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Carmen - concert / theatrical poster

Philharmonic Auditorium Carmen Dec 26-28-30 8:15pm 55c to $1.10 WPA Federal Music Project (Content)

Make your health points--get your test now / Kreger.

City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium poster promoting testing for tuberculosis and showing two girls playing basketball, shooting at hoop "good health." Date stamped on verso: Apr 24 1939. Work Pro... 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)

Please keep the park clean - Art Deco public domain image

Poster encouraging conservation of a natural resource area, showing a boy holding a butterfly net, sitting against a tree. Date stamped on verso: Oct 18 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More

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)

Southern California. Sante Fe - American Art Poster

Poster shows a girl in Sante Fe bathing suit. Date of publication supplied by Library staff. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. E3. 1963 Gift; Edwin Snyder.

Graphic statues, no. 17 "the woman who dared" / / Th. W.

Cartoon showing a man-like Susan B. Anthony wearing top hat and spurs, standing in front of a policewoman, man holding baby, man holding basket of food, and crowd of women parading and campaigning for equality.... More

Stories from Morris

Also available in digital form.

Minstrels - concert / theatrical poster

Text on Poster: Big Tent Theatre 3 Nites Com. Thu. June 22 Cor. Lodi and Gertrude Sts. Federal Theatre for New York State Presents Their Entirely New and Different Jamboree Minstrels Waterproof Tent Thea... More

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The incomparable Alfred Cou...

Circus poster showing Alfred Court with a variety of trained animals, including lions, tigers, and bears. Litho. in U.S.A. Promotional goal: U.S. K731. 1941. Purchase; Guernsey's Auction; (DLC/PP-1998:136).

"The girl he left behind" is still behind him--She's a WOW Adolph Trei...

Poster showing a woman ordnance worker, holding wrench, gazing up at a soldier with a rifle in the clouds in the background. Promotional goal: U.S. F34.J7. 1943. Promotional goal: U.S. J44.J2. 1943.

Frederick Bancroft, prince of magicians

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roeber and Crane Bro's Vaudeville-Athletic Co.

Includes multiple vignettes of staged athletic events and personalities. 52625 U.S. Copyright Office "Mental learning is time wasted without physical exercise to develop the body & thereby strengthen the brain.... More

"The Bandit of Point Loma - a stirring western showing how the light-h...

Motion picture poster for "The bandit of Point Loma" shows a man and woman standing together on a cliff looking out at the ocean, a distant settlement, and a lighthouse; man has arm around woman's shoulder. Ca... More

[Harold W. Chase/Harry Wolter, New York Highlanders, baseball card por...

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. Center photo caption: "Chase guarding first." Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

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

Caption: The world renowned Henri French. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2744. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The flying Merkel ... J.P. Schantin crossing the great American desert...

Copyright by Miamicycle & Mfg. Co. Promotional goal: U.S. C71. 1913. Public domain photograph of a car, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lincoln the rail splitter - Public domain scenic drawing

Abraham Lincoln standing over log, holding axe, with left hand raised to his brow.

Where both platforms agree--no vote--no use to either party / J.A. Wal...

Illustration shows James Garfield and Winfield S. Hancock nailing a Chinese man between two "Anti-Chinese" boards labeled "Republican Plank" and "Democratic Plank". Illus. in: Puck, v. 7, no. 175 (1880 July 14... More

War gardens for victory--Grow vitamins at your kitchen door / lithogra...

Woman standing with hoe and basket of vegetables. Copyright by J. H. Burdett, director, National Garden Bureau.

L'excellent, consommé de viande de bœuf / Georges Meunier.

Poster showing a woman carrying a tray with cups and a jug of L'excellent consommé. No. 8130-95.

Ain't it funny what a difference just a few drinks make

A Yiddishe troike - Public domain American popular sheet music

Thurston, world's famous magician the wonder show of the earth.

Created by "The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, O." No. 0-2322. Stand up sign. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)... More

U.S. Marine Corps - Service on land and sea / Sidney H. Riesenberg.

Poster showing a marine in dress uniform, marching along a dock, with ship, fort, and city skyline in the background. Enlist at 203 1/2 West Holly Street, Bellingham, Wash.

[Vic Willis, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, baseball card po...

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

Votes for Women Broadside. Women's Political Union

Ex-convicts given power to vote. "Stand Back Ladies" graphic shows policeman holding back Woman with baby and Woman in academic robes to allow ex-convicts in stripped uniforms vote. Convicts out-rank women in N... More

Poster - The Passion of Joan of Arc - Public domain lithograph

Motion picture poster for "The Passion of Joan of Arc" shows Renée Maria Falconetti as Joan of Arc. no. 1 a: Purchase; (DLC/PP-1975:115). no. 1 b: Purchase; (DLC/PP-1977:118). Caption: An immortal screen class... More

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

"Made in U.S.A." Caption: Do the spirits come back? Created by "The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, O." No. O-656. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic pos... More

America - theatrical performance poster sheet music

Words by Horace Bunny ; music by Leo Friedman. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Staff notation. (language) X65 North American Music Company. (music plate)

White slavery!! or selling white men for debt! ... [Lexington 1840].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 22, Folder 15.

Visit the Brookfield Zoo by the "L" / Gregg.

Text with panda. Date stamped on verso: Jun 15 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1938. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: ... More

Wholesome - nutritious foods from corn / Lloyd Harrison.

Poster showing corn products, including corn oil, cornstarch and baked goods. Caption: Corn products are plentiful. Use them in cakes, candies, puddings, and preserving, for salads, shortening, and for frying. ... More

The Eugenie garter--Manufactured by the American Garter Company / Rae ...

Advertisement poster showing woman putting on garter. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young America denims - Public domain scan / engraving

Advertising label showing boy on rigging of ship. Engraving by Everdell & Son.

Frank Miller presents the world's greatest dancing horses

Poster showing dancing horses. Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Millions of acres. Iowa and Nebraska. Land for sale on 10 years credit...

Transportation. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 134, Folder 13.

H.J. Sargents Comedy Company (organization no. 4) in Dion Boucicault's...

K14626 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: R. Muller. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Paragon axle grease. Cleveland, O.

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Morgan.

Louis Aldrich in My partner the acknowledged best American play.

Created by "Thomas, Sterling & Wylie Lith., 7 E 19th St., N.Y." Portraits of Grace and Mary in upper left corner. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

"With thee to support me, I defy the whole world!" / J. Keppler.

Print shows George M. Robeson dressed as a sailor and labeled "Leader of the Republican Party" and Republican Champion", leaning on a large duffle bag labeled "Surplus $150,000,000"; a group of men standing on ... More

The cave of despair / F. Opper.

Print shows Jay Gould as a giant holding a large club labeled "Monopoly", sitting on rocks, gleefully watching a line of downtrodden people entering a cave labeled "Western Union Telegraph Company - All Hope Ab... More

Bottled politics / J. Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows two old men, one of whom may be Uncle Sam holding a glass, sitting at a table in a saloon, on which is a large bottle of alcohol labeled "Regulated Ohio Brand", on a shelf behind them are other bott... More

Puck magazine cover - "Our mutual friend" / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Doctor" and a man labeled "Sexton" standing in the street outside a "Confectionery", with a large colorful candy stick between them, it is labeled "Chrome Green, Chalk, Red Lea... More

Poster - Jennie Yeamans "Our Jennie" - Public domain lithograph

"Copyright 1887 by Jennie Yeamans." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston & N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

John Mundell & Co's solar tip shoes Made only by John Mundell & Co. Ph...

Print shows man with beaming sun face tipping his hat to a group of children.

Jules Cheret - Quinquina Dubonnet apéritif dans tous les cafés / J. Ch...

Poster showing a woman enjoying an aperitif, with a white cat at her side. No. 11158-6-95.

To Date's new story: The female rebellion

Artist: Barnes. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895 Gift; J.H. Corning Estate.

Trying to make an April fool of him / F. Opper.

Print shows Uncle Sam dancing through a minefield of political issues, such as "Catholic Demands for part of School Funds", "Single Tax Fad", "Populism", "Prohibition Foolishness", "Women's Rights Nonsense", an... More

The last stroke a story of Cuba's fight for freedom : by I.N. Morris.

Caption: An unwilling accomplice : forced by the Spanish spy, the senora pleads for the packet containing the diagram of the hiding place of the junta's funds. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith... More

Frank Leslie's popular monthly for August

Picture caption: "Cuba's struggle for liberty." Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1896 Gift; J.H. Corning Estate.

Charles Frohman's production, The circus girl

C262919 U.S. Copyright Office A.H. Canby, manager. Created and "copyrighted 1897 by The A.S. Seer Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Second edition of the funniest farce in the world, Shantytown everythi...

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mr. James K. Hackett. The tree of knowledge by R.C. Carton.

Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Management of Daniel Frohman. N.Y. no. 7984. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The little corporal new comic opera by Harry B. Smith and Ludwig Engla...

Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith, Cin'ti & New York." Francis Wilson and Company; Ariel Barney, manager. Signed: By an Old Master, Th. Nast. 1898. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... More

Poster - Hoyt's A dog in the manger - Public domain lithograph

Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Hoyt & McKee, proprietors. N.Y. no. 8338. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

We-uns of Tennessee by Lee Arthur.

Caption: There is an end of all faith between us. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The A.S. Seer Print, New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Barnum and Bailey greatest show on earth. Une grandiose exhibition...

Circus poster showing portraits of many circus performers. Authorized by The Strobridge Litho Co.

Puck magazine cover - His neighborly suggestion / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam, taking a break from digging, leans on a shovel while speaking to a diminutive man wearing two handguns and a knife, and a sombrero labeled "Central America"; in the background is a... More

Puck July 4th 1904 / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows two female drummers and a young woman bursting from a firecracker; the title "Puck" is formed from firecrackers. Illus. in: Puck, v. 55, no. 1426 (1904 June 29), 4th of July cover. Copyright... More

Automobile calendar for 1906, Art Nouveau Poster

Poster shows a woman wearing a driving coat, gloves, and a hat secured by a scarf, and partial view of automobile in background. Calendar "Published by Moffat, Yard & Co. New York" Calendar illustrated by Edwar... More

Jacob's vision and God's promise

G14393 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. Providence Litho. Co... More

Louis Rhead - Packer's tar soap

Poster shows a man shampooing another man's hair. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. C26. 191- Purchase; 1985; (DLC//PP/1985:224).

AMERICA FIRST POSTER - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white poster of two men with guns, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Date based on date of negatives in... More

[Houdini versus products of the Weed Chain Tire Grip Company]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Why the sheriff is a bachelor The fragile reward of duty.

Motion picture poster for "Why the Sheriff is a Bachelor" shows a sheriff (Tom Mix) handcuffed to a man who is being embraced by a woman. "Selig western drama."

Come into the garden Dad! / Sampson.

Poster shows a young boy in overalls with a shovel over his shoulder.

Garrison's finish, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "Garrison's finish" shows three men; two together with one smoking a cigar and holding a small bottle in his hand as the other stares him; in the background is a groomer with a horse; ... More

The Americanese wall - as Congressman [John Lawson] Burnett would buil...

Uncle Sam, behind high wall marked "Literacy Test" which is spiked with pen points, says to immigrant family below: "You're welcome, if you can climb it". Repr. of cartoon drawing by Raymond O. Evans. Illus. in... More

Anti-Saloon broadside advocating passage of Child Labor Laws; illus. o...

Lith. Series G., No. 21, The American Issue Publ. Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Temperance; Broadsides ca. 1917; Child Labor, Protest of; Shelf.

[Photograph of billboard advertising Endicott-Johnson shoes, showing m...

J261240 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Circus - concert / theatrical poster

Text on Poster: Federal Theatre for New York City Presents Under the Big Tent A 3 Ring Circus All New Acts 50 Piece Band Queen & Yellowstone Blvds Forest Hills L. I. 5 Days Beginning 8 P.M. June 7 Mat... More

Swing It - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress

FEDERAL THEATRE VARIETY THEATRE PRESENTS SWING IT A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY Book-lyrics-Music By Cecil Mack Milton Reddie Eubie Blacke Lively Sepian Entertainment GEO. ROSS World-Telegram NOW PLAYING A... More

John is not really dull - he may only need his eyes examined

Poster recommending eye examinations for children having difficulty learning, showing a woman holding an eye chart(?) in front of a boy reading a book.

Streamlined Shakespeare - winter's tale and midsummer night's dream Cu...

William Shakespeare books and illustrations The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as a response to the high unemployment during t... More

Censored - concert / theatrical poster

Text on card: Try a Censored Coctail Naughty but good "Censored" now! At Columbia Theatre (Content)

Amateur contest, July 23rd - Du Page County centennial, Warrenville / ...

Poster showing a stylized drawing of a woman singing. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Lady of Letters - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Con...

Text on Poster: Savoy Nov. 17, 18, 19, 20 The Federal Theatre Div of WPA Matinee Saturday Up to The Minute Collegiate Comedy Lady of Letters

Finis les mauvais jours! Papa gagne de l'argent en Allemagne.

Political poster shows smiling mother and daughter in occupied France as father works in a factory in Germany.

Tenderloin, a new musical comedy, a zestful, racy musical, a grand sho...

Poster advertisement for a musical entitled Tenderloin, based on the novel by Samuel Hopkins Adams, showing three captioned illustrations depicting scenes from the story. Illustration signed: Robert Graves. Fo... More

Mothers' Crusade for Victory over Communism Why should we help communi...

Public domain photograph of Vietnam War, the 1960s, 1970s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ... The greatest show on ear...

Circus poster showing a clown on an elephant with text. Copyright deposit.

Albizu Campos; viva la resistencia Puerto Riqueua

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. F3. 1976

My pet bird - Print, Library of Congress collection

Young girl feeding grapes to bird perched on her shoulder. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

I'm going to be a suffragette - Public domain American popular sheet m...

E229649 U.S. Copyright Office 19100420 For voice and piano. Includes advertisement for other music. Color illustration depicts a woman in a man's suit. Staff notation.

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

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

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

Caption: Wrestling for wealth : a dare-devil cow-boy triumphs over an enormous grizzly. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7463. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

The more women at work the sooner we win! Women are needed also as [.....

Woman working in an airplane factory. Based on a photograph by Alfred T. Palmer. Promotional goal: U.S. F34.J71. 1943. OWI Poster No. 52. Published in: American women : a Library of Congress guide for the study... More

The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. [Portraits of P.T. Barnum ...

No. (B-No. 16). Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

B252640 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Geo. H. Primrose, Wm. H. West, the acknowledged leaders of minstrelsy. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7319? Forms part of: Minstr... More

Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto ... / J.E.H. MacDonald.

Poster shows a woman, representing Canada, on a horse, holding the British flag; next to her stands a Canadian soldier and overhead is an airplane; in background, the exhibition grounds. Various other war-relat... More

Empire Sewing Machine Co., New York / Henry Seibert & Bros., general l...

Views of New York & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, sewing machines, people sewing by hand and with sewing machines, and transportation by stagecoach and railroad train. Copyright by Empire Sewing Machine Company. ... More

[Slim Sallee, St. Louis Cardinals, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

[Matty McIntyre, Detroit Tigers, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

Lippincott's [for] February / J.J. Gould, Jr.

Advertisement showing woman seated reading Lippincott's monthly magazine, with unopened letters on sofa and on the floor. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Co. Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1896. This record contains... More

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A249582 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: Warfield's daring rescue of Helen by the aid of the flag. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti N.Y." ... More

The seeds of victory insure the fruits of peace / Maginel Wright Enrig...

Poster showing a boy with a hoe leading a parade of vegetables, with American flags.

Scribner's for June - Public domain engraving

Print shows a young woman riding a bicycle as the cover illustration for Scribner's for June 1895. Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895. Gift; Mrs. Grant Foreman. Exhibited: "The Gibson Girl's America : Drawings b... More