Victorian Posters

Bring home iconic early 20th century decor with this framed vintage playbill. Illustrated by renowned artist and Englishman John Hassall in collaborat...

'Toni-Kola', Original Vintage Early 19th Century Colonial Propaganda Poster Toni-Kola, a colour lithographic poster from 1900; this poster is showing the influence of colonial icono...

'New Home', Original Antique Early 18th Century Sewing Machine Poster This is an original poster from 1889, advertising a French brand of sewing machine, "Take a quick look" This p...

'SCALA', Original Vintage Early 19th Century Ballet Theatre Poster "The La Scala Theatre Ballet is the resident classical ballet company at La Scala in...

'La Lanterne p'tit mi', Original Vintage 18th Century Theatre Poster by J Cheret Original Vintage poster from 1890, this poster has been backed onto linen fo...

Set of 4 turn of the century American Lithographic framed prints. Controversial and illustrated in the typical turn of the Century American fashion. A set of four vibrantly coloured lithographic prints, framed in unusual Gothic pine frames. With brass hooks still attached, the reverse clearly show that these images have never been removed or replaced since they would have been framed in the 1900s. Depicting life’s process of the Afro American, from courting to creating a family. We have never seen the like and in this collection/condition, you are unlikely to see the same ever again. Dimensions in inches: H 14.5 x D 11.5 x W 1 Origin: America circa: 1900 - 1920 Condition: Aged Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina across all areas. No breaks but the frames and prints are discoloured and faded as you would come to expect of item of this Material and age. The House of Antiques...

Very rare late 19th Century, "The Original Holden's Mannikins", original vintage theatrical Vaudeville play linen backed one-sheet movie poster (one sheet; measures 28" x 42", actual poster size 27" x 41". Early Vaudeville Marionette, Automata and Mannequin poster with vibrant colors, another one can't be found. The playbill poster features vibrant illustrations of Clowns, Skeletons, Royalty, Cowboys, Mimes, Nurses, Fairies... This poster has an address for a theatre in St. Martin Paris, France. From the book; The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre by John McCormick The Holden family were the most celebrated English marionette performers of the nineteenth century. The trajectory of the Holdens provides a vivid example of developments in entertainment across the century. Having begun on the fairgrounds, they moved on to large halls, theatres and music halls. At the height of their popularity, when they had two main companies in operation, the Holdens were even better known abroad than at home. Their name was almost synonymous with puppetry, and they were credited with every innovation in marionette theatre. Then, with the advent of cinema, their business suffered a rapid decline. Based on extensive archival research and lavishly illustrated with photographs, sketches, diagrams, playbills and posters, The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre explains why the Holden shows had such impact and were so frequently imitated. Below are two newspaper reviews from 1903 and 1907. Holdin’s Mannkins Location: New York City Theater: New York Date: 1903 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin This is another of Mr. Keith’s acts and it is safe to say that we have never seen marionettes in this country before. The general fitting up of the act is great—had a fine stage with a full set of scenery, and everything is first class order—strongly, and it is hardly possible to conceive how people can produce the effects that they do by the manipulation of strings. Every move made by these little figures is absolutely natural and life-like, and the audience were quick to appreciate this fact and were most hearty in their applause. The act is closed with a transformation feature which was very pretty and attractive. It is an exceptionally strong turn throughout. 24 minutes, full stage. Source: University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 2 September 1902-3 September 1903. Holden’s Manikins Location: Philadelphia Theater: Keith's Date: 1907 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin 22 min, F.S., 2 shows. On at 8:04. This is a children’s feature. I doubt whether it would be so well received at any other than about Christmas time, but it quite won the house. The manikins performs various simple stunts, such as dancing, Punch and Judy comedy, etc. The finish of the act was a spectacular feature without moving figures, which did not run as smoothly as it should have done. However, the act will certainly please the little folks and it cannot be conceived how the wooden manikins can be manipulated so life-like. Holden got a good hand on his appearance after the act...

Rudolf Leuckart (1822 - 1898) was a German zoologist and a professor of comparative anatomy and physiology at the University of Greifswald (today: University of Greifswald). He is re...

BOS Whiskey 19th Century Lithograph Advertising Poster A mid-19th Century sectioned lithographic BOS Whiskey advertising poster. Bos Whiskey wa...

This is a framed, antique cocoa advertisement. An English, Lutona poster dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fascinating period adverti...

This is a framed antique advertisement. An English, advertising poster for Carbosil soap, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing period retail advertising Displays a desirable aged patina Professionally framed behind glass and finished with hanging rope to reverse Original lithograph shows coveted light ageing Presented against an attractive dark emerald ground To the centre a montage of a woman reading a newspaper whilst sat upon a box of Carbosil The name of the product and the slogan 'The New Soda' act as a header and footer The contemporary price of 1d and secondary slogan 'Always in front of time' to either side This is a charming antique advertisement poster...