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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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Mistakes will happen written by Grant Stewart.

Mistakes will happen written by Grant Stewart.

49714 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: An unsafe retreat. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8196. Smaller similar poster: POS - TH - 1899 .M58,... More

Victoria Loftus British Blondes

Victoria Loftus British Blondes

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

At Piney Ridge by David Higgins.

At Piney Ridge by David Higgins.

C242821 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The very feller I want to see! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7696. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (L... More

The famous original Bostonians America's greatest light opera company.

The famous original Bostonians America's greatest light opera company.

"Barnabee & MacDonald, proprietors presenting high class opera comique, unequalled cast, chorus & orchestra; direction of Klaw & Erlanger." Created and "copyright 1900 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffal... More

Frederick Bancroft, prince of magicians

Frederick Bancroft, prince of magicians

A245762 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The magician's palace : a realization of the most extravagant dreams of the Arabian nights. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York.... More

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

74122 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Interferrence from you, means a bullet from me! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8764. Forms part of: Theatrical post... More

[Dancing chorus girl with cane and blue hat]

[Dancing chorus girl with cane and blue hat]

L5856 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted J.E. Jackson, N.Y." Title devised. Title on copyright record: Burlesque D. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rupert of Hentzau by Anthony Hope.

Rupert of Hentzau by Anthony Hope.

Caption: "The Queen's letter." Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." N.Y. no. 8271. Starring Jas. K. Hackett; Daniel Frohman, manager. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

The mikado. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

The mikado. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Caption: Yum Yum. Created by "The Jno. B. Jeffery Print.-Eng. Co., Chicago." Pieces missing from center. Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library o... More

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

"Herald Square Theatre." Caption: Eddie Foy as the bogus count. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho, Co. Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8297. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libra... More

George Thatcher's Greatest Minstrels

George Thatcher's Greatest Minstrels

61763 U.S. Copyright Office Printed on upper right corner: N.Y. no. 8675. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress) Pieces missing from edges.

Hyde & Behman's great comedy, Muldoon's picnic

Hyde & Behman's great comedy, Muldoon's picnic

M5629 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "Windisch & Geissler Lith., 439 6th St., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

D3810? U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The uncertainty of a sure thing. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 9007. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libra... More

Whiteley's Original Hidden Hand Company presenting an entirely new dramatization of the New York Ledger's greatest story by Mrs. E.D.E.N. Southworth, the famous Southern novelist : the greatest sensational drama ever written.

Whiteley's Original Hidden Hand Company presenting an entirely new dra...

"Copyright secured." Created by "Jno. B. Jeffery, Pr. & Eng., Chicago." Poster consists entirely of text. Under the management of Harry M. Clark; Clark & Hammer, sole prop'rs. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

Mme. Blanche Marchesi presented by H.B. Thearle and J. Saunders Gordon.

Mme. Blanche Marchesi presented by H.B. Thearle and J. Saunders Gordon...

G xxc 20276 U.S. Copyright Office "Baldwin piano used." Created and "copyright 1908 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 12941. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Thurston's greatest mystery the vanishing whippet Willys-Overland car : the wonder show of the universe.

Thurston's greatest mystery the vanishing whippet Willys-Overland car ...

"Country of origin U.S.A." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part of: McManus-Young collection of pictoria... More

[Women wearing brief costumes, holding veils, with feathers in her hair]

[Women wearing brief costumes, holding veils, with feathers in her hai...

33245 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 588. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in the greatest of Irish plays, Myles Aroon

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in the greatest of Irish plays, Myle...

A249564 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Singing to the babies. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cinti - N.Y." Direction of D.W. Truss & Co. No. 6701. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... 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

A fool of fortune by Martha Morton : presented by William H. Crane and his admirable company.

A fool of fortune by Martha Morton : presented by William H. Crane and...

"An emphatic success N.Y. herald." "An honest play, well played N.Y. press." Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin.-N.Y." No. 7515. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chas. H. Kabrich, the only bike-chute aeronaut novel and thrilling, bicycle parachute act in mid-air.

Chas. H. Kabrich, the only bike-chute aeronaut novel and thrilling, bi...

B217635(?) U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by Chas. H. Kabrich. Created by "The Donaldson Litho. Co., Cin'ti, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Thurston, world's famous magician the wonder show of the earth.

Thurston, world's famous magician the wonder show of the earth.

Created by "The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, O." No. 0-2322. Stand up sign. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)... More

The mikado. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

The mikado. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Caption: Nanki-Poo. Created by "The Jno. B. Jeffery Print.-Eng. Co., Chicago." Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Abbey's Humpty Dumpty Combination

Abbey's Humpty Dumpty Combination

"Entered according to Act of Congress by Henry E. Abbey." Abbey & Hickey, proprietors. Created by "Strobridge & Co. Lith., Cinti, O." Signed: Matt Morgan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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, 1905 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 8634-B. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels all white performers.

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels all white performers.

Includes four vignettes. Caption: Geo. W. Lewis, originator of new ideas in the terpsichorean art and "melo-phrase" dancing. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y.... More

Oliver Scott's Refined Negro Minstrels a happy lot of funny coons in myriad acts entrancing, new jokes and gags by black buffoons, the best of songs and dancing.

Oliver Scott's Refined Negro Minstrels a happy lot of funny coons in m...

Includes multiple captions describing activities. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The Russell-Morgan Print, U.S. Printing Co., largest in the world, Cincinnati, U.S.A." No. 3069. Forms part of: Minstrel poster... More

Bon Ton Burlesquers 365 days ahead of them all.

Bon Ton Burlesquers 365 days ahead of them all.

Caption: On the string. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6090. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Imre Kiralfy's gorgeous production of Venice, the bride of the sea at Olympia

Imre Kiralfy's gorgeous production of Venice, the bride of the sea at ...

"Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy, 1891." Caption: The marriage of the Adriatic. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York; (printed in America)." No. U.N=Y. 4220. Portrait of I. Kiralfy in upper l... More

The mascot. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

The mascot. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

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

Sapho, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Sapho, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

D969 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Olga Nethersole. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Direction of Marcus R. Mayer. No. 2869. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Li... More

Sapho, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Sapho, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

D969 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Olga Nethersole. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Direction of Marcus R. Mayer. No. 2869. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Li... More

Herrmann the Great Co. - Public domain  print

Herrmann the Great Co. - Public domain print

Caption: Leon Herrmann. Created by "The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6825. Small portrait of Herrman the Great in upper left corner. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Vignettes of western scenes]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

[Vignettes of western scenes]. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

Includes two scenes of robbers with bird masks robbing stage coach and others, African American and mule, man filling bucket with water from stream, and man standing with umbrella. Created and "copyrighted A.S.... More

[Vignettes of western scenes] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Vignettes of western scenes] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Includes two scenes of robbers with bird masks robbing stage coach and others, African American and mule, man filling bucket with water from stream, and man standing with umbrella. Created and "copyrighted A.S.... More

George Thatcher's Greatest Minstrels

George Thatcher's Greatest Minstrels

69549 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Hello! My baby. Printed on upper right corner: N.Y. no. 8738. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

His better half the latest laughing success.

His better half the latest laughing success.

7593 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell Morgan Print." Created and "copyright, 1898, by The U.S. Printing Co., Cincinnati, O." Direction of S.S. Baldwin. No. 3582. Pieces missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

His better half the latest laughing success.

His better half the latest laughing success.

7593 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell Morgan Print." Created and "copyright, 1898, by The U.S. Printing Co., Cincinnati, O." Direction of S.S. Baldwin. No. 3582. Pieces missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

Poster - Hoyt's A stranger in New York - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Hoyt's A stranger in New York - Public domain lithograph

"N.B. This picture is circulated with a view to bringing visitors to the Metropolis." Caption: A stranger in New York. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Hoyt & McKee,... More

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

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

Caption: Louise Dresser. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4579. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

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

Caption: I've squared things with your aunt, but, where's your Indian, my boy? Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Direction of Thall & Kennedy. N.Y. no. 9055. Forms part... More

Secret service by William Gillette. during American Civil War

Secret service by William Gillette. during American Civil War

Caption: The false despatch [sic]. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith-Co, Cincinnati & New York." No. 7345. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

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

Includes portrait in upper left corner. Captions: Court scene School room scene The musical pony "Excuse me" Horses, ponies, donkeys & mules moving in 3 separate rings with nothing to guide them skipp... More

Evangeline Rice and Goodwin's American opera bouffe.

Evangeline Rice and Goodwin's American opera bouffe.

Caption: Prison scene. Created by "Boston Job Print." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Egypt or A daughter of the Nile

Egypt or A daughter of the Nile

S2373 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Effie Ellsler. Copyrighted 1887 by W.J. Morgan & Co. Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." 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

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

46066 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Carroll Johnson the artistic Canadian. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 4010. Forms part of: Minstrel poste... More

The famous Newmann the great American hypnotist and mind-reader.

The famous Newmann the great American hypnotist and mind-reader.

Includes small portrait of Newmann and 7 half-tone vignettes of his performances with individual captions. Created by "Great Western Printing Co., St. Louis." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collecti... More

The famous Newmann the great American hypnotist and mind-reader.

The famous Newmann the great American hypnotist and mind-reader.

Includes small portrait of Newmann and 7 half-tone vignettes of his performances with individual captions. Created by "Great Western Printing Co., St. Louis." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collecti... More

Under the gaslight, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Under the gaslight, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

K14809 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas, N.Y." Oofty Gooft's New York Combination. Signed: Vic Arnold. Forms part of: Theatrical post... More

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

Caption: A rag and a bone and a hank of hair are changed into a lady fair. Created by National Ptg. & Eng. Co., N.Y. No. 1945N2. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part... More

John T. Raymond as the insurance agent in Bartley Campbell's comedy, Risks

John T. Raymond as the insurance agent in Bartley Campbell's comedy, R...

At head of title: Grand Opera House, one night only, Friday, Jan. 3. Created by "Ledger Job Print., Phila." Signed: Matt Morgan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Richards & Pringle's, Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival

Richards & Pringle's, Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival

32630 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyright 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3214. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

John W. Isham's Oriental America

John W. Isham's Oriental America

Caption: Le ballet des fleurs. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Isham & Graff, sole proprietors. No. 7312. Portrait of Isham in upper left corner. Forms part of: ... More

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

"Made in U.S.A." Caption: Do the spirits come back? Created by "The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, O." No. O-656. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic pos... More

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

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

Caption: Ezra Kendall : with smiles for all and a frown for none. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8073. Smaller versions of poster: POS - MIN - .W48, no. 3 (C... More

T.J. Downs mammoth Uncle Tom's cabin

T.J. Downs mammoth Uncle Tom's cabin

"Grand transformation scene! Wonderful tableau productions! ... stage pictures of innate realism ...." Created by "Erie Litho. & Printing Co., Erie, Pa." Featuring the Magnolia Quartette, Jubilee Shouters, Buck... More

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Caption: The first big find. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y.-no. 7831. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

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

74290 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The ancient Gowers. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company. N.Y. no. 8312. Forms part of: Theatrical pos... 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: 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

Rose Hill English Folly Co. - Public domain dedication image

Rose Hill English Folly Co. - Public domain dedication image

Caption: Our boquet [sic] of beauties. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 3012. Rice & Barton, prop's & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Lib... More

Ernesto Rossi the illustrious Italian tragedian.

Ernesto Rossi the illustrious Italian tragedian.

M14783 U.S. Copyright Office "A.S. Seer's Print., N.Y., copyrighted." Created by A.S. Seer's Print., N.Y. Poster contains only text. 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).

39671 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: The world's greatest minstrel vocalists: H.W. Frillman, Charles B. Kent, Clement Stewart, Ed. Gorman, Richard J. Jos . Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho. ... More

Hoyt's A day and a night in New York

Hoyt's A day and a night in New York

Created by "The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y.; copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho. Co." Hoyt & McKee, proprietors. N.Y. no. 7983. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in Sherlock Holmes

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in Sherlock Holmes

D5660 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Strobridge Litho Co., Cin'ti & New York." No. 8885. 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

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...

D6401 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)

Kiralfy Bros grand production, Black crook

Kiralfy Bros grand production, Black crook

R28001 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy." Created by "Central Litho. & Eng. Co, N.Y." Signed: A.R. Cassidy. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The mikado. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

The mikado. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Caption: Katisha. Created by "The Jno. B. Jeffery Print.-Eng. Co., Chicago." Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Woman in bowed hat and gloves]

[Woman in bowed hat and gloves]

D17043 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4806. Piece missing from center top. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatric... More

The American Burlesquers 15 beauties : Bunco bike.

The American Burlesquers 15 beauties : Bunco bike.

C262914 U.S. Copyright Office "Bryant and [...], [...]rops." Caption: Ladies! Excuse my pards neglig e. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5271. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More

The American Burlesquers 15 beauties : Bunco bike.

The American Burlesquers 15 beauties : Bunco bike.

C262914 U.S. Copyright Office "Bryant and [...], [...]rops." Caption: Ladies! Excuse my pards neglig e. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5271. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More

Fanny Rice, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Fanny Rice, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Caption: The comedy queen. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cincinnati - New York." No. 7503. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Mr. James Neill, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Mr. James Neill, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 19...

Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8746. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Negro double song & dance - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Negro double song & dance - Public domain lithograph

F9879 U.S. Copyright Office Created by the Courier Co. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Diplomacy, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Diplomacy, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

I7291 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyrighted 1878, H.A. Thomas." Signed: Kendrick. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

H.M.S. Pinafore, US Navy Photogrpah

H.M.S. Pinafore, US Navy Photogrpah

Caption: The Captain and sweet little Buttercup. Buttercut: "How sweetly he carols forth his melody to the unconscious moon." Created by "A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y." Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sulli... More

Rice's Surprise Party, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Rice's Surprise Party, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...

K13136 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)

Ella Zuila, the Australian funambuliste

Ella Zuila, the Australian funambuliste

K11710 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Hyde & Behman's Operatic Spectacular Minstrels under the personal supervision of Richard Hyde direct from their own beautiful theatre, Brooklyn, New York.

Hyde & Behman's Operatic Spectacular Minstrels under the personal supe...

P17856 U.S. Copyright Office "Composed entirely of artists of merit. Original in every detail. Perfectly equipped & organized with the intention of presenting minstrelsy as an art ... Reserved seats at usual pl... More

The Arabian nights Aladdin's wonderful lamp.

The Arabian nights Aladdin's wonderful lamp.

"Imperial Burlesque Company under the direction of Joseph Brooks and Alfred Thompson; written and designed by Alfred Thompson." Created by The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

Poster - The comedy novelty, Ole Olson - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The comedy novelty, Ole Olson - Public domain lithograph

V22944 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted 1890 by Jas. H. Shunk, Chicago, Ill. Color version of poster: POS - TH - 1890 .O4 no. 1 (C size). Created by "Shober & Carqueville, Chicago." No. 1109. Signed: A.M. Wil... More

Imre Kiralfy's great realistic representation of Venice of to-day at Olympia

Imre Kiralfy's great realistic representation of Venice of to-day at O...

W41770 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy 1891." Caption: The Rialto Bridge. Created by "The Strobridge Lith-Co., Cin'ti & New York; printed in America." No. K. 4215. Small portrait of I. Kiralf... More

[Two women dancing, one in yellow dress and one in black dress with tambourine]

[Two women dancing, one in yellow dress and one in black dress with ta...

X3588 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 26. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Nellie McHenry in A night at the circus by H. Grattan Donnelly.

Nellie McHenry in A night at the circus by H. Grattan Donnelly.

Y41596(?) U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1893 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin., N.Y. & Lon." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Greater Shenandoah by Bronson Howard

The Greater Shenandoah by Bronson Howard

Poster shows a young woman on horseback raising her riding crop to strike an American soldier attempt to grasp the reins.

The greater Shenandoah by Bronson Howard.

The greater Shenandoah by Bronson Howard.

Z43604 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Halt! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. - N.Y." Management, Charles Frohman. N.Y. 6088. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

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

Caption: Thank God I didn't do it! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti, N.Y." Management, Wm. A. Brady. No. 6176. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Morrison's original production of Faust

Morrison's original production of Faust

B244192 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1896 by Edw. J. Abra[ha]m." "Dr Faust's Studio." Caption: The midnight visit. Created by "Liebler & Maass Lith., N.Y." No. T-82 1900. Under the management of Edw. J. Abr... More

Human hearts an idyl of the Arkansaw hills.

Human hearts an idyl of the Arkansaw hills.

Caption: My pa used to raise apples like these! Created by "The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, W.E. Nankeville. No. 7476. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

C259695 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: New and superb first part Geo. H. Primrose George Wilson "waltz me again" Milt. G. Barlow, the famous darkey character "Old Black Joe" Quaker City Quartette, the ... More

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

C252451 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: As a lover, Harry is "out of sight!" Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7768. Forms part... More

Charles Frohman's production, The circus girl

Charles Frohman's production, The circus girl

C262916 U.S. Copyright Office A.H. Canby, manager. Created and "copyrighted 1897 by The A.S. Seer Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Rays in A hot old time by Edgar Selden.

The Rays in A hot old time by Edgar Selden.

C248355 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Ninety in the shade. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5727. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

A.Q. Scammon's The sleeping city

A.Q. Scammon's The sleeping city

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Lazette DuBrock. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The U.S. Printing Company, Cin., U.S.A." No. 3570. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

A female drummer, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

A female drummer, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

3661 U.S. Copyright Office "Author of A female drummer, A hired girl, A fun on the bank, Tom Edson, the electrician, Boys of New York." "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Chas. E. Blaney, the Napoleon of the farc... More

Roeber and Crane Bros Vaudeville-Athletic Co.

Roeber and Crane Bros Vaudeville-Athletic Co.

"Russell-Morgan Print." B&w version of poster: POS - TH VAU - .R64, no. 4 (C size). Caption: Ernst Roeber, champion of the world, winner of over 200 victories over the wrestlers of Germany, Poland, Russia, Aust... More

Evans and Hoey's evergreen success, A parlor match enough said!

Evans and Hoey's evergreen success, A parlor match enough said!

"Hoyt's best play." Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The A.S. Seer Print, N.Y." Lower left corner and other pieces missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah] during American Civil War

[Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah] during American Civil War

Caption: The great battle scene defeat turned into victory. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management, Jacob Litt. Most of upper border missing. Title devised... More

The famous Russell [Bros. in the preten]tious oddity, Maids to order by Frank Dumont and William F. Carrol.

The famous Russell [Bros. in the preten]tious oddity, Maids to order b...

Caption: Oh! Maggie, it's the ghost of Mickey Flannigan. Created and "copyrighted by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Direction of Whitaker & Crossley. Lower right corner and center top edge of poster missing. ... More

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