vaudeville

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Joseph Hart & Carrie DeMar. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2840. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

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Hoyt's comic whirlwind, A brass monkey a satire on superstition.

D11167 U.S. Copyright Office "From Hoyt's Theatre, New York." Caption: The Razzle Dazzle Trio. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4454. For... More

J.H. La Pearl's combination of sure hits the most versatile and high g...

Created and "copyright 1900 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 28819 stamped on front of poster. No. 4770. Poster contains only text. Forms part of: Theatrical poster co... More

Cafe and outdoor vaudeville, Dreamland, Coney Island, N.Y.

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[Hand bill advertising vaudeville acts by the Shrier children. See pho...

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[Silver, a Vaudeville comedian (baseball)]

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Bert Williams #10 - A black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo

Portrait of Egbert Austin "Bert" Williams (1874-1922) as a black-face minstrel comedian. J 248694 U.S. Copyright Office. Photo by Samuel Lumiere. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, wit... More

"Vaudeville frolic" 15 acts : Gala midnight show New Year's eve.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Vaudeville Frolic" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, California, showing stage production with orchestra. A Federal Road Show Attraction - Div. of W.P.A. Work ... More

New York, New York. Industrial training for war work offered to women ...

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The Victoria Theater in Wheeling, West Virginia. Opened in 1904, Victo...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. An 800-seat Victorian style theater with many Beaux-Arts design influences, the Victoria Theater, originally known as the Victoria Vau... More

Aux cafes chantant[s] = At the singing cafe vaudeville skit in one sce...

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Polite vaudeville show [with musical comedy duo, Gypsy scarf dance, et...

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McIntyre and Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

54730 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: McWatters & Tyson in Scenes in a dressing room. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co, Cin., U.S.A." John R. Considine, sole propriet... More

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2819. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

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Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

41296 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Stoke Moore's rag time ball : the most novel & expensive act ever presented by a minstrel company : a wealth of beautiful scenery, gorgeous costumes ... More

The marvellous Bard, phenomenal trick swinging wire artist

Caption: This act is entirely different to all others and must be seen to be realized. Created by "Moody Bros., Birmingham." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of:... More

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

Caption: Charles J. Stine & Olive Evans. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." John R. Considine, sole proprietor; W.F. Crossley, manager. No. 4297. Forms part... More

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Fleurette. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2791. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Joseph Hart. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2731. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

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[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

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Capps family at Columbia vaudeville. Baby of 21 months (been on stage ...

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Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

47900 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Kelly & Ashby. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2718. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Monte Carlo girls, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Oh! We don't do a thing to them. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Management of Jas. C. Fulton. No. 3378. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More

W.S. Gilbert's burlesque comedy, "Engaged", engraving, Library of Cong...

K3009 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas." Signed: Vic. Arnold. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Featuring: Three Rosebuds; George Leslie. No. 2743. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

"Russell Morgan Print." Caption: Our colored "exclusives" in a fashionable cake walk : the most sumptuous occurence that is likely to happen. Created and "copyrihted [sic] 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U... More

[Ballerina in white costume with flowers in dance pose]

V35184 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1890 by the Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 2. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Blond woman in black dress with roses holding up skirt]

X3587 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 25. Small part of lower right corner missing. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Lib... More

Sandow / - vaudeville film motion picture

10777 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright (under title Souvenir strip of the Edison Kinetoscope): W.K.L. Dickson; 18May1894; 10777. Performer: Eugen Sandow. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:40 at 16 fps. Accordin... More

Chas. E. Blaney's big extravaganza success, A female drummer

"Russell-Morgan Print." Blaney and Vance, managers. Caption: The world's celebrated Blaney Quartette : on of the many features of this famous production. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., ... More

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Caption: Casino Comedy Four. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2824. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: O'Brien & Havel. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2719. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The magician / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

"The scene opens on a theatrical stage. The magician enters from the wings, and making a bow to the audience, removes his coat and hat, and they disappear mysteriously into the air. He then takes a white handke... More

The runaways the elaborate musical comedy from New York Casino.

G xxc 19934 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1908 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 11684. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Vaudeville show with dainty dancing diversions, follies of vaudeville

From the collections of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. Container number: Thr E R3 Performed in Washington, D.C. on week of March 27, 1916

Dry Island All Star Vaudeville and Burlesque.

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Monte Carlo girls, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Oh! We don't do a thing to them. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Management of Jas. C. Fulton. No. 3378. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More

Ballet scene, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

A968 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted 1870 by Ferd. Mayer & Sons, New York." Attributed to P. Kramer. Created by "Ferd. Mayer & Sons Mammoth Lith. Print, 96 & 98 Fulton St., New York." Lower left corner missi... More

[Women wearing brief costumes, holding veils, with feathers in her hai...

33245 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 588. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

"Where are you going my pretty maid?" "I'm going to Keith's Vaudeville...

Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O.; copyrighted 1905 by L.M. Eirick." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress) Exhibited in: On the edge of your seat: popular theatre an... More

"Where are you going my pretty maid?" "I'm going to Keith's Vaudeville...

Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O.; copyrighted 1905 by L.M. Eirick." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress) Exhibited in: On the edge of your seat: popular theatre an... More

A long shot a petite comedy in one act

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The vaudeville bill [with comic duos, novelty dancers, etc.].

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Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

62927 U.S. Copyright Office "From copyrighted photograph 1894 by J. Schloss, N.Y." Caption: Sylvia Thorne, the American Venus. Created by "Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster col... More

Caicedo (with pole) / - vaudeville film

"King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog, no. 94. Copyright: no reg. Performer: Juan ... More

Leander Sisters / - vaudeville film

The Leander Sisters perform a clever, characteristic dance called the "Yellow Kid." Stage is in the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal., and the audience is composed largely of bathers. One sister appears to be dr... More

Hoyt's A black sheep - Public domain portrait print

Caption: Fanny Da Costa the queen of burlesque. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Fred E. Wright. No. 4688. Forms part of: Theatrical... More

As in a looking glass - movie film screenshot

Opens on a split stage set of two rooms with a door and wall between them. In the living or dining room on the left of the frame, an elderly, bearded man sits at a table, reading the newspaper. In the bedroom o... More

Fritzi Ridgeway, Vaudeville Star, combines the north and south at Wash...

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"Vaudeville frolic" - A poster for vaudeville froac in a dark room

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Vaudeville Frolic" at the Pickering Park Playhouse, San Bernardino, Calif., showing revelers at a party.

Poster - Rosabel Morrison in Carmen - Public domain lithograph

B244187 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1896 by Edw. J. Abra[ha]m." Created by "Liebler & Maass Lith., New York." No. T-29 1918. Under the management of Edw. J. Abra[ha]m. Forms part of: Theatrical poster coll... More

[Woman wearing low cut green, blue, and yellow costume with feathers a...

33246 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 589. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Elsie Shaw, a 6 year old cartoner during the summer, Seacoast Canning ...

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The professor. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

M15909 U.S. Copyright Office "A.S. Seer's Print., N.Y. (copyrighted)." Caption: And your name is Daisy Brown? Created by A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

John W. Isham's Oriental America

Caption: Operatic celebrities. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Isham & Graff, sole proprietors. No. 7283. Portrait of Isham in upper left corner. Forms part of: ... More

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Clever Carrie DeMar. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2722. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

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Bon Ton Burlesquers 365 days ahead of them all.

Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6087. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

58736 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The Three Rosebuds: Lottie, Mabel, Molly. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2798. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Glenroy Bros. motion picture - Drawing. Public domain image.

From Raff & Gammon price list: Farcical pugilists in costume. 15.00. Copyright: no reg. Performers: Glenroy Brothers. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:18 at 30 fps. MAVIS 180327. Filmed October 6, 1894, in Ed... More

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

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Siberia written by Bartley Campbell.

D11698 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: His life or mine! Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, W.J. Fielding. No. 4412. Forms part of: Th... More

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

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Klaw & Erlanger's Advanced Vaudeville

Caption: Stars of all nations. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Federal Theatre Project presents 10 acts all star vaudeville

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of vaudeville at the Now and Then Hall, Salem, Mass., showing dancing girls and orchestra. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Hollywood Playhouse now "Two a day" A cavalcade of vaudeville : Ride t...

Poster banner for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Two a Day" at the Hollywood Playhouse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

New York City views. Times Square, wide shot, toward the vaudeville th...

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[Two ballerinas, blond woman in front with brunette woman behind]

V35183 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1890 by the Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 1. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

51421 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The world renowned Henri French. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2724. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Gus and Max Rogers in John J. McNally's latest vaudeville farce, Roger...

[Asian woman in shorts, cape, and feathered hat]

X1254 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." Lower left corner missing. No. 21. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2820. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Woman wearing brief costume, blue tights, pink cape with feathers in ...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 591. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

George Felix & Lydia Barry in "The vaudeville craze"

44319 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: She - "Where are you going?" He - "Don't know." Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2714. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library... 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

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)

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

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The enchanted drawing / - vaudeville film

"Upon a large sheet of white paper a cartoonist is seen at work rapidly sketching the portrait of an elderly gentleman of most comical feature and expression. After completing the likeness the artist rapidly dr... More

Dancing boxing match, Montgomery and Stone

Very short vaudeville turn from the well-known team of Montgomery and Stone. Appears to have been filmed outdoors in front of black paper taped up on a wall as a backdrop. Two men box in a comedic manner, with ... More

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, s...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project vaudeville show featuring "Tumble In, Redeck & Dexter, Leddy Brothers, Bronson & Delaney, Yvette & Lazar, Emil Jarrow, Dance Parade Review, Lane & Byron, [and] Laing Bros.," s... More

Spectators in the grandstand watching the vaudeville act at the World'...

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Dry Island All Star Vaudeville and Burlesque.

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Polite vaudeville show [with musical comedy duo, Gypsy scarf dance, et...

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John J. McNally's new vaudeville farce, Star and garter.

Will F. Phillips' complicated farcical extravaganza, A bell boy

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Cab! Sir? Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cincinnati, O." No. 3740. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

58736 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The Three Rosebuds: Lottie, Mabel, Molly. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2798. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The new Siberia by Bartley Campbell.

Caption: I'll pay for it! Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti - N.Y." MacDonough & Kennedy, proprietors. NY-7067. Similar poster with different details and different size: POS - TH - 1... More

McIntyre and Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

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Columbian amazons, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

Z40034 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas & Wylie Lith. Co., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Featuring: Three Rosebuds; George Leslie. No. 2743. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

62927 U.S. Copyright Office "From copyrighted photograph 1894 by J. Schloss, N.Y." Caption: Sylvia Thorne, the American Venus. Created by "Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster col... More

The rounders, a vaudeville in three acts and four scenes.

George W. Lederer's Belle of New York the rage of two continents : boo...

D14828 U.S. Copyright Office "65 people direct from Shaftesbury Theatre, London and Casino Theatre, New York." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York... More

East Lynne. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

M20146 U.S. Copyright Office "A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y. (copyrighted)." Created by A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Diplomacy - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

Sandow motion picture - movie film screenshot

Strong-man Eugene (Eugen) Sandow poses in a long shot on a bare stage against a black background, wearing only tight trunks and laced sandals. He begins with his arms folded against his chest, looking off scree... More

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Caption: I wants ma baby!. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2756. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)