vintage advertisement

Dude sweet music, superb costumes.

Harry Montague's Comedy Company. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

American bank note company, Philadelphia, office 125 S. 5th St.

Print shows an advertisement for the American Bank Note Company with an engraved illustration showing the "Signing the Declaration of Independence" and on the verso the full text of the Declaration of Independe... More

Texas coming in. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A pro-Democrat cartoon forecasting the collapse of Whig opposition to the annexation of Texas. James K. Polk, the expansionist candidate, stands at right near a bridge spanning "Salt River." He holds an America... More

Hydrarchos!! greatest wonder of the world. or great sea serpent ... No...

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 119, Folder 31.

The house that Jeff built - Public domain drawing

An extended and bitter indictment of Jefferson Davis and the Southern slave system. The work consists of a series of twelve vignettes with accompanying verse, following the scheme of the nursery rhyme "The Hous... More

Mermaid, manufactured from the finest Vuelta Abajo tobacco

Mermaid in a quiet cove admiring a string of pearls. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Peppermint oil - Public domain scan / engraving

Engraved advertising label, showing U.S. eagle.

Smith & Nicodemus, Baltimore, MD

c2310 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. Smith & Nicodemus, co... More

Letter from John Peirce to Alexander Graham Bell, July 7, 1877

The European plan / Th. Nast. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Maréchal MacMahon of France, using scissors labeled "Canal", is cutting a map of North and South America on which the Mason-Dixon line has been drawn through the Isthmus of Panama; John Bull stands to the left ... More

Hobson's choice - you can go or stay / J.A Wales.

Illustration shows a man wearing a hat labeled "Oregon", holding two handguns, giving Chinese men a "Hobson's choice" or the option of leaving by jumping off a cliff into the sea below (on the right) or staying... More

Dr. D. Jayne's tonic vermifuge. A sure remedy for worms

Advertisement for patent remedies, showing Moses held in a basket by a young woman. U4201 U.S. Copyright Office. Caption: The Child Moses. Knapp & Co. Lithographers, N.Y.

Lippincott's for December - American Art Poster

Man in winter dress with Lippincotts in pocket. Color poster by William L. Carqueville, 1871-1946. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Co. Printed by Shoeber & Carqueville Lith. Co., Chicago. Gift of Mrs. Grant Forem... More

Contents, September 29, 1895: Parkhurst on Philadelphia

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

Special features, Nov. 17, 1895

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

To Date, latter November, "The female rebellion." Concluded in this nu...

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

Largest shoe dealers in the world, compliments of Hamilton Brown Shoe ...

5[838?] 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. Elson (A.W.) & Co.,... More

Special features for Sunday, Jan. 5, 1896

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1896 Gift; J.H. Corning estate.

Truth, brightest of weeklies. Christmas

Moorhead, Irwin, artist. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D42. 1896.

Al. G. Field Minstrels - Public domain portrait print

"Made in U.S.A." Caption: Jack Richards : golden voiced tenor. Created by "The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, O." Edward Conard, managing director. No. 41947. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library... More

Mistakes will happen written by Grant Stewart.

Caption: Complications in the carriage house. Tom: What kind of a place is this, anyhow? Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8195. ... More

For once, science and religion agree / Keppler.

Print shows Chauncey M. Depew and Robert G. Ingersoll, each in the arms of the other, pointing to quotations attributed to them that justify American imperialist activities in the Philippines through the introd... More

Mistakes will happen written by Grant Stewart.

Caption: An unsafe retreat. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. Larger similar poster: POS - TH - 1898 .M58, no. 4 (D size). N.Y. no. 8623. Forms ... More

Duchess Westminster - Public domain portrait photograph

A black and white photo of a woman wearing a hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image of a dancer, dance, performing...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to dance, musical, theater, performance, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Regina Quinn (Hat of Periwinkle)

Public domain photograph - female portrait, 1900s women, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arms and the woman by Harold MacGrath

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. K91. 1909.

The pursuit / Hassman. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows a mermaid diving into the water at a beach and several men swimming after her. Illus. in: Puck, v. 68, no. 1747 (1910 August 24), cover. Copyright 1910 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

No wonder he gets full / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows by the light of a full moon many couples in romantic embraces scattered around the globe; instances, perhaps, of summer love. Caption: The August moon - O, but they make me sick! Illus. in: ... More

The hit of the evening / W Barribal.

Illustration shows a full-length portrait of a woman dancer wearing a bright yellow dress and long feathers in her hair, kicking a tambourine that also appears to have feathers or streamers attached to it. Sig... More

The newsboy tenor A message of love.

Motion picture poster for "The Newsboy Tenor" shows a woman and a girl in an interior. "Selig drama."

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."

The call to duty Join the Army for home and country.

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing a soldier standing next to an American flag and blowing a bugle.

Dein Vaterland ist in Gefahr, melde dich! / L. Zabel.

Poster shows a German soldier, holding a grenade in one hand and a rifle in the other; in background a barbed wire fence and flames. Text encourages enlistment in the G. Kav. Schützen Div. with the slogan "Your... 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

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

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

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

War and Pestilence! Horrible and unparalelled [i.e. unparalleled] mass...

Reference copy may be in LOT 4391E. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Woman In the West; West Indian attacks; Broadsides; Shelf.

Beale's late Powell's embrocation

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Beale, Jos. B., designer. Loag, printer. Beale, Ed... More

The good shepherds - Print, Library of Congress collection

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Chamberlin, B.B., copyright claimant. Printed abov... More

Rice's Extravaganza Combination, American vaudeville and popular enter...

I7292 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Miss Lizzie Webster. Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1878 by H.A. Thomas, N.Y." Signed: Thomas. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

Effie Johns, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

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)

The hoaxer hoaxed / J.A. Wales. - Public domain engraving

Print shows New York Herald editor James Gordon Bennett, holding a shotgun and carrying a bag labeled "Game Bag for Sensations J.G. Bennett", standing next to a scarecrow labeled "$500.00 Herald Cheque" and "Th... More

Gibson's Rip Van Winkle whiskey, A young Rip Van Winkle holding a glas...

9310 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. Gibson, Alfred C., cop... More

Le ballon bulletin trimestriel de toutes les ascensions, 6me année, ja...

Advertisement for the French aeronautical journal "Le ballon" shows a balloon carrying two passengers flying in the clouds. Clipping from a book or periodical. Tissandier collection.

Jules Cheret - Bonnard-Bidault, affichage et distribution d'imprimés /...

Poster showing a woman with wings and a trumpet, and a banner bearing the name of the printers Bonnard-Bidault. Purchase; (DLC/PP-1987:092). No. 408.

It's superiority is recognized throughout the world, Pratt's food, for...

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Pratt Food Co., copyright claimant. Butler, W. H.,... More

One of the finest. Chewing and smoking tobacco. D. Buchner & Co., New ...

Poster for D. Buchner & Co. tobacco products, showing a fireman shaking hands with a policeman, and premium cards depicting showgirls in costumes suggesting various sports and recreations. Caption: All cards pa... More

Wonderful baseball novelty free to every reader

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 189- Gift; J.H. Corning estate.

Hell -- up to date - Public domain book illustration

Poster shows the devil holding a small nude man in a frying pan; man wiping sweat from face. Art Young, artist. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1... More

Contents, September 22, 1895: A talk with Calvin S. Brice..

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

A result of the system / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a devil wearing a business suit, holding a fire brand labeled "Arson" in one hand and hanging from the other is a large knife labeled "Murder"; he is accepting a payment for $10,000 from a hand labe... More

New York Sunday World, Sunday, Jany 12th

Artist's pictograph at lower right corner. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1896

Peacock styles. Anchor Buggy Co.

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

Evans and Hoey's evergreen success, A parlor match enough said!

"Hoyt's best play." Caption: Innocent Kidd. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The A.S. Seer Print, N.Y." Gray, Block, and Ranken, managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

L'Estampe et l'affiche / J. Peskè.

Cover illustration showing two women resting on a hillside overlooking a small cove. One woman reads a newspaper. Variant of cover illustration without side text. Promotional goal: Fr .K6 .K92 189-.

The song of freedom / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows Cuban General Máximo Gómez sitting on a horse, listening to an eagle perched on the U.S. Capitol building singing "the song of freedom". Caption: "I think I hear a little bird, who sings 'The peopl... More

The turtle F. Ziegfeld Jr's production.

48685 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Manhattan Theatre, 33rd St. and Broadway. Brady & Ziegfeld, managers. Caption: I'm not so slow. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N... More

Poster - Rose Hill English Folly Co. - Public domain lithograph

Caption: The warmest baby. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Hans and Nix everything new but the title : fun, music, and song : the...

Caption: The dancing chicks. Created by the Enquirer Job Printing Co., Cin., O. Management of Walters and Mathews. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: McManus-Y... More

The Crane Players, Jennie Elmore as "Claribel" in The boy from Boston

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

Howard's sure cure for the blues in three prescriptions and 180 pleasa...

"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4197. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Blanche Walsh, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2779. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Hoyt's A contented woman - Public domain lithograph

83461 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: The campaign girls. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Direction of Fred E. Wright. No. 3984. Forms part of: Theat... More

Puck magazine cover - The lynching problem / Dalrymple.

Print shows a southern vigilante holding a rope with a noose and a "Sheriff" holding a paper that states "2000 dollars must be paid by the county, for each lynching. Law of South Carolina". An African American ... More

Charles Frohman's $40,000 production, Hearts are trumps written by Cec...

D8535 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8928. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)