The Pick Sisters - Public domain painting
From the Justine Springer Collection, PR1976.0208/6.
Mademoiselle Rivière dans le rôle de Folignac et Seveste dans le rôle ...
Fait partie d'une série sur les costumes de théâtre avec CARD14370, CARD00200 à CARD00224 et CARD00226 à CARD00236.Dessins au recto et au verso de la feuille. Numéro d'inventaire - Au recto, sur le dessin en ba... More
Costume de Melle Dejazet, rôle de Gaudriole, / dans les chansons de Dé...
Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Costumes de Mme. Grassot, rôle de Aménaïde, et de Melle. Virginie Goy,...
Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Costume de Melle Brohan dans le rôle de Mme Galochard
Inscription concernant le titre - En bas à l'encre noire : "Suzanne Brohan dans Mme Galochard (Vaudeville 1836) Tampon - En bas à droite, à l'encre rouge : VILLE/DE/PARIS" (Cf. Lugt Suppl. 2012 c) Numéro d'inve... More
Portrait de Morliani, actrice au Théâtre Athénée vers 1867, au théâtre...
Portrait carte de visite. Photo coloriée contrecollée sur carton. Inscription au verso Portrait de Morliani, actrice au Théâtre Athénée vers 1867, au Théâtre de Vaudeville et au Théâtre des Variétés.
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)
The cast of the stage production School Boys and Girls as published in...
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TOUS LES SOIRS A 8 H/ Dimanches & Fêtes/ Matinées/ de 2 à 5H./ CONCERT...
Affiche Lettre - " TOUS LES SOIRS A 8 H/ Dimanches & Fêtes/ Matinées/ de 2 à 5H./ CONCERT/ DE LA/ PORTE/ MAILLOT/ VAUDEVILLES/ OPERETTES/ OPERAS COMIQUES/ AVENUE DE LA GRANDE ARMEE 78 " Lettre - B.G.: " IMP. EM... More
CONCERT PARISIEN/ 37. FG. ST. DENIS/ GRAND/ SUCCES/ TOUS/ LES/ SOIRS/ ...
Affiche Lettre - " CONCERT PARISIEN/ 37. FG. ST. DENIS/ GRAND/ SUCCES/ TOUS/ LES/ SOIRS/ LE/ PETIT/ NORBERT/ COMEDIES/ VAUDEVILLES/ PACRA/ DEMAY/DIMANCHES & FETES/ MATINEES/ ENTREE LIBRE " Lettre - B.C.: " LITH... More
[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
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)
Legault, Vaudeville, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1...
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The marvellous Bard, phenomenal trick swinging wire artist
Caption: This act is entirely different to all others and must be seen to be realized. Created by "Moody Bros., Birmingham." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of:... More
[Ballerina in white costume with flowers in dance pose]
V35184 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1890 by the Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 2. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
[Blond woman in black dress with roses holding up skirt]
X3587 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 25. Small part of lower right corner missing. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Lib... More
[Asian woman in shorts, cape, and feathered hat]
X1254 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." Lower left corner missing. No. 21. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
George Primrose, blackface entertainer
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Glenroy Bros. motion picture - Drawing. Public domain image.
From Raff & Gammon price list: Farcical pugilists in costume. 15.00. Copyright: no reg. Performers: Glenroy Brothers. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:18 at 30 fps. MAVIS 180327. Filmed October 6, 1894, in Ed... More
Luis Martinetti / - vaudeville film
"Gymnast and contortionist, performing on flying rings"--Raff & Gammon price list. Copyright: no reg. Performer: Luis Martinetti of the Martinetti Brothers. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:16 at 30 fps. Film... More
Carmencita / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress collect...
Copyright: no reg. Performer: Carmencita. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:21 at 30 fps. According to Edison film historian C. Musser, Spanish dancer Carmencita was the first woman to appear in front of an Ed... More
Sandow / - vaudeville film motion picture
10777 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright (under title Souvenir strip of the Edison Kinetoscope): W.K.L. Dickson; 18May1894; 10777. Performer: Eugen Sandow. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:40 at 16 fps. Accordin... More
Caicedo (with pole) / - vaudeville film
"King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog, no. 94. Copyright: no reg. Performer: Juan ... More
Sandow motion picture - movie film screenshot
Strong-man Eugene (Eugen) Sandow poses in a long shot on a bare stage against a black background, wearing only tight trunks and laced sandals. He begins with his arms folded against his chest, looking off scree... More
The new Siberia by Bartley Campbell.
Caption: I'll pay for it! Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti - N.Y." MacDonough & Kennedy, proprietors. NY-7067. Similar poster with different details and different size: POS - TH - 1... More
Dance Bowery waltz / motion picture - Public domain musical sheets
"Shows James T. Kelly and Dorothy Kent, of Waite's Comedy Company, in the famous Bowery dance. The dancers are dressed in costumes characteristic to the surroundings, and the dance as shown is an exact reproduc... More
Cupid and Psyche / - vaudeville film
"An original dance by the Leander Sisters, performed at the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal. One is dressed as Cupid, with the accompanying wings, bow and arrow; the other represents Psyche. The dance is full o... More
Duel scene, "By right of sword"
Opens on a stage with a painted backdrop of a lake surrounded by forest. A bearded man wrapped in a dark cloak and wearing a dark fur shako--apparently the novel's character of Major Devinsky--stands stage left... More
Leander Sisters / - vaudeville film
The Leander Sisters perform a clever, characteristic dance called the "Yellow Kid." Stage is in the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal., and the audience is composed largely of bathers. One sister appears to be dr... More
Stuart (the male Patti) in the new 1492
"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyright 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3398. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Chas. E. Blaney's big extravaganza success, A female drummer
"Russell-Morgan Print." Blaney and Vance, managers. Caption: The world's celebrated Blaney Quartette : on of the many features of this famous production. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., ... More
Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville
47901 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Kelly & Ashby. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2735. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
"The vaudeville theatre". Book illustration from Library of Congress
Humorous drawing shows vaudeville performers backstage applying makeup and stretching. One man stretches a leg high in the air while grasping hooks on a coat rack. Another walks on his hands with his legs twist... More
Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, N.Y.
Caption: Clever Carrie DeMar. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2732. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...
Caption: Frank Gardiner. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2790. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...
58733 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Fleurette & Frank Gardiner. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2807. 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
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)
Poster - Hoyt's A day and a night - Public domain lithograph
34003 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Direction of Wm. H. Currie ; Harry Phillips, manager. No. 3671. Forms part of: Theatrica... More
Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...
Caption: Joseph Hart. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2731. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...
Caption: Fleurette. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2791. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.
Caption: Charles J. Stine & Olive Evans. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." John R. Considine, sole proprietor; W.F. Crossley, manager. No. 4297. Forms part... More
[Vignettes of ballroom scene, stabbing attempt, and a couple]
14050 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3620. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Earl & Jensch's humorous banterers handing the public, Will F. Phillip...
Created and "copyright, 1899, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4174. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...
Caption: Elizabeth Murray. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2801. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
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
McIntyre and Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.
Consists of text with art nouveau leaf design border. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville
Caption: Casino Comedy Four. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2824. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
The serenaders motion picture - movie film screenshot
Opens on a stage set of a two-story brick building. Two street serenaders in rather shabby clothes stand outside the building, one playing a trombone and the other what appears to be a clarinet. A young woman a... More
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)
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)
Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville
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Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville
Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2820. 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)
George Felix & Lydia Barry in "The vaudeville craze"
44319 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: She - "Where are you going?" He - "Don't know." Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2714. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library... 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)
McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.
64510 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The Young America Quintette: Mattie Boorum, the phenominal girl baritone, Mr. Jack Cranz, Harry Robinson, John P. Fox, Master George Mack. Created and "copyright 1899 by The... More
A wake in "Hell's Kitchen" - movie film screenshot
Takes place on a rather plain room set, with a single religious picture and a coat hanging from the plain, white walls. An open coffin sits in the center of the room, with its lid leaning against the back wall.... More
Puck magazine cover - The political vaudeville / Keppler.
Illustration shows the business representative or "walking delegate" for the Pennsylvania coal miners' union doing a song and dance on a stage for the benefit of striking coal miners; lurking in the shadows is ... More
Barnum the hypnotist, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 18...
Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part of: McManus-Young collection of pictorial material relating to magic.
[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]
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Ching Ling Foo outdone /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
"The magician enters upon the stage, and removing a covering from a small table, shakes it before the audience to show that there is nothing whatever concealed inside, places the cloth upon the floor, and when ... More
[Gus Van, Vaudeville comic & singer (baseball)]
Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hoyt's A bunch of keys polished up to date.
D13513 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4722. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Charles Frohman presents the latest Parisian farce success, The husban...
Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress) Public domain photograph - performance, burlesque, dance, cabaret, operetta, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Return engagement of Hardeen, king of handcuffs the biggest vaudeville...
At head of title: B.F. Keith's, Lowell's leading theatre, week starting Mon. Mar. 9. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Con... More
[Gus Van, Vaudeville comic & singer (baseball)]
An old black and white photo of a baseball player. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]
Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Siberia written by Bartley Campbell.
D11698 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: His life or mine! Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, W.J. Fielding. No. 4412. Forms part of: Th... More
[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]
Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ferris' Comedians a great show for little money.
D22664 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Dick Ferris. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S.P. Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 4905. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Unattributed caricature of cast of Vaudeville production School Boys a...
Public domain scan of newspaper clippings, periodicals, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.
Caption: You're another. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4290. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.
Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]
Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Beach and crowded boardwalk with vaudeville theater onpier, possibly ...
Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The magician / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...
"The scene opens on a theatrical stage. The magician enters from the wings, and making a bow to the audience, removes his coat and hat, and they disappear mysteriously into the air. He then takes a white handke... More
[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]
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J.H. La Pearl's combination of sure hits the most versatile and high g...
Created and "copyright 1900 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 28819 stamped on front of poster. No. 4770. Poster contains only text. Forms part of: Theatrical poster co... More
Hoyt's comic whirlwind, A brass monkey a satire on superstition.
D11167 U.S. Copyright Office "From Hoyt's Theatre, New York." Caption: The Razzle Dazzle Trio. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4454. For... More
[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]
Public domain image of musical performance, piano music, keyboard instrument, pianist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]
Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
The enchanted drawing / - vaudeville film
"Upon a large sheet of white paper a cartoonist is seen at work rapidly sketching the portrait of an elderly gentleman of most comical feature and expression. After completing the likeness the artist rapidly dr... More
The tramp's unexpected skate - movie film screenshot
On a stage with a painted backdrop of a terrace overlooking a park, a man identified as a tramp by his ragged costume and beard lies asleep against a potted palm tree. Two boys enter from screen right, each rol... More
Trapeze disrobing act motion picture
Camera is positioned as if in the audience at a vaudeville show. Two men in rough clothing are visible in a box on the left as a woman sits on a trapeze over the stage. Fully dressed in street clothing, the tra... More
Uncle Josh at the moving picture show /
"Here we present a side-splitter. Uncle Josh occupies a box at a vaudeville theatre, and a moving picture show is going on. First there appears upon the screen a dancer. Uncle Josh jumps to the stage and endeav... More
Richard Carle in The tenderfoot an operatic comedy in 3 acts : book by...
Caption: My Alamo love. Created and "copyright 1903 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 10479. Under the direction of the Dearborn Theatre Management. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More
Alphonse and Gaston, no. 3 - movie film screenshot
Opens on a set of a saloon or tavern with a long bar and pictures on the wall that include boxers, a ballerina, and a reclining female. At the end of the bar stands the bartender, reading a newspaper. Two men d... More
Betsy Ross dance - vaudeville film
Opens on a bare stage with a painted backdrop of an interior theater wall and pillar. From screen right, a woman in a short, ruffled dress and sash, tights, and ballet slippers, with long, dark hair worn in cur... More
From show girl to burlesque queen
Opens on a dressing room set with a mirror, dressing table, and chair center stage and a folded dressing screen on the left. A smiling, dark-haired woman enters through the door on stage right, unbuttoning a fu... More
The extra turn motion picture - movie film screenshot
Camera is positioned as if in the audience of a vaudeville show. A man and two women, all in evening clothes, are seated in a theater box to the left of a stage with curtains and a painted backdrop of trees. A ... More
Expert bag punching motion picture
A man stands on a stage with a painted backdrop of a forest, as if performing a vaudeville act. To the right of the frame is a sign on an easel identifying him as "Gus Keller, Novelty Bag Puncher, New Polo A.A.... More
As in a looking glass - movie film screenshot
Opens on a split stage set of two rooms with a door and wall between them. In the living or dining room on the left of the frame, an elderly, bearded man sits at a table, reading the newspaper. In the bedroom o... More
Cafe and outdoor vaudeville, Dreamland, Coney Island, N.Y.
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of city street market, food vendors, downtown shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Vaudeville Act 4: Bumbery Blads & Cie, Plastic Poses (Varieténummer 4:...
Moriz Jung (Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians))
Klaw & Erlanger's Advanced Vaudeville
Caption: Stars of all nations. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Vaudeville Act 6: Zoltan Toeroek, Child Prodigy (Varieténummer 6: Zolt...
Moriz Jung (Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians)) Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dancing boxing match, Montgomery and Stone
Very short vaudeville turn from the well-known team of Montgomery and Stone. Appears to have been filmed outdoors in front of black paper taped up on a wall as a backdrop. Two men box in a comedic manner, with ... More