entertainers

Outlines of figures, landscape, & cattle, etched by T. Rowlandson, for...

A number of small scenes on one page, various subjects. Courtesy of Boston Public Library Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor, caricatures... More

Geisha to hakoya, Shigemasa Kitao - Ukiyo e print

Print shows two women wearing geta, walking, one carrying a long box. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Adachi modern reprint (Showa). F... More

Southwark Fair (or the humours of a fair)

Fairground with attractions including theatrical booths (Ciber [sic] and Bullock's collapsing on the left, and Lee and Harper's in the center), china shop, rope dancer and rope-flyer, quack doctor, peep show, c... More

Danjo no manzai, Isoda Koryūsai - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a man playing a drum and a woman holding a fan, dancing. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: Hashirae-ban Nishikie. Fo... More

Rōka no geigi, Eizan Kikukawa - Public domain portrait print

Print shows an actor or actress as a woman, full-length portrait, standing on a veranda, facing left, with several hairpins; behind her, across a courtyard, are the silhouettes of persons in an illuminated room... More

Scênes du carnaval Ed. Swebach del

Print shows three large and twelve small vignettes showing scenes from the carnival, in three rows with the large vignettes forming the central column (Voilure de Masque, Le Boeuf gras, Bal de la Courtille) wit... More

Manzai, Katsukawa Shuntei - Public domain drawing

Print shows two performers during a New Year celebration. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Format: Shikishi Nishikie Surimono. Forms ... More

The Greatest Colored Aggregation in the world to-day

A Massachusetts baby show

Babies with the heads of prominent men. P. T. Barnum in center. Henry Wilson is "the wise baby" with garments ("Know-Nothing," "Free-Soil") to suit any change in the political atmosphere, Charles Sumner is the ... More

Philip Hale Collection - Teresa Carreño

Photograph of a young girl in a white dress standing in front of a piano. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Obshchestvennyia uveseleniia Sredneaziiatsev. Maskarabazi arakh khuri ...

Photograph shows two entertainers. 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

Obshchestvennyia uveseleniia Sredneaziiatsev. Komicheskoe predstavleni...

Photograph shows a group of men watching two other men perform. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 2, pl. 88. "Maskarabazi-khindu" translated from Persion a... More

Obshchestvennyia uveseleniia Sredneaziiatsev. Pliaska batchei mal'chik...

Photograph shows a group of male musicians posed with several young dancing boys. One boy is being dressed for a dance.

Trupa muzykantov. Maskarabaz - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Photograph shows a man striking a comical pose. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 2, pl. 84.

Obshchestvennyia uveseleniia Sredneaziiatsev. Pliaska indieitsev

Photograph shows two men who appear to be performing before a group of men seated outdoors on a rug. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 2, p. 89.

Obshchestvennyia uveseleniia Sredneaziiatsev. Maskarabazi gurlo khodzh...

Photograph shows an actor(?). Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 2, pl. 88.

Obshchestvennyia uveseleniia Sredneaziiatsev. Maskarabaz

Photograph shows two male actors with faces painted and wearing artificial beards with another man who is not in costume. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. ... More

Obshchestvennyia uveseleniia Sredneaziiatsev. Pliaska batchei mal'chik...

Photograph shows a group of musicians posed with several young dancing boys. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 2, pl. 85. "Bazm" translated from Persian as... More

Syr-dar'inskaia oblast'. G. Tashkent i ego ulichnye tipy. Iurodivyi (d...

Photograph shows a man playing an instrument. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 2, pl. 116. "Duvana" translated from Persian as "dervish."

A man and a woman (possibly actress Clara Morris), half-length portrai...

Printed on cover sheet: Gilbert & Bacon, Cape May. (DLC/PP-1998:151.33). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Clara Morris was an American stage actress who was active during... More

Griffith's Opera Bitters, steam manufactory, Oil City, Pa

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Griffith, A. R., copyright claimant. Forst & Avere... More

[Portraits of Kiralfy family and lead dancers with scenes from product...

Picryl description: Public domain image of portrait, 19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Kiralfy's grand spectacle of Paradise lost

Includes portraits of Julia Seaman, Kiralfy Brothers, and others. "Printed by Stannard & Son, 7, Poland St., London ...." Copyrighted by Imre and Bolossy Kiralfy, 1874. Signed: R.J. Hamierton(?), London. Forms ... More

Rose Eytinge - Public domain portrait engraving

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

Clinton Hall's Strategists, American vaudeville and popular entertainm...

K14805 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Araminta, Nelly, Jack, Mrs. Howard, Mr. Mildman, Pepper, Bijah, Mr. Rutledge, O'Flam. Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y." From sketches by Sol Smith. ... 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

Little Maggie Benson the original "Baby Benson."

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)

Miss Jane Coombs - Public domain portrait

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Miss Rose Goodall, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

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)

Arnold Brothers' Great Novelty Troupe original big 12.

K10914 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Amos, William, Frank. Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: R. Muller. Forms part of: Theatrical poste... More

Effie Johns, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

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)

A musical burlesque, Lancaster, Massachusetts

Shown here is the cast of The Sack of Lancaster, a musical burlesque presented by the Theatre Lancaster Social Union on Friday evening, May 16, 1879 at the Lancaster Town Hall. These live burlesques, in which t... More

Gotthold Octoroon Combination, American vaudeville and popular enterta...

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

Miss Alice Placide, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

K11821 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)

Leonzo Bros. sensational artists and the great dog, Tiger

K14627 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: Renault. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Miss Jenniebelle Neal, dramatic reader and pianist with the Hutchinson...

M16951 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1881 by C.A. Shaw." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

J. Weild, baker advertising card, Somerville, Massachusetts

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

J. Weild, baker advertising card, Somerville, Massachusetts

Public domain scan of manuscript related to Massachusetts, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lizzie Evans, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

P8899 U.S. Copyright Office "R.H. Eichner & Co. copyright 1884." Created by "R.H. Eichner & Co. Lith., Baltimore, MD." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Buffalo Bill, champion of the wild west hunters Old Judge & Gypsy Quee...

Cigarette card for Goodwin & Company's Old Judge & Gypsy Queen cigarettes shows portrait of William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody holding a whip. Issued by: Goodwin & Co., New York.

Mr. N.C. Goodwin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

"From photo by Sarony, N.Y." Created by "The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. & N.Y." N.Y. no. 8174. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Cheridah Simpson "Woodland" (new photo)

Photograph of a woman in a white top, shot from above the waist. She has a heart shaped brooch pinned to her bodice. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Mr. Nat. C. Goodwin as Caraway Bones, Esq.

Caption: Turned up, turned up. Created by "H.A. Thomas & Wylie, Lith, 7 E 19th St., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Fred E. Wright presents Harry Gilfoil

Created and "copyright 1990 [sic] by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4673. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Philip Hale Collection - Teresa Carreño

Photograph of a woman with a lace scarf wrapped around her head and a cameo necklace. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Philip Hale Collection - Martha Leffler-Burckhardt

Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a headpiece covers her ears. She is also wearing a gown and an open coat. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Mr. N.C. Goodwin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

"From photo, Baker Gallery, Columbus, O." "Post Theater, Battle Creek, Wednesday, Apr. 6." Created by "The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti., N.Y." N.Y. no. 10769. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Librar... More

Philip Hale Collection - Martha Leffler-Burckhardt

Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a headpiece covers her ears. She is also wearing a gown and an open coat. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

George C. Boniface, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

Created by "The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Eleanor Gordon, American Music Hall

Photograph of a woman in profile, her back to the camera. She is wearing a large hat with flowers. 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

Philip Hale Collection - Leslie Harris, entertainer

Photograph of a man in a tuxedo leaning on a piano. 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

Albert Chevalier, Symphony Hall

Photograph of a man with his arm resting on a wicker chair. He is wearing a striped bow tie. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

[Lottie Collins, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing left,...

39630-3X U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Sarony. Public domain photograph - 19th-century female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

The siamese twins of statesmanship

No accession number. Published in: Washington post. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.

Philip Hale Collection - Letty Lind

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

Philip Hale Collection - Countess of Clancarty

Photograph of a woman sitting on a sofa. She is wearing a tiara, a jeweled necklace, bracelets, and rings, and there are brooches around the collar of her dress. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Poster - [Three types of humanity] - Public domain lithograph

Z40032 U.S. Copyright Office Advertisement attached to lower edge. Created by "H.A. Thomas & Wylie Litho. Co., 130-134 W. 24th St., N.Y." Title from attached advertisement. Upper edge of poster missing. Forms p... More

Philip Hale Collection - Countess of Clancarty

Photograph of a woman sitting on a sofa. She is wearing a tiara, a jeweled necklace, bracelets, and rings, and there are brooches around the collar of her dress. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Selected plates from Les maîtres de l'affiche

Public domain scan of printed performance advertisement, dance, musical, opera, operetta, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

C259695 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: New and superb first part Geo. H. Primrose George Wilson "waltz me again" Milt. G. Barlow, the famous darkey character "Old Black Joe" Quaker City Quartette, the ... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

C259696 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: New and superb prismatic first part Wm. H. West in the superb prismatic first part & the great Zouave Patrol Ezra Kendall Carroll Johnson, the Adonis of minstrelsy ... More

A.Q. Scammon's The sleeping city

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Lazette DuBrock. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The U.S. Printing Company, Cin., U.S.A." No. 3570. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Philip Hale Collection - Minnie Ashley

Photograph of a young woman with large eyes staring away from the camera. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hopkins' Transoceanic Star Specialty Co.

74916 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Robt Fulgora, sole proprietor. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co, Cin., U.S.A." No. 3413. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collec... More

Philip Hale Collection - Minnie Ashley

Photograph of a young woman with large eyes staring away from the camera. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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)

A.Q. Scammon's Side tracked - Public domain portrait print

11551 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: The Trans-Atlantic Trio. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3655. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

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

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)

Eugenie Blair, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

B&w version of poster: POS - TH POR - .B63, no. 1a (C size). Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Mr. Henri Gressitt. Forms part of: Theatr... More

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

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)

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: 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)

Waite's Comedy Co., American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

Caption: Belle Stevenson. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2775. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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)

Jas. R. Waite's attractions - Public domain portrait print

Caption: Jas. R. Waite & his dogs, "Patsey" & "Nero", the small dog represents the price & the large dog the quality & quantity of the entertainment. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.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)

Eugenie Blair, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Color version of poster: POS - TH POR - .B63, no. 1 (C size). Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Mr. Henri Gressitt. No. 4150. Forms ... More

Clifford & Huth, A high born lady Laugh and the world laughs with you.

19163 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3685. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Waite's Comedy Co., American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

Caption: Little Queen Mab. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2776. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Elmer Chickering - Mildred Holland, American vaudeville and popular en...

"Photo by Elmer Chickering, Boston." "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co." Management, Edward C. White. No. 4034. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Georgia Gardner, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 19...

Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4218. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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)

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)

[Connie Gilchrist, full-length portrait]

Public domain photograph - female portrait, the 1910s, 1920s or 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nautch girl dancing with musicians accomp. Calcutta, India - Frank G. ...

Photo shows a female dancer standing between two musicians, one with drums and the other with a stringed instrument. Title from caption card and item. No. 216. LOT subdivision subject: India. Forms part of: Fra... More

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

D13515(?) U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Bertie Fowler. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Martin Beck. No. 4578. Forms part of: Theatri... More

Ferris' Comedians the pacemakers at popular prices.

D22662 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S.P. Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 4903. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Orpheum Show, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

D10457 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Jack Norworth. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4580. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... More

Dick Ferris presents The Grace Hayward Co. a wonderful show at popular...

D22661 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S.P. Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 4902. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)