art posters

The murder of a perfectly good differential - reel 1 - starring Joe Do...

Poster shows Joe Dope destroying a military truck by driving it without oil.

New York, New York. Street scene, with war effort poster by Sacred Hea...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Honesty; the smallest theft, the whitest lie, can ultimately undermine...

Bulletin board poster for the Chaplains Division, Department of the Navy. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. F44. J2. 1957 Gift; Joseph Binder.

Bill Graham presents in San Francisco Otis Rush & his Chicago Blues Ba...

Print shows psychedelic design with woman's facial profile and hair. Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Stop torture in Chile - American Art Poster

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. H13. 1975

ERA 1977 - Posters Yanker Poster Collection

Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wall Street bull, New York, New York

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

A channel is born - American Art Poster

Poster shows a stork carrying a television set. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D45. 198- Gift; Neumeier Design; 1985; (DLC/PP-1985:538).

How John Norton the trapper kept his Christmas

Also available in digital form.

Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph

C252448 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Self decapitation. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7754. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph

Caption: Self decapitation. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Larger version of poster with slightly different imprint: POS - MAG - .K44, no. 6a (D size). N.Y. no.... More

Edward Penfield - Harper's [for] Nov'B'R, Harpers magazine posters

Poster shows a young woman with book and older woman, entering carriage. Signed with the artist's pictograph. Promotional goal: U.S. D42. 1898. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congres... More

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

36258 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8499. Similar larger version of poster: POS - MAG - .K44, no. 8b (D size). Similar smaller vers... More

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

D14286 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8975. Smaller version of poster with slightly different imprint: POS - MAG - .K44, no. 9 (C ... More

Keep these off the U.S.A. - Buy more Liberty Bonds / John Norton.

Poster shows bloodstained boots with the German imperial eagle insignia. Caption label from exhibit "World War I ...": John Norton's Liberty Bond Poster. While Liberty Bond posters often stressed such positive ... More

Progressive for president Robert M. La Follette.

Poster shows portrait of La Follette by Underwood & Underwood surrounded by four Liberty Bells. Transfer; LC Manuscript Division; 1982; (DLC/PP-1982:002).

The Tailor Becomes A Shop Keeper

A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More

Swing Parade - Drawing. Public domain image.

A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More

Young woman in nun's habit with tattoo of Che Guevara on her chest

"Poster Verkerke Reprodukties NV., Bennekom, Holland ... Photography: Riehl ... [copyright symbol] Satirische Zeitschrift 'Pardon,' Frankfort Main." Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.

Packer's tar soap...for the hair and skin Louis J. Rhead

Advertisement showing young woman, half lgth., holding up her long hair. Color lithograph by Louis John Rhead, copyrighted by Edw. A. Olds, N.Y.C. Promotional goal: U.S. C1. 1895. This record contains unverifie... More

Muddy Jim and other rhymes : 12 illustrated health jingles for childre...

Table of contents: "Rhymes by Emile Berliner, President Tuberculosis Society of Washington, D.C., pictures by J. A. Whiteford." Also printed on title page : "Learn every rhyme and be healthy all the time." Abov... More

No More Frontier - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Co...

Savoy Theatre No More Frontier by Talbot Jennings Immortal Romance of the Old and New West Nov 17-18-19-20 Mat Sat Nov 19 (Content)

Come together in peace - Posters Yanker Poster Collection

Poster showing two hands clasped together. Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.

Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph

C252447 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Self decapitation. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 7647. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

Opening The Children's Federal Theatre of Gary

A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More

My book of the little tin soldier

Also available in digital form.

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

Community Drama Spring Tournament

Scanned one of two Provincetown Playhouse (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and... More

[Portrait of Anna May Wong] - Public domain portrait print

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXIII I 9. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

Charles Frohman presents a new play, The conquerors by Paul M. Potter.

Caption: The conquerors. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 7928. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Fred R. Hamlin's musical extravaganza, The wizard of Oz

Created and "copyright, 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 6868. Signed: To Spider Rathburn, I'm so ner-r-r-vous! Fred Stone. June 16, 1902, Jan. 14, 1936. Gift;... More

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Uncl[e] Tom's cabin - Drawing. Public domain image.

Created by "A.S. Seer's Print." Large pieces missing; part of title missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

P13152 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The girl on the land serves the nation's need Apply Y.W.C.A. Land Serv...

Poster showing four young women carrying tools and a basket of produce, and leading a team of horses.

Lait pur stérilisé de la Vingeanne / Steinlen.

Poster showing a little girl drinking milk from a bowl, with cats begging at her feet. Guillot Frères, Montigny sur Vingeanne, Côte d'Or.

Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More

Buffalo Bill's wild west and congress of rough riders of the world

Circus poster showing cowboys rounding up cattle and portrait of Col. W.F. Cody on horseback. Copyright by Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y.

An Embarrassing predicament, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "An Embarrassing Predicament" shows a man, a woman and a clergyman. Caption: Popping the question. A Selig Comedy - Trade S Mark. Copyright 1914 by Selig Polyscope Co.

Revolu[tion]ary Nicaragua The impending armed victory of the Nicaragua...

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

Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.

War poster shows three women who work for the war effort an office worker, a welder, and factory worker. I.S.D. No. 180. U.S. Army official poster.

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

Poster - Rice's beautiful Evangeline - Public domain lithograph

Maiden with flowers in hand, standing next to cow. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

McAlister's all-healing vegetable ointment ...

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Calhoun.

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

Learn to make and test the big guns - better yourself, enlist and lear...

Poster showing large coast artillery batteries firing. Ordnance recruiting poster, no. 2. Promotional goal: U.S. J22. 1919 ; U.S. B36. J2. 1919.

Exhibition WPA Federal Art Project Pennsylvania / / Milhous.

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition, showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Greek figure holding print. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Signed in pencil by the artist.

Richard Strauss-woche. München 1910 23-28 Juni / Ludwig Hohlwein Münch...

Poster for a festival of music by Richard Strauss, showing a woman holding a tall staff.

Arabia the equine detective, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "Arabia the Equine Detective" shows Lillian Logan and two men standing next to a horse. Caption: Introducing Arabia the human horse. A Trade S Mark film. Copyright 1913 by Selig Polys... More

Index of American Design / RW., Native Americans

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of art work from the "Index of American Design," at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., showing a weather vane in the shape of a Native American. ... More

Children looking at posters in front of movie, Saturday, Steele, Misso...

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

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

For president James G. Blaine, of Maine - for vice president John A. L...

Print shows James G. Blaine, bust portrait, facing front, and John A. Logan, bust portrait, facing left, in medallions linked by a ribbon with shield labeled "US" and two branches. P15012 U.S. Copyright Office.... More

I want you for U.S. Army : nearest recruiting station / James Montgome...

Motion picture poster for "I want you for U. S. Army" shows Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer in order to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World War I. The printed phrase "Nearest recrui... More

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.

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

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

Crown King Dick, Jan. 20, 10 A.M., Washington, D.C.

Public domain photograph of decorated book cover, binding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Moving Picture Cowboy Tom Mix doing stunts. The way he told the st...

Motion picture poster for "The moving picture cowboy" shows advertising motion picture comedy of Tom Mix jumping from horse to railroad car in front of photographer and seated on ground with hand on his head. ... More

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

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

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

Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1332 V St., Washington, D.C., makes a ...

Poster shows a rear view of a woman holding a camera and tripod while facing a pond with the sun rising or setting. Poster is an advertisement for Johnston's business as a photographer and author. Published in... More

Rocket polka - Public domain American sheet music, 1876

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Can you drive a car?--Will you drive one in France?--Immediate service...

Poster showing Liberty fending off Death as she protects a wounded soldier. American Field Service, 40 State Street, Boston, Mass. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection. Exhibited: "The Gibson... More

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

Fragments of correspondence, Morse code tape, and posters

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

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).

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. 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

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

Edison's greatest marvel--The Vitascope, Motion Picture Theaters

Motion picture poster for "Edison's greatest marvel--The Vitascope" show movie audience watching large screen with woman dancing on screen and others in background watching. 29057B U.S. Copyright Office. Copyr... More

Revue bimestrielle pour l'art appliqué́ / J. Thorn Prikker.

Advertising poster for publication by H. Kleinmann et Cie., Harlem, Holland, showing the crucifixion of Christ.

[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)

Do spirits return? Houdini says no - and proves it 3 shows in one : ma...

Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budape... More

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

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)

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

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

Keep him free--Buy War Savings Stamps issued by the United States Trea...

Poster showing a monumental eagle on a mountaintop as planes fly below.

[Food will win the war - You came here seeking freedom, now you must h...

Poster showing immigrants arriving in New York harbor, with Statue of Liberty beneath a rainbow. Text is in Yiddish. United States Food Administration. No. 18a. Exhibited: "From Haven to Home : A Library of Con... More

[Theater lobby display, Salem Theater, Salem, Massachusetts.]

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

You need only one soap--Ivory soap / the Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti ...

Poster shows a pioneer washing with Ivory soap at his campsite. Copyright 1898 by The Procter & Gamble Co., Cin'ti, O., U.S.A. Promotional goal: U.S. C26. 1898. Exhibited: American Treasures of the Library of ... More

Croix Rouge Americaine L'Amitié des États Unis.

Red Cross poster showing the figure of Liberty holding a Red Cross and the American flag. Visa no. 12.

Croix Rouge Americaine L'Amitié des États Unis.

Red Cross poster showing the figure of Liberty holding a Red Cross and the American flag. Visa no. 12.

The only pair of eyes - Public domain American sheet music

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 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.

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

Amateur contest for children Final eliminations, Sept. 24, 1936.

Poster announcing amateur piano contest, showing two girls playing piano. Date stamped on verso: Dec 18 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christoph... More

Ivanhoe - concert / theatrical poster, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "Ivanhoe" shows actor King Baggot as Ivanhoe. Caption: The great "IMP" feature film. Produced by Herbert Brenon at Chepstow Castle. Three reels. Stamped on back: Nederlands Filmmuseum... More

Chaussures Perrouin frères, Nantes: La grande marque française / / L. ...

Advertising poster for the Perrouin brothers' bootmaking shop showing a man wearing a theatrical costume atop a dragon. Illus. in: Cappiello : the posters of Leonetto Cappiello / by Jack Rennert. New York, N.Y... More

You're welcome tonight at the ball

Glen White in Gem's great instructive play, Absinthe--Reflective momen...

Motion picture poster for "Absinthe" shows a man seated, with hand on head, at table with three glasses of absinthe. Universal films trademark in lower left corner.

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

Woodrow Wilson the whole world's proud of you

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

Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidat...

Campaign poster showing head-and-shoulders portraits of James Garfield and Chester A. Arthur, with text and patriotic images including an American eagle and men gathered around flag.

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

Every girl pulling for victory - Victory Girls United War Work Campaig...

Poster showing a young woman rowing a boat, "Victory." Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Victoria Loftus British Blondes!

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