couples, color

Dude sweet music, superb costumes.

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

Moronobu Hishikawa - [Two lovers embracing in front of a painted scree...

Print shows a young man sitting on the floor, embracing a young woman straddling him. Also attributed to: Sugimura Jihei, ca. 169-. Adachi modern reprint (Showa). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (L... More

Toyonobu Ishikawa - Migi - Public domain drawing

Print shows a man and a woman, wearing geta, walking beneath an umbrella next to a blossoming tree. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Fr... More

[A lover's quarrel] - Public domain drawing

Print shows a man, scowling, with a shoulder pole and a basket full of jars and bowls, standing in front of a woman with a smug look on her face. Adachi modern reprint (Showa). Forms part of: Japanese prints a... More

[Two lovers in a boat] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows a man and a woman in a boat; the man is holding a small drum and appears to be serenading the woman beneath the moon.

Toyonobu Ishikawa - Momiji mi sanpukutsui - Ukiyo e print

Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: horizontal Oban Benizuri-e. Three Hosoban images on a single sheet. Forms part of: Japanese pr... More

Toyonobu Ishikawa - Kaki mogi[tori?] - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a young man holding a young woman on his shoulders as she reaches to pick persimmons from a branch above them. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print spe... More

Toyonobu Ishikawa - [Two musicians seated on a bench, wearing geta]

Print shows a man and a woman sitting on a bench, playing a shamisen. Adachi modern reprint (Showa). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Kiyohiro Torii - [The harmonic couple] - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a man and a woman sitting on a bench, playing a flute, beneath a blossoming tree. Adachi modern reprint (Showa). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Utagawa Toyokuni - Osome hisamatsu chikai no jūshichiya machi

Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: vertical Chuban Nishikie. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Shōgastu kamuro manzai, Katsushika Hokusai - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a young couple dancing, one playing a small hand-held drum (tsuzumi), during the Yoshiwara Niwaka festival. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specia... More

Osono rokusaburō, print by Utamaro Kitagawa

Print shows a woman handing a pipe to her lover who is behind her. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Fūryū aikyō kurabe... More

Matsu no hora no takasago no jō to uba

Print shows an elderly couple in a decayed hollow of a pine tree. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Format: Shikishi Nishikie Surimono... More

Comme je te trouvé engraisse depuis que tu veux mourir

A sullen-looking young man and young woman stand face-to-face. The man holds a top hat at his hip and is formally dressed. The woman wears a bonnet and an apron covers her skirt. No copyright information foun... More

[Civil War envelope showing a weeping woman being comforted by a soldi...

Addressed to Mrs. Nancy McCoy, Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania; postmarked Louisville, Ky., Feb. 2, 1863; bears 3 cent stamp. Letter from Private Isaac McCoy of Co. A, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment f... 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

Lottie and Dottie. Why Dottie what has happened to your umbrella? ...

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Dottie and Lottie : the umbrella."

[Man kneeling to kiss the hand of a woman]

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (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)

[Man with document greeting wife or friend and others in crowded study...

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0039). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Man with hand on head of weeping woman on porch]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0039). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

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.

Thatcher, Primrose & West's Minstrels

Caption: Music and it's charms, originated & directed by Mr. Barney Fagan. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti, N=Y & London." N.Y. 2251. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Lewis Morrison's magnificent new Faust

U2745 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted 1889 by Edw. J. Abraham." "Under the management of Edw. J. Abraham." Caption: The garden. Created by "The Springer Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 143. Forms part of: Theatrical p... More

[Two seated young women with crowd dancing in background]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Girl leaning forward in her chair and talking to a man]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Secchū aiaigasa, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan

Print shows a man and a woman standing in the snow beneath a snow-covered umbrella. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: modern min... More

[Young woman talking to seated man in garden with three figures in bac...

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

A man lay in the drifts, his rifle beside him

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0069). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Suddenly her lips curved to a warm smile]

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

A sixshooter in a mittened fist appeared over a rock heap at the roads...

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There was a short silence which the girl broke : Peter, were you ever ...

(DLC/PP-1939:0069). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Godless Valley."

[Young woman sitting on the floor at the feet of a man on a sofa]

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Man and woman standing beside a round table; two women seated at righ...

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Man and woman standing beside fountain and urn with monkey atop]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as frontispiece for: Harper's magazine.

The Illustrated sporting news. Christmas number / Drawn by Edward Penf...

Poster shows a man and woman, both holding riding crops, toasting each other by a fireplace decorated for Christmas. Above the mantel are images of a pole vaulter, a football player, a woman driving a horse-dra... More

A lazy companion - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Lazy Companion" by Fred A. Wilson, Harper's weekly, 36:769 (1892).

[Man seated, woman standing by chair]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The ensign written by William Haworth.

Caption: Victory! Run up the 'stars & strips' The fort is mine. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti - New York - Lon." N.Y. no. 4303. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The cotton king the London Adelphi Theatre success : by Sutton Vane.

Caption: You coward! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management, Wm. A. Brady. No. 6174. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

A little journey into the world by Charles Dudley Warner / E.P.

Book cover shows a man and woman walking. Back cover shows a man in evening suit wearing a paper crown.

Old glory a story of our "blue jackets" in Chili [i.e. Chile] by Chas....

Z49611 U.S. Copyright Office "Under the management of Wm. A. Brady." Caption: Milly, "If you jump overboard, you will sink." Flip, "No, cinders never sink, Milly." Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridg... More

Humanity the latest English success : by Sutton Vane, author of The co...

Caption: Keziah "What art thou doing, friend Grattan? Jerry, "Oh, it's a way I've got." Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. - N.Y." No. NY. 6222. Forms part of: Theatrical poster coll... More

D'Oyly Carte's Opera Co. in Utopia, limited Gilbert & Sullivan's new o...

Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cincinnati & New York." No. 5762. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Harper's November / Edward Penfield., Harpers magazine posters

Poster shows a fashionably dressed woman with a man who is wearing a sweater with the letter "Y." Also includes a sign announcing a Yale vs. Harvard football game.

The ensign written by William Haworth.

Caption: Awaiting the execution of the ensign. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin. - N.Y. - Lon." No. 4345. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Edwin Rostell as Richelieu, Elsé Tourny as Julie

Z62749 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894, The Gribler Bank Note Company, Chicago, U.S.A." No. 863. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bovox trademark - an essence of beef Makes real strength.

Advertising poster showing a couple kissing beneath a street light and behind the "Bovox" banner as a carriage rides off into the background. Copyright by Bovox Co., Salem.

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A249577 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: Marcia's contemptuous rejection of the junior partner. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti New York... More

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: The man that has won my love, is there! Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti, N.Y." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. 6294. Forms part of:... More

Sidney R. Ellis' Bonnie Scotland

A245757 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Tam's song, "Come under m plaidie." Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti. = N. Y." No. 6665. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library o... More

Poster - Rosabel Morrison in Carmen - Public domain lithograph

B244188 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1896 by Edw. J. Abra[ha]m." Created by "Liebler & Maass Lith., New York." No. T-29 1917. Under the management of Edw. J. Abra[ha]m. Forms part of: Theatrical poster coll... More

Puck's labor-saving suggestion for Cupid's summer work / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a vignette cartoon with Puck, at top center, manipulating an electric bow-shooting device, which sends arrows toward couples in the surrounding vignettes, where they are sitting beneath trees on the... More

Poster - John Drew's new play, Rosemary - Public domain lithograph

B252645 U.S. Copyright Office By Parker & Carson; management of Charles Frohman. Caption: The elopement. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7318. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

Morrison's original production of Faust

B244190 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1896 by Edw. J. Abra[ha]m." Caption: Faust and Marguerite. Created by "Liebler & Maass Lith., N.Y." No. T-86 1902. Under the management of Edw. J. Abra[ha]m. Forms part ... More

Poster - John Drew's new play, Rosemary - Public domain lithograph

B252644 U.S. Copyright Office By Parker & Carson; management of Charles Frohman. Caption: The room seems brighter already. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7317. Forms pa... More

Secret service by William Gillette. during American Civil War

Caption: I know some things that you don't! Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." No. 7445. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Down in Dixie written by Scott Marble.

Caption: Strictly according to naval regulations. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7835. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

"Hoyt's best play." Caption: Pleased to meet your acquaintance. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The A.S. Seer Print, N.Y." Gray, Block, and Ranken, managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Librar... 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

William Gillette's Held by the enemy

51591 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Auntie! Don't, she'll hear you! Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." N.Y. no. 8211. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

[Man wearing military uniform, holding rifle, and embracing woman with...

Caption: Good bye, - God spare you! Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith-Co., Cincinnati & New York." No. C.1860. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

William Gillette's Held by the enemy

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

William H. Crane. A Virginia courtship

At head of title: Knickerbocker Theatre. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7957. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Mr. James K. Hackett. The tree of knowledge by R.C. Carton.

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

Hoyt's A midnight bell laughter every minute.

Caption: Dot - "Mr. Keene, try another chair?" Created by "The Enquirer Job Printing Co., Cin., O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Mr. James K. Hackett. The tree of knowledge by R.C. Carton.

Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Management of Daniel Frohman. N.Y. no. 7984. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks.

Caption: Lord Woodstock surrenders to the enemy. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8062. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libra... 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

Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi from Paris adapted from the French...

26950 U.S. Copyright Office "100 nights, Manhattan Theatre, New York." Caption: He has deceived me mama!!! With a woman named "Fifi"! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." ... More

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

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Blanche Walsh and Melbourne MacDowell

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2778. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

13516 U.S. Copyright Office "Herald Square Theatre." Caption: There's something going on in this house! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8380. Forms part of: ... More

The great ruby Arthur Collins' production ; written by Cecil Raleigh &...

61758 U.S. Copyright Office "The original Drury Lane Theatre, London production, from Daly's Theatre, New York." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Direction of Jacob ... More

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in the The last of the Rohans by Ram...

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The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel

84998 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." B&w version of poster: POS - TH - 1899 .G75, no. 7 (C size). Caption: Yes, Pa! I'm only oiling its works. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing C... More

Beatrice was making an angel - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0030). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Play's the Thing" by Albert W. Vorse, Scribner's magazine, 26:169 (Aug. 1899).

Blue jeans "will never wear out" : written by Joseph Arthur, author of...

Caption: The picture turned toward the wall. Created by "The Enquirer Job Printing Co., Cin., O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The great ruby Arthur Collins' production ; written by Cecil Raleigh &...

61759 U.S. Copyright Office "The original Drury Lane Theatre, London production, from Daly's Theatre, New York." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Direction of Jacob ... More

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Smith & Campbell. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2720. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

645..? U.S. Copyright Office Caption: McWatters & Tyson in Scenes in a dressing room. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." John R. Considine, sole proprietor;... More

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th-century fashion, China or Chinese-inspired design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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 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)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: O'Brien & Havel. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2719. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

E.R. Spencer & Isabel Pengra in Steele MacKaye's masterpiece, Paul Kau...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2736. 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

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Joseph Hart & Carrie DeMar. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2840. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Gorton's Original New Orleans Minstrels

Includes small portraits of Jos. Gorton and Chas. H. Larkin. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

We-uns of Tennessee by Lee Arthur.

Caption: There is an end of all faith between us. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The A.S. Seer Print, New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in the The last of the Rohans by Ram...

41730 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The dream. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 8554. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

64790 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Cook and Sorona. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2828. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Garden of opportunity - Detroit publishing company. Public domain.

Photograph of a mural. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 050308. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Young girl and man standing in doorway, looking at older woman]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Century magazine.

The Whispering gallery, autochrome color photo

Photo of a mural. "McC 850" on transparency. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 050314. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Vale of love - Detroit publishing company. Public domain.

Photo of a mural. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 050322. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Chas. E. Evans ... David Belasco's comedy, Naughty Anthony

D8537 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Tony, life is ripping! Created and copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York. N.Y. no. 8871. Upper and lower right corners missing. Forms part of: T... More

The Vale of love. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

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The Garden of opportunity. 19th century, Library of Congress collectio...