art posters

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

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

Love's regret - Public domain American sheet music, 1885

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)

Don't waste food while others starve! / L.C. Clinker & M.J. Dwyer ; He...

Poster showing a gaunt mother and children, with others, among ruins. United States Food Administration. No. 31.

Don't waste food while others starve! / L.C. Clinker & M.J. Dwyer ; He...

Poster showing a gaunt mother and children, with others, among ruins. United States Food Administration. No. 31.

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

George Barr McCutcheon's Beverly

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[Three Finger Brown, Chicago Cubs, 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.

[Sherry Magee, Philadelphia Phillies, 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 Federal Theatre presents "I want a policeman" by Rufus King & Milt...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a policeman running with gun drawn and carrying a baton. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More

The Sheriff's reward A heart taken prisoner : Cowboy drama / / Goes Li...

Motion picture poster for "The sheriff's reward" shows cowgirl saying to cowboy, "The cattle thieves are after you!" Copyright 1914 by Selig Polyscope Co.

Frank Jones the musical moke. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...

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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...

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

Peavey Park Plaza, 1111 Nicolet Mall, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN

Significance: The plaza is significant for its association with the series of post-WWII urban renewal projects that begun in the late 1950s and continued into the 1970s in downtown Minneapolis. The plaza is a d... More

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...

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

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

Circus poster showing an "Arab horsemen" performing on horseback; Buffalo Bill on horseback. No. 2600. Copyright by Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y.

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.

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)

Jas. A Herne's new play, Sag Harbor

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

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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

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

Hippodrome du Trotting Club Levallois - grand match en 12 heures: S. F...

Advertising poster for a race between S. F. Cody on horseback and French cycling champion, Meyer of Dieppe, on bicycle.

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

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 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, 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 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

Altona's Opfertag, 18. Januar 1916

Poster showing a German soldier; in background, a woman surrounded by her children. Text reminds Altoners to contribute to war aid on Altona's Offering Day. From: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizisti... More

Join! Yesterday - today - always--The greatest mother / Lawrence Wilbu...

American Red Cross nurse holding boy. Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, medical care, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Join! Yesterday - today - always--The greatest mother / Lawrence Wilbu...

American Red Cross nurse holding boy. Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, medical care, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Edward Penfield - Harper's January, Harpers magazine posters

Poster shows fashionable woman. Includes literary content for January issue. Signed with artist's pictograph.

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 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 ; 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.

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.

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

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.

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

Save [...] and serve the cause of freedom / fgc ; The W. F. Powers Co....

Foods and their substitutes are listed: 1. Wheat - use more corn 2. Meat - use more fish and beans 3. Fats - use just enough 4. Sugar - use syrups. Poster is text only. U.S. Food Administration. No. 2.

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.

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

Pigeon walk - Public domain American sheet music

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

Hungersnot bedeutet der Verlust der Ostprovinzen! ... Deutsche! Rettet...

Poster shows a gaunt, starving woman seated with three starving children huddled near her and one starving or dead child(?) on her lap. Text exhorts people to volunteer for the local militias and protect the ea... More

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 ...

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.

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

WPA paintings by children under Federal Art Project, New York

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of childrens' paintings, showing a hand painting a horse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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 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

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

The modern poster - Art nouveau public domain poster

Poster shows a peacock. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Kar-mi performing the most startling mystery of all India

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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

George Thatcher's Greatest Minstrels

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When we start a family of our own

Lyman H. Howe's new marvels in moving pictures / Courier Litho. Co., B...

Motion picture poster for "Lyman H. Howe's new marvels in moving pictures" shows people watching a motion picture in a theater of a battle at sea during the Spanish-American War; includes insert of head-and-sho... More

The Lark [for] November / FL - Art nouveau public domain poster

Advertisement poster for magazine illustrated with lark flying over body of water and mountains. Color woodcut by Florence Lundborg. Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895. This record contains unverified, old data f... More

William H. West the most popular minstrel in the world.

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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

Reading and writing are not lost arts to blinded men

Exhibit poster showing military personnel reading Braille and using typewriters. Poster caption: At the Military Hospital for Blinded Men at Baltimore, this soldier is learning to substitute touch for sight in... More

Banner act - Print, Library of Congress collection

Circus poster showing acrobat performing on horse. 3600J U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Gibson & Co.

[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.

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]

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)

Brookfield Zoo - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster showing a black leopard. Designed by Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1936. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: W... More

Poster - Die Gefahr des Bolschewismus - Public domain lithograph

Poster shows a skeleton, wrapped in a black cloak, with a bloody knife held in its teeth. In the background a hill of crosses on top of which is a gallows. Text: The danger of Bolshevism. Exhibited in: "Nazi P... More

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

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 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

Don't kill our wild life - Art Deco public domain image

Poster showing two deer crossing road in front of approaching car. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1940. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Poster design attributed to John Wagner. Work Projects A... More

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

Poster - Thomas W. Keene. Richard III - Public domain lithograph

Picryl description: Public domain image of a mural painting, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble., Alaska

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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

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

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

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

Ambassadeurs - Yvette Guilbert Tous les soirs / / Th. Steinlen, '94.

Poster showing Guilbert standing before an audience. Exchange; Victoria and Albert Museum. See: The Quarterly Journal of the Library of Congress, Summer 1982, p. 147 to p. 164.

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 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.

"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

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

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

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

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

Bradley. His book. Price ten cents. For sale here. June / Bradley.

Figure of a queen done in art nouveau style. Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1896.

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

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

Indian art of the United States Prehistoric art living tradition - Ind...

Poster announcing exhibition of Native American art at the Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53 Street, New York City, showing large hand. An exhibition prepared by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board U.S. Dept. of Th... More

Indian art of the United States Prehistoric art living tradition - Ind...

Poster announcing exhibition of Native American art at the Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53 Street, New York City, showing large hand. An exhibition prepared by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board U.S. Dept. of Th... More

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

"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.

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 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

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)

Soll dieses Elend weiter gehen? Lebensmöglichkeit nur bei gerechtem Fr...

Poster shows a kneeling woman pleading with an angry man; between them a frightened child clings to his mother. Text: Shall this misery continue? Life's possibilities only happen with a just peace. Exhibited: ... More