Date: c. 1898.

Print Info: Created and copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co. N.Y. Caption: The new burletta : a nights frolic. Lower left corner missing. No. 6402.

Topics: Chorus girls. Dancers. Military uniforms. Burlesque shows.

Publisher: Rentz Santley Novelty Burlesque Co.

HISTORY OF THE THEATER POSTERS

Originally used to attract the public to performances and performers, these posters illustrate the wide range of popular, live entertainment in America from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. The bulk of the posters are color lithographs and woodcuts and come from three main genres: Magic Posters, Minstrel Posters, Theatrical Posters.

1. Magic Posters: feature Houdini, Kellar, Thurston, et al.

2. Minstrel Poster Collection: highlight minstrel companies who usually performed programs of African-American music, comedy and impersonation.

3. Theatrical Posters: a) Burlesque, Dance, Music, Operetta, Specialty Acts, Vaudeville, b) Kiralfy Brothers, c) Portrait Posters, d) Stock Posters.

Date: c. 1898.

Print Info: Created and copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co. N.Y. Caption: Sylvia Starr : the American Venus : who posed for Linstroms famous statue Light. She will appear at every performance in Visions of art her beauty and entertainment have created a sensation. No. 6115.

Topics: Starr Sylvia. Chorus girls. Sculpture. Angels. Burlesque shows.

Publisher: Deveres High Rollers Burlesque Co.

HISTORY OF THE THEATER POSTERS

Originally used to attract the public to performances and performers, these posters illustrate the wide range of popular, live entertainment in America from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. The bulk of the posters are color lithographs and woodcuts and come from three main genres: Magic Posters, Minstrel Posters, Theatrical Posters.

1. Magic Posters: feature Houdini, Kellar, Thurston, et al.

2. Minstrel Poster Collection: highlight minstrel companies who usually performed programs of African-American music, comedy and impersonation.

3. Theatrical Posters: a) Burlesque, Dance, Music, Operetta, Specialty Acts, Vaudeville, b) Kiralfy Brothers, c) Portrait Posters, d) Stock Posters.