Andorra Trips - Historic Theater Poster (S), Home again in the big tent theatre the triumphant American tour

Date: c. .

Print Info: A paradise for children a revelation for adults.

Topics: Magicians.

Publisher: Baldwin S. S. Russell-Morgan Print.

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.