Waite's Comedy Co., American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...
Caption: Little Queen Mab. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2776. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Royal Lilliputians gigantic organization of lilliputians, dwarfs, midg...
D7024 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The smallest & most beautiful women in the world, the Cautna Sisters. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4... More
David Higgins' idyl of the Tennessee mountains, At Piney Ridge
D10713 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Act III. Cindy's sad story. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management of Higgins & Co. N.Y. no. 8973. Forms part of: Theatrical... More
Hoyt's comic whirlwind, A brass monkey a satire on superstition.
D11168 U.S. Copyright Office "From Hoyt's Theatre, New York." Caption: Hearing the will. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4455. Forms par... More
[Woman wearing short skirted dress with hands on hips and feathers in ...
D15296 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 69. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
J.H. La Pearl's combination of sure hits
D16727 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Little Ruby La Pearl. Created and "copyright 1900 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4828. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collect... More
A dark secret, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
D16433 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Edward C. White's dramatic production, Two little vagrants
D11766 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The gypsies obtain thirty thousand francs for "Fan-Fan" then substitute the sickly Claude in his place. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morg... More
Chamber of Commerce poster. R. J. Stemle[...], B.H. Lambe, J.E. Shoema...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a group of people, 1900s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
[Hypnotist and blindfolded woman with angels on stage]
Created by "The Donaldson Litho. Co., Newport, KY." No. 2781. Small piece missing from upper right corner. Title devised. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Ma... More
Sol Smith Russell's great play, A poor relation
D15355 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Fred. G. Berger. N.Y. no. 9091. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Lost in the desert the dramatic event of the year.
Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4630. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
The big scenic production, Man's enemy by Chas. A. Longdon & Eric Huds...
Caption: Tom Drake's vision. Created and "copyright 1900 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4350. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Bob Manchester's The Cracker Jacks a 20th century idea.
Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
David Higgins' idyl of the Tennessee mountains, At Piney Ridge
Caption: Act III. You scoundrel! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management of Higgins & Co. N.Y. no. 8974. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Poster - The belle of New York - Public domain lithograph
Caption: The purity brigade. Created by "S.C. Allen & Company Ltd., 20 Gerard St., London, W.1." J. Bannister Howard's principal company. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Chas. H. Yale's everlasting Devil's auction
Created and "copyright 1902 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 6021. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines as presented 200 nights at Garrick ...
Adapted from copyrighted photo by Burr McIntosh, New York. Caption: Elizabeth Kennedy as Mme. Trentoni. Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 10027. Forms part o... More
The old reliable McFadden's flats everything new.
Caption: Le'ggo the anchor. Created and "copyright 1902 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 6488. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
F. Ziegfeld, Jr. presents Anna Held in Jeaan Richepin's play, Mam'sell...
"Knickerbocker Theatre." Created and "copyright 1903 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 10721. Upper left corner missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Cong... More
Ralph Stuart in his great success By right of sword
G xxc 7663(?) U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Ralph Stuart. Created and "copyright 1904 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo, N.Y." Direction, Edward Thurnaer. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More
F. Ray Comstock offers the delightful musical success, The school girl...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait of composer or musician, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Poster - De Wolf Hopper in Happyland - Public domain lithograph
Caption: The two kings. Created and "copyright 1905 by The J. Ottmann Lith. Co., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Spitz & Nathanson present When women love a play true to life.
Caption: The miser. Created and "copyright 1905 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 9147. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
America's representative comedians, Murray and Mack creators of the la...
G xxc 15173 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1906 by Ackermann-Quigley Litho. Co., K.C. & N.Y." No. 1219. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Sweely, Shipman & Co. present The Duchess of Devonshire by Mrs. Chas. ...
Created and "copyright 1906 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 9741. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
The great Kara, the mystery man from India and his $50,000 production ...
"Presenting "A night in the Orient" : songs and dances of the Far East ...." At head of title: Ohio Theatre, 2 weeks starting Sun., Aug. 19." Created by "Scott's Printery, Marion, Indiana." Transferred from; LC... More
Map of the Philippine Islands / - Public domain map
Relief shown by shading, hachures, and spot heights. "Copyright, 1908, by Caspar W. Hodgson." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Gift: S.W. Boggs. Insets: Babuyan Islands... More
Special attaction Hardeen the handcuff king.
At head of title: Klaw & Erlanger's Advanced Vaudeville, Teck, New Year's week, matinee daily, 2:30 p.m. : last of the big vaudeville bills. Featuring Trixie Friganza and Maidie Scott. Transferred from; LC Rare... More
De Wolf Hopper in A matinee idol
Created and "copyright 1909 by The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland - New York." No. 13590-4. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Advertisement Poster: Reveries
Window poster for use in store selling cigars, showing man seated, smoking cigar, and dreaming about a woman. K11662 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by the S & S System, Chicago.
On duty, George Kleine presents the uproarious melodramatic farce by A...
Motion picture poster for "Officer 666" shows a caricature of a policeman with arms raised as if directing traffic. "From the play by arrangement with Messrs. Geo. M. Cohan and Sam Harris."
Économisons le pétrole, l'essence / Marie Louise Jeanningros, 13 ans.
Poster showing gas containers of different sizes. Translation of title: Let's save gas [petrol]. From a group of posters designed by school children and others, some marked "Affiche composée par les enfants de... More
Bad form in dress / printed by Roberts & Leete, Ltd., London.
Poster is text only. Text continues: The National Organising Committee for War Savings appeals against extravagance in women's dress. ... It is essential, not only that money should be saved, but that labour em... More
These New Yorkers volunteered last week--Is your name on this list?
Poster showing news photographs of the war effort by the Official British Press Bureau, lists of hundreds of recent American volunteers, and addresses of recruiting stations. Photographs are captioned: Spring t... More
Demain, il y aura du tabac et des cigarettes; un peu de patience, fume...
Two men arguing with two children standing behind a policeman. Translation of title: Tomorrow there will be some tobacco and some cigarettes. Smokers, a little patience, and let's restrain ourselves today. Sig... More
L'Emprunt des 'Dernières Cartouches.' Français, encore un effort . . ....
A man and a little girl in a trench handing a box of cartridges and a grenade up to a soldier who is on the front line. Translation of title: The 'Last Cartridges' Loan. Frenchmen, another try . . . ! Signed: T... More
German slavery or Liberty Bonds
Poster is text only. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.
Faites préserver vos enfants contre la tuberculose par le vaccin B.C.G...
A nurse holding a young child. Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, medical care, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The U.S. government has asked us to help [...] Delivery and distributi...
Poster is text only, requesting customers' cooperation in efficient distribution and delivery of products. Copyright by Brentano's. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.
Poster, Mr. Nallick, Poster used in travelling exhibitions by the AMER...
Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: Mrs. Colin [Joseph A. Collin] Group title: Posters. Gift; American National Red C... More
Emprunt de la Libération 1918. Souscrivez!
Marianne holding the imperial eagle by the neck. Translation of title: Liberation Loan 1918. Subscribe! Signed: B. Chavannaz. "Bonbright & Co., Paris." Woodward & Lothrop, donor. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 1918.... More
Crédit Lyonnais. Souscrivez au 4e Emprunt National
A male 'allegorical' figure armed with a sword pulling the French flag away from the Imperial eagle. Translation of title: Crédit Lyonnais. Subscribe to the 4th National Loan. Signed: Abel Faivre. Another issu... More
George Washington "The spirit still lives"
Poster showing George Washington clasping hands with a minuteman and a modern-day soldier. United Cigars. Poster is trimmed to banner shape.
Höllerkampf an d. Aisne / H.R. Erdt.
Poster shows a side view of a German soldier in battle. His rifle is slung over his shoulder and he has grenades in each hand; a bag of grenades also hangs from his shoulder. Flames(?) surround him. Text is tit... More
50,000 going over! Will you be one of them? 50,000 for A.E.F.! Are you...
American Expeditionary Forces recruiting poster showing scenes in France like those new recruits can expect to see upon arrival in France with the A.E.F. Poster caption: Do you want to see Paris, too? Then ask ... More
Thurston, world's famous magician the wonder show of the earth.
Created by "The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, O." No. 0-2322. Similar larger version of poster: POS - MAG - .T48, no. 17 (C size). Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms ... More
Emprunt National 1920. Société Centrale des Banques de Province
Depicts a burning city and cathedral. Framing this scene are coats of arms of French cities. Translation of title: National Loan 1920. Société Centrale des Banques de Province. Signed: Wielhorski ; border sign... More
[Poster winners, Am. R.R. Assn., 5/10/24]
A group of men standing next to each other holding posters. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Circus 1 - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress
Text on Poster: WPA Federal Theater Project The World's Greatest Circus 200 Sawdust Stars 40 clown daring death defying feats trained dogs 60 acts 60 50 piece band under the big tent rain or shine ... More
Boy Meets Girl - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Cong...
Beginning… Tuesday Dec 14th for ten days thru Dec 23 The gayest holiday entertainment in Detroit on the stage The Federal Theatre In "Boy Meets Girl" sparkling New York Comedy evenings at 8:30 Sunday m... More
Bailes Rusos Nijinska [1] - Library of Congress performing arts encycl...
Teatro Nuevo; Barcelona, Spain (venue) 1 February 1933 (date) Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Nativity - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congre...
Robert Louis Stevenson Junior High School Auditorium 725 South Indiana St Fri Dec 16 7:45pm The Nativity Adapted and directed by Gareth Hughes Adults 25c Children 10c Federal Theatre WPA (Content)
In person the eminent psychologist, Dr. C.A. George Newmann presenting...
Created by "The Linol-Litho Color Press - 417 Hennepin Ave. - Minneapolis 1, Minn." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Cong... More
Carmen - concert / theatrical poster
Philharmonic Auditorium Carmen Dec 26-28-30 8:15pm 55c to $1.10 WPA Federal Music Project (Content)
The Nativity - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congre...
St. Joseph's Church Auditorium 12th and Los Angeles St Tues Dec 21st 8:30pm The Nativity Adapted and directed by Gareth Hughes Children 15c Adults 35c WPA (Content)
In March read the books you've always meant to read
Poster for statewide Library Project showing a windblown woman and books by authors such as Scott, Dumas, Thackeray, Dickens, Austen, and others. Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration... More
"Bird of paradise" by Richard Walton Tully
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Bird of Paradise" at the Belasco Theatre, showing a woman wearing a bikini top and skirt, standing next to a palm tree. Work Projects Administration Poster Co... More
It Can't Happen Here - Public domain poster, Music division, Library o...
Text on Poster: Sinclair Lewis’ It Can't Happen here Now Playing Blackstone Theatre 7th and Michigan Harrison 6609 Popular Prices Every Eve. Except Sun. 8:30 Wed. Sat. Mat. A Federal Theatre Unit. WPA (Content)
Trends in modern art / S.
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of modern art at the Federal Art Gallery, 1621 Pennsylvania Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. showing abstract work. Date stamped on verso: Jan 23 1939. Work Projects Administra... More
"The shoe bears" A marionette play.
Poster for presentation of "The shoe bears" at the Sioux City Art Center, showing stylized heads of three bears. Date stamped on verso: Jan 13 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"The Pirates of Penzance" - Federal theatre project. Public domain pos...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Pirates of Penzance" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a pirate and ship. Sponsored by San Diego Symphony Ass'n. Work Projects Administration Poster Collectio... More
WPA Federal Theatre presents "The emperor's new clothes" by Charlotte ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Emperor's New Clothes" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street, east of 7th Ave. Date stamped on verso: Sep 12 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Colle... More
Big tent theatre - now playing - Abraham Lincoln, the great commoner
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation showing a head-and-shoulders portrait of Lincoln. Attributed to Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Mary Stuart" directed by Jerome Coray
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Mary Stuart" at the Bovard Auditorium, 3551 University Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., showing portrait of Mary Stuart.
"What Anne brought home"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "What Anne Brought Home" at the Pickering Park Playhouse, San Bernardino, Calif., showing a woman walking with a dog on a leash.
"Volpone" by Ben Jonson - coin, public domain photograph
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Volpone" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a skull with gold coins. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"The alarm clock" by Avery Hopwood
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Alarm Clock" at the Mason Opera House, showing foot wrapped in bandages. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Machine Age - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congres...
Text on Poster: W.P.A. Federal Theatre Presents Machine Age A Variety Theatre Production A New Musical Comedy By William Sully …. Music by Bert Reed Majestic Theatre Fulton St. and Ashland Pl. Brooklyn ... More
The Party's Over - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Co...
Starting Sat Aug 14 for nine nights see a clever comedy The Party's Over a fascinating family farce WPA Federal Tent Theatre Peoria 2100 Prospect Rd Globe Poster Corp (Content)
University of California at Los Angeles presents festival of American ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of a festival of American dance featuring "An American Exodus" with choreography and direction by Myra Kinch and music by Manuela Galea at the Royal Hall auditori... More
"The first legion" by Emmet Lavery a Jesuit play.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The First Legion" at the Avery Memorial theater, showing a robed figure kneeling at the base of a stone cross. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection ... More
Treasure Island - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Con...
Text on Poster: W.P.A. Federal Children’s Theatre Presents Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island Federal Art Project NJ (Content)
Federal Varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars : Comedy galore - nove...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Federal Varieties" at the St. George Theatre, New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Pygmalion - concert / theatrical poster
Text on Poster: Theatre of the 4 Seasons Roslyn The Federal Theatre for New York State Presents a Revival by Popular Request Pygmalion By George Bernard Shaw Thurs. – Fri. – Sat. – Aug. 11-12-13-18-19-20 ... More
It Can't Happen Here - Public domain poster, Music division, Library o...
Text on Poster: The Federal Theater Presents Div. of W.P.A. Sinclair Lewis’ It Can’t Happen here President theatre May 6-7-8-9 All Seats Reserved Main Floor 55c 40c 25c Tax Incl. Balcony 40c 25c Fed. A... More
Brothers - concert / theatrical poster
Mason Opera House starts Tues April Fifth Brothers by Herbert Ashton, Jr Nightly Except Mon 8:15 WPA (Content)
The mad hopes by Romney Brent featuring for 1st time: a Surrealist set...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Mad Hopes at the Avery Memorial theater. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Alien corn" by Sidney Howard - Federal theatre project. Public domain...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alien Corn" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a ship on the horizon and stalks of corn. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
A Federal Theatre production festival of American dance featuring "An ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of a festival of American dance featuring "An American Exodus" with choreography and direction by Myra Kinch and music by Manuela Galea at the Belasco, a Federal ... More
Truck carrying poster, Omaha, Nebraska
Public domain photograph of advertising campaign, billboard, street signs, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Haiti" A drama of the black Napoleon by William Du Bois : With the Ne...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Haiti" at the Copley Theatre, 463 Stuart St., Boston, Mass., showing bust portrait of Toussaint Louverture. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Li... More
Poster for a side show at the Vermont state fair, Rutland
Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Macbeth 1 - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress
Text on Poster: Federal Theatre Shakespeare’s Macbeth Staged by Eliot Duvey Copley Theatre Five Nights Weekly Opening Jan. 31 Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 Mat. Saturday at 2:30 (Content)
Poster outside one of University of North Carolina buildings, Chapel H...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A humorous--and positive--approach to the problem of absenteeism is pr...
Picryl description: Public domain image related to politics, political campaigns, committee, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
War production drive poster. "Invitation to a Hanging." The front cove...
Public domain photograph of Connecticut in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (anti-...
Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Proposed poster for car sharing. Artist's rendering of a proposed post...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More
Office of War Information poster. Poster distributed by the OWI to tax...
Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
War production drive poster. "We Have Axis to Grind" One of the huge p...
Picryl description: Public domain image related to politics, political campaigns, committee, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Poster or sign with title "Every minute counts"
Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Keep mum Loose talk costs lives.
Poster suggesting careless communication may be harmful to the war effort, showing a train blowing up. Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
War poster on wall in Chinatown. San Francisco, California
Public domain photograph of San Francisco Chinatown, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ride together - work together - save rubber for victory / Ballinger.
Poster promoting commuting and working together as part of the war effort. Philadelphia Metropolitan War Transportation Committee - Mayor Bernard Samuel - Robert A. Mitchell, Administrator. Work Projects Admini... More
A poster comes to life. K.P. was nothing like this, thinks Sergeant Vi...
Public domain photograph of Pennsylvania in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production ...
Public domain photograph related to American Legion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A poster comes to life. "Never got so close to one of these babies bef...
Public domain photograph - United States during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A poster comes to life. They're working together, these three American...
Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s industrial development, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A poster comes to life. Woolslayer interrupts the tour to chat with on...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More