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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

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)

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)

MoonFest: From Apollo to LCROSS and Beyond public event at NASA'S Ames Researc Center, Moffett Field, Calif. The day included scientific talks, model rocket launches on the flight line, musical performances, fa More

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David Garrick in Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing right, with hands raised. Smith, 78 LeBlanc, 49 Gardiner Greene Hubbard Collection.

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John Philip Kemble, caricatured, plays the dagger scene in Macbeth. In front of him is magically suspended a large watchman's rattle, labelled "a word to the wise". Text refers to the personal attack made on th More

Positive Photostat.; Verse. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 49, Folder 21.

Edmund Kean, as the humpbacked Richard III, standing on a large book labeled Shakespear, with a model of Drury Lane Theatre, a massive block labeled Whitbreads Intire, on his head. Forms part of : British Carto More

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 50, Folder 9.

Edmund Kean, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, as Richard III.

Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820) (?) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions im More

Signed on stone with initials on lower right. Inscribed in ink on lower right: Hubbard Fund 2276H 2/2/66. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

Signed on stone with initials on lower left. Inscribed in ink on lower right: Hubbard Fund 2276H 2/2/66. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

Signed on stone with initials on lower right. Inscribed in ink on lower right: Hubbard Fund 2276H 2/2/66. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

Inscribed in ink on lower right: Hubbard Fund 2276H 2/2/66. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

"A corner of the stage (right) at Drury Lane, with a section of the pit in the foreground (left). Kean, as Richard III, postures before his tent, frantically flourishing his sword, and exclaiming Richard is not More

Inscribed in pencil on bottom: Mr. H. Phillips as Uberto in the Opera of the. Inscribed in pencil on verso: Henry Phillips as Uberto, opera The Freebooters. Stamped on verso: Deposit received from Joseph Verne More

This image has been taken from scan 000007 from "[Programmes and Books of the Words of the annual performances of the Messiah for the benefit of the Royal Society of Musicians, for 1792, 1804. R.M.5.b.13. K.M.5 More

Fourth of July celebration. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 58, Folder 5.

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Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 5 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 210, Folder 35. Copy scanned: 2

Edwin Forrest, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, in scene from Richard III. Copyright by Martin & Johnson.

Photograph by Mathew Brady Studio. Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga and curators of the Library of Congress ; historical commentary by Alan Brinkley. New More

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Written on mount: Chanfrau. Reference copy in BIOG FILE. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph shows Austrian opera singer Emilie Jauner-Krall, in costume, seated, three-quarter length portrait, facing right. No. 1439. Stamped on verso: Gift, Virginia S. Benjamin, Feb. 12, 1946. Reference cop More

Written in pencil below photograph: Changrau - [?]. Reference copy in BIOG FILE.

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Photograph shows Austrian actress/singer Marie Geistinger, head-and-shoulders portrait, in costume, facing left. No. 1395. Stamped on verso: Gift, Virginia S. Benjamin, Feb. 12, 1946. Reference copy in BIOG FILE.

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 2, Folder 40a. Copy scanned: 2

Photograph shows actress Kitty Dowd, in costume, full-length portrait, facing front. Reference copy in BIOG FILE.

Photograph shows Mathilda Mallinger, Austrian opera singer, in costume, three-quarter length portrait, facing front. No. 1106. Stamped on verso: Gift, Virginia S. Benjamin, Feb. 12, 1946. Reference copy in BIOG FILE.

Photograph shows German actor Ernst von Possart, in costume, three-quarter length portrait, facing right. No. 1583. Stamped on verso: Gift, Virginia S. Benjamin, 1946. Reference copy in BIOG FILE.

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Charlotte Wolter, Austrian actress, in costume as Messalina, lounging on a chaise, full-length portrait, facing left. No. 1248. Stamped on verso: Gift, Virginia S. Benjamin, Feb. 12, 1946. Reference copy in BIOG FILE.

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Copyright deposit; 1870; no. 2238. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, More

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Written on verso: Granger & Lawrence; Rosalind, "As you like it." Reference copy in BIOG FILE.

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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

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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)

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

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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

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)

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

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K11708 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)

Photograph shows actress and Union spy Pauline Cushman in ornate military-style costume with epaulets and feathered hat.

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Mme. Emma Nevada, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, as Lakme.

Trick photograph showing Mr. Mansfield as Dr. Jekyll superimposed over himself as Mr. Hyde. Photograph by Pach Bros., N.Y. Richard Mansfield Collection.

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S26672 U.S. Copyright Office Copyrighted 1887 by Augustus Pitou. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N.Y., London." N.Y. 1950. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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"Copyright 1887 by Jennie Yeamans." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston & N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Caption: The two Chinese dromios in their original creation, "A holiday in the laundry." Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti-N=Y-London." N.Y. 1832. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library o More

S22400 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1887 by Jennie Yeamans." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston & N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

S26673 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The duel ; Monbars wounded. Monbars' fatal thrust! Copyrighted 1887 by Augustus Pitou. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N.Y. & London." N.Y. 1949. Forms part More

T104258 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted 1888 by Chas. L. Davis." Caption: I want to know; Gosh I'm a cuss; Yours farmingly, Chas. L. Davis; Do tell; How be you. Created by "The MacBrair Lith. Co., Cin'ti, O. More

T6231 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Frank Oakes Rose. Created by "Shober & Carqueville Lith. Co., Chicago, U.S.A." No. 348. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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)

Photograph from London Stereoscopic Co. Reference copy filed in Prints & Photographs Division BIOG FILE under Mansfield, Richard, 1857-1907.

Circus poster showing vignettes of scenes in the play. Written expressly for W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) by Maj. A.S. Burt U.S.A. Damaged top, part missing. Triangular shape. Gift; Alice & Leslie Schreyer, 1981.

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Photomechanical reproduction of drawing shows a singer performing in front of an audience. Original drawing by Robert Reed of Paris (Source: New York Tribune, March 23, 1890, page 4). Accession box no. DLC/PP-1979:263

: tradecards,3725 ( tradecards,3725 ) .. Subject (TGM): Pianos; Pianists; Musical instrument industry; Performances; Musicians;

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

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Created by "The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti, NY, London." N.Y. 4728. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: McManus-Young collection of pictorial material relating to magic. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Circus poster showing Jonah prophesying, the Median assault, the triumphal procession and the slave market.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - French painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the Post-Impressionist period. He is best known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, including the world of cabarets, cafes, an More

Full-length portrait, standing, facing left, in fencing stance. 36051X U.S. Copyright Office. No.5.

Hadji Abeet, full-length portrait, facing left, in traditional Greek costume. Copyright 1893 by Place & Coover. Illus. in: Oriental portrait types of the midway plaisance. St. Louis, Mo. : Published by N.D. Tho More

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - French painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the Post-Impressionist period. He is best known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, including the world of cabarets, cafes, and b More

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - French painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the Post-Impressionist period. He is best known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, including the world of cabarets, cafes, an More

"Two weeks only, commencing Monday, Mar. 20; Haverly's Niblo's Garden. Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co., Cleveland, O." Starring M.B. Curtis. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Z29088 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Levitation. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." No. 5803B. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

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Photograph of an Edison Kinetoscope strip showing nine photos (film frames) of Sandow in various strong man poses. Includes a head-and-shoulders portrait of Thomas A. Edison above the strip. 10777 U.S. Copyrigh More

Z62745 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Col. Jelleby Jordan : his great original creation. Created and "copyright 1894, The Gribler Bank Note Company, Chicago, U.S.A." No. 850. Forms part of: Theatrical poster co More

Z62722 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894, The Gribler Bank Note Company, Chicago, U.S.A." No. 24. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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)

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