Dude sweet music, superb costumes.
Harry Montague's Comedy Company. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
[Harry Houdini, King of Cards]. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...
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
Déesse 16, rue Halévy, Paris / / PAL.
Poster shows semi-nude goddess in flight holding bicycle above crowd of bicyclists from all over the world.
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
Professor Cummings, the celebrated magician, vocalist, and comedian!!
"Piece-work!! Piece-work! Magic! ... Mystic arts! ... Dancing babies!" Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
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
Repeated to-night grand combination Swiss bell ringers and Continental...
Created by "Clarry & Reilly, Printers, Designers, and Engravers, 12, 14, & 16 Spruce Street, New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
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
Robertson's Genuine Bourbon Cordial, Harrison Co., Kentucky / R.E. Ste...
Bourbon advertising label. Copyright by R.E. Stevens. Public domain photograph - historical image of Kentucky, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
Poster - Rodeo parade - Public domain lithograph
Poster showing a parade. Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Laird's bloom of youth, for perserving the complexion & skin or liquid...
General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Laird, James, copyright claimant. Category designa... More
Acrobats on horseback, chromolithograph
Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mrs. S.A. Allen's world's hair dressing or zylobalsamum
This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Sarony, Major & Knapp.
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
Red-Ridinghood and the wolf - Public domain graphic arts, Library of C...
This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Print offered as a prize for children who got ten friends to subscribe to the children's magazine, The Little Corporal
The Empty Cradle, a Beautiful Ballad
Music cover showing woman looking at cradle. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Thébes. 1er Pylône du grand temple / Bonfils.
Section of bas-relief pylon of the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Ramses II. No. 139.
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
Arrah-Na-Pogue, or The Wicklow wedding
At head of title: "The Ashtons. Purdy's Opera House, Bath, N.Y., Friday eve. April 23d. Miss Dorrit Ashton! The greatest actress of her age in the world ... " On corner of woodcut image: "Adrian-Probasco, Phila... More
Velocipede - Drawing. Public domain image.
Beautiful young lady in frilly summer dress and hat riding a bicycle in the country. LOT subdivision subject: Bicycles and bicycling. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.
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
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)
[Devils and floating girl, circus stock poster]
Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[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
[Drug poster] - Print, Library of Congress collection
4664 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Webber.
[Balloon show bill] - Print, Library of Congress collection
B2586 U.S. Copyright Office. Artist: Herman G. Webber. Publisher: Gibson & Co, Cincinnati
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
[Portraits of Kiralfy family and lead dancers with scenes from product...
Picryl description: Public domain image of portrait, 19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions
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)
Kiralfy's grand spectacle of Paradise lost
Includes portraits of Julia Seaman, Kiralfy Brothers, and others. "Printed by Stannard & Son, 7, Poland St., London ...." Copyrighted by Imre and Bolossy Kiralfy, 1874. Signed: R.J. Hamierton(?), London. Forms ... More
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)
Our redeemer - Print, Library of Congress collection
60618 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. Haasis & Lubrecht, co... More
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
Masonic register and symbolical history of F. and A.M
14115 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. Jones, W., copyright ... More
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.
Rose Eytinge - Public domain portrait engraving
Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Adah Richmond's Operetta Bouffe Troupe
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Champagne and oysters, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...
I2384 U.S. Copyright Office " 1 3s. 6d." Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyrighted Feb. 1878 by H.A. Thomas, 865 Broadway, N.Y." Poster with same image but in lighter tones: POS - TH... More
Diplomacy, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
I7291 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyrighted 1878, H.A. Thomas." Signed: Kendrick. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Poster - Les cloches de Corneville - Public domain lithograph
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Birch, Wambold & Backus, San Francisco Minstrels from their Opera Hous...
I5195 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by H.A. Thomas." Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y." San Francisco Minstrels consist of Billy Birch, Dave Wambold, and Charles Backus. Forms part o... More
The weekly S.S. e.g. Sunday school lesson cartoon, vol. 1, no. 7
General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Bodine, Francis Category designation on original f... More
The Victoria Loftus British Blondes
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
The little duke, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 19...
I7453 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyrighted by H.A. Thomas, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
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
The mallard duck Anas boschas (Linnæus) A. Pope Jr
Print shows pair of mallard ducks swimming near grassy shoreline. 2730 U.S. Copyright Office. Illus. in: Upland game birds and water fowl of the United States / by A. Pope, Jr. New York : Charles Scribner's So... More
Champagne and oysters, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...
I2384 U.S. Copyright Office " 1 3s. 6d." Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyrighted Feb. 1878 by H.A. Thomas, 865 Broadway, N.Y." Poster with same image but in darker tones: POS - TH ... More
Gotthold Octoroon Combination, American vaudeville and popular enterta...
K11705 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: J.N. Gotthold as Salem Scudder. Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collect... More
Fatinitza, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
K8211 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)
H.M.S. Pinafore Rice's extravaganza combination.
K1665 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas." Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More
Poster - Saville English Opera Company - Public domain lithograph
K14810(?) U.S. Copyright Office Color version of poster: POS - TH OPT - .S67, no. 1a (C size). Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas." Poster advertising operet... 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
Streets of New York thrilling fire scene.
Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rice's Surprise Party, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1...
K13136 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)
Ella Zuila, the Australian funambuliste
K11710 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
H.M.S. Pinafore, US Navy Photogrpah
Caption: The Captain and sweet little Buttercup. Buttercut: "How sweetly he carols forth his melody to the unconscious moon." Created by "A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y." Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sulli... More
[Benjamin Franklin, half-length portrait, facing right] / Etch. by H.B...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait of a scientist, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
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
Poster - The human canon ball - Public domain lithograph
K9060 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)
F.C. Bangs as "Daniel Druce" - Public domain print
K11706 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Village blacksmith. Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: R. Muller. Forms part of: Theatrical poster ... More
Enchantment, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Right lower corner missing. Signed: R. Muller after sketches by Vic. Arnold. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More
Kate Thayer Grand Concert Company
Includes portraits of Mrs. Helen Norman, Signor Tagliapietra, Teresa Carreno, M. Arbuckle, Kate Thayer, and Chas. E. Pratt. K11702 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 War... More
Rice's Surprise Party in the great musical extravaganza, "Horrors"
K8497 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)
Poster - The chimes of Normandy - Public domain lithograph
K11707 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: Renault. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
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
Padgett & Bassett's Bric-a-brac
K14806 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Clinton Hall's Strategists, American vaudeville and popular entertainm...
K14805 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Araminta, Nelly, Jack, Mrs. Howard, Mr. Mildman, Pepper, Bijah, Mr. Rutledge, O'Flam. Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y." From sketches by Sol Smith. ... More
Poster - Robt. McWade as Rip Van Winkle - Public domain lithograph
K13135 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)
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)
Miss Jane Coombs, "School for scandal"
K10913 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Poster advertising play by Richard Sheridan. Signed: R. Muller. Forms part of: Th... More
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
Robson & Crane in Shakespeare's "Comedy of errors"
William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Woman in burlesque costume in front of rocky outcrops]
K13237 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: R. Muller. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Li... More
Little Maggie Benson the original "Baby Benson."
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 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
Fatinitza, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
K14802 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas. Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y." Signed: Vic Arnold. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
H.M.S. Pinafore, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 19...
Poster advertising H.M. Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan as performed by children. K12047 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y. 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. F... More
The galley slave Bartley Campbell's picturesqe [sic] drama.
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Old Dominion Colored Vocalists with the Gotthold Octoroon Combinat...
K15307 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
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)
Arnold Brothers' Great Novelty Troupe original big 12.
K10914 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Amos, William, Frank. Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: R. Muller. Forms part of: Theatrical poste... More
Thro' the dark, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 192...
K3007 U.S. Copyright Office "After a sketch by Ch. Kendrick." Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More
Miss Jane Coombs - Public domain portrait
Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.