Angels' visits / R.P. Studley & Co. Lith.
Two angels flying over town. Title continues: To Miss Emma V. Gaty of St. Louis, By Claude Melnotte.
Positive sale of the mansion with ample grounds attached, and eighty-f...
Poster containing cadastral map. Includes text. Torn, ink-smeared, and mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP
A hard music lesson - Public domain music sheet scan
Woman seated at piano. Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New York City--The Morse celebration at the Academy of Music, June 10t...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1871 July 1, p. 249.
[View looking East, near the music stand, in the interior of the main ...
Wood engraving drawn by Schell and Hogan, from photographs and sketches. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly (1876 July 8). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.
Massachusetts--The kindergarten in the North-end Industrial Home, Bost...
Children with teachers in class. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 52, no. 1,340 (1881 June 4), p. 229.
Ballet girls - Print, Library of Congress collection
28350 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Knapp & Co., copyrigh... More
King of Uganda and royal drummer with his ears cut off by order of for...
Public domain photograph of Africa, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Music room, Neuschwanstein Castle, Upper Bavaria, Germany]
Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., catalogue J foreign section. Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Photographic Company, 1905. Print no. "17484". Forms part of: Views of Germany in the Photochrom print collection.
Comencement [i.e., commencement] day parade
Photograph shows young African American men, members of the band at the Tuskegee Institute, marching in a parade as part of the commencement day festivities. #134.
"Chamber music". Book illustration from Library of Congress
5 small children playing musical toy instruments. Photo copyrighted by Ehrlich. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.
The Christmas Century, a magnificently illustrated holiday number...
Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1893
Music's charms. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Woman playing piano and man listening. Photo by Leo D. Weil. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Music Piano; Sentimental; Aged; Birthdays.
For the boys and girls ... merry-go-round
Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1896 Gift; J.H. Corning Estate.
Morrison's original production of Faust
B244191 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1896 by Edw. J. Abra[ha]m." Caption: The cross!! Created by "Liebler & Maass Lith., N.Y." No. T-82 1899. Under the management of Edw. J. Abra[ha]m. Forms part of: Theatr... More
Poster, The Bachelor of Arts for March, by Henry Summer Watson
Poster shows an illustration of an old witch and black cat riding on a broomstick by moonlight over a town. Signed: Hy. S. Watson. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotiona... More
Lewis Morrison in Frederick the Great
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Charles Frohman's production, The circus girl
C262919 U.S. Copyright Office A.H. Canby, manager. Created and "copyrighted 1897 by The A.S. Seer Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Miss New York Jr. spectacular burlesque.
C253650 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Love secrets. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5554. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
"Love's young dream". 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Two children at piano. Copyright by the Ullman Mfg. Co., New York.
Second edition of the funniest farce in the world, Shantytown everythi...
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Charles Frohman presents the newest laughing hit, Oh, Susannah! as pla...
Includes portrait of actress in upper right corner. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." N.Y. no. 8009. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Mr. James K. Hackett. The tree of knowledge by R.C. Carton.
Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Management of Daniel Frohman. N.Y. no. 7984. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Who is who the real thing in farce comedy.
Caption: Act 2nd A basket dilemma. Created by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York. No. 4190. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
We-uns of Tennessee by Lee Arthur.
Caption: There is an end of all faith between us. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The A.S. Seer Print, New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
A.Q. Scammon's The real Widow Brown
37105 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: An important date with the real Widow Brown. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3909. Forms part of: Theatrica... More
Caricature, "The storm", public domain cartoon image
Print shows Eros (or Cupid) labeled "Arbitration" and Psyche labeled "Peace" covering their heads with a cloth labeled "Peace Congress" and fleeing from a storm labeled "War". Illus. from Puck, v. 46, no. 1185... More
Original Nashville Students combined with Gideon's Big Minstrel Carniv...
73924 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Me and my baby. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction of Rusco & Holland. No. 4209. Forms part of: Mi... More
The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in the The last of the Rohans by Ram...
41730 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The dream. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 8554. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More
V. Herbert - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photograph shows composer and cellist Victor August Herbert (1859-1924) who was one of the founders of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)
Hello! Hello! Is that so? Whitney Opera Co.? All right save me a box. ...
Public domain scan of French performing arts poster, burlesque, operetta, musical advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Impudence / Ehrhart. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan offering his small, ineffective umbrella labeled "16 to 1," "Anti-trust," and "Anti-Expansion," to a woman labeled "Columbia" who is carrying a more effective umbrella ... More
Sousa - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photo shows composer and conductor John Philip Sousa, standing in front of an American flag, wearing his uniform.
Sousa - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photo shows composer and conductor John Philip Sousa writing at a desk while wearing his uniform.
Virginia Valli wearing evening gown of Amber Velvet
A black and white photo of a woman in a dress. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Paderewski, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows Polish pianist and composer Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941). Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Cong... More
Music Hall, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
The effervescent ecstasy, Whose baby are you? by Mark E. Swan.
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions
V. Herbert - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photograph shows composer and cellist Victor August Herbert (1859-1924) standing outside in front of crowd. Herbert was one of the founders of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).... More
V. Herbert - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photograph shows composer and cellist Victor August Herbert (1859-1924) standing outside in front of column. Herbert was one of the founders of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)... More
Siberia written by Bartley Campbell.
D11997 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: I'll pay for it! Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, W.J. Fielding. No. 4417. Forms part of: The... More
The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama o...
D13807 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Jack Blake is here! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9033. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More
Chas. H. Yale & Sidney R. Ellis present the German dialect comedian an...
Caption: The sweetest of songs, "Love is all in all." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4779. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More
A sumptuous revival of Bret Harte's beautiful story, M'liss
D14765 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: M'liss: "I feel like a queen!" Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Management, A.J. Spencer. N.Y. no. 9073. Forms part of: Theat... More
The Barnum and Bailey greatest show on earth. Une grandiose exhibition...
Circus poster showing portraits of many circus performers. Authorized by The Strobridge Litho Co.
Puck magazine cover - 491 B.C. -- 1902 A.D. / Ehrhart.
Illustration shows a man labeled "Persia" and a man labeled "Greece" drinking a toast from a punch bowl labeled "Renewal of Diplomatic Relations". Caption: A long time between drinks. Illus. in: Puck, v. 52, n... More
Music and Billings halls, Wellesley College, Massachusetts.
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Puck magazine cover - Bravo, St. Louis! / Grant Hamilton.
Illustration shows a woman labeled "St. Louis" bowing at the final curtain for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition; exhibition buildings are visible in the background.
Hamlin, Mitchell & Fields present Bird center a comedy by Glen MacDono...
Created and "copyright, 1904, by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 5669. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Puck July 4th 1904 / Frank A. Nankivell.
Illustration shows two female drummers and a young woman bursting from a firecracker; the title "Puck" is formed from firecrackers. Illus. in: Puck, v. 55, no. 1426 (1904 June 29), 4th of July cover. Copyright... More
My Irish Molly-O medley - gramophone disc, record label
Banjo solo, with orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
B.E. Forrester presents Yorke & Adams in the musical comedy success Ba...
G xxc 13330 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The Pony Rosebuds. Created and "copyright 1906 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." No. 5185. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Caricature, Puck Easter / Hassman̄., public domain cartoon image
Illustration shows a court jester entertaining a young woman wearing a crown on her head, sitting on a large stone bench. Illus. in: Puck, v. 59, no. 1519 (1906 April 11), cover. Copyright 1906 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.
Joe Weber's burlesque of The merry widow by arrangement with Henry W. ...
"From photo by Frank C. Bangs, N.Y." Caption: Joe Weber as Disch. Created and "copyright 1908 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 12752. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Lib... More
The rousing of Rip / L.M. Glackens.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam as Rip Van Winkle, waking up next to his broken rifle labeled "Competition", with Joseph G. Cannon wearing colonial dress, standing before him, offering him a flagon of "Stand Pat S... More
Ralph Lyford, Ass't Conductor, Boston Opera, Mrs. Ralph Lyford (Ella G...
Photograph shows composer and conductor Ralph Lyford (1882-1927). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011
Violet Romer - Public domain portrait print
A black and white photo of a woman in a dress. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Belle-Elmore, George Grantham Bain Collection
Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards. General information about the George Grantha... More
London Women's Suffrage Parade - Public domain document scan
London suffrage parade included historical characters, Americans Inez Milholland, Julie Opp, and Gertrude Elliott, and Highland women pipers photomechanical prints of Actresses Franchise League and Welch women ... More
Saint Valentine number / Frank A. Nankivell.
Illustration shows a young woman juggling hearts in celebration of Valentines Day. Illus. in: Puck, v. 69, no. 1771 (1911 February 8), cover. Copyright 1911 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.
Puck magazine cover - Look who's here! / L.M. Glackens.
Illustration shows Father Time as he is ushering out an old man labeled "1911"; he is surprised when he looks over his shoulder at the arrival of "1912" and sees is a female putti wearing a hat and furs, and ho... More
Sousa band, Arthur Pryor band, Over the waves, recording
Band Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Puck magazine cover - La première danseuse / L.M. Glackens.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam offering a bunch of celery as a bouquet to a turkey wearing a woman's dance costume, dancing on a stage. Illus. in: Puck, v. 72, no. 1864 (1912 November 20), cover. Copyright 1912 ... More
Azalea waltz - gramophone disc, record label
Mandolin solo, with piano Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Madame Paderewski's dolls - Public domain drawing
Photograph shows dolls made by Polish refugees in Paris and sold to benefit the Relief Fund for Polish War Victims by Helena Maria Paderewska (1856-1934), wife of Polish pianist and politician Ignacy Jan Padere... More
Little Mary Pickford, Head and Shoulders Portrait
Poster showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Mary Pickford within decorative frame. Transfer; LC MBRS; 2009; (DLC/PP-2009:114). Accession box no. DLC/PP-2009:114
If the world should end to-morrow, I'd be tonight with you
Male vocal solo, with orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gigli & wife -- D'E Curtiss i.e. De Curtis & wife
Photograph shows Benjamin Gigli (1890-1957), an Italian tenor opera singer with his wife, Costanza Cerron and composer Ernesto de Curtis (1875-1937) in Venice, Italy. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2018) Tit... More
Mrs. Earl Carroll - Public domain portrait photograph
Photograph shows actress Marcelle Hontabat (1897-1936) who was the wife of theater producer and composer Carl Carroll (1893-1948). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)
Albert Spalding - Public domain dedication image
Photograph shows American violinist and composer Albert Spalding (1888-1953). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2013) (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2013)
Dancing the jelly roll - gramophone record disc label
Public domain scan of a pathephone disc label, music recoding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
K. Schindler & wife - Public domain photograph, glass negative
Photograph shows German composer and conductor Kurt Schindler with his wife actress Vera Androuchevitch. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)
Vicror Records - Honolulu, America loves you. Record label
Public domain photograph related to Victor Records, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Victor Records was one of the leading record labels of the early 20th century founded in 19... More
Fletita - gramophone record disc label
Public domain scan of a pathephone disc label, music recoding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
My Waikiki ukulele girl - gramophone record disc label
Public domain scan of a pathephone disc label, music recoding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The ashes of my heart - gramophone disc, record label
Male vocal solo, with orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
M. Pilzer - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photograph shows American violinist, conductor and composer Maximilian Pilzer (1890-1958). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)
Down at the huskin' bee - gramophone disc, record label
Male vocal quartet, with orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rubin Goldmark, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows composer and pianist Rubin Goldmark (1872-1936). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Date from similar Bain negative: LC-B2... More
University of Michigan, School of Music, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1952-58....
Public domain photograph - historical image of Michigan, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
University of Michigan, School of Music, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1952-58....
Picryl description: Public domain image of park architecture, palace, chateau, open space, 18th, and 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Prokofieff i.e. Prokofiev, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows Russian composer Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev (1891-1953) who lived in the United States between 1918 and 1920. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2016) Title from data provided by the Bain News ... More
[Motion picture advertisements: Bright Lights, starring Fatty Arbuckle...
Lantern slide proof, copyrighted by Novelty Slides, Inc. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Motion pictures; B.I.; Adv.
The hand that rocked my cradle rules my heart
Male vocal solo, with orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Harem life - gramophone disc, record label
Jazz/dance band Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Friedrich Kuhlau, 1786-1832 - Public domain scenic engraving
Signed: Recto: l. r.: (in lithograph, signature of lithographer) Em Barentzen ft [fecit] / 1838; bottom edge: (in lithograph, signature of Kuhlau) Fr. Kuhlau Inscription: Recto: l. l.: (in lithograph) Em. Baren... More
J.W. Johnson's Old Reliable Virginia Minstrels fifteen successful year...
"You will laugh till you cry ... See Mickey & Dickey 'There different.'" At head of title: The show that is different coming soon! Created by "Erie Litho. & Printing Co., Erie, Pa." Forms part of: Minstrel po... More
The French trot - gramophone disc, record label
Jazz/dance band Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Miss Frances Densmore, expert in Indian music, who has been added to t...
A woman sitting at a table working on a basket. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A mama like you and a papa like me
Female vocal solo, with orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[ Martha Graham dancers performing Satie's Gnossienne]
Picryl description: Public domain image related to dance, dancing, music, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Bernstein at the ranch of Frieda Lawrence, widow of the writer D.H. La...
From: Photographs Series Public domain photograph - New Mexico, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
International Music Hall, Radio City, New York, New York. Foyer, to pa...
Public domain photograph of early 20th-century New York metropolis cityscape, buildings, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Maguires Music Hall, Historic View, Pine Street, San Francisco, San Fr...
Survey number: HABS CA-1724 Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Thurston, famous magician 23rd annual tour.
At head of title: Fulton Opera House, com. Mond. Dec. 3, matinee, Wednesday, prices: $1.50 - $1.00 - 50 [cent] & 25 [cent]." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of:... More
"Battle hymn" [by] Michael Gold and Michael Blankfort epic drama of pr...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Battle Hymn" at the Columbia theater, showing a half-length portrait of a white man, facing left, reaching his hand toward the hand of an African American.
Streamlined Shakespeare - winter's tale and midsummer night's dream Cu...
William Shakespeare books and illustrations The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as a response to the high unemployment during t... More
The Devil passes Comedy drama by Benn W. Levy : opening Dec. 26.
Poster for Federal Theatre Projects presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Columbia, 135 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, Calif., showing the Devil holding playing cards in one hand and a bottle in the other. W... More
A sparkling musical revue "Gaieties of 1936"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Gaieties of 1936" at the Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Avenue at Griffith Park, showing orchestra and dancing girls. Federal Stage Shows, Div. of W.P.A. Wor... More
"Carmen" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Carmen" at the Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a woman dancing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).