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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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Victoria Loftus British Blondes!

Victoria Loftus British Blondes!

"Copyrighted 1878 - J.E. Jackson, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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. 4144. Phil Sheridan, prop. & man'g'r. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Diplomacy. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Diplomacy. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Created by "A.S. Seer's Eng-Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Yon Yonson, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Yon Yonson, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

31972 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: When we goin' to gat married? Created and "copyright, 1899, by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Direction of Thall & Kennedy. N.Y. no. 8478. Forms part of: Theat... More

C.B. Bishop, comedian, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

C.B. Bishop, comedian, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...

A836 U.S. Copyright Office Copyrighted 1870 by Ferd. Mayer & Sons Mammoth Lith. Print, New York. Created by "Ferd. Mayer & Sons Mammoth Lith. Print, 96 & 98 Fulton St., New. York." Signed: P. Kr mer. Forms part... More

Gorton's Minstrels, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Gorton's Minstrels, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

Caption: Chas. H. Larkin, lessee & manager. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Joseph Gorton, originator & founder in 1867. No. 2056. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libra... More

America's master mentalist, Newmann the Great and his show of wonders

America's master mentalist, Newmann the Great and his show of wonders

"The peer of psychics; the man who knows." Created by "Standard Printing Co., St. Paul." No. 384. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (L... More

The romantic spectacle, Under the polar star written by Clay M. Greene.

The romantic spectacle, Under the polar star written by Clay M. Greene...

Caption: We are floating across the Pole, the stars and stripes are waving in the center of the Arctic Circle. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cincinnati & New York." Direction of Wm. A. ... More

H.M.S. Pinafore, US Navy Photogrpah

H.M.S. Pinafore, US Navy Photogrpah

"Copyrighted - 1879 J.E. Jackson." Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

A musical farce comedy, The air ship by J.M. Gaites.

A musical farce comedy, The air ship by J.M. Gaites.

Caption: The fly cop. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6323. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The last stroke a story of Cuba's fight for freedom : by I.N. Morris.

The last stroke a story of Cuba's fight for freedom : by I.N. Morris.

Caption: It isn't fair to talk like that to a girl 'up a tree!' Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. No. 7097. Forms part of: Theatrical poste... More

Charles Frohman presents John Drew and his company

Charles Frohman presents John Drew and his company

Includes small portrait and blank area for stock printing. 58975 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8241. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

Madeline of Fort Reno the sensation of the 19th century, Long Bro's, Pawnee Bill and May Lillie's great western military romantic play.

Madeline of Fort Reno the sensation of the 19th century, Long Bro's, P...

Includes portrait of Pawnee Bill in upper left corner. C259350 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: "Pawnee Bill, you have just had a dangerous and perilous ride," Gen. Custer; Major Gordon W. Lillie, Pawnee Bill. C... More

Strange adventures in The fall and rise of Humpty Dumpty

Strange adventures in The fall and rise of Humpty Dumpty

48909 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Cave of darkness. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The Seer Print." Lower right corner missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Zan Zig performing with rabbit and roses, including hat trick and levitation]

[Zan Zig performing with rabbit and roses, including hat trick and lev...

Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8751. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

Royal Lilliputians a gigantic organization of lilliputians, dwarfs, midgets, and giants.

Royal Lilliputians a gigantic organization of lilliputians, dwarfs, mi...

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4370. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

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

D14827 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The world renowned Severus Schaffer. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Martin Beck. No. 4571.... More

The Old Original North Carolinans Ex-slave Troupe

The Old Original North Carolinans Ex-slave Troupe

G1911 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Signed: W. Una, lith. & del. Small portrait of Miss Lizzie Smiley, heroine of Grand Gulf surender. Forms part of: Minstrel poster ... More

Broadway Theatre Opera Co. presenting the DeKoven & Smith's greatest success, The highwayman

Broadway Theatre Opera Co. presenting the DeKoven & Smith's greatest s...

Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The A.S. Seer Print, 242-244 W. 41st St., N.Y." Management, Andrew A. McCormick. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous production of Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace ; dramatized by William Young, Esq.

Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous production of Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace ; dr...

At head of title: Broadway Theatre. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8744A. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The new Siberia by Bartley Campbell.

The new Siberia by Bartley Campbell.

Caption: Please don't take me away, Mr. Soldier! Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti=NY." MacDonough & Kennedy, proprietors. NY-7070. Similar poster with different details and differen... More

The Merry Maidens Burlesque Co.

The Merry Maidens Burlesque Co.

C252789 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Birth of the chorus girl. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Jacobs & Lowry, managers. No. 5348. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... More

John W. Isham's Oriental America

John W. Isham's Oriental America

Caption: Grand hunting chorus. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Isham & Graff, sole proprietors. No. 7285. Portrait of John W. Isham in center; vignette in upper ... More

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

Caption: Hurled by highbinders through the rat pit's double trap. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8766. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library... More

John W. Isham's Oriental America 40 minutes of grand opera.

John W. Isham's Oriental America 40 minutes of grand opera.

Created and "copyright 1896 The Strobridge Lith-Co, Cincinnati & New York." Isham & Graff, sole proprietors. No. 7118. P&P has: copy 1 and copy 2 with pieces missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

John W. Isham's Oriental America 40 minutes of grand opera.

John W. Isham's Oriental America 40 minutes of grand opera.

Created and "copyright 1896 The Strobridge Lith-Co, Cincinnati & New York." Isham & Graff, sole proprietors. No. 7118. P&P has: copy 1 and copy 2 with pieces missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

Caption: Do the spirits come back? Created and "copyright 1915 by the Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 14335. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms ... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Captions: The world's greatest minstrel vocalists: T.H.P. Harle, Clement Stewart, Arthur Ansdell, Richard J. Jos , Jos. Garland, Geo. P. Marshall, J.P. Rodgers. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Lit... More

John C. Fisher's stupendous musical production, The silver slipper by Owen Hall & Leslie Stuart, authors of Florodora.

John C. Fisher's stupendous musical production, The silver slipper by ...

G xxc 3708 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The silver slipper. Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 10243. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library o... More

At Piney Ridge by David Higgins.

At Piney Ridge by David Higgins.

C242820 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Revenge on the Briarsons! Revenge on the Deerings! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 7695. Forms part of: Theatrical post... More

Hoyt's A black sheep - A poster advertising a black sheep show

Hoyt's A black sheep - A poster advertising a black sheep show

Z51585 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Sheriff, you let my trunk alone! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti, New-York." Hoyt & McKee, proprietors. No. 6161. Forms part of: Theatrical p... More

The proper caper, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

The proper caper, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

Q869 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Razoo: the clock stopper. Created by "Central Lith. & Eng. Co., Chicago & New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

British Blonde Burlesque Troupe

British Blonde Burlesque Troupe

A579 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Parisian sauce. Copyrighted by Sheridan Corbyn, 1870. Created by "Ledger Steam Job Print, Sixth and Chestnut Streets, Philad'a." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... More

Poster - Hoyt's A hole in the ground - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Hoyt's A hole in the ground - Public domain lithograph

D16456 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1900, by the U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Fred E. Wright. No. 4847. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

Newmann's wonderful spirit mysteries

Newmann's wonderful spirit mysteries

"Printed in U.S.A. by Donaldson Litho. Co., Newport, KY." No. 5786. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part... More

[Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company woman in lowcut dress pointing at man holding chair and cane].

[Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company woman in lowcut dress pointin...

Created by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cin. & N.Y. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Whiteley's Original Hidden Hand Co. the comedy event.

Whiteley's Original Hidden Hand Co. the comedy event.

Includes portraits of Harry M. Clark and G.P. Hammer. P4276 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrigiht [sic] secured." Created by "Jno. B. Jeffery, Pr.,-Eng., Chicago." Under the management of Harry M. Clark; Clark & Ha... More

[Two ballerinas, blond woman in front with brunette woman behind]

[Two ballerinas, blond woman in front with brunette woman behind]

V35183 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1890 by the Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 1. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Return of the greatest of all magicians, the Houdinis, Harry, Bessie original introducers of metamorphosis, greatest and finest trunk mystery the world has ever seen, challenge hand-cuff act, open to the world ....

Return of the greatest of all magicians, the Houdinis, Harry, Bessie o...

At head of title: Smith's Opera House, week commencing, Monday, March 21. Created by "Seymour & Muir Printing Co., Grand Rapids, Mich." Mrs. W.B. Smith, proprietress ; Major LeVoy, amusement director. Transferr... More

William H. West's great achievement, The storming of San Juan Hill

William H. West's great achievement, The storming of San Juan Hill

"The most stirring scene ever produced on any stage." Back cover of minstrel program. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Lib... More

The eviction by Hubert O'Grady.

The eviction by Hubert O'Grady.

"A.S. Seer Eng. Print., New York (copyrighted)." Created by A.S. Seer Eng. Print. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Shea in the famous play, The bells even the sound of bells may denounce a murderer.

Shea in the famous play, The bells even the sound of bells may denounc...

Caption of vignette: The murder on Xmas morn. Caption: The mesmerist scene: "What penance can I do to wash my crime away." Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6745. Pieces missin... More

The cotton king the London Adelphi Theatre success : by Sutton Vane.

The cotton king the London Adelphi Theatre success : by Sutton Vane.

Captions: Tupper in chancery; Now you keep "bread-trap" shut!; You don't dare take your coat off!; You wouldn't hit a man, would you?; Defeat of Jimmy Appetite. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lit... More

Devere's High Rollers Burlesque Co.

Devere's High Rollers Burlesque Co.

Caption: Dining a High Roller girl after the show. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6156. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chapman Sisters, violets of the stage

Chapman Sisters, violets of the stage

A833 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Ella, Blanche. Copyrighted 1870 by Ferd. Mayer & Sons Mammoth Lith. Print, New York. Created by "Ferd. Mayer & Sons' Mammoth Lith. Print, 96 & 98 Fulton St., New York." Signe... More

Herbert K. Betts in a play of the golden west, An Arizona cowboy

Herbert K. Betts in a play of the golden west, An Arizona cowboy

Created and "copyright, 1910 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 422. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Sandow Trocadero Vaudevilles

The Sandow Trocadero Vaudevilles

Z40972 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Sandow in his wonderful performance, lifting the human dumbell. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Direction, F. Ziegfeld, Jr. No.... More

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New York City.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

51421 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The world renowned Henri French. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2724. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. Crane as Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New Amsterdam by Brander Matthews & Bronson Howard.

William H. Crane as Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New Amsterdam by Bra...

Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Mainly text. N.Y. no. 8504. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Mr. and Mrs. George S. Knight's Comedy Co.

Mr. and Mrs. George S. Knight's Comedy Co.

"Copyrighted by W.J. Morgan & Co., Cleveland, O. 1885." Caption: Snitz takes a smile over the garden wall. Created by W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

Lewis Morrison's magnificent new Faust

Lewis Morrison's magnificent new Faust

U27951 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted 1889 by Edw. J. Abraham." "Under the management of Edw. J. Abraham." Caption: The public square Nuremberg, Act I, scene 2. Created by "The MacBrair Lith. Co., Cin'ti, O... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

D13824 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Waterbury Bros. & Tenny : America's most brilliant musical trio. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 9018. Forms part o... More

Prof. E.K. Crocker's educated horses, ponies, donkeys & mules

Prof. E.K. Crocker's educated horses, ponies, donkeys & mules

71550 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The greatest barrel act ever seen. Created and "copyright 1899, printed in America by The Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Lib... More

Poster - Robert B. Mantell as Monbars - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Robert B. Mantell as Monbars - Public domain lithograph

S26674 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Monbars cauterizing the wound. "Where I come from when we meet a mad dog, we kill him!" Copyrighted 1887 by Augustus Pitou. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti, N.... More

Morrison's production of the new romantic melo-drama, The privateer by Harrison Grey Fiske.

Morrison's production of the new romantic melo-drama, The privateer by...

C246547 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Quick!! Here's the paper. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Management of Edw. J. Abra[ha]m. No. 5393. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More

Poster - The princess and the butterfly - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The princess and the butterfly - Public domain lithograph

C271365 U.S. Copyright Office "Pach Bros. photo, N.Y." Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Theater Company. N.Y. no. 7929. Forms part of: Theatrica... More

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

Caption: Trouncing a terrible tough : a gentle German athlete breaks the hand of "Rattlesnake Pete." Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7462. Forms part of: Theatrical post... More

Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company

Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Carr and McLeod in camp. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4082. Phil Sheridan, prop. & mgr. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... More

Bon Ton Burlesquers 365 days ahead of them all.

Bon Ton Burlesquers 365 days ahead of them all.

Caption: A warm reception. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6091. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Lost in Siberia, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Lost in Siberia, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 19...

Caption: Denouncing a dastard: Send him to Siberia to starve and rot! Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." N.Y. no. 8227. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The big scenic production Coon Hollow by C.E. Callahan

The big scenic production Coon Hollow by C.E. Callahan

Z51579 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Stay right where you are! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti, N.Y." No. 6149. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. Crane. The Pacific mail by Paul M. Potter.

William H. Crane. The Pacific mail by Paul M. Potter.

Caption: Arrest me! Take me away! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." N.Y. no. 8527. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

The romantic spectacle, Under the polar star written by Clay M. Greene.

The romantic spectacle, Under the polar star written by Clay M. Greene...

Caption: Post: "Tell the boys at the office that I have become a martyr to science after all." Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cincinnati & New York." Direction of Wm. A. Brady. No. 7213(... More

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Caption: Col. West, I command you, search the prisoner! Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." Management, Jacob Litt. N.Y. 8130. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libr... More

G.L. Fox the original Humpty Dumpty.

G.L. Fox the original Humpty Dumpty.

F2148 U.S. Copyright Office Copyrighted by G.L. Fox. Created by "Artistic Litho. Henry A. Thomas, 50 Bleecker St., N.Y." Signed: H.A. Thomas '75. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

26745 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Preparing for their daily street parade : photographic view. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3822. Forms pa... More

Trelawny of the "Wells" by A.W. Pinero.

Trelawny of the "Wells" by A.W. Pinero.

74289 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: We don't want to remain where we're not welcome! Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company. N.Y. no. ... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels all white performers.

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels all white performers.

Caption: Primrose & West's Company departing from the Grand Central Depot, New York. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati = New York." N.Y. no. 7603. Forms part of: Minstrel poste... More

The Houdinis, Harry, Bessie introducing the only and original.

The Houdinis, Harry, Bessie introducing the only and original.

Caption: Metamorphosis : change in 3 seconds! Created by "Liebler & Maass Lith., N.Y." No. 1885. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Li... More

East Lynne - Drawing. Public domain image.

East Lynne - Drawing. Public domain image.

M20146 U.S. Copyright Office "A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y. (copyrighted)." Created by A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, Sherlock Holmes

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6402 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels oldest, biggest, best.

Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels oldest, biggest, best.

Includes portrait of Al. G. Field. D16396 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: 11 a.m. daily parade and band concert : the Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels passing through Dewey Arch, Feb. 20th, 1900. Created and "copy... More

[Two performers in blackface, facing each other, one in tuxedo, other in suit]

[Two performers in blackface, facing each other, one in tuxedo, other ...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 600. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Two performers in blackface, facing each other, one in tuxedo, other in suit]

[Two performers in blackface, facing each other, one in tuxedo, other ...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 600. Forms part of: Minstrel 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).

Includes full length and head-and-shoulder in costume portraits. 42260 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: Lewis & Ernest : the premiers of burnt cork comedy Tom Lewis Charles M. Ernest. Created and "copyright... More

Have you seen Smith? - Victorian era public domain image

Have you seen Smith? - Victorian era public domain image

49712 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Just inside the limits. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8206. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

Chauncey Olcott, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Chauncey Olcott, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 19...

"From photo by Butler, Brooklyn, N.Y." Created by "The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." No. 9936. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bob Manchester's Cracker Jacks everything new.

Bob Manchester's Cracker Jacks everything new.

80979 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3692. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Lewis Morrision in his new play, The Indian

Lewis Morrision in his new play, The Indian

B245658 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1896 by Edw. J. Abra[ha]m." Caption: Mr. Morrison as Red Feather, chief of the Ogallalas. Created by "Liebler & Maass." Under the management of Edw. J. Abra[ha]m. Forms ... More

William Gillette's Held by the enemy

William Gillette's Held by the enemy

Caption: You are a prisoner of war! Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." N.Y. no. 8059. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Julia Arthur [as] Juliet - Public domain portrait painting

Julia Arthur [as] Juliet - Public domain portrait painting

Created and "copyright 1899, The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8609. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

May Irwin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

May Irwin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 7979. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Palmer's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain  print

Palmer's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain print

Includes small portraits of George W. Goodhart and Tom Dailey. 68763 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Garden City Quartette. Created and "copyright 1899, Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Direction of Dailey & G... More

Dude sweet music, superb costumes.

Dude sweet music, superb costumes.

Harry Montague's Comedy Company. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Four graces, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Four graces, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

A972 U.S. Copyright Office Copyrighted 1870 by Ferd. Mayer & Sons Mammoth Lith. Print, New York. Created by "Ferd. Mayer & Sons' Mammoth Lith. Print, 96 & 98 Fulton St., New York." Pieces missing from poster. S... More

Plantation banjo player, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Plantation banjo player, American vaudeville and popular entertainment...

F9878 U.S. Copyright Office Created and copyright 1875 by Courier Co. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Gotthold Octoroon Combination, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Gotthold Octoroon Combination, American vaudeville and popular enterta...

K11705 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: J.N. Gotthold as Salem Scudder. Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collect... More

Fatinitza, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Fatinitza, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

K8211 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: R. Muller. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

H.M.S. Pinafore Rice's extravaganza combination.

H.M.S. Pinafore Rice's extravaganza combination.

K1665 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas." Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

The voyagers, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

The voyagers, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

L18132 U.S. Copyright Office "Lith. by the J.M.W. Jones S. & P. Co., Chicago." Caption: On the White Star Line in a two act musical comedy. Portrait of Mrs. Augustus J. Bruno in upper left corner. Forms part of... More

The miniature Patti, Louise Marguerite the wonderful child singer & actress.

The miniature Patti, Louise Marguerite the wonderful child singer & ac...

P26711 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: La Petite. Created and "copyrighted 1884, White Smith & Co. Lith." Signed: C.E. Amageen. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

George Peck's grand revival of Stetson's Uncle Tom's cabin booked by Klaw & Erlanger.

George Peck's grand revival of Stetson's Uncle Tom's cabin booked by K...

Caption: Marks the lawyer. Created by "A.S. Seer's Union Square Print., N.Y." No. 115. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Thatcher, Primrose & West's Minstrels

Thatcher, Primrose & West's Minstrels

Caption: Music and it's charms, originated & directed by Mr. Barney Fagan. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti, N=Y & London." N.Y. 2251. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - W.J. Scanlan in Myles Aroon - Public domain lithograph

Poster - W.J. Scanlan in Myles Aroon - Public domain lithograph

V23219 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Augustus Pitou, 1890." Caption: The swing song. Created by "The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin, N.Y., Lon." No. 3398. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library o... More

Paris and the Commune - An old poster advertising a carnival in the city

Paris and the Commune - An old poster advertising a carnival in the ci...

W27594 U.S. Copyright Office "Invented & introduced by Pain of London." At head of title: Manhattan Beach. Caption: Gilmore's Band. Created by "Sackett & Wilhelms Litho. Co., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical pos... More

A nutmeg match written by William Haworth, author of The Ensign.

A nutmeg match written by William Haworth, author of The Ensign.

X44963 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Perilous plight beneath the ponderous pile driver. Created and "copyright 1892 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin., N.Y., Lon." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (L... More

Too much Johnson with William Gillette.

Too much Johnson with William Gillette.

A23996 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: What does this mean? Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. N.Y." Management, Charles Frohman. No. 6279. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A249586 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: The major "calls down" the express agent. "Hold on sah! I'm not through with you yet!" Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strob... More

Yours, Fanny Rice, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Yours, Fanny Rice, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

A249585 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 6722. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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