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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

Louis Aldrich in My partner the acknowledged best American play.

Created by "Thomas, Sterling & Wylie Lith., 7 E 19th St., N.Y." Portraits of Grace and Mary in upper left corner. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Frederick Warde's superb production of Runnymede by William Greer Harr...

A249573 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Friar Tuck and the black knight. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cinti N.Y." No. 6715. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Caption: I'm going to choke your cowardly lies down your throat. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. No. 7094. Forms part of: Theatrical poster col... More

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

Caption: An unwilling accomplice : forced by the Spanish spy, the senora pleads for the packet containing the diagram of the hiding place of the junta's funds. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith... More

Lewis Morrison in Frederick the Great

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

C26299 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Will see you at Cripple Creek to-night. Created by "The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Different version of poster (two images; this image on left): POS - TH - 1897 .E4, no. ... More

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

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Poster - Hi. Holler in Way down East - Public domain lithograph

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Rube Whipple in Way down East - Public domain portrait engraving

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Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks.

Caption: Policeman Doxey's first arrest. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N.Y." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8063. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Gorgeous, scenic play, A guilty mother

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4 years an international success, A guilty mother a play that reaches ...

10781 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Taint no ghost but a real, live lady. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Direction, Henry Myers (i.e., Meyers). No. 3662. Forms part of: T... More

We-uns of Tennessee by Lee Arthur.

Caption: There is an end of all faith between us. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The A.S. Seer Print, New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel

48524 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: You dog! That is my answer. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Management, W.J. Fielding. No. 3957. Forms part of:... More

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama o...

D13807 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Jack Blake is here! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9033. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

Ralph Stuart in his great success By right of sword

G xxc 7666 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: I accept your congratulations. Created and "copyright 1904 by The Courier Co., Lith. Dpt. of Buffalo, NY." Direction, Edward Thurnaer. Forms part of: Theatrical poster ... More

Spitz & Nathanson present When women love a play true to life.

Caption: Take him, and bless you, my child. Created and "copyright 1905 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 9143. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library o... More

The wolf a play of the Canadian woods by Eugene Walter.

At head of title: The great New York Lyric Theatre success. Caption: You have been making love to Hilda. Created by "The Enquirer Litho. Co., Cin., O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The wolf aplay of the Canadian woods by Eugene Walter.

At head of title: The great New York Lyric Theatre success. Caption: Take care! The wolf pack passed last night, and that is a sign. Created by "The Enquirer Litho. Co., Cin., O." Forms part of: Theatrical post... More

The white slave by Bartley Campbell.

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A fight for millions - movie film screenshot

Motion picture lobby card for "A fight for millions. episode no. 1: The snare" shows five men meeting together in an office. Caption: "Then, it means that only one of us can get the girl and her money!" Cast: ... More

"Battle hymn" [by] Michael Gold and Michael Blankfort epic drama of pr...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Battle Hymn" at the Columbia theater, showing a half-length portrait of a white man, facing left, reaching his hand toward the hand of an African American.

The Devil passes Comedy drama by Benn W. Levy : opening Dec. 26.

Poster for Federal Theatre Projects presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Columbia, 135 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, Calif., showing the Devil holding playing cards in one hand and a bottle in the other. W... More

Federal Theatre Project presents "I want a policeman" A gripping myste...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Mt. Park Casino, Holyoke, Mass., showing the face and hand of a man holding a gun. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

Caption: Wrestling for wealth : a dare-devil cow-boy triumphs over an enormous grizzly. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7463. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

Cumberland '61 by Franklin Fyles. during American Civil War

Caption: My life is yours! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Management, Augustus Pitou. NY-no. 7849. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

John McCullough as Othello - Public domain portrait print

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The widow Jones John J. McNally's new comedy.

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The fatal card the powerful drama : by Haddon Chambers & B.C. Stephens...

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Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain drawing

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Ben-Hur Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous production.

G xxc 504 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Illinois Theatre, Chicago commencing Sept 2d. matinees Wed & Sat. By General Lew Wallace; dramatized by Wm. Young. Created and "copyright 1901 by The Strobridge... More

Way down East a story about plain people.

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Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A249582 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: Warfield's daring rescue of Helen by the aid of the flag. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti N.Y." ... More

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)

Klaw & Erlanger's production of A Japanese nightingale adapted from On...

Frank G. Campbell's military creation, Gettysburg

Created by "Calhoun Print, Hartford." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

C260312 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Powerful and picturesque scene on the Yukon River. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y.-no. 7829. Forms part of: Theatrica... More

Federal Theatre [presents] "It might happen to you" A drama in three a...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "It Might Happen to You" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a woman hit by an automobile. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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

37096 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Al. W. Martin, sole owner; E.V. Giroux, manager. Caption: Scenes from Al. W. Martin's mammoth production of Uncle Tom's cabin: The rocky pass; Uncle Tom and E... More

The limited mail Elmer E. Vance's famous railroad play.

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Hand & glove a new & powerful domestic drama of original incidents : w...

Created by "A. Hoen & Co. Steam Print., Balto." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Caption: Legree. Created by "A.S. Seer's Litho. Print., N.Y." No. 170. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Little Lord Fauntleroy - Public domain lithograph

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

Caption: You coward! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management, Wm. A. Brady. No. 6174. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Sidney R. Ellis' Bonnie Scotland

A245419 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Humphrey accuses Buchanan. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. = New York." No. 6680. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - The sidewalks of New York - Public domain lithograph

Caption: It was on Broadway : Buttons McGurk, "King of the bums", does up the "copper" on Herald Square. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7387. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Caption: The shock, the shout, the groan of war. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. & NY." Management, Jacob Litt. N.Y. 8133. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

42266 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The hero's death "I have obeyed Gen. Haverill's orders and I have a report to make." Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Manag... More

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

Caption: Rescued from the highbinders' rat pit. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8770. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

On the stroke of twelve the plausible American comedy drama : by Josep...

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George H. Broadhurst's new American play, The last chapter a comprehen...

7581 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created by "The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3634. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel

46410 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Unforgiven, God help me now. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Management, W.J. Fielding. No. 3954. Forms part of... More

On the stroke of twelve the plausible American comedy drama : by Josep...

38627 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: I'm killing you for my wife and baby. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Direction of Whitaker & Lawrence. No. 385... More

Blue jeans "will never wear out" : by Joseph Arthur, author of "The st...

Caption: The great saw mill scene. Created by "The Enquirer Job Printing Co., Cin., O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Blue jeans "will never wear out" : written by Joseph Arthur, author of...

"The mighty thrilling theatrical triumph of 2 continents." Caption: The big 4 famous features of the play that has made all America talk: Feature no. 1: "The big political barbeque." Feature no. 2: "Thrilling s... More

Lost in the desert the dramatic event of the year : written by Owen Da...

D11768 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4647. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Arizona by Augustus Thomas. - Public domain lithograph

D17416 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The court martial. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Kirke La Shelle & Fred R. Hamlin. No. 4... More

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

Caption: The convict marriage - "It is him for her!" Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4358. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

Barney Gilmore in the great comedy drama, Kidnapped in New York by How...

D7709 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Scene - 3rd Act, The kidnappers den; Dooley and his friend the actor make a rough house. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cinci... More

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

D17233 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: At the Earl's Court Exhibition, London: an animated scene of surpassing grandeur, showing the leading characters of the play and beautifully illluminated with myriads of co... More

Frank Burt & George H. Nicolai present a pastoral play, The night befo...

Caption: Look again, Charity! It is the man. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4339. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library o... More

Ben-Hur Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous production.

G xxc 501 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Illinois Theatre, Chicago commencing Sept 2d. matinees Wed & Sat. By General Lew Wallace; dramatized by Wm. Young. Created and "copyright 1901 by The Strobridge... More

Golden voiced Al. H. Wilson's songs in A prince of tatters

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A startling melodrama, A ragged hero by Maurice J. Fielding.

The lost trail a comedy drama of western life by Anthony E. Wills.

Caption: Ouray and Jim. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10830. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

David Belasco's romantic play, The heart of Maryland

D12790 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: I'm to stand by the bell rope, and when I gets the signal I'm to pull like fury! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8993. ... More

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

Uncle Tom's cabin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

Caption: Topsy. Created by "A.S. Seer's Union Square Print., N.Y." Signed: Vic Arnold. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain lithograph

Caption: Topsy. Created by "The D.L. Co." No. 4639. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress) Pieces missing.

War of wealth, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Caption: Promise me that your husband shall know nothing of what I have told you to-night. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. Left side of poster ... More

Poster - Heart of the Klondike, Alaska - Public domain lithograph

Caption: Across the Chilkoot Pass. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." Different version of poster with slightly different text: POS - TH - 1897 .H42, no. 4 (C size). N.Y.... More

Ben-Hur Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous production.

The war of wealth - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Men fighting with daggers & sword while two women stand to side and w...

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

Uncle Tom's cabin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

M11361 U.S. Copyright Office "The famous Jarrett & Palmer London Comp'y consolidated with Slavin's Original American Troupe." Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More

David Belasco's romantic play, The heart of Maryland

Caption: Alan - "You're going to certain death!" Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8981. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Caption: If you strike my mother, I'll shoot! Created and "copyright 1902 by The U.S. Lithograph Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Sullivan, Harris & Woods. No. 6504. Forms part of: ... More

The city of New York by Walter Fessler.

C253655 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The murder near Grant's tomb. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5685. Portrait of Walter Fessler in upper left corner. Forms part of: The... More

Frederick Warde's superb production of Runnymede by William Greer Harr...

A249578 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Friar Tuck's love story. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cin'ti & New York." No. 6725. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Way down East a story of plain people : by Lottie Blair Parker.

Caption: Whoa! Here's Kate just back from Boston! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management of Wm. A. Brady. N.Y. no. 7734. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More

Poster - Kiralfy Bros "Black crook" - Public domain lithograph

N16287 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Slight variation of text from smaller poster. Smaller version of poster: POS - TH - KIR, no. 3 (B size). Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

Poster - Kiralfy Bros "Black crook" - Public domain lithograph

Frederick Warde's superb production of Runnymede by William Greer Harr...

A249579 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Robin Hood defies King John. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cinti - N.Y." No. 6726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congre... More

A mile a minute - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

W7146 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted." Caption: A genuine English railway locomotive imported expressly for this great scene at a cost of $25000.00." Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti, N.Y. & Lon... More

Poster - Kiralfy Bros "Black crook" - Public domain lithograph

N16286 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Smaller version of poster: POS - TH - KIR, no. 2 (B size). Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More

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)

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

Caption: Eliza. Created by "A.S. Seer's Union Square Print., N.Y." No. 116. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The great ruby Arthur Collins' production ; written by Cecil Raleigh &...

"The original Drury Lane Theatre, London production, from Daly's Theatre, New York." Caption: The theft of the great ruby by the "Diamond Gang." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinn... More

Belle Archer's new comedy drama, Jess of the Bar Z

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The city of New York by Walter Fessler.

Caption: The death of Jack Morgan. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Lower right and left corners missing. Portrait of Walter Fessler in upper left corner. Forms part of: Theatrica... More

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

C2461 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Bank scene. Created by "The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Small portrait of Chas. E. Blaney in upper left corner. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The king's musketeer by Henry Hamilton : a new version of "The three g...

65715 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: E.H. Sothern. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho Co., Cincinnati & New York." Daniel Frohman, manager. N.Y. no. 8279. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More

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)

Uncle Tom's cabin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

43310 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Lawyer Marks. Created and "copyright 1899, Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 597. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Caption handwritten. Caption: I'll light the city through your damn body. Created by "The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Small portrait of Chas. E. Blaney in upper left corner. Forms part of: Theatrical poster co... More

The great ruby Arthur Collins' production ; written by Cecil Raleigh &...

"The original Drury Lane Theatre, London production, from Daly's Theatre, New York." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Direction, Jacob Litt. N.Y. no. 8688. Forms par... More

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama o...

D12788 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: For freedom and Ireland! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9005. Forms part of: Theatrical pos... More

Uncle Tom's cabin 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 1923 triumphal tour. Created by ... More

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