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To his royal highness Fredrick Duke of York, this plate of Satan holdi...

Print shows Satan holding a balance to which, on one end is attached a hot-air balloon with a bishop, possibly the Duke of York, and another man standing on top, its lightness has skewed the balance to end over... More

Et l'on revient toujours A ses premiers amours.

Cartoon showing Napoleon I stepping down from throne into a marsh filled with frogs; in his left hand he holds a long pike with a liberty cap on top at which he is looking. DeVinck, 9541 Purchase; S. Emmering; ... More

Drake's Theatre broadside - Public domain broadside, Library of Congre...

Amies Montgomery Co. near Philadelphia. Hot pressed drawn by T. Underw...

Print shows an advertisement for "Amies" a manufacturer of paper showing a massive foundation pedestal on which are portraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Quincy Adams, and An... More

Dr. D. Jayne's family medicines

Print shows George Washington, bust portrait, facing left, wearing military uniform. Inscribed in ink on verso: 45474. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

Every body and his big grandmother are going to buy their valentines a...

Valentine. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 200, Folder 19.

Paris, New York & Philadelphia fashions for spring & summer 1855, publ...

Print shows in two horizontal panels, at top, men, a woman, and two children standing in a large drawing room, and at bottom, men, a woman, and two children standing outdoors on a street at seaside. At bottom c... More

[Full page of advertisements and a political cartoon "Preparing for th...

Santa Claus sugar plums--U.S. Confection Co., N.Y.

Confection label, showing Santa Claus on sleigh with reindeer. Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Old Crow whiskey - Drawing. Public domain image.

Whiskey advertising label showing two women burlesque performers. Public domain photograph of painting, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Head of the family, try Atmore's mince meat and genuine English plum p...

Copyright by Atmore & Son. Public domain photograph of food advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Odd fellow's record certificate

908 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pga Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-20... More

Abbey's Humpty Dumpty, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...

"Abbey's Humpty Dumpty and Spanish Students : largest combination in the world ..." Abbey & Hickey, proprs.; Geo. H. Tyler, bus. manager; Jas. S. Maffitt, stage manager. Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 86... More

Bock Beer - Print, Library of Congress collection

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pga Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Kraemer, L., lithograph... More

Edwin C. Burt, fine shoes - Drawing. Public domain image.

Advertisement for Edwin C. Burt shoes, showing boy and girl on shoe sailboat; Burt's calendar for 1882 on verso. Samuel Rosenberg Collection.

Total eclipse of the sun - Drawing. Public domain image.

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pga Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Charles Scribner's Sons... More

Kiralfy Bros "Around the world"

N16295 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Larger version of poster: POS - TH - KIR, no. 1a (C size). Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More

Woodcock whiskey - Print, Library of Congress collection

12538 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pga Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-... More

Le ballon rédaction et bureaux A. Brissonnet ... Paris.

Clipping from an unknown book or magazine advertises the French aeronautical journal "Le ballon" and illustrates various means of flight including an ornithopter, early balloons and an airship. Text on verso a... More

The wonderful East-River suspension bridge connecting the great cities...

Print showing view of the suspension bridge from docks at the Brooklyn side; includes views of three "Points of interest in New York City." Copyright 1883, by Charles Lubrecht.

G. Krueger, bock beer - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congres...

8441 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pga Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2... More

Republican national candidates - Print, Library of Congress collection

T21786 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Baker.

Jules Cheret - L'Etendard français, bicyclettes et tricycles / J. Chér...

Poster showing a woman riding a bicycle, carrying a tri-color pennant. 15,196-91.

Study of oranges - Print, Library of Congress collection

40521 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pga Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-... More

Harper's August / Edward Penfield., Harpers magazine posters

Man with umbrella and copy of Harper's Monthly, standing in a plaza, facing left. Promotional goal: U.S. D42. 1893.

Edward Penfield - Harper's for May, Harpers magazine posters

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D42. 1894

Edwin Rostell as Richelieu, Elsé Tourny as Julie

Z62749 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894, The Gribler Bank Note Company, Chicago, U.S.A." No. 863. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The American Extravaganza Co. in Aladdin Jr. a tale of a wonderful lam...

Z35299 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti., N.Y." Mr. David Henderson, sole manager; the Chicago Opera House. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Librar... More

The Boston Sunday Hearld - ladies want it Feb. 24 / Boston Eng. Co. ; ...

Print shows a portrait of a woman, half-length, right profile, sitting, reading a newspaper, with flowers in the background. Possibly a self-portrait by artist Ethel Reed. Exhibited: "Craft and Modernity : Pro... More

Pocket magazine: So handy, I'll put it in my pocket! Type so large I c...

A.W.B. Lincoln, artist. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. K9. 1895

Koster & Bial's Music Hall W. 34th St. near Broadway.

B252629 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lithographing Co., Cin'ti & New-York." No. 7298. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Lippincott's September J.J. Gould

Poster shows a woman in a green dress sitting at a red table with the September issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine. Signed: J.J. Gould, lower right. Place and name of publisher, date of publication supplie... More

Puck magazine cover - Puck Christmas 1896 / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Santa Claus holding a tankard and sitting on a large chair with Puck, holding the "Christmas Number", sitting next to him; their feet rest on a sack of toys. Illus. from Puck, v. 40, no. 1031, (189... More

Morrison's original production of Faust

B244189 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1896 by Edw. J. Abra[ha]m." Caption: He loves me, he loves me not! Created by "Liebler & Maass Lith., N.Y." No. T-86 1901. Under the management of Edw. J. Abra[ha]m. For... More

Victor, Victoria bicycles. Overman Wheel Co. / Bradley.

Woman with bicycle. Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1896. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cinderella / /W.B. Conkey Company, Chicago-New York.

Illustration for cover of children's book, "Cinderella," showing Cinderella running down steps, dropping her slipper. 47254L U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by W.B. Conkey Company.

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

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

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

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

Puck magazine cover - A tempting opportunity / Keppler.

Print shows the British Lion attempting to put out the flames of a campfire labeled "South African War"; in the background are two figures labeled "Russia" and "France", holding large pincers, who are pondering... More

Julia Arthur in More than queen by Émile Bergerat.

"Adapted from the French by Charles Frederic Nirdlinger and Charles Henry Meltzer." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8689. Forms part of: Theatrical poster co... More

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. 68998 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8727. Forms part of:... More

Broadhurst's latest farce, Why Smith left home by George H. Broadhurst...

38628 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Oh, what a headache! Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3924. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Lib... More

George Felix & Lydia Barry in "The vaudeville craze"

44319 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: She - "Where are you going?" He - "Don't know." Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2714. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library... More

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

64790 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Cook and Sorona. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2828. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The sensational comedy-drama taken from life, Kidnapped in New York by...

"Introducing Barney Gilmore as Mr. Dooley the detective." "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Mr. Dooley overhears the conspiracy. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." Management, E... More

Broadhurst's latest farce, The house that Jack built by George H. Broa...

D16861 U.S. Copyright Office "Author of What happened to Jones, Why Smith left home, The wrong Mr. Wright, etc., etc." Created and "copyright, 1900, by the U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati &... More

Amandines de Provence. Biscuits H. Lalo / L. Cappiello.

Poster showing a woman eating almond cookies. Public domain photograph of beverage advertisement, food, drinks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sol Smith Russell's great play, A poor relation

D15352 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Fred. G. Berger. N.Y. no. 9092. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Phllips Climation, successor to The Great Dayton Show

Created by "The D.L. Co." No. 1937. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Caption: Dolly - "The good book says, Thou shalt not kill!" Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Lower right corner missing. N.Y. no. 10196. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

A tale of the Kentucky hills, The black hand by W.B. Hurst.

G xxc 3438 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Stab me in the back as you did my brother. Created and "copyright 1902 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Lower right corner miss... More

Ringling Brothers world's greatest shows ... Jerusalem and the crusade...

Circus poster showing a crusader, giraffes, elephants, historical scene and five Ringling Brothers. Copyright in 1903 by Courier Co. Lith. Dpt.

Puck magazine cover - A revelation in revolutions / Kep.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with a bundle of papers labeled "Canal Plans" patting a diminutive man, wearing a hat labeled "Panama", on the shoulder. The man smiles broadly and is leaning on a large sword. Cana... More

"A good drive" No. 44 - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congres...

Y13377 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pga Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005... More

Hardeen challenged! ... Hardeen accepts challenge, Friday, Jan. 17, '0...

At head of title: The Palace Theatre, Bath. Created by "Harding & Curtis Ltd., Printers, Somerset Hall, Bath." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster ... More

Clover luck - Print, Library of Congress collection

[F]10762 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pga Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 20... More

The little duchess the musical comedy success.

Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Victorine - La bele colosse Parisienne

Poster showing a large woman exposing her knee. Friedlander no. 4197. Ger. K731. 1907.

The Circle, Xmas 1907 - American Art Poster

Printed by Quadri-Color Co., N.Y. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D41. 1907

Liberty Loan poster - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of a poster, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informat... More

The portrait (drama), Movie Poster

Poster depicting a man looking at a painting. Trademark Thomas A Edison.

Clyde Fitch's greatest comedy, "Girls"

Caption: Miss Pam. Created by Dana T. Bennett Co., New York. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

"Votes for Women" Ribbon, suffrage scrapbook

"Votes For Women" Gold Ribbon, similar to those worn at New York Suffrage Parade, May 6, 1911.

The Gaumont Co. L'T'D. London presents the motion picture records of t...

Motion picture poster for "Capt. Scott and Animal Life in the Antarctic" showing view from an ice cave of a ship moored in the distance. From photo copyright 1912 by H.G. Pontiny, F.R.G.S.

Zdeňka Černý The greatest Bohemian violoncellist Much́a

Poster for 1914-1915 European concert tour shows Zdeňka Černý with her cello turning pages of music on music stand; concert tour was cancelled due to World War I. Purchase; Rennert's Gallery; 2015; (DLC/PP-201... More

Join the Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion

Poster shows a soldier with shamrocks in his hand, cap and in his gun barrel, walking along a country road.

WOMAN SUFFRAGE. POSTERS FOR PARADE

A couple of women standing in front of a sign, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. G... More

Rally round the flag. Every fit man wanted / H.T. & Co.

Poster is text only, with small British flag at top. Poster no. 2. No. 4824.

C. D. Two hearts finally united.

Motion picture poster for "C.D." shows a woman interacting with a man in a Civil War uniform. An older man sits in front of them at a telegraph. "A Civil War drama." "Through me the spy escaped!"

He is getting our country's signal - are you? Join the Navy.

U.S. Navy recruitment poster showing sailor with signal flag. Poster caption continues: For information apply at your nearest recruiting station or Navy League Headquarters.

Do your duty - join the U.S. Marines Help them defend America on land ...

U.S. Marine Corps recruitment poster showing marines firing artillery from the deck of a ship.

Men wanted for the army / Michael P. Whelan.

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing an officer standing with a soldier, seated on a horse, blowing a bugle. Form no. 404. A.G.O.

The happy man today is the man at the front. Royal Highlanders of Cana...

Poster shows a soldier of the Royal Highlanders Battalion. Public domain scan of Canadian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"They need us over there" 1000 graduate nurses a week for eight weeks ...

American Red Cross recruitment poster showing a three-quarter length portrait of a nurse. Poster caption continues: Apply to the American Red Cross.

All in one with the Irish Canadian Rangers 199th Overseas Battalion

Poster shows a map of Ireland and the battalion insignia. Public domain scan of Canadian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

You buy war bonds. We do the rest! / Bert Thomas.

Poster showing two soldiers, one wearing a hat, the other a helmet. Poster no. 64.

Is your home worth fighting for? It will be too late to fight when the...

Poster showing a family at home, surprized by German soldiers bearing bayonets. P 661.

What Burns said [in] 1782 holds good in 1915. Take his tip / printed b...

Poster showing a cameo portrait of Scottish poet Robert Burns, with a verse of his poetry quoted below. Caption: O! why the deuce should I repine / And be an ill foreboder? / I'm twenty three, and five feet nin... More

The Central Committee for National Patriotic Organizations imperial pa...

Poster showing St. George slaying the dragon; illustration forms a border around details of the patriotic rally. St. George Conquering the Dragon is a popular subject in Christian art, representing the victory... More

Croix-Rouge française. Union des Femmes de France. Vente de guerre

In the foreground is a large Red Cross flag. In the background is a silhouette of a battlefield. Translation of title: A charity-sale organized by the French Red Cross and by the Union of French Women. Signed:... More

The ships are coming United States Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Cor...

Poster showing a large eagle flying above ships setting sail for a distant shore in flames. Issued by Publications Section, Emergency Fleet Corporation, Philadelphia, Pa.

10,000,000 members by Christmas On Christmas eve, a candle in every wi...

Poster showing a holly-decked candle in a window, with the Red Cross symbol in its glow. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

République Française. 3e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale

Marianne standing on a globe surrounded by flags. Translation of title: French Republic. The 3rd National Defense Loan. Signed: A. Lelong. Woodward & Lothrop, donor. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 1917. Item is n... More

Uphold our honor--Fight for us Join Army-Navy-Marines.

Poster showing figure of Liberty with the American flag. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

Zeichnet 4. Kriegsanleihe / HL.

Poster shows the doubled-headed Austrian eagle, holding a sword in its talons.Text announces the fourth war bond drive. From: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

I want you for the Navy Apply any recruiting station or postmaster / /...

Poster showing a young woman in Navy uniform jacket and cap. 1129 2nd Ave., near 59th St., N.Y. City. Stamped: U.S. Government Property, $5000 fine and imprisonment for defacing. Forms part of: Willard and Doro... More

Help deliver the goods. Do it now / Paus.

Sailor pulling cable over hook, large ammunition shells attached to cable.

Save your child from autocracy and poverty. Buy war savings stamps. Un...

Nude child standing next to arm of the Statue of Liberty. Promotional goal: U.S. J8. 1918(?).

Pioniere heraus! G.Kav.Schützen Div. / L. Zabel.

Poster shows a soldier carrying a shovel, pickax and a rifle; in background a line of ships. Text is call for sappers to join the G. Cavalry Protection Division, Berlin. Benefits are listed.

Engineers blaze the trail for education! The engineers can place men f...

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing a group of men carrying the tools of the engineering trades, also shown is a list of educational opportunities available to new recruits.

Alte Frontsoldaten ... Das Vaterland is in Gefahr! Eile tut not! / R. ...

Poster shows head-and-shoulders portrait of a German soldier. Text is a call for veterans to join the border-guard batallion Spandau, stating "the Fatherland is in danger! This is an emergency!" Registration ad... More

Little Lord Fauntleroy, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "Little Lord Fauntleroy" shows party scene with guest watching Littile Lord Fauntleroy, (Mary Pickford), coming down the steps holding his grandfather's hand, (Claude Gillingwater); in... More

721 Dauphine St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Title from photographer's inventory. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11836-36-A-1. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purch... More

The Emperor's New Clothes - Public domain poster, Music division, Libr...

Text on Poster: WPA Federal Theatre Presents “The Emperor’s New Clothes” By Charlotte Chorpenning Adelphi theatre 54th Street East of 7th Ave Every Wed., Thurs., Friday – 2:30 pm Matinees only Opening W... More

On the stage - in person, Hardeen, brother of Houdini handcuffs and ja...

At head of title: Lyric Theatre, Beckley, Wed. & Thur., Jan. 29-30." Created by "Triangle Poster Printing Co., Phila." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic... More

Chicago. World's brightest spot. Go!

Poster shows a globe. Date of publication supplied by Library staff. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. K6. 1933 Copyright deposit;

Catalina: Now see Santa Catalina, the Scenic Riviera of the U.S.A. ......

Travel poster for tourism to Santa Catalina Island, California, showing a church and a plaza with a ship passing by in the distance.

Tuberculosis Don't kiss me! : Your kiss of affection - the germ of inf...

Poster about tuberculosis in children and methods of transmission, showing a child wearing a bib. Town of Hempstead, W.H. Runcie M.D. Health Officer. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Work Projects Administra... More

Posters exhibition Executed under Federal Art Project poster division.

Poster for exhibition of posters from the Federal Art Project poster division at the Federal Art Gallery, 7 East 38th St., New York City, showing art supplies. Date stamped on verso: Mar 21 1941. Work Projects ... More

United States Resettlement Administration exhibit. Cleveland, Ohio

Public domain photograph - historical image of Ohio, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description