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The American dream - Public domain print

(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as frontispiece in: The American Dream.

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels America's champion.

Captions: On the stage On parade "Hot stuff." Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti=N.Y." Little Coon Band & Buck Dancers. No. 6603. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libr... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels America's champion.

Captions: On the stage On parade "Hot stuff." Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti=N.Y." Little Coon Band & Buck Dancers. No. 6603. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libr... More

The Star spangled banner : national song / Stackpole, sc.

Music cover illustrated with U.S. flag. Exhibited: Capitol Visitors Center of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2011.

Poster - A high born lady - Public domain lithograph

74914 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin, U.S.A." No. 3547. Starring Clifford & Huth. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

[Dolly Gray, Washington Nationals, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

[Kid Elberfeld, New York Highlanders, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

The spirit of America--Join / Howard Chandler Christy 1919 ; Forbes.

Poster showing a Red Cross nurse with an American flag and the Red Cross symbol. Copyright The American Red Cross.

The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.

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

The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth--The realistic jungle menag...

Poster showing animals on display and performers beneath palm trees. No. 97-B. No. 12. Printed in America.

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels always up to date.

A247724 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: We are the "scorchers" of minstrelsy. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti=N.Y." No. 6601. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

"The devil passes" Satan in a new role.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Musart Theatre, showing a hooded figure superimposed over the image of a man. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

44334 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Mr. West presenting the greatest American and European minstrel stars. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co Cin'ti=N.Y." N.Y. no. 8538. Forms part of: Mins... More

Mathews & Bulger in the polite comic play, At gay Coney Island by Levi...

B252633 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Out of it! Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." Direction, A.M. Miller, Jr., Fred Peel. No. 7303. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

The little duke Hess English opera.

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

Mr. and Mrs. George S. Knight in Otto

Includes portrait busts in upper corners. "Copyright secured by J.B. Jeffery." "Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Knight in the delightful comedy-drama, Otto a German supported by a powerful company = Herr und Frau Geo. S. ... More

Why shouldn't they be good enough now

For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

The Kenosha Telegraph, [newspaper]. May 24, 1860.

Picryl description: Public domain historic political document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"Lady Jane" in Patience. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

M14284 U.S. Copyright Office "A.S. Seer's Print., N.Y. [copyrighted]." Created by A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y. Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

Main & Market Streets (Structures), Courthouse Square, Main, Market, C...

1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: Mount Carroll is the seat of Carroll County, Illinois...Like other small towns in Illinois, Mount Carroll has experienced both the benefits and vi... More

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

State Line--For Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Londonderry & Liverpool--Aus...

Ship "State of Nebraska" and sailboat on water, with inserts of a dining room, and people on deck of ship. 9947N U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Austin Bladwin & Co.

Y.W.C.A. In service for the girls of the world / McMein.

Head-and-shoulders of young woman in front of Y.W.C.A. insignia. Copyright by Y.W.C.A. Promotional goal: U.S. F34. 1919.

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

Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World. So...

Circus poster showing horseback riders. No. 2622. Copyright: 12390. Caption card tracings: I. Title. II. Title: South-American Gauchos, the World Famous Bolas Throwers...

The cotton king by Sutton Vane.

Z51581 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Management, Wm. A. Brady. No. 6151. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Clowns with Mules] - Public domain engraving

Color woodcut. Printers: Warren, Johnson & Co. Designers, Engravers and Printers. Caption card tracings: Circus; Posters; Clowns.

[Clowns with Mules] - Public domain engraving

Color woodcut. Printers: Warren, Johnson & Co. Designers, Engravers and Printers. Caption card tracings: Circus; Posters; Clowns.

Hoyt's A black sheep - A black sheep advertisement with a man standing...

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

"Bunthorne" in Patience. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

M14285 U.S. Copyright Office "A.S. Seer's Print., N.Y. copyrighted." Created by A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y. Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

"Made in U.S.A." Created by "The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, O." No. O-1377. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congres... More

Ringling Bros. World's Greatest Shows - Madam Ada Castello

Circus poster showing Ada Castello on a rearing horse, and a small portrait of her. 17197 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 2632. Caption: Daring Madam Castello's amazing exploits on the equine marvel "Jupiter." Copyr... More

China we owe a lot to you

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

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, greatest race course in the world

Poster shows dramatic race scene with automobiles on race track and spectators leaning over railing of grandstands, also shows international flags strung across the track. Management: C.G. Fisher, A.C. Newby,... More

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, greatest race course in the world

Poster shows dramatic race scene with automobiles on race track and spectators leaning over railing of grandstands, also shows international flags strung across the track. Management: C.G. Fisher, A.C. Newby,... More

The Pittsburgh Commercial, [newspaper]. April 17, 1865.

The Pittsburgh Commercial, [newspaper]. April 17, 1865.

A modern Cinderella a notable production of the last word in musical c...

G xxc 15173? U.S. Copyright Office Caption: We don't know a thing about women. Created by "Ackermann-Quigley Litho. Co., Kansas City." No. 2447. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The great train robbery - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Caption: Sensational and startling "hold up" of the "Gold Express", by famous western outlaws. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." No. 7319. Forms part of: Theatrica... More

The great Forepaugh & Sells Brothers shows combined. Phenomenal acts o...

Circus poster showing a juggler, and contortionists performing various acts including backward dives from an extension ladder. 18611 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 99.S No. 67. Copyright by Strobridge Litho. Co., C... More

Poster - Hoyt's A milk white flag - Public domain lithograph

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

"The amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" by Barre Lyndon

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing light from a suspended lamp.

Over the top for you - Buy U.S. gov't bonds, Third Liberty Loan / Sidn...

Poster showing a soldier clutching an American flag. No. 1-A.

The Left and the Soviet Union. Is a broad-based left wing defense of S...

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

Poster - Three friends, Movie Poster - Public domain lithograph

Motion picture poster for "Three Friends" shows three men clasping hands while sitting at a table in a bar.

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

The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth The Great Coney Island Wate...

Poster shows people in costumes, including clowns, performing at the beach.

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

The Rustler's reformation, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "The rustler's reformation" shows cowboy with arm around woman. Copyright 1913 by Selig Polyscope Co. A Selig western drama.

Five men and a young woman at table

Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothes. Title devised by cataloger. Reference copy in LOT 4440-B. (DLC/PP-1933:0034). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Hickok's patent cider mill .... Harrisburg, Pa. Scheffer & Beck, print...

Text in English and German. Available also through the Library of Congress web site as facsimile page images. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 156, Folder 12a.

The Chicago Times, [newspaper]. May 4, 1865.

Picryl description: Public domain American history related, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Harry Houdini, king of cards - Public domain portrait print

Created by "National Pr. & Eng. Co., Chicago." No. 1838. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part of: McManu... More

Exhibition The State Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania : Paintings, pri...

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of paintings, prints, and sculpture at the State Museum, Harrisburg, Pa., showing stylized eagle and palette. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of... More

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival 40 people.

"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4104. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

58736 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The Three Rosebuds: Lottie, Mabel, Molly. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2798. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Independent, [newspaper]. October 20, 1864.

Save Serbia our ally. Send contributions to Serbian Relief Committee o...

Views of Serbian soldiers and civilians as they migrate into the mountains. The remains of the Serbian nation, approximately 700,000 people, who after their severe defeat by the Austro-German army, fled to t... More

Visit the zoo, Art Deco Poster - Art Deco public domain image

Poster promoting the zoo as a place to visit, showing two herons. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1936-1941. More information about the WPA Poste... More

Folly or saintliness / Ethel Reed.

Art nouveau style advertising poster for a novel, illustrated with woman with flower. Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895. "Copyright 1895 by Lamson Wolfee & Co., Boston, USA" Library has 2 copies (no. 9 and no. 9a)

[Full sheet base ball poster no. 281]

Print showing a batter standing at home plate with catcher and umpire awaiting the pitch; view is from the pitcher's mound, with grandstand visible in the background. A24190 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted ... More

The mandarin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti & New York." DeKoven-Smith Opera Co.; Evans & Mann, prop'rs & m'grs. No. 7355. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Victorian era public domain image

Based on a story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Caption: The transformation. "Great God! Can it be!!" Created by "National Prtg. & Engr. Co., Chicago." No. 01917. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Librar... More

Poster - Hoyt's A milk white flag - Public domain lithograph

Caption: The funeral procession is licking the band. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. N.Y." Hoyt & McKee, proprietors. No. 6204. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libr... More

Poster - Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels - Public domain lithograph

Includes small portraits of Al. G. Field, Chas. Varro, Jack Wentworth, and Ollie Varro. G xxc 7305 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Varro, Wentworth & Varro in their comedy conceit, Down by the sea. Created and "... More

A full hand, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders caricature of African American man holding a package of tobacco. Copyright 1890 by Knapp & Co.

The famous Rentz Santley Novelty and Burlesque Co. first time in Ameri...

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

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

Watercolors and drawings, Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administ...

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of watercolors and drawings at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 W. 57 St., New York City, showing a seated woman. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of... More

"La tete decapitee" every afternoon & eve'g. : all other entertainment...

E6267 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "S. Booth, Pictorial Engraver and Printer, 201 Centre Street, New York." Poster contains only text. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Join the Navy, the service for fighting men / Babcock.

Poster showing a sailor astride a torpedo. Public domain scan of World War One propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reeves & Palmer's Cosmopolitan Company

Caption: Mildred & Rouclere in psychonotism : the wonder of the present century. Created by "Shober & Carqueville, Chicago." No. 2021. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Form... More

Ringling Bros, world's greatest shows Raschetta brothers, marvelous so...

Circus poster showing the Raschetta Brothers and acrobats blindfolded somersaulting backwards off barrels. No. 2920. Copyright by Courier Company. Caption: Sensational, hazardous somersaulting exploits & indesc... More

Come on! Buy more Liberty Bonds / Walter Whitehead 1918.

Poster showing a U.S. soldier wielding a bayonet over a fallen German soldier. No. 8-B.

A novelty, the first in 20 years, Harry Houdini as a magician

At head of title: Empire Theatre all-star matinee, Friday, Feb. 20th, 1914. Created by "John Waddington, Ltd., Printers and Lithographers, Great Wilson Street, Leeds." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special... More

Sanger's wax-work alabaster models

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Nowell, W.

Cycles Clément, Paris; Pneu Dunlop / / PAL.

Advertising poster for bicycles showing a woman wearing a Gallic rooster on her head and carrying a laurel wreath in one hand and a bicycle her other hand and wearing winged sandals on her feet.

The Richmond Whig, [newspaper]. April 24, 1865.

Remember your first thrill of American liberty Your duty - Buy United ...

Poster showing immigrants on a ship's deck, sailing past the Statue of Liberty. No. 9.

London opinion "Your country needs you" / Alfred Leete.

Print shows a front facial view of Lord Kitchener with his arm and fingers pointing at the viewer. Promotional goal: Gt. Brit. J44. 1914. Exhibited: "Everybody's Uncle Sam" at the Oval Gallery, Library of Cong... More

Tour of Eugenie Blair, A lady of quality by Francis Hodgson Burnett an...

59796 U.S. Copyright Office "Presenting the distinguished success from Wallack's Theatre, New York." "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Act 1: The duel. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin... More

Imre Kiralfy's grand historic spectacle, Venice, the bride of the sea ...

W41762 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy 1891." "Printed in America." Caption: The victory at Chioggia. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New=York." No. D.N=Y=4206. Small portrait ... More

The greatest mother in the world / A.E. Foringer.

Red Cross nurse holding wounded U.S. soldier on stretcher. Promotional goal : U.S. J8. 191- Promotional goal : U.S. G21. 191- Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in the Thomas J... More

Help him win by saving and serving--Buy War Savings Stamps

Poster showing a soldier solemly clasping the hands of two children. W.S.S. War Savings Stamps issued by the United States Government. Copyright by American Lithographic Co.

The best wines, liquors, ales & lager beer, we are selling here

Food and alcholic beverages on table. C10537B U.S. Copyright Office. Title also in German.

Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers America's greatest shows consolidate...

Circus poster showing female figures posed as "An offering to Cupid," "The Sabines," "The Three Graces, lost in the Catacombs," "Youth of Bacchus," and "Rape of Polyxena." Captioned: Faultless female forms posi... More

Victory is a question of stamina--Send - the wheat, meat, fats, sugar-...

Poster showing soldiers running with bayonets. Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cake walk, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

67971 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "Allied Printing ... Chicago, Ill.; Press F.W. Brenckle & Co., 140 Monroe St., Chicago; copyright applied for." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Cake walk, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

67971 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "Allied Printing ... Chicago, Ill.; Press F.W. Brenckle & Co., 140 Monroe St., Chicago; copyright applied for." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Red Sox speed boys - Progressive era American sheet music

Public domain photograph related to baseball, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Detail from "Shell road map: Pennsylvania" showing woman driving a ca...

Société d'expériences aérostatiques Direction 24 rue Maubeuge, Paris.

Advertisement showing a balloon with several persons standing in the basket, one climbing the ropes just above the basket. Tricolor banners hanging from the balloon announce the "Société d'expériences aerostati... More

Minneapolis Brewing Cos., bock - Public domain graphic arts, Library o...

21580 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Minneapolis Brewing C... More

Royal Gardens, Vauxhall. Grand day and evening fete, next Tuesday, Aug...

Broadside announcing Charles Green's ascension in the balloon "Nassau" from Vauxhall Gardens, London. Includes a picture of passengers in a balloon basket. At head of title: Under the direct patronage of Her Ma... More

Carter's spanish mixture, for the removal and permanent cure of all di...

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Price & Sons, Engravers and Printers, engraver. Be... More

Plato at Bridge End. J.D. Gray & Co. importers

Print shows a large advertisement with fashionably dressed men and women outside "J[ames] D. Gray & Co. Importers" with their purchases, as others race to enter the store in the background, also shows a railroa... More

Reudy Cressman, dealer in imported and domestic segars of superior bra...

Print shows an advertisement in the form of a $100 denomination bank note for Reudy Cressman's establishment at "No. 318 Vine St., Below Ninth St., Philad'a", "dealer in imported and domestic" cigars and other ... More

Dentistry and Thomsonism. Lahaska, Bucks Co,, Pa. Printedby F. P. Sell...

On verso: Gift, Sarah Mesrall, Jan. 7, 1954. 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 156,... More

Western bank note & eng. co. steel plate engraving & lithography

Print shows an advertisement for the Western Bank Note & Engaving Company, La Salle Street, corner Randolph, Chicago, Illinois, makers of "steel plate engraving & lithography" of "Bonds, Checks & Certificates, ... More

Mellin's food, "our baby" - Public domain portrait print

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Bien (Julius) & Co., copyright claimant. Doliber, ... More