Burlesque Collection (#4)

Morocco Bound by Arthur Branscombe
Front and back pages of a promotional flyer for Morocco Bound, a light farcical Edwardian musical comedy in two acts by Arthur Branscombe, with music by F. Osmond Carr and lyrics by Adrian Ross

I ve Seen The Arem by Arthur Branscombe
Promotional postcard for Ive Seen The Arem musical farce burlesque by Arthur Branscombe; music F. Osmond Carr. First produced at the Empress Theatre, Brixton, 3rd August 1914

Programme cover, Rialto Theatre, New York, USA
Programme cover for the Rialto Theatre, Broadway at 42nd Street, New York, USA, Director Hugo Riesenfeld, February 1922. The programme included the overture to Verdis Sicilian Vespers

Get Away You Boys by Frank Rubens
Promotional postcard for Get Away You Boys, revue/farcical burlesque presented by Frank Rubens. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Clapham, 4th May 1914

Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York State, USA
Niagara Street (viewed from Main Street), Buffalo, New York State, USA, with the McKinley Monument in the distance. Date: circa 1904-1908

Letty Lind - English actress, dancer, singer and acrobat
Letitia " Letty Lind" Elizabeth Rudge (1862-1923), English actress, dancer, singer and acrobat, best known for her work in burlesque at the Gaiety Theatre

Sketch front cover, Gaby Deslys in Rosy Rapture
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring French actress and music hall artiste, Gaby Deslys, in the role of Lady Lil in the J. M. Barrie burlesque, Rosy Rapture, which was a popular show in 1915

Gaby Deslys in Rosy Rapture
Caricature of French actress Gaby Deslys (1884-1920), picture in glamorous caricature at the time she was appearing in the burlesque, Rosy Rapture, written by J. M. Barrie. Date: 1915

The Principal Boy by Bevan Petman
A pretty actress in a top hat shows off her shapely legs on stage. Illustrations full title is: The Principal Boy - And a Real Topper too

Sheet music cover, Love Like a Star Dear Shall Shine on our Way. A comic duet sung nightly by Miss Lottie Venne (1852-1928) and M Marius, in Alfred Lees burlesque, The Lying Dutchman

Sir William Schwenk Gilbert - English parodist & librettist
Sir William Schwenk Gilbert (1836-1911), English parodist and librettist. Gilbert wrote Christmas burlesque and humorous poetry

Drawing Two Americans Ballet de la Douairiere Billebahaut
Artokoloro

CARNEGIE HALL: MUSICIANS. Musicians on stage at Carnegie Hall for the burlesque Musicians Gambol, including Ernest Schelling and John Philip Sousa; border is signed by those pictured

NORA BAYES (1880-1928). American actress, comedian, and singer. As Juliet in a burlesque of Romeo and Juliet. Photograph, 1920

GYPSY ROSE LEE (1911-1970). American burlesque entertainer. Photograph by Fred Palumbo, 1956

AD: WHISKEY, c1870. American advertisement for Old Crow whiskey. Lithograph, c1870

POSTER: BURLESQUE, c1870. Advertisement for the British Blonde Burlesque Troupe. Lithograph, c1870

VERMONT STATE FAIR, 1941. Performers at a girlie show at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland, Vermont. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1941

MARSH: BURLESQUE, 1928. Irving Place Burlesk, I. Lithograph by Reginald Marsh, 1928

Robinson Crusoe, the Guards Burlesque at the Chelsea Barracks: the Pas De Deux in the Second Act, Uk

Source Size = 2586 x 1854
Scene from the Burlesque of " aladdin; or the Wonderful Lamp, " at the Lyceum Theatre

Scene from the New Burlesque of columbus, at the Gaiety Theatre, 1869
Scene from the New Burlesque of " columbus, " at the Gaiety Theatre, 1869

Source Size = 1681 x 2528
Miss Wyndham as Olinska, in the Burlesque of " mazeppa, " at the Olympic Theatre

Source Size = 2509 x 2345
Scene from the Burlesque of " st. George and the Dragon, " at the Adelphi Theatre

Source Size = 2569 x 1927
Scene from the Burlesque of " whittington and his Cat, " at the Lyceum Theatre

An escape a la Francois!, engraving 1791 by Willm. Holland, a burlesque representation of the flight to Varennes, the royal family in a two-wheeled carriage drawn (left to right)

The Analyst Besh-n in his own Taste, print by Paul Sandy, 1735 (engraving)
XJF867790 The Analyst Besh-n in his own Taste, print by Paul Sandy, 1735 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1988, U.5); English, out of copyright

Puggs Graces etched from his original drawings, 1753 (etching)
XJF863060 Puggs Graces etched from his original drawings, 1753 (etching) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on Hogarths Analysis of Beauty)

The Author Run Mad, 1755 (etching)
XJF863063 The Author Run Mad, 1755 (etching) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on Hogarths pretensions and his resistence to plans for a new academy)

A new Dunciad done with a view of fixing ye fluctuating ideas of taste without preface
XJF863059 A new Dunciad done with a view of fixing ye fluctuating ideas of taste without preface or introduction, 1753 (etching) by Sandby

Captain MacHeath, the highwayman hero of The Beggars Opera by John Gay (1685-1732)
BAL78062 Captain MacHeath, the highwayman hero of The Beggars Opera by John Gay (1685-1732), pub. by Redington (engraving and collage) by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum

Gargantua on the towers of Notre-Dame at Paris, illustration from Gargantua
XIR224407 Gargantua on the towers of Notre-Dame at Paris, illustration from Gargantua by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) engraved by Pannemaker (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Education of Gargantua, illustration from Gargantua by Francois Rabelais
XIR224406 Education of Gargantua, illustration from Gargantua by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Pantagruels meal, from Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
XIR164723 Pantagruels meal, from Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

DANCER: LITTLE EGYPT, 1893. The exotic dancer Little Egypt, the stellar attraction of the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, Illinois, 1893

CIRCUS POSTER, c1899. Ringling Bros. Crandall and his comic burlesque equestrian act on his riding mule Thunderbolt. Chromolithograph, c1899

EVA SWINBOURNE, c1892. Burlesque dancer: original cabinet photograph, c1892

DANCER: LITTLE EGYPT, 1893. The burlesque dancer Little Egypt, the stellar attraction of the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, 1893

THEATER: BURLESQUE, 1851. Scene from the fairy burlesque, Princess Radiant; or, the Story of Mayflower, at the Haymarket Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1851

JENNIE JOYCE, 1892. Burlesque dancer: Original cabinet photograph, 1892

VAUDEVILLE POSTER, c1899. Lithograph poster for the Joseph Hart Vaudeville Company at the Weber and Fields Music Hall in New York City, c1899

The Unisphere Hairdo
New York, New York: 1964. Stylist John Fonda puts the finishing touches on The Unisphere Hairdo, on Ecstasy, a featured stripper in the Broadway play, This Was Burlesque

Minsky Burlesque Theater
Covington, Kentucky: c. 1970. One of the last of the Harold Minsky burlesque theaters is this one in Kentucky

An Escape A La Francois!, Engraving 1791 By Willm. Holland, A Burlesque Representation Of The Flight To Varennes, The Royal Family In A Two-wheeled Carriage Drawn (left To Right)

Silent film production, 1922 C016 / 8830
Silent film production. Filming in 1922 of a scene from a silent film and burlesque on the burning of Rome. A burlesque is intended to amuse by caricaturing the topic depicted

Menippus by VELAZQUEZ, Diego RodrЧ uez de Silva (1599-1660). Velazquez makes a burlesque interpretation of the sitter. Baroque

Aesop by VELAZQUEZ, Diego RodrЧ uez de Silva (1599-1660). Particular burlesque interpretation of the artist. Baroque

Albert Chevalier - Burlesque French Song

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"Unveiling the Art of Burlesque: A Journey through Time and Entertainment" Step into a world where sensuality meets satire, as we explore the captivating realm of burlesque. From its early origins to its glamorous heyday, this art form has enthralled audiences for centuries. In 1926, Thony's Nacktkultur drawing showcased the audacious spirit of nudism intertwined with burlesque, pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. Miss Harriett Vernon in "The Prince of Japs" cartoon brought laughter and delight to spectators during the 1930s. Music halls echoed with enchanting melodies like "Parcel, " while music covers such as "Pas de Quatre" transported us into a whimsical world inspired by Faust Up To Date. Gaby Deslys' mesmerizing performances in 1915 left audiences spellbound, embodying the true essence of burlesque. The spirit was captured in an iconic print from 1868, reminding us that this art form has always been about embracing individuality and celebrating self-expression. Ida Barr's powerful voice reverberated through music halls from 1882 to 1967, leaving a lasting legacy on stage. Marion Hood took center stage as an actor-singer in Ruy Blas burlesque, showcasing versatility and talent within this unique genre. Gypsy Rose Lee became an icon in American burlesque entertainment with her seductive charm and captivating performances. Nelly Power's enchanting presence graced music halls from 1854 to 1887, leaving behind a trail of awe-inspired admirers. Victorian scraps depicted three women adorned in elaborate costumes that epitomized the allure and elegance associated with burlesque. Burlesque is more than just feathers and sequins; it represents empowerment, freedom of expression, and breaking down societal barriers.