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Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

64790 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Cook and Sorona. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2828. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. 68998 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8727. Forms part of:... More

The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel

48531 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: I can lay my hand on the traitor now. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Management, W.J. Fielding. No. 3955. Form... More

A climax in gaiety, Over the fence by Owen Davis.

52068 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 4056. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Broadhurst's latest farce, Why Smith left home by George H. Broadhurst...

38628 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Oh, what a headache! Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3924. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Lib... More

Julia Arthur in More than queen by Émile Bergerat.

"Adapted from the French by Charles Frederic Nirdlinger and Charles Henry Meltzer." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8689. Forms part of: Theatrical poster co... More

The famous original Bostonians America's greatest light opera company.

"Barnabee & MacDonald, proprietors, direction of Klaw & Erlanger presenting high class opera comique, unequalled cast, chorus & orchestra." Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 27... More

The sensational comedy-drama taken from life, Kidnapped in New York by...

"Introducing Barney Gilmore as Mr. Dooley the detective." "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Mr. Dooley overhears the conspiracy. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." Management, E... More

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

64510 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The Young America Quintette: Mattie Boorum, the phenominal girl baritone, Mr. Jack Cranz, Harry Robinson, John P. Fox, Master George Mack. Created and "copyright 1899 by The... More

Chas. H. Yale's fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The many, merry ...

Caption: 'Tis not to shock nor is it to cry, it is to laugh in this "evil eye." Under the management of the author, Sidney R. Ellis. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

F. Ziegfeld, Jr. presents Anna Held in Papa's wife by DeKoven & Smith.

The Ziegfeld Follies were a series of theatrical productions on Broadway in New York City, produced by Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. from 1907 to 1931 known for their elaborate costumes, sets, and special effects, as we... More

[Victor Poster : Sophie Braslau]

Photo shows opera singer Sophie Braslau (1902-1935), a contralto who performed with the Metropolitan Opera, New York City. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009 and Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia)

The extraordinary farce, Brown's in town

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

Ferris' Comedians bargains in theatricals.

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

Broadhurst's latest farce, The house that Jack built by George H. Broa...

D16861 U.S. Copyright Office "Author of What happened to Jones, Why Smith left home, The wrong Mr. Wright, etc., etc." Created and "copyright, 1900, by the U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati &... More

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

D10458(?) U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Wm. A. Weston & Ella Herbert. Created and "copyright 1900 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4581. Forms part of: Theatrical pos... More

Poster - MacKnight, hypnotic fun maker - Public domain lithograph

Created by "The Donaldson Litho. Co., Newport, KY." No. 3602. Same image without text on: POS - TH - STO, no. 26 (C size). Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: M... More

Mr. Andrew Robson in Chas. Coghlan's masterpiece, The royal box

Amandines de Provence. Biscuits H. Lalo / L. Cappiello.

Poster showing a woman eating almond cookies. Public domain photograph of beverage advertisement, food, drinks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The effervescent ecstasy, Whose baby are you? by Mark E. Swan.

D14317 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Three of a kind beat two pair. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Fitzgerald Murphy. No. 4536. ... More

Miss Allie Spooner with The Spooner Dramatic Co.

Chauncey Olcott in the great play Mavourneen

Augustus Pitou, manager. Captions: Act II. John Dwyer's Dublin mansion, the minuet as danced in 1773. The brothers, Terrence & John Dwyer. The Christmas story. "There you are!" Created and "copyright 1900... More

Phllips Climation, successor to The Great Dayton Show

Created by "The D.L. Co." No. 1937. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

Frank Burt & George H. Nicolai present a pastoral play, The night befo...

D3303 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The murder. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4341. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libra... More

An Aerial honeymoon invented and patented by John F. Byrne : funniest ...

Caption: A compartment for two. Passengers making it lively for the old bridegroom on his wedding trip. Created by "National Prtg. & Engr., New York, Chicago, St. Louis. No. 06947. Forms part of: Theatrical pos... More

Sol Smith Russell's great play, A poor relation

D15352 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Fred. G. Berger. N.Y. no. 9092. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Broadhurst's latest farce, The house that Jack built by George H. Broa...

"Author of What happened to Jones, Why Smith left home, The wrong Mr. Wright, etc., etc." Created and "copyright, 1900, by the U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4818. Forms p... More

Poster - Hoyt's A hole in the ground - Public domain lithograph

D16043 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. 4833. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

[Abraham Lincoln, presidential candidate, head-and-shoulders portrait,...

Photo shows Lincoln in a print made from a negative taken by Alexander Hesler, Springfield, Illinois, June 3, 1860. Lincoln said of this portrait: "That looks better and expresses me better than any I have ever... More

A tale of the Kentucky hills, The black hand by W.B. Hurst.

G xxc 3438 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Stab me in the back as you did my brother. Created and "copyright 1902 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Lower right corner miss... More

Miller & Hogarty present America's daintiest comedy queen, Elsa Ryan i...

Caption: Dolly - "The good book says, Thou shalt not kill!" Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Lower right corner missing. N.Y. no. 10196. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

"A good drive" No. 44 - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congres...

Y13377 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. Tolman, Fred S., cop... More

Charles Frohman presents Annie Russell in her greatest succuss Madelei...

G xxc 5362 U.S. Copyright Office "The best laid schemes o'mice an' men gang aft a-gley." Burns. Created and "copyright 1903 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Lithograph of "Photo by Perkin... More

Scribner's for September... pictures of big game in Wyoming

Printed by Grignard. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D41. 1903.

Ringling Brothers world's greatest shows ... Jerusalem and the crusade...

Circus poster showing a crusader, giraffes, elephants, historical scene and five Ringling Brothers. Copyright in 1903 by Courier Co. Lith. Dpt.

Puck magazine cover - A revelation in revolutions / Kep.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with a bundle of papers labeled "Canal Plans" patting a diminutive man, wearing a hat labeled "Panama", on the shoulder. The man smiles broadly and is leaning on a large sword. Cana... More

Asteridea. - Seesterne. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration shows starfishes in the phyllum Echinodermata Lithograph by Adolf Giltsch after sketch by Ernst Haeckel. Illus. in: Kunstformen der Natur. Von Prof. Dr. Ernst Haeckel. Hundert Illustrationstafeln ... More

Discomedusae. - Schweibenquallen. Book illustration from Library of Co...

Illustration showing four different types of jellyfish. Lithograph by Adolf Giltsch after sketch by Ernst Haeckel. Illus. in: Kunstformen der Natur. Von Prof. Dr. Ernst Haeckel. Hundert Illustrationstafeln mit... More

Among the poppies / Jessie Willcox Smith

Three children in field of poppies. Copyright by Charles Scribner's Sons, N.Y. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Poster - De Wolf Hopper in Happyland - Public domain lithograph

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

Bertha Kalich, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Clover luck - Print, Library of Congress collection

[F]10762 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. Campbell, Metzger ... More

F. Ray Comstock offers the delightful musical success, The school girl...

"The entire original production just as presented for 400 nights at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London and 150 nights at Daly's Theatre, New York City." Created and "copyright, 1905, by The U.S. Lithograph Co.... More

William Faversham in The squaw man

G xxc 10675 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The pipe of peace. Created and "copyright 1905 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo, N.Y." Liebler & Co., managers. No. 4357. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

The famous originals Murray & Mack in a brand new comedy

G xxc 10160 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Time to start "around the town." Created and "copyright 1905 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 8734. Forms part of: Theatri... More

Hardeen challenged! ... Hardeen accepts challenge, Friday, Jan. 17, '0...

At head of title: The Palace Theatre, Bath. Created by "Harding & Curtis Ltd., Printers, Somerset Hall, Bath." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster ... More

The little duchess the musical comedy success.

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

Around the clock introducing Ritchie's London Pantomime Co.

Created and "copyright, 1906 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 9816. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Andrew Mack, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

B.E. Forrester presents Yorke & Adams in the musical comedy success Ba...

G xxc 13327 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Dot's the vater oomph. Created and "copyright 1906 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." No. 5183. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

A play of the golden west, An Arizona cowboy in Big Tent Theatre

Created and "copyright, 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10840. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Arizona America's greatest play.

Caption: Cachese. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10502. Play by Augustus Thomas. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library o... More

The Circle, Xmas 1907 - American Art Poster

Printed by Quadri-Color Co., N.Y. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D41. 1907

Victorine - La bele colosse Parisienne

Poster showing a large woman exposing her knee. Friedlander no. 4197. Ger. K731. 1907.

[ Farmer seated on a bench playing a fife]

American (artist nationality) illustrator, cartoonist and animator (artist role) Recto: top center: (masthead with Puck at left wearing top hat and a clown - Pierrot?- at right) PUCK'S / MONTHLY MAGAZINE / AND ... More

Puck Christmas 1908 / Gordon Grant., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows a young woman sitting at her dressing table, holding up a mirror to admire her hair, as a maid arranges plant sprigs in her hair.

Suburban hospitality / Albert Levering 1909., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows the arrival of a guest at a suburban family's home on Christmas eve; the guest is welcomed, given a drink and a large meal where he carves the turkey, then after the children are put to bed, ... More

Newsie, ten years old. Going into a moving picture theatre with his pa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Liberty Loan poster - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of a poster, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General informat... More

Clyde Fitch's greatest comedy, "Girls"

Caption: Miss Pam. Created by Dana T. Bennett Co., New York. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The portrait (drama), Movie Poster

Poster depicting a man looking at a painting. Trademark Thomas A Edison.

Blue Anchor Inn by Edwin Bateman Morris..

Poster shows a girl going down the ladder of a sailboat. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. K91. 1911 Purchase.

Panama Canal IAS Travel Poster - American Art Poster

Two parrots on branch in foreground, and ship in background. K63973 U.S. Copyright Office. Promotional goal: U.S. E6. 1913.

Zdeňka Černý The greatest Bohemian violoncellist Much́a

Poster for 1914-1915 European concert tour shows Zdeňka Černý with her cello turning pages of music on music stand; concert tour was cancelled due to World War I. Purchase; Rennert's Gallery; 2015; (DLC/PP-201... More

Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels - Public domain portrait print

"Fun at the Mardi Gras" pasted over part of caption. Caption: Jack McShane. Created and "copyright, 1913 by The Otis Litho. Co., Cleveland, O." No. 20680. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Gaumont Co. L'T'D. London presents the motion picture records of t...

Fest steht und treu die Wacht am Rhein / Horst Schülze, 1914.

Poster shows two soldiers, one enlisted holding a flag, the other an officer drawing his sword, standing astride German land near the Rhine River. Text: The watch on the Rhein remains firm and loyal.

Fight for king & empire. Our brave soldiers need your help / H.T. & Co...

Poster is text only, with small armorial device of King George V. Poster no. 10. No. 4823-14.

Symbolos da liberdade y da humanidade A Crux Vermelha, Mãe de todas as...

Poster showing two Red Cross nurses, one, a Madonna figure, cradling in her arms a wounded soldier(?) on a litter, between the flags of Brazil and the United States.

WOMAN SUFFRAGE. POSTERS FOR PARADE

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Join the Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion

Poster shows a soldier with shamrocks in his hand, cap and in his gun barrel, walking along a country road.

Rally round the flag. Every fit man wanted / H.T. & Co.

Poster is text only, with small British flag at top. Poster no. 2. No. 4824.

Unser Kaiser an sein Volk / E. Kaempster.

Poster shows St. George slaying a dragon. Text, under heading "Our Emperor to his people" is a proclamation issued by Kaiser Wilhelm II on July 31, 1914, concerning the advent of war, the coming struggle, and t... More

Cupid turns the tables, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "Cupid turns the tables" shows a man standing in the middle of two women all with their eyes wide and mouths open in surprise; one woman clutches the man's arm. Caption: "Great heaven... More

He is getting our country's signal - are you? Join the Navy.

U.S. Navy recruitment poster showing sailor with signal flag. Poster caption continues: For information apply at your nearest recruiting station or Navy League Headquarters.

The happy man today is the man at the front. Royal Highlanders of Cana...

Poster shows a soldier of the Royal Highlanders Battalion. Public domain scan of Canadian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"They need us over there" 1000 graduate nurses a week for eight weeks ...

American Red Cross recruitment poster showing a three-quarter length portrait of a nurse. Poster caption continues: Apply to the American Red Cross.

Extra - your country needs you in the U.S. Navy at once

Women's Auxiliary Naval recruitment poster. Poster caption continues: Apply at recruiting stations ; Women's Auxiliary Naval recruiting.

Men wanted for the army / Michael P. Whelan.

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing an officer standing with a soldier, seated on a horse, blowing a bugle. Form no. 404. A.G.O.

C. D. Two hearts finally united.

Motion picture poster for "C.D." shows a woman interacting with a man in a Civil War uniform. An older man sits in front of them at a telegraph. "A Civil War drama." "Through me the spy escaped!"

You never can tell A Selig farce comedy.

Motion picture poster for "You Never can Tell" shows two men dressed as gladiators in front of a motion picture camera. In the lower left is an insert for "Who Got Stung" showing a group of women attacking a g... More

Do your duty - join the U.S. Marines Help them defend America on land ...

U.S. Marine Corps recruitment poster showing marines firing artillery from the deck of a ship.

A chance shot This is a chance photograph of a chance shot at a "sub" ...

U.S. Navy recruitment poster showing scene aboard ship of sailors loading artillery. Poster caption continues: There is a chance for you too; to build up your body, to learn or perfect a trade, to see the world... More

What in the end will settle this war? Trained men. It is your duty to ...

Poster is text only. Poster no. 66. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Helden von der Front, die Heimat grüsst euch! Seid herzlich willkommen...

Poster shows a holy figure with arms extended upwards and wearing a robe decorated with a cross, standing on a pillar with flowers at the bottom. A white halo rings the figure's head. Text: Heroes of the front,... More

[Journée du Poilu. 31 octobre - 1er novembre 1915. Organisée par le pa...

Wounded woman, La Patrie, sitting in a chair looking into the fireplace. Through the smoke rise images of battle-weary troops. Translation of title: Poilu Day. October 31 - November 1, 1915. Organized by the... More

Comité de L'Or du Département du Rhöne pour la patrie versez votre or

Shells and gold coins heading towards a German soldier on the battlefield. In 1914, the French were 'invited' to exchange their gold for paper. Gold was needed to pay for foreign imports. Translation of title... More

Bis zum letzten Hauch ... / Bernhard.

Poster showing an eagle perched on a German flag.Text encourages people to donate to the war fund on the anniversary of the Battle of Tannenberg.

Der deutsche Schmied, ein vaterländisches Spiel ... / Louis Oppenheim.

Poster shows a blacksmith with a raised hammer. Text is advertisement for a play to benefit the War Aid, organized by Berlin Military Headquarters. Location, performance days, times, performers and other detail... More

Volkspende für die deutschen Kriegs-und Zivil-Gefangenen / Ludwig Hohl...

Poster shows a soldier standing next to prison bars; in background a large red heart. Text: People's Fund for German War and Civil Prisoners. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Mrs. F.S. Wesson & Cynthia - Public domain photograph

Photograph shows Mrs. Frank Luther Wesson and her daughter Cynthia Marie Wesson, competitors at the National Archery Tournament, Jersey City, New Jersey, August 22-25, 1916. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 201... More

Nur noch kurze Zeit. Deutsche Luftkriegsbeute Ausstellung ... / Max Ma...

Poster shows a black eagle diving after a bullet-ridden, badly damaged British biplane which is plunging to earth. Text announces, under the title, Now for a short time only, an exhibition of spoils from the ai... More

The zeppelin raids: the vow of vengeance. Drawn for "The Daily Chronic...

Poster showing a soldier shaking his fist at a zeppelin following bombing.

The Y.M.C.A. service for relatives of dangerously wounded / Edgar Wrig...

Poster showing a woman visiting a wounded soldier in a hospital, as a doctor and Red Cross nurse look on.

You buy war bonds. We do the rest! / Bert Thomas.

Poster showing two soldiers, one wearing a hat, the other a helmet. Poster no. 64.

Is your home worth fighting for? It will be too late to fight when the...

Poster showing a family at home, surprized by German soldiers bearing bayonets. P 661.

What Burns said [in] 1782 holds good in 1915. Take his tip / printed b...

Poster showing a cameo portrait of Scottish poet Robert Burns, with a verse of his poetry quoted below. Caption: O! why the deuce should I repine / And be an ill foreboder? / I'm twenty three, and five feet nin... More

"England expects" Are you doing your duty to-day? 1805-1915 / / printe...

Poster showing a sailor in 19th century uniform, with modern battleships at sea and a distant shore in flames. Design copyright Seargeant Bros. Ltd. Poster no. 101.

More men are wanted for his majesty's army. [...] Men are wanted - enl...

Poster is text only, with details of qualifications, terms, pay, allowances, pensions, and procedures. Poster no. 115. 15M. W.10754. 1/15. W8189. 3/15.

"We took the Hill, come and help us keep it!" / Harry J. Weston.

Poster shows a wounded Australian soldier standing over the body of an enemy soldier; in background, ships in the sea. Poster is possibly a reference to the battle at Gallipolli.

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