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ABOUT Original concert poster. Headline Band: Big Brother & The Holding Company Second Band: Oxford Circle Third Band: Lee Michaels Venue: Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, Ca. Mo...

This was an estate find and part of a beautiful collection of rare excellent turn of the century posters. They were hidden away for over a 100 years. About the poster: You'd think that a play called 'The New Baby' might feature said child in its promotional material. But here's the thing, there really isn't a baby at the center of the comedy, and that's the crux of this entertainment. The plot concerns a husband who is so bored with country life that he dreams up the idea of having an illegitimate son in London as a way to get into town for an occasional 'night off'. When his wife decides that the child should be adopted, the expected comic tissue of falsehoods and misunderstandings frays and hilarity ensues. Adapted from German by A. Bourchier, the farce opened in London in 1896 to what a local critic termed 'much mirth'. Several years later, when the play had crossed the Atlantic and entered the repertory of David de Wolf - cleverly called the Baby's 'chaperone' on the poster - and his troupe of travelling players, that understated review was translated into the more American howling success'. The cast and director would've been totally unfamiliar with the British hinterlands, so this splendid design concentrates on the hi-jinks of the characters and their situation.' At the start of the 20th century, America was in the full glory of its cultural adolescence, bursting with energy and optimism. In 1900 in New York there were 33 legitimate Broadway theatres, and many more would be built within the next decade to meet growing audience demand. New York's exploding population was also enjoying increased mobility. In 1904, the city opened its first underground commuter railroad lines. Thanks to these 'subways,' tens of thousands living far from the theatre district could catch a Broadway show and still sleep in their own beds. Add in the ever-increasing numbers of tourists who came into the city by rail and steamship, and it was easy to see why Broadway could now support more productions and longer runs than ever before.' We believe this magnificent and awe inspiring poster typifies the best of musical history and musical posters...

19th Century Paris Magicians Poster on Canvas A rare example of a late 19th century lithograph on canvas Paris magician’s promotional poster. By Effi...

A Framed "Vinegar Valentine" of a "Dandy" Caricature Print, 1850s "A Statement of your Mental Resources" "cute and ready to hang. some folds, see images." "perfect for a bathroom"...

Painted by a school teacher in rural Hautes Pyrenees, France. Based on the Toto, Lili, Rene and Jojo French educational stories. It is likely that the s...

Male nude posing as Atlas, a large framed study in charcoal This is an excellent, and due to its size, an imposing piece, an interesting life study...

A beautiful framed print entitled "Ships in the Roads" Originally painted in London circa 1670s by William van de Velde, the Younger USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 19.5"W x 1.2...

Original framed poster of famous Al G. Barnes Circus "Animal show circus".

Eden Hashish Centre Ganesh poster by acclaimed Indian artist S. Murugakani. with original 1974 calendar attached. Framed in custom brass framed glass frame and tin back, with hange...

A beautiful framed print entitled "Ships in the Roads" Originally painted in London circa 1670s by William van de Velde, the Younger USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 19.5"W x 1"D ...

Beautiful original poster of Northwest Orient Airlines / Hong Kong. 1960s. Vintage airline tourism poster depicting a junk boat. 40 x 25 ¼”. Linen bac...

Immerse yourself in the artistic brilliance of this Gilt Wood Framed Original Lithograph by Pablo Picasso. Crafted with meticulous care, this piece presents an original drawing print...