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The Smyth & Rice Comedians with Walter E. Perkins as A. Keene Shaver in My friend from India by H.A. DuSouchet.

The Smyth & Rice Comedians with Walter E. Perkins as A. Keene Shaver i...

39295 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Tilly: "Two thousand years ago, I am a geese." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8548. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More

Imre Kiralfy's historical romance, Venice, the bride of the sea at Olympia the greatest production of modern times at Olympia.

Imre Kiralfy's historical romance, Venice, the bride of the sea at Oly...

W41774 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy 1891." Caption: Venice of yore. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York; (printed in America)." No. O-N-Y-4219. Small portrait of I. Kir... More

The mammoth spectacular production, Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks.

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

D14316 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: At the National Sporting Club, London : spirited boxing contest conducted strictly according to the rules of the ring. Lord Woodstock knocks out his professional antagonist... More

Hardeen inherits his brother's secrets Houdini's will makes possible the continuance of Houdini's master mysteries.

Hardeen inherits his brother's secrets Houdini's will makes possible t...

Created by "Carey and Sons Lith, N.Y." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Despite directions to the contrary, Hardeen passed on to others the legacy he had received. Today, ... More

Miss New York Jr. spectacular burlesque.

Miss New York Jr. spectacular burlesque.

C253651 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A midnight frolic. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5565. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

52069 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: James White, vocal comedian. Created by "The Russell-Morgan Print; copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3820. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collecti... More

The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.

The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.

34899 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Initiating a High Roller. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2693. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

41735 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Sir Andy De Bric-a-Brac & his three muskeeters : the most hilarious burlesque of Cyrano de Bergerac. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New... More

Houdini appears at the Empire Theatre, every evening this week

Houdini appears at the Empire Theatre, every evening this week

At head of title: Liverpool city police office, Dale St., Feb. 2nd, 1904, I certify that to-day Mr. Harry Houdini showed his abilities in releasing himself from restraint. ... Signed Leonard dunning, Head Const... More

A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Saint Maur.

A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Saint Maur.

Caption: Oh! Harry, hurry, or he'll see us! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7535. Starring Emily Bancker ; management of Thos. W. Ryley. Forms part of: ... More

Have you seen Smith? a famous fabric of fun.

Have you seen Smith? a famous fabric of fun.

Caption: "A good thing." Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8231. 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).

34417 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A grand up to date first part with the leading comedians, vocalists, and the greatest orchestra ever heard in minstrelsy. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith.... More

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

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

Caption: Ladies, allow me to introduce to you my life-preserver, the noble red-skin! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Direction of Thall & Kennedy. N.Y. no. 9065. ... More

Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi adapted from the French by Leo Ditrichstein.

Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi adapted from the French by Leo Dit...

7769 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Manhattan Theatre. Caption: Here I am! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8358. Signed: Archie Gunn. Similar smalle... More

[African American, standing at desk, with one hand resting on papers and one hand raised]

[African American, standing at desk, with one hand resting on papers a...

X1252 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by The Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 19. Title devised. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

55890 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Hotel Jolly or Satan's Inn. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2760. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More

Poster - Thomas W. Keene. Hamlet - Public domain lithograph

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)

Peter F. Dailey in John J. McNally's happiest effort, The night clerk

Peter F. Dailey in John J. McNally's happiest effort, The night clerk

A236078 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cin'ti - N.Y." No. 6612. Under the direction of Charles J. Rich & Wm. Harris; E. Rosenbaum, manager. Forms part of: Theatric... More

Miller & Hogarty present America's daintiest comedy queen, Elsa Ryan in the stirring comedy drama of western life, Nevada by Fred. Darcy.

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

Caption: Dolly - "Mose, do you know the biggest diamond ever discovered?" Mose - "Why certainly, De ace!" Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 10197. Forms pa... More

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

C252450 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The same old game! Simple but neat! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7753. Forms part of: Theat... More

Mestayer Comedy Company, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Mestayer Comedy Company, American vaudeville and popular entertainment...

Bottom edge of poster missing; caption from Copyright record. Caption: The single dude & the double dude. We-Us-&-Co. Created by W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Caption: Thrilling rescue of the child and headlong fall of the villain into the depths of Chilkoot Canon [sic]. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y.-no. 7866. F... 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)

Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company

Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company

"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4144. Phil Sheridan, prop. & man'g'r. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Diplomacy. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Diplomacy. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

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

Yon Yonson, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Yon Yonson, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H.M.S. Pinafore, US Navy Photogrpah

H.M.S. Pinafore, US Navy Photogrpah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charles Frohman presents John Drew and his company

Charles Frohman presents John Drew and his company

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

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

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

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

Strange adventures in The fall and rise of Humpty Dumpty

Strange adventures in The fall and rise of Humpty Dumpty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

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

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

The Old Original North Carolinans Ex-slave Troupe

The Old Original North Carolinans Ex-slave Troupe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The new Siberia by Bartley Campbell.

The new Siberia by Bartley Campbell.

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

The Merry Maidens Burlesque Co.

The Merry Maidens Burlesque Co.

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

John W. Isham's Oriental America

John W. Isham's Oriental America

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

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

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

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

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

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

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

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

At Piney Ridge by David Higgins.

At Piney Ridge by David Higgins.

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

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

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

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

The proper caper, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

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

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

British Blonde Burlesque Troupe

British Blonde Burlesque Troupe

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

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

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

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

Newmann's wonderful spirit mysteries

Newmann's wonderful spirit mysteries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The eviction by Hubert O'Grady.

The eviction by Hubert O'Grady.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Devere's High Rollers Burlesque Co.

Devere's High Rollers Burlesque Co.

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

Chapman Sisters, violets of the stage

Chapman Sisters, violets of the stage

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

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

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

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

The Sandow Trocadero Vaudevilles

The Sandow Trocadero Vaudevilles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lewis Morrison's magnificent new Faust

Lewis Morrison's magnificent new Faust

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

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poster - The princess and the butterfly - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The princess and the butterfly - Public domain lithograph

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

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

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

Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company

Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company

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

Bon Ton Burlesquers 365 days ahead of them all.

Bon Ton Burlesquers 365 days ahead of them all.

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

Lost in Siberia, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

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

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

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

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

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

Houdini makes spirit hands - Public domain book illustration, Library of Congress

Houdini makes spirit hands - Public domain book illustration, Library ...

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

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

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

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

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

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

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

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

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

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

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

G.L. Fox the original Humpty Dumpty.

G.L. Fox the original Humpty Dumpty.

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

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

East Lynne - Drawing. Public domain image.

East Lynne - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have you seen Smith? - Victorian era public domain image

Have you seen Smith? - Victorian era public domain image

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

Chauncey Olcott, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

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

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

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