burlesque shows

[Fracischina with tamborine dancing with Gian Farina who is holding sw...

Public domain reproduction of art print, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Jacques Callot - [Trastullo kneeling before Signorina Lucia]

Part of a set by Israel Silvestre after the Balli di Sfessania by Callot, 1621.

Balli di Sfessania 'di Jacomo Callot / Jac. Callot, in., fe.

Title page showing characters in a comic performance. Set of prints with same title, originally published by Israel Silvestre in 1621. Below title: "Israel Silvestre, ex. cum privil. regis."

[Razullo with long stringed instrument and Cucurucu dancing]

Part of a set by Israel Silvestre after the Balli di Sfessania by Callot, 1621.

Israel Silvestre - Balli di Sfessania 'di Jacomo Callot

Prints depicting various characters in comic performances. Set by Israel Silvestre after the Balli di Sfessania by Callot, 1621.

Portrait d’Ernesta Bioletti (danseuse au Théâtre des Variétés et à Lon...

Portrait carte de visite. Photo contrecollée sur carton Inscription - Inscription au verso Portrait d’Ernesta Bioletti (danseuse au Théâtre des Variétés et à Londres)

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

Alice Oates. Le petit duc, (little duke) / Opera singer

Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a white wig along with a hat and gown, both light-colored. She is holding a sword in her hands. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

BOUFFES DU NORD/ 209, FAUBOURG SAINT-DENIS, 209./ Direction HAMBURGER ...

Affiche Signature - S.B.D. (dans la vignette): " A. Duval " Lettre - " BOUFFES DU NORD/ 209, FAUBOURG SAINT-DENIS, 209./ Direction HAMBURGER et BOURDEILLE, des Variétés./ Bureaux: Le Dimanche, à 7 heures.- La s... More

The Victoria Loftus British Blondes

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

Burlesque, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

K15688 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)

FOLIES-BERGERE/ 32, RUE RICHER, 32./ TOUS LES SOIRS/ THE PHOITES

Affiche Lettre - " FOLIES-BERGERE/ 32, RUE RICHER, 32./ TOUS LES SOIRS/ THE PHOITES " Lettre - H.D.: " 9-4. Paris, MORRIS Père et Fils, imprimeurs brevetés, rue Amelot, 64. "B.D.: " Christie & Crockett,/ LITHOG... 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

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

The Arabian nights, or Aladdin's wonderful lamp

"Imperial Burlesque Co. under the direction of Joseph Brooks & Alfred Thompson." Created by The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Arabian nights, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 192...

"Imperial Burlesque Co. under the direction of Joseph Brooks & Alfred Thompson." Created by The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Weathersby, portrait - cartes de visite

Photograph of a woman leaning against a short column, resting her head on her right hand. She is wearing a short-sleeve dress and a necklace. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Eliza Weathersby - cartes de visite

Photograph of a woman in profile. She is wearing a dark dress and holding an open book in her hands. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Elise Holt - cartes de visite - Public domain portrait photograph

Photograph of a woman wearing a man's military uniform, including cap and gloves. She is standing next to a fake tree in front of a painted background. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Haniola Kiralfy - cartes de visite, dancer

Photograph of a woman wearing a headpiece, dress, and multi-strand pearl necklace. The headpiece has pearls and feathers on it. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Elise Holt - cartes de visite - Public domain portrait

Photograph of a woman. She has black lace covering her hair and shoulders and is wearing a necklace with two large pendants. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Elise Holt - cartes de visite - Public domain portrait print

Photograph of a woman with a large, feathered plume in her hair. She is holding a riding crop in one hand and a cigar in the other. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Liza Weber - cartes de visite - Public domain portrait print

Photograph of a woman wearing an off-the-shoulder gown and a dark bracelet on each wrist. She is also wearing a short necklace with several pendants. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Kitty from Violet. Boston, March 1891

Photograph of a woman holding a hat in her right hand, above her head. She is wearing satin knee breeches and her jacket has pom poms on the bodice and sleeves. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Philip Hale Collection - Letty Lind

Photograph of a woman who is smiling and wearing a light-colored dress. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Miss Florence St. John / Opera singer

Photograph of a woman posing in front of a painted backdrop, beside a small table with a pillow on top. She is leaning on a balustrade and is wearing a light-colored dress with a sheer overlay. She has several ... More

THEÂTRE DES VARIETES/ PARIS QUI MARCHE

Affiche Signature - S.B.G.: " Photogries Reutlinger " Lettre - " THEÂTRE DES VARIETES/ PARIS QUI MARCHE " Lettre - Sous chaque portrait: " MLLE SUZANNE DERVAL/ MLLE EMILIENNE/ D'ALENCON/ Exposition Des Eventail... More

Miss New York Jr. spectacular burlesque.

C253650 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Love secrets. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5554. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Bowery Burlesquers presenting an original burletta on the latest N...

Caption: Concert hall; A slumming party. Created and "copyright 1898, by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Direction of Hurtig and Semon. No. 6233. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bon Ton Burlesquers 365 days ahead of them all.

Caption: Parisian sauce. Created by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co. Lower left corner missing; beginning of caption missing. No. 6086. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Gay Morning Glories Vaudevillers & Burlesquers

Caption: This beats them all. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6257. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Caption: Have a good time, but don't get gay. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2757. Rice & Barton, proprietors & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library... More

[Three dancing women in red costumes and feathers]

33247 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 590. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Caption: I wants ma baby!. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2756. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.

35122 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Nettie Barton. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2691. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Rose Hill English Folly Co. - Public domain portrait print

Caption: Willard & Raymonn. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2755. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rose Hill English Folly Co. - Public domain portrait painting

Caption: This is a cinch. Joe J. Sullivan & Carrie Webber. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2754. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.

35720 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Bertha Douglas. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2690. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rose Hill English Folly Co. - Public domain portrait print

Caption: Swan & Bambard, acrobatic comedians. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2752. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.

35121 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Marguerite Leslie. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2692. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Woman wearing brief costume, blue tights, pink cape with feathers in ...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 591. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Benjamin Rabier - AMBASSADEURS/ LES/ EDOARDO-/ MONITION/ CREATEURS DU ...

Affiche Signature - S.B.C.: " Rabier. B " Lettre - " AMBASSADEURS/ LES/ EDOARDO-/ MONITION/ CREATEURS DU GENRE " Lettre - B.D.: " Imp. CHARLES VERNEAU, 114, Rue Oberkampf, PARIS (Déposée) " Marque du musée - B.... More

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Caption: The Gaiety dancers. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 3014. Rice & Barton, proprietors & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

Hoyt's A black sheep - Public domain portrait print

Caption: Fanny Da Costa the queen of burlesque. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Fred E. Wright. No. 4688. Forms part of: Theatrical... More

Weber & Rush present Charles Ross & Mabel Fenton in Weber & Fields big...

Created and "copyrighted 1904 by The J. Ottmann Lith. Co., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joe Weber's burlesque of The merry widow by arrangement with Henry W. ...

"From photo by F.G. Bangs, N.Y." Created and "copyright 1908 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 12754. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joe Weber's burlesque of The merry widow by arrangement with Henry W. ...

"From photo by F.C. Bangs, N.Y." Caption: Albert Hart as Baron Copoff. Created and "copyright 1908 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 12755. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

Joe Weber's burlesque of The merry widow by arrangement with Henry W. ...

Caption: Lois Ewell as The merry widow. Created and "copyright 1908 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 12756. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joe Weber's burlesque of The merry widow by arrangement with Henry W. ...

"From photo by Otto Sarony Co., N.Y." Caption: Bessie Clayton as the world's greatest dancer. Created and "copyright 1908 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 12757. Forms part of: Theat... More

The angel of the show / W.E. Hill '12.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as a burlesque dancer labeled "Rosie", clutching money, and standing with a man labeled "Perkins" who is reaching into his pocket; in the background is a poster labeled "Bu... More

[Seven "Canary Cottage" young women of the burlesque theater, posed, f...

J217420 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph - actress, female portrait, 1910s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Burlesque - Drawing. Public domain image.

Emil Ganso (American (born Germany), Halberstadt 1895–1941 Iowa City, Iowa)

The story of Jack and Jill - Public domain sheet music scan

My girl is a winner - Public domain sheet music scan

Mam'zelle Marie - Public domain sheet music scan

You'll find a girl to please you here in town

Alice Oates. Le petit duc, (little duke) / Opera singer

Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a white wig along with a hat and gown, both light-colored. She is holding a sword in her hands. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Elise Holt - cartes de visite - Public domain portrait print

Photograph of a woman. She has black lace covering her hair and shoulders and is wearing a necklace with two large pendants. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Liza Weber - cartes de visite - Public domain portrait print

Photograph of a woman wearing an off-the-shoulder gown and a dark bracelet on each wrist. She is also wearing a short necklace with several pendants. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Elise Holt - cartes de visite - Public domain portrait print

Photograph of a woman wearing a man's military uniform, including cap and gloves. She is standing next to a fake tree in front of a painted background. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Elise Holt - cartes de visite - Philip Hale photograph collection

Photograph of a woman with a large, feathered plume in her hair. She is holding a riding crop in one hand and a cigar in the other. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Kitty from Violet. Boston, March 1891

Photograph of a woman holding a hat in her right hand, above her head. She is wearing satin knee breeches and her jacket has pom poms on the bodice and sleeves. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Philip Hale Collection - Letty Lind

Photograph of a woman who is smiling and wearing a light-colored dress. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Miss Florence St. John / Opera singer

Photograph of a woman posing in front of a painted backdrop, beside a small table with a pillow on top. She is leaning on a balustrade and is wearing a light-colored dress with a sheer overlay. She has several ... More

The story of Jack and Jill - Public domain sheet music scan

My girl is a winner - Public domain sheet music scan

Mam'zelle Marie - Public domain sheet music scan

You'll find a girl to please you here in town

The story of Jack and Jill - Public domain sheet music scan

Mam'zelle Marie - Public domain sheet music scan

My girl is a winner - Public domain sheet music scan

You'll find a girl to please you here in town

The story of Jack and Jill - Public domain sheet music scan

Mam'zelle Marie - Public domain sheet music scan

The story of Jack and Jill - Public domain sheet music scan

Mam'zelle Marie - Public domain sheet music scan

My girl is a winner - Public domain sheet music scan

The story of Jack and Jill - Public domain sheet music scan

Mam'zelle Marie - Public domain sheet music scan

My girl is a winner - Public domain sheet music scan

Mam'zelle Marie - Public domain sheet music scan

Mam'zelle Marie - Public domain sheet music scan

A trial for a rape!!! (BM 1868,0808.6819)

A much burlesqued court scene, in which Pitt is tried by Fox for the rape of Erin. Fox (left) as judge sits on a platform and under a canopy surmounted by a trophy of bonnet-rouge, sword, palm branch with a scr... More

Female Court Martial (BM 1868,0808.4048)

Satire on Admiral Byng's court martial in the form of a burlesque trial for adultery of a fashionably-dressed lady; the "Prisoner" stands at the end of a table around which other ladies sit in judgement, their ... More

The Female Court Marshall (BM 1868,0808.4049)

A version of BM Satire 3567, a burlesque on Admiral Byng's court martial in the form of a mock trial for adultery of a fashionably-dressed lady. A list of pseudonyms for the notorious women represented is given... More

Waggoners frocks or no bodys of 1795 (BM 1851,0901.753)

Four ladies stand displaying burlesques of the most recent fashions; their dresses all hang from a line slightly below the neck and, though varying in length, display the ankles. That of a very fat lady has a g... More

Mrs Honey (as Psyche) (BM 1887,0722.67)

Portrait of the actress Laura Honey, in character as Psyche, from the Burlesque 'Cupid'; whole length, standing, with butterfly hat on head, and frilled ruff sleeves, holding oil lamp; a vignette. Lithograph

Jack Sheppard - Weir Collection

Poster for Edinburgh production of Little Jack Sheppard. 'Jack Sheppard'. The celebrated Gaiety Burlesque. Monday, August 23 - Six nights only. Caption: 'Miss Nellie Farren as Jack Sheppard' and 'Mr Fred Leslie... More

Barbara Stanwyck Ladyof Burlesque 1 - A woman in a costume is holding ...

Cropped screenshot of Barbara Stanwyck from the film Lady of Burlesque.

Iris Adrian Ladyof Burlesquecropped actress. Black and white portrait ...

Cropped screenshot of Iris Adrian from the film Lady of Burlesque.

Jack Cameron as Joe King in Applause

Film still from the motion picture, Applause (1929). Jack Cameron shown in the role of burlesque clown, Joe King, whose offer of marriage is later rejected by Kitty Darling (played by Helen Morgan).

Marion Martinand Iris Adrian Ladyof Burlesque - A couple of women stan...

Cropped screenshot of Marion Martin and Iris Adrian from the film Lady of Burlesque.

The Ladies Of Ladyof Burlesque - A group of women sitting in a room

Cropped screenshot of cast members, including Marion Martin, Iris Adrian, Gloria Dickson and Barbara Stanwyck, from the film Lady of Burlesque.

[Woman draped in flag carried by women in Roman costume, surrounded by...

Z40031 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas & Wylie Lith. Co., N.Y." Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Woman draped in flag carried by women in Roman costume, surrounded by...

Z40031 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas & Wylie Lith. Co., N.Y." Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Affiche Aladin of de Wonderlamp, 1895

Nederlands: Affiche Aladin of de Wonderlamp, 1895; Afmetingen : 51.0cm × 73.0cm Public domain scan of printed performance advertisement, dance, musical, opera, operetta, free to use, no copyright restrictions... More

Poster - Bon-Ton Burlesquers2 - Public domain lithograph

"Bon Ton Burlesquers - 365 days ahead of them all." Poster of U.S. burlesque show, 1898, showing a woman in outfit with low neckline and short skirts holding a number of upper-class men "On the string". Color lithograph