Swing Low - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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The Great Commoner - theatrical playbill, public domain image
The Big Tent Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as oth... More
Snow White - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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R.U.R - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Carter Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other det... More
Vaudeville Revue - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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The Pursuit of Happiness - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Savoy Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other deta... More
Mississippi Rainbow - theatrical playbill, public domain image
49th Street Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as othe... More
Prologue to Glory - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Walnut St. Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other... More
Big Vaudeville Muscial Revue - theatrical playbill, public domain imag...
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Spirochete - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Rip Van Winkle - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Boy Meets Girl - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Emery Auditorium (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other d... More
American Wing - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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American Holidays - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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The Tailor Becomes A Store Keeper
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Aladdin - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Opening The Children's Federal Theatre of Gary
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Rachel's Man - theatrical playbill, public domain image
President Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other ... More
Second Annual Americanism and National Defense Program
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Censored - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mayan Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other deta... More
It Can't Happen Here - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Park Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other detai... More
Power - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Blackstone Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other... More
David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony
Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More
As Husbands Go - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Puppet Pageant - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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In Heaven and Earth - theatrical playbill, public domain image
The Willis Theatre (venue) Scanned one of three A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and c... More
Help Yourself - theatrical playbill, public domain image
The Mason Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other ... More
Post Road - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Park Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other detai... More
Juan Jose - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Lynn Women's Clubhouse (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as o... More
Community Drama Spring Tournament
Scanned one of two Provincetown Playhouse (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and... More
Androcles and the Lion - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Hollywood Playhouse (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as othe... More
Johnny Johnson - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mayan Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other deta... More
One Third of a Nation - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Jerusalem Temple (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other d... More
The Goose Hangs High - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mason Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other deta... More
Will Shakespeare - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Judgement Day - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Hollywood Playhouse (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as othe... More
The Merchant of Venice - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Hollywood Playhouse (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as othe... More
Juan Jose - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Brighton High School (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as oth... More
The Two Kuni-Lemels - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Excursion - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Belasco Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other de... More
Will Shakespeare - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Will Shakespeare - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Big Blow - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mayan Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other deta... More
Run Little Chillun - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Revue of Reviews - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Revue of Reviews - theatrical playbill, public domain image
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Ready! Aim! Fire! - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mayan Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other deta... More
The Lost Colony - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Roanoke Island Waterside Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as... More
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)
Fred R. Hamlin's musical extravaganza, The wizard of Oz
Created and "copyright, 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 6868. Signed: To Spider Rathburn, I'm so ner-r-r-vous! Fred Stone. June 16, 1902, Jan. 14, 1936. Gift;... More
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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)
Poster - Thomas W. Keene. Macbeth - Public domain lithograph
P13152 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
The Smyth & Rice Comedians with Walter E. Perkins as A. Keene Shaver i...
39295 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Tilly: "Two thousand years ago, I am a geese." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8548. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More
Poster - Rice's beautiful Evangeline - Public domain lithograph
Maiden with flowers in hand, standing next to cow. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Imre Kiralfy's historical romance, Venice, the bride of the sea at Oly...
W41774 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy 1891." Caption: Venice of yore. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York; (printed in America)." No. O-N-Y-4219. Small portrait of I. Kir... More
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
Hardeen inherits his brother's secrets Houdini's will makes possible t...
Created by "Carey and Sons Lith, N.Y." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Despite directions to the contrary, Hardeen passed on to others the legacy he had received. Today, ... More
Miss New York Jr. spectacular burlesque.
C253651 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A midnight frolic. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5565. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival
52069 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: James White, vocal comedian. Created by "The Russell-Morgan Print; copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3820. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collecti... More
The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.
34899 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Initiating a High Roller. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2693. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee
41735 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Sir Andy De Bric-a-Brac & his three muskeeters : the most hilarious burlesque of Cyrano de Bergerac. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New... More
Houdini appears at the Empire Theatre, every evening this week
At head of title: Liverpool city police office, Dale St., Feb. 2nd, 1904, I certify that to-day Mr. Harry Houdini showed his abilities in releasing himself from restraint. ... Signed Leonard dunning, Head Const... More
A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Saint Maur.
Caption: Oh! Harry, hurry, or he'll see us! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7535. Starring Emily Bancker ; management of Thos. W. Ryley. Forms part of: ... More
Have you seen Smith? a famous fabric of fun.
Caption: "A good thing." Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8231. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West).
34417 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A grand up to date first part with the leading comedians, vocalists, and the greatest orchestra ever heard in minstrelsy. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith.... More
The New York Manhattan Theatre success, William A. Brady & Jos. R. Gri...
Caption: Ladies, allow me to introduce to you my life-preserver, the noble red-skin! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Direction of Thall & Kennedy. N.Y. no. 9065. ... More
William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee
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Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi adapted from the French by Leo Dit...
7769 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Manhattan Theatre. Caption: Here I am! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8358. Signed: Archie Gunn. Similar smalle... More
[African American, standing at desk, with one hand resting on papers a...
X1252 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by The Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 19. Title devised. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)
Do spirits return? Houdini says no - and proves it 3 shows in one : ma...
Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budape... More
Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.
55890 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Hotel Jolly or Satan's Inn. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2760. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More
Poster - Thomas W. Keene. Hamlet - Public domain lithograph
P13153 U.S. Copyright Office Created and copyrighted by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
The widow Jones John J. McNally's new comedy.
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[Theater lobby display, Salem Theater, Salem, Massachusetts.]
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Peter F. Dailey in John J. McNally's happiest effort, The night clerk
A236078 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cin'ti - N.Y." No. 6612. Under the direction of Charles J. Rich & Wm. Harris; E. Rosenbaum, manager. Forms part of: Theatric... More
Miller & Hogarty present America's daintiest comedy queen, Elsa Ryan i...
Caption: Dolly - "Mose, do you know the biggest diamond ever discovered?" Mose - "Why certainly, De ace!" Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 10197. Forms pa... More
The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.
C252450 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The same old game! Simple but neat! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7753. Forms part of: Theat... More
Ivanhoe - concert / theatrical poster, Movie Poster
Motion picture poster for "Ivanhoe" shows actor King Baggot as Ivanhoe. Caption: The great "IMP" feature film. Produced by Herbert Brenon at Chepstow Castle. Three reels. Stamped on back: Nederlands Filmmuseum... More
Mestayer Comedy Company, American vaudeville and popular entertainment...
Bottom edge of poster missing; caption from Copyright record. Caption: The single dude & the double dude. We-Us-&-Co. Created by W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More
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
Victoria Loftus British Blondes!
"Copyrighted 1878 - J.E. Jackson, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Company
"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4144. Phil Sheridan, prop. & man'g'r. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Diplomacy. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Created by "A.S. Seer's Eng-Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Yon Yonson, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
31972 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: When we goin' to gat married? Created and "copyright, 1899, by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Direction of Thall & Kennedy. N.Y. no. 8478. Forms part of: Theat... More
George Barr McCutcheon's Beverly
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The Federal Theatre presents "I want a policeman" by Rufus King & Milt...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a policeman running with gun drawn and carrying a baton. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
Frank Jones the musical moke. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...
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C.B. Bishop, comedian, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...
A836 U.S. Copyright Office Copyrighted 1870 by Ferd. Mayer & Sons Mammoth Lith. Print, New York. Created by "Ferd. Mayer & Sons Mammoth Lith. Print, 96 & 98 Fulton St., New. York." Signed: P. Kr mer. Forms part... More
Gorton's Minstrels, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...
Caption: Chas. H. Larkin, lessee & manager. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Joseph Gorton, originator & founder in 1867. No. 2056. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libra... More
America's master mentalist, Newmann the Great and his show of wonders
"The peer of psychics; the man who knows." Created by "Standard Printing Co., St. Paul." No. 384. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (L... More
The romantic spectacle, Under the polar star written by Clay M. Greene...
Caption: We are floating across the Pole, the stars and stripes are waving in the center of the Arctic Circle. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cincinnati & New York." Direction of Wm. A. ... More
H.M.S. Pinafore, US Navy Photogrpah
"Copyrighted - 1879 J.E. Jackson." Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
A musical farce comedy, The air ship by J.M. Gaites.
Caption: The fly cop. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6323. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Jas. A Herne's new play, Sag Harbor
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The last stroke a story [of] Cuba's fight for freedom : by I.N. Morris...
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The last stroke a story of Cuba's fight for freedom : by I.N. Morris.
Caption: It isn't fair to talk like that to a girl 'up a tree!' Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. No. 7097. Forms part of: Theatrical poste... More
Charles Frohman presents John Drew and his company
Includes small portrait and blank area for stock printing. 58975 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8241. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More
Madeline of Fort Reno the sensation of the 19th century, Long Bro's, P...
Includes portrait of Pawnee Bill in upper left corner. C259350 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: "Pawnee Bill, you have just had a dangerous and perilous ride," Gen. Custer; Major Gordon W. Lillie, Pawnee Bill. C... More