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THEATRICAL POSTERS AND PERFORMANCES

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Tyrone Power, in the character of Major O'Dogherty, in the drama of St. Patrick's Eve

Tyrone Power, in the character of Major O'Dogherty, in the drama of St. Patrick's Eve, written by himself. Lithograph by J. T. Bowen, 1837.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2309

Fanny Ellsler's last serenade or the soap-locks disgraceful attack upon the Germans. (Cartoon) Fanny Ellsler's last serenade or the soap-locks disgraceful attack upon the Germans. (Cartoon). Lithograph by H. R. Robinson, 1840.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2535
Fanny Ellsler in the Shadow Dance Fanny Ellsler in the Shadow Dance. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1846.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2533
F. S. Chanfrau in the character of "Mose" F. S. Chanfrau in the character of "Mose." Lithograph by E. & J. Brown, 1848.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2523
Greeting to America.  (Bust of Jenny Lind with views of Jenny Lind Hall, Irving House and  Castle Garden) Greeting to America. (Bust of Jenny Lind with views of Jenny Lind Hall, Irving House and Castle Garden). Lithograph by Nagel & Weingaertner, 1850.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1295
Panorama of humbug, No. 1, First concert of Jenny Lind.  (Cartoon) Panorama of humbug, No. 1, First concert of Jenny Lind. (Cartoon) Lithograph by W. Schaus, 1850.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1425
The second deluge.  First appearance of Jenny Lind in America.  (Cartoon) The second deluge. First appearance of Jenny Lind in America. (Cartoon) Lithograph by W. Schaus, 1850.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1293
Jenny Lind.  (Half-length) Jenny Lind. (Half-length). Lithograph by F. D'Avignon, 1850, after daguerreotype by Brady.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1430
Jenny Lind.  (Three-quarter length, seated) Jenny Lind. (Three-quarter length, seated). Lithograph by Sarony, 1850.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1129
Jenny Lind in the opera of La Fille Du Regiment Jenny Lind in the opera of La Fille Du Regiment. Lithograph by Sarony, 1850.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1297
Jenny Lind in the opera of La Somnambula Jenny Lind in the opera of La Somnambula. Lithograph by Sarony, 1850.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1296
Dis von don't count.  Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle "Dis von don't count." Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle. Lithograph by Bencke & Scott, 1872.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-631 (color film copy transparency)
The famous Jarrett & Palmer London comp'y ... with Slavin's original American troupe.  Uncle Tom's Cabin (Elizea pursued by bloodhounds) The famous Jarrett & Palmer London comp'y ... with Slavin's original American troupe. Uncle Tom's Cabin. (Eliza pursued by bloodhounds). Lithograph by W. J. Morgan & Co., 1881.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-1298 (color film copy transparency)
Lillian Russell as "The Grand Duchess."  (Full length) Lillian Russell as "The Grand Duchess." (Full length). Photograph by B. J. Falk, 1890.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2317
On the BoweryOn the Bowery. Lithograph by The Strobridge Litho. Co., 1894.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-5303 (b&w film copy neg.)
The Tarrytown Widow.  A big comedy success The Tarrytown Widow. A big comedy success. Lithograph by The Strobridge Litho. Co., 1897.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1046 (b&w film copy neg.)
Al W. Martin's mammouth production.  Uncle Tom's Cabin.  A snapshot of our regal train  of palace coaches and principal features of our sumptuous daily street parade.  (Inset portrait of Martin Al W. Martin's mammouth production. Uncle Tom's Cabin. A snapshot of our regal train of palace coaches and principal features of our sumptuous daily street parade. (Inset portrait of Martin). Lithograph by U.S. Printing Co., 1898.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2657 (b&w film copy neg.)
Uncle Tom's Cabin.  Topsy Uncle Tom's Cabin. Topsy. Lithograph by Courier Litho. Co., 1899.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC2-1774 (color film copy slide)
Mrs. Fiske as Becky Sharp and Tyrone Power as the Marquis of Steyne, in Becky Sharp Mrs. Fiske as Becky Sharp and Tyrone Power as the Marquis of Steyne, in "Becky Sharp." Reproduction in Harper's Weekly, Sept. 30, 1899, or drawing by C. Allan Gilbert.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-5376
Charles Froham presents William Gillette in his new four act drama Sherlock Holmes. Charles Froham presents William Gillette in his new four act drama "Sherlock Holmes." Lithograph by Metropolitan Print.
Reproduction number:LC-USZC2-1457 (color film copy slide)
Charles Froham presents William Gillette in his new four act drama Sherlock Holmes. Charles Froham presents William Gillette in his new four act drama "Sherlock Holmes." Lithograph by Metropolitan Print.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC2-1458 (color film copy slide)
The Limited Mail- Nellie saves the Limited Mail: Elmer E. Vance's  famous railroad play The Limited Mail--Nellie saves the Limited Mail: Elmer E. Vance's famous railroad play. Lithograph by U.S. Printing Co., 1899.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-757 (b&w film copy neg.)
Anna Held's Sadie girls Anna Held's Sadie girls. Photograph by Gilbert & Bacon, 1902.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-5465

 

For additional images:
  • Many historic theatrical posters are available online in the Prints & Photographs Online Catalog collection: Posters: Performing Arts Posters.
  • For additional images: See the Thesaurus for Graphic Materials term "Theatrical productions" in the Prints & Photographs Online Catalog [view term (includes links to images)].
  • In addition, search the names of individuals involved in the theater and titles of productions in the Prints & Photographs Online Catalog.
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