vintage advertisement

Contents for Sept. 8, 1895: Deserted villages in Pennsylvania..

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

The Olympian games depicted by correspondent and artist of Scribner's

Signed with the artist's monogram. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D42. 1896

Ferris Hartman in The purser by John T. Day.

Caption: We always call him Reggie! Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8028. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William Gillette's Held by the enemy

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Lost in Siberia, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 19...

Caption: "Arrest that woman!" A thrilling breath-abating moment at the governor's palace in Odessa. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." N.Y. no. 8234. Forms part of: Theatrical... More

Putting his foot down / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows Uncle Sam holding a "Trade Treaty with China", standing on a "Map of China" in the midst of foreign rulers labeled "Germany, Italy, England, Austria, Russia [and] France"; depicted are William II, U... More

Forepaugh & Sells Brothers shows combined..

Circus poster showing clown handing flowers to a woman on horseback. 18615 U.S. Copyright Office No. 99-S. No. 60.

Gorton's Original New Orleans Minstrels

Includes small portraits of Jos. Gorton and Chas. H. Larkin. Caption: Edw. Fox - grotesque dancer & comedian. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2817. Forms part of: Minstrel pos... More

Around the world with Broadhurst's globe-circling success, What happen...

D16397 U.S. Copyright Office "New York, Aug. 30/97 ... Sidney, July 28/00." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4822. Forms part of: Theatri... More

"Mother's bread" pure as mother made it. Made by J.A. Dahn & Son, 15, ...

Print shows a well-dressed woman wearing an apron, baking bread in a home-style kitchen; she is standing, three-quarter length, facing front, holding a pan of fresh baked bread in an advertisement for the J.A. ... More

Marguerita Sylva in Kirke La Shelle's elaborate opera comique producti...

Created by "The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 4967. Signed: Marguerita Sylva, May 25, 1941. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Caption: Lew Sully, the original comedian presenting ideas of his own. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 9022. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libra... More

Vaudvilles and other things by Bunny

Photograph showing a magician and rabbit in a hat. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41.190- Gift; Alice and Leslie Schreyer. 1982.

Quo Vadis Thumb down., Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "Quo Vadis" shows gladiator, holding sword and shield, with foot on chest of fallen man; the emperor in box gives a thumb down. Copyright 1913 by George Klein. No. 05337.A. George Kle... More

Join the Canadian Grenadier Guards

Poster shows a Grenadier Guard; in background the Guard's Armoury and a vignette of soldiers in battle.

The way of the redman Blood of his fathers.

Motion picture poster for "The Way of the Redman" shows a Native American man standing next to a man (Tom Mix) tied to a tree. "Selig drama."

If you cannot put the "I" into fight, you can put the "pay' into patri...

Poster showing a soldier, and a worker contributing to the Canadian Patriotic Fund.

Le gala des marins de France . . . á la Comédie Française

A marine and a soldier standing on land with the sea in the background. Translation of title: Gala for French sailors . . . at the Comédie Française. Signed: Guy Arnoux 1916. Promotional goal: Fr. K700.J7. 191... More

Your chums are fighting -- why aren't you?

Poster shows silhouette of soldiers, bayonets drawn, in battle. Public domain scan of silhouette drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

First Division First - last - and all the time.

Service Series poster promoting the First Division as a unit that works around the clock, showing half-length drawing of a soldier, holding rifle, on the face of a clock.

D. W. Griffith's Supreme Triumph Hearts of the world, a love story of ...

Poster depicting a man shooting another man in a uniform while a woman stands by in fear. Bottom portion of poster missing.

William Fox presents Lt. Ormer Locklear in The skywalker

Poster depicts a portrait of Lieutenant Ormer Locklear in the cockpit of an airplane superimposed over a scene of an air show. "By Julius G. Furthman, directed by James P. Hogan. Fox Film Corporation."

Pirates of Penzance - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of...

Federal Theatre Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan Trinity ME Church Bay St City Island - Bronx, NY Ths Sept 16 8:30 35c 15c (Content)

The Merry Widow - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Con...

Savoy Theatre "The Merry Widow" by Franz Lehar November 11th 12th 13th 8:30pm Matinee November 12th 2:30pm Prices 25c 40c 75c San Diego Symphony Orchestra Ass'n and the Works Progress Administration ... More

Federal Varieties - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of C...

Text on Poster: Warburton Yonkers 5 Days Aug. 5-6-7-8-9 On the Stage Federal Varieties 40 Stage Radio and Screen Stars 40 Comedy Galore – Novelties Dancing Girls – 20 Musicians Added Attraction Rural F... More

Corianolus - concert / theatrical poster

Text on Poster: Works Progress Administration Theatre of the Four Seasons Roslyn L.I. N.Y. Telephone Roslyn 1058 New York State Federal theatre Project Presenting an Autumn Festival of Plays Directed by... More

The Emperor's New Clothes - Public domain poster, Music division, Libr...

WPA Federal Theatre Presents The Emperors New Clothes By Charlotte Chorpenning Heckscher Theatre 5th Avenue and 105th Street December 25 to January 2 Matinees Only at 2:30 A Childrens Theatre Production (Content)

The Pirates of Penzance - Public domain poster, Music division, Librar...

Savoy Theatre The Pirates of Penzance Prices Evenings 25c 40c 75c Matinee 25c 40c Dec 7-8-9-10 8:15pm Matinee Dec 10 2:15 Sponsored by San Diego Symphony Association and WPA Federal Music Project (Content)

"Carmen" Municipal Auditorium, Long Beach.

Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Carmen" at the Municipal Auditorium, Long Beach, Calif., showing a woman dancing.

Don't jay walk Watch your step.

Poster encouraging pedestrians to obey the laws, showing a man being hit by an automobile while crossing the street, a policeman stands in the background. Date stamped on verso: Aug 4 1937. Work Projects Admini... More

Curb service 10,000 current books - convenient, free, time saving : Ch...

Poster for bookmobile service of the Chicago Public Library, showing a traffic light. Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

See Naples and Die - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of ...

Text on Poster: Blackstone Theatre Phone har. 6609 The Federal Theatre Presents See Naples and Die By Elmer Rice A Sophisticated Comedy The Pazzia Starts at 8:30 Every Evening Except Monday Gala New Year... More

Oceanside High School Masque Society will present 4 one act plays "Rid...

Poster for Oceanside High School presentation of four one act plays at the Jr. High School auditorium, showing the masks of tragedy and comedy.

Father & son banquet - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster for a father and son banquet, sponsored by the Chicago Urban League, at the Savoy Ballroom. Attributed to Chicago artist, Albert M. Bender. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administratio... More

Build for your Navy! Enlist! Carpenters, machinists, electricians etc....

Poster encouraging skilled laborers to join the Seabees as part of the war effort. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus the greatest show on earth

Circus poster showing a growling tiger next to text. Copyright deposit.

What's wrong with this picture?

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Nutrition calendar, 1977 - 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. Sharpe, R., designer. Mathis, G., photographer. Pu... More

The patriot - dedicated to the freeholders of Middlesex, British Carto...

One of several prints depicting John Wilkes and Henry Luttrell and the election for the seat in Middlesex. This print shows a statue of John Wilkes on a pedestal, holding a staff topped with a liberty cap; the ... More

Books and stationery - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print of advertisement for books and stationary showing items related to the stationary trade and a list of available products. Copyright 1865 by Andrew Peck.

Desiderato debutto di miss conferenza Grossi

Italian political cartoon shows circus performers getting ready to put on a show, the ringmaster "Signor Antonio", labeled "Austria", announces that the audience is waiting for them, a clown with a bell is labe... More

The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth ... The Peerless Prodigies ...

Circus poster showing side show characters. 99B. No. 77. Left side, see also LC-USZC4-1050. The poster is in two separate panels, each panel required two overlapping scans, the scans were then digitally stitch... More

The kid auto race, featuring Charlie Chaplin

Motion picture poster for "The Kid Auto Race" showing Charlie Chaplin standing, leaning against a post, holding cigar. Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga an... More

Destroy this mad brute Enlist - U.S. Army.

Propaganda poster shows a terrifying gorilla with a helmet labeled "militarism" holding a bloody club labeled "kultur" and a half-naked woman as he stomps onto the shore of America. 56004 (Class G) U.S. Copyrig... More

Yanks in Germany want more books. Take good live fiction to the public...

Soldier sitting and reading book. Promotional goal: U.S. G63.J7. 191-. Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C... More

The New York times (New-York N.Y.), January 6, 1918

Daily, Apr. 21, 1861- Vol. 6, no. 1868 (Sept. 14, 1857)- Suspended Dec. 12-28, 1958; Dec. 20, 1962-Mar. 1963; Sept. 17-Oct. 10, 1965; and Aug. 10-Nov. 5, 1978. Also issued in a continuously updated online versi... More

A houseful of children, - Public domain book scan / drawing

Also available in digital form.

Official indoor base ball guide containing the constitution, 1910

Title varies slightly. Contains the Constitution, by-laws, and playing rules, issued by the National Indoor Base Ball Association of the United States. Description based on: 1903; title from cover.

Poster - Thurston Kellar's successor. - Public domain lithograph

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Dobbins' medicated toilet soap / LW ; J. Haehnlen, Philadelphia.

Poster showing four well dressed women in a parlor, one of them is holding open a box of "Dobbins' Medicated Toilet Soap." Two of the women are wearing coats and gloves as though they just arrived, the fourth w... More

The base ball collar - A picture of a baseball game in progress

Men wearing uniforms with collars during baseball game. Label states: Linen imitation ; button hole lined. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1869 by Stiefel & Co. in the Clerks Office of the Dis... More

The Virginian by Owen Wister and Kirke La Shelle.

G xxc 15980? U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1903, by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 7249. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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)

[George Stone, St. Louis Browns, 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.

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

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

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

[Hughie Jennings, 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.

[George Bell, Brooklyn Dodgers, 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.

Canada Dry Bottling Plant, 1201 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Mont...

Significance: The bottling plant exemplifies Montgomery County's progressive development as a suburban community, with Silver Spring replacing many of the Washington D. C. commercial/industrial "downtown" funct... More

The reconstruction policy of Congress, as illustrated in California

A satire aimed at California Republican gubernatorial nominee George C. Gorham's espousal of voting rights for blacks and other minorities. Brother Jonathan (left) admonishes Gorham, "Young Man! read the histor... More

Give to the needy Join the mayor's welfare milk fund : Monster vaudevi...

Poster announcing vaudeville show to raise funds for the needy through New York City Mayor Edwards' milk fund, showing a large bottle of milk. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Sponsored by Mayor Edwards' Welf... More

Go over the top with U.S. Marines / John A. Coughlin.

Poster showing a Marine carrying a mortar into combat, with American flag behind.

I am telling you--On June 28th I expect you to enlist in the army of w...

Half-length portrait of Uncle Sam, standing, facing front, with his fists on his hips. W[ar] S[avings] S[tamps] enlistment. Princeton war posters, Turnbull BFA2278. Promotional goal: U.S. J8. 1918.

Roeber and Crane Bros Vaudeville-Athletic Co.

Includes portrait of Ernst Roeber. 52636 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: A few tactics in wrestling as demonstrated by the champion at every performance. Created and "copyright 1898 by Th... More

[Pat Moran, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, baseball card portrai...

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

W.I. Swain's western spectacular production, Jesse James

Caption: This money belongs to me. Created by "The Donaldson Litho. Co., Newport, KY." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West).

Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth, the world's grandest, larg...

The Flying Dillons on globe with wings and other trapeze artists performing. Copyright by the Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati.

Fresh and cold--Lager beer direct from the North Pole / lith. by A. Ho...

Print shows a scene at the North Pole where polar bears are enjoying mugs of lager beer, with a trompe-lœil effect showing overheated people, with fans and sunshades, and one man reaching into the scene for a f... More

One of Thurston's astounding mysteries

Public domain scan of dance performance printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The famous Rentz Santley Novelty and Burlesque Co. first time in Ameri...

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

[Fred Merkle, New York Giants, 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.

Rosa, Charley, Rebecca. Slave children from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of freed slaves Rosina Downs, Charles Taylor, and Rebecca Huger, each wrapped in a portion of the U.S. flag. "Our protection" caption below image. "Entered, according to... More

Oxygenated bitters. A sovereign remedy for fever & ague, dyspepsia, as...

Print shows a female figure sitting on a large ball with two cornucopia-like vases of flowers as part of a scroll design around the margins. Printed at bottom: Reed, Bates & Austin, Wholesale Druggists, Boston... More

The Dis-United States. Or the Southern Confederacy

The Confederate leaders are portrayed as a band of competing opportunists led by South Carolina governor and secessionist Francis Pickens (far left). The artist criticizes the January 1861 secession of five sta... More

[Preliminary emancipation proclamation.] during American Civil War

Franchise. And not this man? / Th. Nast.

Columbia speaking, with hand on shoulder of Civil War soldier, who lost a leg in the war. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 Aug. 5, p. 489.

El Vulcano - Drawing. Public domain image.

Tobacco label showing vulcan, god of fire and patron of metallurgy, making a sword in front of volcano with cutout section. LOT subdivision subject: Mythology (Greek and Roman) Gods. Title and other informati... More

Illustrated catalogue, ornamental iron fountains

Photograph showing cover of trade catalog with a view of J.W. Fiske's Ornamental Iron Works. F1781 U.S. Copyright Office. Illus. in: Illustrated catalogue , ornamental iron fountains / J.W. Fiske, manufacturer... More

S.F. Eagan's old Rip Van Winkle whiskey, wholesale dealer in brandies,...

6623 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. Eagan, S.F., advertise... More

Fanny Davenport - Public domain portrait photograph

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Robert B. Mantell as Monbars - Public domain portrait engraving

S26672 U.S. Copyright Office Copyrighted 1887 by Augustus Pitou. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N.Y., London." N.Y. 1950. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Mike Dorgan, New York Giants, baseball card portrait]

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

The glass of fashion up-to-date, now read!

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 189-

Louis Rhead - Try vio-violet a new Lundborg perfume

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. C83. 189- Purchase; 1985; (DLC//PP/1985:224).

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Z29088 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Levitation. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." No. 5803B. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

Lippincott's for September - American Art Poster

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D41. 1894 Gift; J.H. Corning estate.

Kellar and his perplexing cabinet mysteries

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Too much Johnson with William Gillette.

Z60954 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Say! Hold on a minute. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. N.Y." Management, Charles Frohman. No. 6268. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collec... More

Lippincott's [for] October, Art Nouveau Poster

Color poster by William L. Carqueville, 1871-1946. Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Lippincott's monthly magazine. Lippincot... More

Summer resort number of The Sunday Journal, New York, June 14, 1896 .....

Poster shows a woman in a pink ruffled dress posed outside sitting on a brick wall, holding a flower. Copyright 1896. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41.1896.

Edward Penfield - Harper's for July, Art Nouveau Poster

Signed with the artist's pictograph. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1896

The New York Sunday Herald, March 29th 1896

Poster shows an advertisement for magazine illustrated four long stemmed flowers. Signed: Wright. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1896 Gift; J.H.... More

In the hands of his philanthropic friends / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Uncle Sam walking between two bloated businessmen labeled, on the left, "Monopolies" and on the right, "Trusts"; each one is picking a pocket while Uncle Sam is blissfully unaware. Illus. from Puck... More

Le Frou Frou 20', journal humoristique / L Capiello.

Poster showing a can-can dancer holding a copy of "Le Frou Frou" while she dances.

Bob Manchester's Cracker Jacks everything new.

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Gorton's Original New Orleans Minstrels

Includes small portraits of Jos. Gorton and Chas. H. Larkin. 35118 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2700. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libra... More

Where Old Glory floats. - Public domain vintage map

Shows U.S. posessions around the world after 1898. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Waite's Stock Co. and grand orchestra the best for the least money.

55892 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Miss Kittie Rhoades. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Jas. Waite, proprietor. No. 2769. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

21279 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Blaney and Vance, managers. Caption: Nellie O'Neil - the acrobatic comedienne. Created by "The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3715. Forms part of: Theat... More