Dude sweet music, superb costumes.
Harry Montague's Comedy Company. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Déesse 16, rue Halévy, Paris / / PAL.
Poster shows semi-nude goddess in flight holding bicycle above crowd of bicyclists from all over the world.
Britons! Your country needs you / Printed by Saunders & Cullingham, 2 ...
Poster showing map of British Isles behind text. Poster no. 23. Wt. 8936. 50M. 1632/12/14.
First call I need you in the Navy this minute! Our country will always...
Recruiting poster showing Uncle Sam. Public domain scan of World War One propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Zeichnet 7. Kriegsanleihe / Alfred Offner.
Poster shows soldiers and their weapons behind a barricade of Austrian coins. Text: Subscribe to the 7th War Loan, Vienna Commercial Bank.
Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
Caption: Levitation. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." No. 6152B. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)
Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
Caption: Levitation. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." No. 6152B. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)
Puck magazine cover - Both satisfied / F.M. Hutchins.
Print shows a female figure labeled "Rep. Party" trying to choose from among three suitors labeled "McKinley, Reed, [and] Harrison"; another female figure labeled "Dem. Party" is walking in the background with ... More
Illuminated manuscript pages. Nativity scene illumination IV
Titles devised. Public domain photograph of 13th-14th-century medieval illuminated manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
She is getting too feeble to hold them / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows an elderly woman labeled "Spain", possibly María Cristina, Queen Regent, struggling to maintain control of two diminutive figures, one labeled "Cuba", armed with a gun and sword, and the other label... More
Unto them that hath / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows an elephant labeled "G.O.P." holding a tambourine labeled "Stand Patism" and handing out free baskets labeled "Tariff Graft" containing a turkey, duck, or chicken to ragged figures labeled "C... More
The next candidate for statehood / O'Neill.
Illustration shows Columbia handing a dress labeled "Statehood" to a young woman labeled "New Mexico." Illus. in: Puck, v. 50, no. 1294 (1901 December 18), cover. Copyright 1901 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.
Crédit National pour faciliter la réparation des dommages causés par l...
A village destroyed by war. Translation of title: Crédit National to ease the reparations of war damages. Subscribe to accerlate the revival of the devastated areas. Signed: Constant-Duval. Promotional goal: F... More
Engagement of Mr. Charles B. Hanford
G xxc 8100 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Mr. Charles B. Hanford as Don Caesar de Bazan. Created and "copyright 1904 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 8023. Forms par... 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
Utagawa Hiroshige - Tsunohazu kumano jūnisha zokusyō jūnisō
Print shows a pond ringed with trees and small raised structures that provide some shelter for tea or meditation, and larger buildings in the lower left, in a pastoral setting. Title and other descriptive infor... More
Bristol's Sarsaparilla, Head and Shoulders Portrait
Poster advertisement showing head-and-shoulders portrait of C. C. Bristol framed with filigree of sarsaparilla plants. LOT subject: Beverages. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item.... More
Suruga satta no kaijō - Public domain drawing
Print shows waves crashing on rocks along the coast at Satta in the Suruga Province, with view of Mount Fuji in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo prin... More
Vanity Fair! 3rd volume, no. 63, for Saturday, March 9, 1861 / HLS [mo...
Poster showing Chinese man playing ball game. Purchase; (DLC/PP-1993:226) Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga and curators of the Library of Congress ; hist... More
Poster broadcasting the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. Artifact in the mu...
Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More
Santa Claus sugar plums--U.S. Confection Co., N.Y.
Confection label, showing Santa Claus on sleigh with reindeer. Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Four graces, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
A972 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." Pieces missing from poster. S... More
The tiger lilies, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...
Caption: My dear Alphonso. Created and "copyrighted by W.J. Morgan & Co. Litho., Cleveland, O., U.S.A." Direction, Scribner-Drew Amusement Co. No. 7203. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
[Man posting an advertisement for "La publicité en France par Emile Me...
Tissandier collection. Public domain photograph of beverage advertisement, food, drinks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hand & glove a new & powerful domestic drama of original incidents : w...
Created by "A. Hoen & Co. Steam Print., Balto." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Plantation banjo player, American vaudeville and popular entertainment...
F9878 U.S. Copyright Office Created and copyright 1875 by Courier Co. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)
Poster - Negro double song & dance - Public domain lithograph
F9879 U.S. Copyright Office Created by the Courier Co. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)
Use Dalley's magical pain extractor, the great family ointment / Mayer...
Trade card, advertising Dalley's magical pain extractor, showing man, on ice skates, pushing woman on sled.
Bailey's fine candies, 45 West Street, Boston
Trade card shows a smiling boy sledding down a snowy hill to promote the sale of Bailey's candy No. 204. DCRM(G) example 1B6 - Insufficiently descriptive title
A Voltaire: vêtements tout fait, vêtements sur mesure / / J. Chéret.
Advertising poster for a clothing shop showing a man wearing a suit inset into a view of Place du Château d'Eau, location of the shop.
Poster - Babes in the wood - Public domain lithograph
Colville Folly Company. Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyrighted Feb. 1878 by H.A. Thomas, 865 Broadw., N.Y." Signed: Kendrick. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More
Poster - Saville English Opera Company - Public domain lithograph
K14810(?) U.S. Copyright Office B&w version of poster: POS - TH OPT - .S67, no. 1 (C size). Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas." Poster advertising operettas... More
The banker's daughter, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...
K14811 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Act III. The quarrel at the embassy - an insult resented. Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas, N.Y." Signed: Kendrick. F... More
Juvenile Pinafore, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...
Poster advertising H.M. Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan as performed by children. K12760 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y. 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. S... More
M.M.O.P. H.M.S. Pinafore., American vaudeville and popular entertainme...
K6997 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Murphy & MacDonough, proprietors. Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Robson & Crane as the knaves of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The banker's daughter, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...
K14808 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The duel in the snow. Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadw', N.Y.; copyrighted 1879 by H.A. Thomas." Signed: Vic Arnold. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collec... More
The voyagers, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
L18132 U.S. Copyright Office "Lith. by the J.M.W. Jones S. & P. Co., Chicago." Caption: On the White Star Line in a two act musical comedy. Portrait of Mrs. Augustus J. Bruno in upper left corner. Forms part of... More
Fritz-Emmet, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
Caption: Fritz-Emmet. Signed: Matt Morgan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
[Balloon labeled "H. Lachambre," with two men riding in the basket]
Poster possibly advertising a balloon manufactured by Henri Lachambre whose facility is located in Vaugirard, a section of Paris, France.
Oliver Twist - Nancy Sikes - Victorian era public domain image
Theater poster showing full-length portrait of "Nancy Sikes." Purchase; Chisholm Larsson Gallery; 1999; (DLC/PP-1999:032).
The genuine Murray & Lanman Florida water
Print shows an advertisement for "Murray & Lanman Florida Water" showing a man and a woman standing in a park where the woman gestures toward a water fountain, with tropical plants and trees in the background. ... More
Ascensione del cave. Emile Julhes, capitano areonauta [i.e. aeronauta]
Italian poster shows two men in a captive balloon labeled "Italia"; the uniformed man sits on the hoop, and the other stands in the basket waving a cloth. Tissandier collection.
A bull fight. Book illustration from Library of Congress
(DLC/PP-1933:0055). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Spanish Sketches / Edward Penfield. New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911, p. 95.
Abbey's Humpty Dumpty, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...
"Abbey's Humpty Dumpty and Spanish Students : largest combination in the world ..." Abbey & Hickey, proprs.; Geo. H. Tyler, bus. manager; Jas. S. Maffitt, stage manager. Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 86... More
Miss Jenniebelle Neal, dramatic reader and pianist with the Hutchinson...
M16951 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1881 by C.A. Shaw." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Her atonement an original American play.
M20425 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: The murder: My son, my son, what have you done!; Father you do not know me?; The trial: He is not guilty, I killed Chas. Leroy! Created by "The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo,... More
Fanny Davenport - Public domain portrait photograph
Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
De Wolf Hopper, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 192...
Created by "The Metropolitan Printing Co., N.Y." Newspaper clipping encased in mylar. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
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)
The moths and the candle / F. Graetz.
Print shows Cyrus W. Field and Jay Gould as parts of a candle holder labeled "Wall Street" with a candle burning the flame of "Speculation" which draws moths with their savings to the light, as they get too clo... More
Another restorer of antiquities à la Cesnola / Gillam.
Print shows Charles A. Dana as an archaeologist who has just excavated a statue labeled "S.J.T." and "Buried in 1876" from "Greystone", behind which Henry Watterson, on the left, and John Kelly, on the right, g... More
Kiralfy Bro's. "Michael Strogoff"
N16297 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Kiralfy Bros "Around the world"
N16294 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Kiralfy Bro's. "Michael Strogoff"
N16298 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Poster - Kiralfy Bros "Black crook" - Public domain lithograph
N16291 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Larger version of poster: POS - TH - KIR, no. 2a (C size). Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More
To my valentine. Love may come and love may go, ... M monogram
Print shows a young girl, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, wearing a bonnet. On verso is a floral design with blossoms and a poem addressed "to my valentine" attributed to "E.S.F." N20945 ... More
"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
Kiralfy Bros "Michael Strogoff"
N16299 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Larger version of poster: POS - TH - KIR, no. 4a (C size). Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More
Kiralfy Bros "Around the world"
N16295 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Larger version of poster: POS - TH - KIR, no. 1a (C size). Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More
An appalling attempt to muzzle the watch-dog of science / F. Graetz.
Illustration shows Herbert Spencer as a statue of a large dog at the entrance to a public building emitting rays of light labeled "Science"; many diminutive men, wearing oversized top hats, scamper about with l... More
Gambling with death / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows, at center, a capitalist, sitting on money bags labeled "Insurance Money" and leaning against several papers labeled "New Policy", gambling with the Grim Reaper, while all around them disaste... More
Hyde & Behman's Operatic Spectacular Minstrels under the personal supe...
P17856 U.S. Copyright Office "Composed entirely of artists of merit. Original in every detail. Perfectly equipped & organized with the intention of presenting minstrelsy as an art ... Reserved seats at usual pl... More
Eden-concert, enl'vez l'ballon revue de m.m. Hermil & Numès, 17 boulev...
French circus poster shows two performers in the basket of an airship navigated by a rudder and a propeller. The basket bears the date 1884. Tissandier collection.
Excelsior, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
P2167 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1883, by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston & N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Lizzie Evans, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
P8899 U.S. Copyright Office "R.H. Eichner & Co. copyright 1884." Created by "R.H. Eichner & Co. Lith., Baltimore, MD." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Excelsior, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
P2169 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1883 by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston & N.Y.." Different and larger poster with images above Statue of Liberty: POS - TH - KIR, no. 20 (C size). ... More
A sensation! An innovation! All ladies! All ladies! Grand inaugural to...
Created by "Metropolitan Job Print, 38 Vesey Street, New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Excelsior, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
P2170 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1883, by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy." Caption: The past The present. Created by "Forbes Co., Boston & N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Silver spur, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
P15412 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1884 by E.F. Benton." Caption: Elgie. Created by "Shober & Carqueville Lith., Chicago." Form 7. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Poster - Excelsior - Public domain lithograph
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Girl holding tea pot and cup on tray]
Title devised by cataloger. No publication information; possibly advertisement. (DLC/PP-1933:0034). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
Consistent civil service reform / F. Opper.
Illustration shows President Cleveland handing a paper that states "Re-appointment for Honesty and Efficiency" to Henry G. Pearson for his appointment as Postmaster in New York. Pearson is carrying a box labele... More
The pig has the pull / Gillam. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Illustration shows an Irish pig labeled "Parnell" carrying a shillelagh labeled "Obstruction", walking down a road with leashes attached to a nose ring on the Marquess of "Salisbury" and on the former British P... More
False weights and measures in the New York custom-house / Gillam.
Illustration shows Customs official Edward L. Hedden holding a balance scale labeled "H.O. Thompson's Pat. Scales" with a man wearing a pin-stripe suit, holding a bottle of "Rum", and with papers extending from... 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
International baking powder. Manufactured by Queen City Chemical Co., ...
Advertisement for International brand baking powder, showing a cat awakened by bread rising. Q16583 U.S. Copyright Office. Caption: Tom's nap interrupted by International baking powder.
Grande expérience aérienne par MM Thibault, Gourier & W. de Fonvielle ...
Balloon in upper left corner identified as "Bolide" and parachute in center identified as "Coelus." Bella C. Landauer collection. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1964:R1.
George Peck's grand revival of Stetson's Uncle Tom's cabin booked by K...
Caption: Marks the lawyer. Created by "A.S. Seer's Union Square Print., N.Y." No. 115. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
George Peck's grand revival of Stetson's Uncle Tom's cabin booked by K...
Caption: Legree. Created by "A.S. Seer's Litho. Print., N.Y." No. 170. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Poster - Galatea. Lilian Olcott - Public domain lithograph
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Broadhead Worsted Mills / J. Ottmann, Lith., Puck Building, N.Y.
Stock poster for woolens or tailors, showing a woman in riding clothes placing a letter in the hollow of a tree; a sign nailed to the tree is blank for later printing, and in the distance is the Broadhead Worst... More
Oberne Hosick and Co. hard-water soap. Chicago, Ill.
Advertisement for Oberne Hosick & Co. soap, showing a woman at a well, using soap in a tub with a washboard. The Krebs Lith. Co., Cin., O.
Poster - Lost - Public domain lithograph
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
F.E.G. kidney remedy. The newly discovered herb medicine. Sold everywh...
Patent medicine poster showing "Paul and Virginia," caricatures of an African American couple on a swing.
Bolossy Kiralfy's great production, Dolores by Victorien Sardou.
S29362 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Bolossy Kiralfy. 1887 New York." Caption: You must not blow that infernal trumpet. Created by "A.S. Seer's Litho. Print., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster coll... More
Poster - Jennie Yeamans "Our Jennie" - Public domain lithograph
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Poster - Jennie Yeamans "Our Jennie" - Public domain lithograph
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jennie Yeamans "Our Jennie" - Public domain portrait print
S22400 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1887 by Jennie Yeamans." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston & N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Poster - Robert B. Mantell. Monbars - Public domain lithograph
S26673 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The duel ; Monbars wounded. Monbars' fatal thrust! Copyrighted 1887 by Augustus Pitou. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N.Y. & London." N.Y. 1949. Forms part ... More
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.
Bolossy Kiralfy's great production, Dolores by Victorien Sardou.
S29361 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Bolossy Kiralfy, 1887, New York." Created by "A.S. Seer's Litho. Print., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
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)
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)
Thatcher, Primrose & West's Minstrels
Caption: The two Chinese dromios in their original creation, "A holiday in the laundry." Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti-N=Y-London." N.Y. 1832. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library o... More
The Arabian nights, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...
"Imperial Burlesque Company under the direction of Joseph Brooks and Alfred Thompson; written and designed by Alfred Thompson." Created by The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More
Poster - Little Lord Fauntleroy - Public domain lithograph
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Arabian nights Aladdin's wonderful lamp.
"Imperial Burlesque Company under the direction of Joseph Brooks and Alfred Thompson; written and designed by Alfred Thompson." Created by The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More
Life of Mark Twain Cigarette Card
Cigarette card for W. Duke, Sons & Co. tobacco manufacturer shows portrait of Samuel Clemens also known as Mark Twain. On verso: Illustration of cherubs reading Roughing It. Issued by: W. Duke, Sons & Co., Dur... More
Through London with Dickens - A poster for a play called through londo...
T6231 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Frank Oakes Rose. Created by "Shober & Carqueville Lith. Co., Chicago, U.S.A." No. 348. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)