B&w version of poster: POS - TH - 1899 .S55, no. 5 (C size). Caption: Quick lunch. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 4060. Forms part of: Theatric... More

[Hypnotist directing group of people to do unusual things: man wearing women's clothing and feathered hat, man using cane as fishing pole, man driving another man like a horse and carriage]

[Hypnotist directing group of people to do unusual things: man wearing...

Created by "The Donaldson Litho. Co., Newport, K.Y." No. 2983. Same image with text on: POS - MAG .M24, no. 1 (C size). Title devised. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Form... More

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in the The last of the Rohans by Ramsay Morris.

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in the The last of the Rohans by Ram...

44233 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Clifford's arrival at Castle Rohan. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 8570. Forms part of... More

The club's baby by Lawrence Sterner & Edw. G. Knoblaugh.

The club's baby by Lawrence Sterner & Edw. G. Knoblaugh.

32936 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The girls visit the Club. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8470. Small part of upper right corn... More

Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company

Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company

"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4050. Phil Sheridan, prop. & mgr. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rusco & Holland, sole proprietors and managers more money invested than any minstrel firm in the world : the progressive minstrel managers.

Rusco & Holland, sole proprietors and managers more money invested tha...

Portraits of W.A. Rusco and Jno. J. Holland. Captions: Rusco and Holland's Big Minstrel Festival : 55 people, 3 bands, traveling in their own train of cars Original Nashville Students and Colored Concert Co.,... More

Blanche Walsh and Melbourne MacDowell

Blanche Walsh and Melbourne MacDowell

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2778. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Mamie Sheridan Wolford, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Mamie Sheridan Wolford, American vaudeville and popular entertainment ...

19350 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co, Cin. U.S.A." No. 3658. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - A.Q. Scammon's Side tracked - Public domain lithograph

Poster - A.Q. Scammon's Side tracked - Public domain lithograph

48534 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Racing The Limited. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 4059. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libr... More

Poster - I saw it first - Public domain lithograph

Poster - I saw it first - Public domain lithograph

Two women grabbing onto arms of old man in top hat and monocle. 10783 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3652. Forms part of:... More

Belle Archer in Jess of the Bar Z

Belle Archer in Jess of the Bar Z

D15331 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Scenes and incidents of ranch life in New Mexico. Created and "copyright, 1900, by the U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Fred E. ... More

Dead game sports, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Dead game sports, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 61. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Carl A. Haswin and his company in A lion's heart

Carl A. Haswin and his company in A lion's heart

D787 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: It is him for her. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4261. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

Lost in the desert the great dramatic spectacle : written by Owen Davis.

Lost in the desert the great dramatic spectacle : written by Owen Davi...

D13751 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Last of the "Mary Jane." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4719. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

Royal Lilliputians, the only novelty in sight nothing but fun.

Royal Lilliputians, the only novelty in sight nothing but fun.

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4591. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Flints, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

The Flints, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Caption: Mr. Herbert L. Flint. Created by Allied Printing, Cedar Rapids. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms... More

The big scenic production, Man's enemy by Chas. A. Longdon & Eric Hudson : now in its fourth year in England.

The big scenic production, Man's enemy by Chas. A. Longdon & Eric Huds...

D2176 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Ruined. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4276. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Flints, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

The Flints, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Caption: Mr. Herbert L. Flint. Created by Allied Printing, Cedar Rapids. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms... More

Chas. H. Yale's fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The many, merry mishaps of Nid and the weird, wonderful wanderings of Nod

Chas. H. Yale's fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The many, merry ...

D5956 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Do you see anything? Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4462. Under the management of the author, Sidn... More

Royal Lilliputians the littlest people yet in the biggest thing ever.

Royal Lilliputians the littlest people yet in the biggest thing ever.

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4550. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Coming under canvas, George the magician and a full supporting cast of wonder workers and funmakers presenting a spectacle rich in scenic and electrical effects surpassing in splendor and magnitude all that has before it.

Coming under canvas, George the magician and a full supporting cast of...

"All Europe marvelled at George, the show which you will never forget ...." "Magician of the kings and the king of magicians." Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

Ferris' Comedians the pacemakers at popular prices.

Ferris' Comedians the pacemakers at popular prices.

D22662 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S.P. Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 4903. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

David Higgins' idyl of the Tennessee mountains, At Piney Ridge

David Higgins' idyl of the Tennessee mountains, At Piney Ridge

Captions: Jack Rose of Piney Ridge; Act I. Jack. "That looks like a 'pretty good thing!'"; Act III. Cindy waiting for Mark, at the old cedar. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New... More

Al. W. Martin's mammoth production, Uncle Tom's cabin

Al. W. Martin's mammoth production, Uncle Tom's cabin

D13150 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A pack of thorough bred blood hounds. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Chas. L. Walters. No... More

Royal Lilliputians the big event : the largest man in the world : the tallest man, woman, and horse in the world.

Royal Lilliputians the big event : the largest man in the world : the ...

D8151 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4387. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

George W. Lederer's Belle of New York the rage of two continents : book by Hugh Morton ; music by Gustav Kerker.

George W. Lederer's Belle of New York the rage of two continents : boo...

"65 people direct from Shaftesbury Theater, London and Casino Theater, New York." Caption: M'lle Fifi, come with us to Portico. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cinc... More

The ballooon girl a comedy drama of circus life by Robert J. Sherman : not a moving picture.

The ballooon girl a comedy drama of circus life by Robert J. Sherman :...

Caption: A story of a sweet little circus girl, her bad sister, a minister, and meddling town gossips. Created by "Quigley Litho. Co., K.C." No. 3516. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

George W. Lederer's Belle of New York the rage of two continents : book by Hugh Morton ; music by Gustav Kerker.

George W. Lederer's Belle of New York the rage of two continents : boo...

D16862 U.S. Copyright Office "65 people direct from Shaftsbury Theater, London and Casino Theater, New York." Caption: La belle Dazie. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Prin... More

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

D10457 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Jack Norworth. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4580. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... More

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

D13515(?) U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Bertie Fowler. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Martin Beck. No. 4578. Forms part of: Theatri... More

Siberia written by Bartley Campbell.

Siberia written by Bartley Campbell.

D11698 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: His life or mine! Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, W.J. Fielding. No. 4412. Forms part of: Th... More

Chas. H. Yale's everlasting Devil's auction 20th edition and best ever.

Chas. H. Yale's everlasting Devil's auction 20th edition and best ever...

Created and "copyright 1901 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 5513. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chas. H. Yale's everlasting Devil's auction 20th edition and best ever.

Chas. H. Yale's everlasting Devil's auction 20th edition and best ever...

Created and "copyright 1901 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 5514. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chas. H. Yale and Sidney R. Ellis' The evil eye, or The further funny freaks of Nid and the continued comical contortions of Nod

Chas. H. Yale and Sidney R. Ellis' The evil eye, or The further funny ...

Caption: Like the ostrich when danger's nigh Nid & Nod hide from "Evil Eye." Created and "copyright 1902 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 6369. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More

Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels

Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels

G xxc 3983 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: I'm goin'to git dat man. Created and "copyright 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 6544. Forms part of: Minstrel poster ... More

Merely Mary Ann Garden Theatre, New York, every evening & Saturday matinee.

Merely Mary Ann Garden Theatre, New York, every evening & Saturday mat...

Created and "copyright 1903 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Eleanor Robson; Liebler & Co., managers. N.Y. no. 10771. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels

Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels

G xxc 3984 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Oh fudge! Created and "copyright 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 6541. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Lib... More

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fatal wedding.

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fa...

Caption: Take that brat out of here. Created and "copyright 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Sullivan, Harris & Woods. No. 6506. Forms part of: Theatric... More

Andrew Mack in his new play, The way to Kenmare by Edward E. Rose.

Andrew Mack in his new play, The way to Kenmare by Edward E. Rose.

Created and "copyright 1904 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 11033. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Ralph Stuart in his great success By right of sword

Ralph Stuart in his great success By right of sword

Caption: Ralph Stuart as Richard Hamilton. Created and "copyright 1904 by The Courier Co., Lith. Dpt. of Buffalo, NY." Direction, Edward Thurnaer. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Sidney R. Ellis presents golden voiced singer, Al. H. Wilson in his new play of picturesque Switzerland, Metz in the Alps new songs and yodels.

Sidney R. Ellis presents golden voiced singer, Al. H. Wilson in his ne...

Caption: How you vos. Created and "copyright 1906 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 9977. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Sweely, Shipman & Co. present Roselle Knott

Sweely, Shipman & Co. present Roselle Knott

Created and "copyright 1906 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 9997. Poster advertising Roselle Knott without her portrait. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

James T. Powers in The blue moon

James T. Powers in The blue moon

G xxc 14872 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Do you see the sweethearts in the moon? Copyright 1906 by Philip G. Schermerhorn. Created by Metropolitan Print. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library o... More

The big fun show, Dad's side partner Mazie.

The big fun show, Dad's side partner Mazie.

Created and "copyright 1906 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." No. 5302. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Klaw & Erlanger's Advanced Vaudeville

Klaw & Erlanger's Advanced Vaudeville

Caption: Stars of all nations. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Arizona America's greatest play.

Arizona America's greatest play.

G xxc 16240(?) U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Come into the house, you will find it much better there. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 1... More

Joe Weber's burlesque of The merry widow by arrangement with Henry W. Savage ; original music by Franz Lehar ; book by George V. Hobart ; staged by Julian Mitchell.

Joe Weber's burlesque of The merry widow by arrangement with Henry W. ...

"From photo by F.G. Bangs, N.Y." Created and "copyright 1908 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 12754. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Henry B. Harris presents The traveling salesman a comedy by James Forbes, author of The chorus lady.

Henry B. Harris presents The traveling salesman a comedy by James Forb...

G xxc 20382 U.S. Copyright Office Consists of photographic print on color lithograph. Created and "copyright 1908 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 11798. Forms part of: Theatri... More

Poster - Guy Bates Post in "The bridge" - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Guy Bates Post in "The bridge" - Public domain lithograph

Created and "copyright 1909 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 13109. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

T.J. Downs mammoth new Uncle Tom's Cabin Co.

T.J. Downs mammoth new Uncle Tom's Cabin Co.

"A play as immortal as the Declaration of Independence ... superb spectacular surprises ... greater, grander, better than ever ... great and moral show." At head of title: Grand 1916 triumphal tour. Created by ... More

The last of the magicians, Powell dean of American magicians : the master mind of modern magic : the acme of perfect manipulation, a revelation in human dexterity : the magic of a lifetime.

The last of the magicians, Powell dean of American magicians : the mas...

Includes portraits of Powell, Kellar, Blitz, De Kolta, Houdini, Herrmann, Anderson, and Heller. Signed: "Sincerely yours, Frederick Eugene Powell, May 5th, 1928." Signed: "To my good friend, Oscar L. Leale, pas... More

Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph

C252448 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Self decapitation. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7754. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph

Caption: Self decapitation. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Larger version of poster with slightly different imprint: POS - MAG - .K44, no. 6a (D size). N.Y. no.... More

The sidewalks of New York - Public domain portrait painting

The sidewalks of New York - Public domain portrait painting

Caption: A few of the characters shown on the sidewalks of New York. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8614. Vignette captions: Herald Square at midnight ... More

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

36258 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8499. Similar larger version of poster: POS - MAG - .K44, no. 8b (D size). Similar smaller vers... More

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

D14286 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8975. Smaller version of poster with slightly different imprint: POS - MAG - .K44, no. 9 (C ... More

Prof. Frederick Hap-e-man playing on two violins at once

Prof. Frederick Hap-e-man playing on two violins at once

Attached poster: The Catskill Mountain violinist, Prof. F. Hap-e-man. New York : Business Mirror Print., c1863. 1 print : lithograph, col. ; 54 x 23 cm. (poster format) Created by "Waters & Son, N.J." No. 336.... More

Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph

C252447 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Self decapitation. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 7647. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

L.M. Gottschalk's farewell concerts in America

L.M. Gottschalk's farewell concerts in America

Created by "Clarry & Reilly, Designers Engravers and Steam Job [P]rinters, 12 & 14 Spruce Street, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

L.M. Gottschalk's farewell concerts in America

L.M. Gottschalk's farewell concerts in America

Created by "Clarry & Reilly, Designers Engravers and Steam Job [P]rinters, 12 & 14 Spruce Street, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Charles Frohman presents a new play, The conquerors by Paul M. Potter.

Charles Frohman presents a new play, The conquerors by Paul M. Potter.

Caption: The conquerors. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 7928. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Fred R. Hamlin's musical extravaganza, The wizard of Oz

Fred R. Hamlin's musical extravaganza, The wizard of Oz

Created and "copyright, 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 6868. Signed: To Spider Rathburn, I'm so ner-r-r-vous! Fred Stone. June 16, 1902, Jan. 14, 1936. Gift;... More

Uncl[e] Tom's cabin - Drawing. Public domain image.

Uncl[e] Tom's cabin - Drawing. Public domain image.

Created by "A.S. Seer's Print." Large pieces missing; part of title missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Thomas W. Keene. Macbeth - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Thomas W. Keene. Macbeth - Public domain lithograph

P13152 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Smyth & Rice Comedians with Walter E. Perkins as A. Keene Shaver in My friend from India by H.A. DuSouchet.

The Smyth & Rice Comedians with Walter E. Perkins as A. Keene Shaver i...

39295 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Tilly: "Two thousand years ago, I am a geese." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8548. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More

Imre Kiralfy's historical romance, Venice, the bride of the sea at Olympia the greatest production of modern times at Olympia.

Imre Kiralfy's historical romance, Venice, the bride of the sea at Oly...

W41774 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy 1891." Caption: Venice of yore. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York; (printed in America)." No. O-N-Y-4219. Small portrait of I. Kir... More

The mammoth spectacular production, Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks.

The mammoth spectacular production, Sporting life written by Cecil Ral...

D14316 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: At the National Sporting Club, London : spirited boxing contest conducted strictly according to the rules of the ring. Lord Woodstock knocks out his professional antagonist... More

Hardeen inherits his brother's secrets Houdini's will makes possible the continuance of Houdini's master mysteries.

Hardeen inherits his brother's secrets Houdini's will makes possible t...

Created by "Carey and Sons Lith, N.Y." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Despite directions to the contrary, Hardeen passed on to others the legacy he had received. Today, ... More

Miss New York Jr. spectacular burlesque.

Miss New York Jr. spectacular burlesque.

C253651 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A midnight frolic. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5565. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

52069 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: James White, vocal comedian. Created by "The Russell-Morgan Print; copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3820. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collecti... More

The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.

The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.

34899 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Initiating a High Roller. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2693. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

41735 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Sir Andy De Bric-a-Brac & his three muskeeters : the most hilarious burlesque of Cyrano de Bergerac. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New... More

Houdini appears at the Empire Theatre, every evening this week

Houdini appears at the Empire Theatre, every evening this week

At head of title: Liverpool city police office, Dale St., Feb. 2nd, 1904, I certify that to-day Mr. Harry Houdini showed his abilities in releasing himself from restraint. ... Signed Leonard dunning, Head Const... More

A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Saint Maur.

A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Saint Maur.

Caption: Oh! Harry, hurry, or he'll see us! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7535. Starring Emily Bancker ; management of Thos. W. Ryley. Forms part of: ... More

Have you seen Smith? a famous fabric of fun.

Have you seen Smith? a famous fabric of fun.

Caption: "A good thing." Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8231. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West).

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West).

34417 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A grand up to date first part with the leading comedians, vocalists, and the greatest orchestra ever heard in minstrelsy. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith.... More

The New York Manhattan Theatre success, William A. Brady & Jos. R. Grismer's production, A stranger in a strange land by Sidney T. Wilmer & Walter Vincent.

The New York Manhattan Theatre success, William A. Brady & Jos. R. Gri...

Caption: Ladies, allow me to introduce to you my life-preserver, the noble red-skin! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Direction of Thall & Kennedy. N.Y. no. 9065. ... More

Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi adapted from the French by Leo Ditrichstein.

Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi adapted from the French by Leo Dit...

7769 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Manhattan Theatre. Caption: Here I am! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8358. Signed: Archie Gunn. Similar smalle... More

[African American, standing at desk, with one hand resting on papers and one hand raised]

[African American, standing at desk, with one hand resting on papers a...

X1252 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by The Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 19. Title devised. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

55890 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Hotel Jolly or Satan's Inn. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2760. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More

Poster - Thomas W. Keene. Hamlet - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Thomas W. Keene. Hamlet - Public domain lithograph

P13153 U.S. Copyright Office Created and copyrighted by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Peter F. Dailey in John J. McNally's happiest effort, The night clerk

Peter F. Dailey in John J. McNally's happiest effort, The night clerk

A236078 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cin'ti - N.Y." No. 6612. Under the direction of Charles J. Rich & Wm. Harris; E. Rosenbaum, manager. Forms part of: Theatric... More

Miller & Hogarty present America's daintiest comedy queen, Elsa Ryan in the stirring comedy drama of western life, Nevada by Fred. Darcy.

Miller & Hogarty present America's daintiest comedy queen, Elsa Ryan i...

Caption: Dolly - "Mose, do you know the biggest diamond ever discovered?" Mose - "Why certainly, De ace!" Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 10197. Forms pa... More

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

C252450 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The same old game! Simple but neat! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7753. Forms part of: Theat... More

Mestayer Comedy Company, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Mestayer Comedy Company, American vaudeville and popular entertainment...

Bottom edge of poster missing; caption from Copyright record. Caption: The single dude & the double dude. We-Us-&-Co. Created by W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Caption: Thrilling rescue of the child and headlong fall of the villain into the depths of Chilkoot Canon [sic]. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y.-no. 7866. F... More

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