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Puck magazine cover - The Cuban melodrama / C.J. Taylor.

Puck magazine cover - The Cuban melodrama / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Uncle Sam in the role of the "Noble Hero" in a melodrama, defending a young woman labeled "Cuba" from the "Heavy Villain" labeled "Spain". Caption: The Noble Hero (to the Heavy Villain) Stand back... More

Robert B. Mantell as Monbars - Public domain portrait engraving

Robert B. Mantell as Monbars - Public domain portrait engraving

S26672 U.S. Copyright Office Copyrighted 1887 by Augustus Pitou. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N.Y., London." N.Y. 1950. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: A dollar for the novel, if you'll hurry with the message! Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. ... More

Cumberland '61 by Franklin Fyles. during American Civil War

Cumberland '61 by Franklin Fyles. during American Civil War

Caption: I will hang him as a spy. Created and "copyright 1899, Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Lower left corner missing; pieces on mid right side missing. No. 2779. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collect... More

Lost in the desert the sensational event of the year : a drama on new and original lines : by Owen Davis.

Lost in the desert the sensational event of the year : a drama on new ...

D14741 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Then you die together. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Seer Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama of the Irish rebellion : by James B. Fagen.

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama o...

D13806 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Black Michael's bargain. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9032. Forms part of: Theatrical pos... More

General Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous production.

General Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous production.

G xxc 502 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Illinois Theatre, Chicago commencing Sept 2d. matinees Wed & Sat. Created and "copyright 1901 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati, O." Dramatized by Wm. You... More

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fatal wedding.

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fa...

Caption: You scoundrel, I'll kill you! Created and "copyright 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Sullivan, Harris & Woods. No. 6508. Forms part of: Theatr... More

The sidewalks of New York - Drawing. Public domain image.

The sidewalks of New York - Drawing. Public domain image.

Caption: A few of the characters shown on the sidewalks of New York. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8614. Vignette captions: Herald Square at midnight ... More

East Lynne. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

East Lynne. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

M20147 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)

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A240001 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of In old Kentucky. Caption: The child is mine, she shall go with me! Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." Jacob Litt, p... More

A scene from Way down East a phenominal [sic] success from Manhattan Theatre, N.Y. City.

A scene from Way down East a phenominal [sic] success from Manhattan T...

74087 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: What! You ain't got any home? Created and "copyrighted 1898 by W.J. Morgan & Co. Litho., Cleveland, O." No. 5099. Upper right corner missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poste... More

Poster - Shall we forgive her - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Shall we forgive her - Public domain lithograph

Caption: An unconditional surrender. Reggie exults in the capitulation of his sweatheart. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cincinnati & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. No. 7518. Forms p... More

Poster - Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain lithograph

Caption: Topsy. Created by "The D.L. Co." No. 4639. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress) Pieces missing.

A.Q. Scammon's The American girl by H. Grattan Donnelly.

A.Q. Scammon's The American girl by H. Grattan Donnelly.

Caption: Because I am his wife. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 4237. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Maggie Cline, "On Broadway" written by Clay M. Greene & Ben Teal.

Maggie Cline, "On Broadway" written by Clay M. Greene & Ben Teal.

42041 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Management, Harry Williams. No. 4563. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Diplomacy - Drawing. Public domain image.

Diplomacy - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

The false friend. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

The false friend. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Created and "copyright, 1880, A.S. Seer, New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Caption: Col. West: "Believe me, Gertrude, I am truly sorry to be in such a position myself." Gertrude: "You don't like the position." Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." ... More

Uncle Tom's cabin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Uncle Tom's cabin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

M11361 U.S. Copyright Office "The famous Jarrett & Palmer London Comp'y consolidated with Slavin's Original American Troupe." Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More

Frank G. Campbell's military creation, Gettysburg

Frank G. Campbell's military creation, Gettysburg

Created by "Calhoun Print, Hartford." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Arizona by Augustus Thomas. - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Arizona by Augustus Thomas. - Public domain lithograph

D17044 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Bonita. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Kirke La Shelle & Fred R. Hamlin. No. 4840. Forms ... More

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fatal wedding.

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fa...

Caption: If you strike my mother, I'll shoot! Created and "copyright 1902 by The U.S. Lithograph Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Sullivan, Harris & Woods. No. 6504. Forms part of: ... More

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama of the Irish rebellion : by James B. Fagen.

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama o...

D13802 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Now vengeance is in my hands! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9030. Forms part of: Theatrica... More

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

By C.T. Dazey, author of In old Kentucky. Caption: Norton defends the works. "I'll brain the first man who tries to pass!" Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti N.Y." Jacob Litt, propr... More

[Uncle Tom's cabin] - Victorian era public domain image

[Uncle Tom's cabin] - Victorian era public domain image

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

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

Thro' the dark, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Thro' the dark, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 192...

K3007 U.S. Copyright Office "After a sketch by Ch. Kendrick." Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

The greater Shenandoah by Bronson Howard.

The greater Shenandoah by Bronson Howard.

Z43604 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A fair prisoner. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. NY." Management, Charles Frohman. N.Y. 6087. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... More

Sidney R. Ellis' Bonnie Scotland

Sidney R. Ellis' Bonnie Scotland

A245758 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: At Paldy's Fair. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. = N. Y." No. 6666. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: The man that has won my love, is there! Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti, N.Y." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. 6294. Forms part of:... More

The ladder of life a grand spectacular production : a realistic melo-drama.

The ladder of life a grand spectacular production : a realistic melo-d...

Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

48683 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: De-Carteret plays his last card. De-Carteret, "I object to Lady-Love being declared the winner, because Lord Woodstock is dead, and ... should therefore be disqualified! Cre... More

The Southern chimes great melo-drama : by James W. Harkins, Jr.

The Southern chimes great melo-drama : by James W. Harkins, Jr.

73338 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: "Time's up" The Belfry scene; The mark of Cain; Look again - then look at me and swear that he's the man; Say! I want your bones; "A suicide!" The gates of eternal hope are... More

George H. Broadhurst's new American play, The last chapter a comprehensive production and significant cast.

George H. Broadhurst's new American play, The last chapter a comprehen...

7579 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co, Cin., U.S.A." No. 3635. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

We-uns of Tennessee by Lee Arthur.

We-uns of Tennessee by Lee Arthur.

Caption: Then we'll use bayonets! As an American and a soldier, I'm bound to protect her. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The A.S. Seer Print, New [Y]ork." Lower left corner missing. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah, Confederate States of America

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah, Confederate States of America

Caption: How did that portrait come in your possession? Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." Management, Jacob Litt. N.Y. 8129. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libr... More

A Tammany tiger a melodrama of New York life by H. Grattan Donnelly.

A Tammany tiger a melodrama of New York life by H. Grattan Donnelly.

Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cincinnati = New York." NY-7033. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Couple, seated, surrounded by plants with woman holding fan]

[Couple, seated, surrounded by plants with woman holding fan]

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

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fatal wedding.

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fa...

Caption: Don't you dare bring that woman into my house! Created and "copyright 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Sullivan, Harris & Woods. No. 6507. Form... More

Pique - Drawing. Public domain image.

Pique - Drawing. Public domain image.

At head of title: Daly's 5th Avenue Theatre. Copyrighted by Augustin Daly, 1876. Created by "Booth Eng.-Print., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical 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: Separated. The breaking up of the ice floe. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti - N.Y." Direction of Wm. A. Brady. No. 7112. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libra... More

Maggie Cline, "On Broadway" written by Clay M. Greene & Ben Teal.

Maggie Cline, "On Broadway" written by Clay M. Greene & Ben Teal.

42041 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Management, Harry Williams. No. 4563. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The cotton king by Sutton Vane.

The cotton king by Sutton Vane.

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

Poster - Palmer's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Palmer's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain lithograph

Includes portraits in upper left corner of Tom Dailey and George W. Goodhart. Caption: Little Eva. Created and "copyright 1899, Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Direction, Dailey & Goodhart. No. 2823. Forms p... More

A fool of fortune by Martha Morton : presented by William H. Crane and his admirable company.

A fool of fortune by Martha Morton : presented by William H. Crane and...

"An emphatic success N.Y. herald." "An honest play, well played N.Y. press." Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin.-N.Y." No. 7515. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain lithograph

36847 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Topsy. Created and "copyright 1899, Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 593. Forms part of: Theatrical 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: 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

The white slave by Bartley Campbell.

The white slave by Bartley Campbell.

Captions: Rags are royal raiment, when worn for virtue's sake! That lady is a genuine white woman! Created and "copyright 1911 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 13739. Forms part of... More

The cotton king by Sutton Vane.

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)

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

C260312 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Powerful and picturesque scene on the Yukon River. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y.-no. 7829. Forms part of: Theatrica... More

Egypt or A daughter of the Nile

Egypt or A daughter of the Nile

S2373 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Effie Ellsler. Copyrighted 1887 by W.J. Morgan & Co. Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - The great train robbery - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The great train robbery - Public domain lithograph

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

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

Created and copyright 1900 by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York. Library copy missing bottom third of panel. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A249577 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: Marcia's contemptuous rejection of the junior partner. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti New York... More

Poster - The sidewalks of New York - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The sidewalks of New York - Public domain lithograph

Caption: Sherlock's bold defiance : "you kick me, and I'll holler 'bloody murder!'" Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7388. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Li... More

Down in Dixie written by Scott Marble.

Down in Dixie written by Scott Marble.

Caption: Strictly according to naval regulations. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7835. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Caption: Col. West: "You say a prisoner has been captured? Is it a spy?" Serg't Barket: "Worse, a petticoat! Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." Management, Jacob Litt. N.Y. 81... More

Gorgeous, scenic play, A guilty mother

Gorgeous, scenic play, A guilty mother

74596 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Dry your eyes, Mada ... ou shall right in my carriage. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Henry M... More

Carl A. Haswin and his company in A lion's heart

Carl A. Haswin and his company in A lion's heart

D787 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: It is him for her. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4261. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

Lost in the desert the great dramatic spectacle : written by Owen Davis.

Lost in the desert the great dramatic spectacle : written by Owen Davi...

D13751 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Last of the "Mary Jane." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4719. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

Al. W. Martin's mammoth production, Uncle Tom's cabin

Al. W. Martin's mammoth production, Uncle Tom's cabin

D13150 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A pack of thorough bred blood hounds. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Chas. L. Walters. No... More

The ballooon girl a comedy drama of circus life by Robert J. Sherman : not a moving picture.

The ballooon girl a comedy drama of circus life by Robert J. Sherman :...

Caption: A story of a sweet little circus girl, her bad sister, a minister, and meddling town gossips. Created by "Quigley Litho. Co., K.C." No. 3516. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fatal wedding.

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fa...

Caption: Take that brat out of here. Created and "copyright 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Sullivan, Harris & Woods. No. 6506. Forms part of: Theatric... More

Ralph Stuart in his great success By right of sword

Ralph Stuart in his great success By right of sword

Caption: Ralph Stuart as Richard Hamilton. Created and "copyright 1904 by The Courier Co., Lith. Dpt. of Buffalo, NY." Direction, Edward Thurnaer. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Arizona America's greatest play.

Arizona America's greatest play.

G xxc 16240(?) U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Come into the house, you will find it much better there. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 1... More

T.J. Downs mammoth new Uncle Tom's Cabin Co.

T.J. Downs mammoth new Uncle Tom's Cabin Co.

"A play as immortal as the Declaration of Independence ... superb spectacular surprises ... greater, grander, better than ever ... great and moral show." At head of title: Grand 1916 triumphal tour. Created by ... More

Carol M. Highsmith - Melodrama performance, Manitou Spring, Colorado

Carol M. Highsmith - Melodrama performance, Manitou Spring, Colorado

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

The sidewalks of New York - Public domain portrait painting

The sidewalks of New York - Public domain portrait painting

Caption: A few of the characters shown on the sidewalks of New York. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8614. Vignette captions: Herald Square at midnight ... More

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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...

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

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

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 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

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)

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

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble., Alaska

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble., Alaska

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

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

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

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

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)

Palmer's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain  print

Palmer's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain print

Includes small portraits of George W. Goodhart and Tom Dailey. 68763 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Garden City Quartette. Created and "copyright 1899, Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Direction of Dailey & G... More

The galley slave Bartley Campbell's picturesqe [sic] drama.

The galley slave Bartley Campbell's picturesqe [sic] drama.

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

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...

C246548 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: They say it's worth a million. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Management of Edw. J. Abra[ha]m. No. 5394. Forms part of: Theatrical poster ... More

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

48687 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Lord Woodstock has a friendy set-to. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8177. Forms part of: T... More

Amasa Bartlett in Way down East

Amasa Bartlett in Way down East

"Manhattan Theatre, Broadway & 33d St." Caption: The squire. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, New York." N.Y. no. 8024-E. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Augustus Thomas' new play, Arizona author of "Alabama" and "In Mizzoura" : a superb cast, special scenic effects.

Augustus Thomas' new play, Arizona author of "Alabama" and "In Mizzour...

Created by "Winterburn Show Printing Co., Chicago." Signed: Ray Brown. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th-century fashion, China or Chinese-inspired design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Jas. H. Wallick presents The dairy farm a romance of Sleepy Hollow by Eleanor Merron.

Jas. H. Wallick presents The dairy farm a romance of Sleepy Hollow by ...

48908 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The Seer Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama of the Irish rebellion : by James B. Fagen.

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama o...

D13805 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The bible says to turn your back on temptation! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9031. Forms ... More

Carl A. Haswin and his company in A lion's heart

Carl A. Haswin and his company in A lion's heart

Includes portrait in upper left corner. D17415 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: Let me speak to her; What do you all want here? Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cinc... More

Charles Frohman's $40,000 production, Hearts are trumps written by Cecil Raleigh ; a modern spectacle presented as produced by Arthur Collins at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London.

Charles Frohman's $40,000 production, Hearts are trumps written by Cec...

D8535 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8928. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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