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Theatrical Collection (#10)

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Background imageTheatrical Collection: Circus 1, Bronx, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown

Circus 1, Bronx, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
Circus 1, Bronx, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: A Theatrical Company, 1927. Creators: Addison N. Scurlock, Unknown

A Theatrical Company, 1927. Creators: Addison N. Scurlock, Unknown
A Theatrical Company, 1927

Background imageTheatrical Collection: No More Peace 2, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

No More Peace 2, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace 2, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Prologue to Glory 2, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Prologue to Glory 2, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory 2, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Melodies on Parade, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Melodies on Parade, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Melodies on Parade, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown

No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Prologue to Glory 1, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Prologue to Glory 1, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory 1, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Prologue to Glory, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Prologue to Glory, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Portrait of Harry Gibson, Diamond studio, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Harry Gibson, Diamond studio, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Apr. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Harry Gibson, Diamond studio, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Apr. 1947

Background imageTheatrical Collection: From the pageant: 'The star of Ethiopia', 1915-12. Creator: Unknown

From the pageant: "The star of Ethiopia", 1915-12. Creator: Unknown
From the pageant: "The star of Ethiopia", 1915-12

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Poster from Roslyn production of Power (Roslyn, NY), [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Poster from Roslyn production of Power (Roslyn, NY), [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Poster from Roslyn production of Power (Roslyn, NY), [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Poster from New York production of Power (Ritz Theatre), [1937]. Creator: Unknown

Poster from New York production of Power (Ritz Theatre), [1937]. Creator: Unknown
Poster from New York production of Power (Ritz Theatre), [1937]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Poster from New York production of Dr. Faustus (Maxine Elliot Theater (skeleton poster)), [1937]

Poster from New York production of Dr. Faustus (Maxine Elliot Theater (skeleton poster)), [1937]. Creator: Unknown
Poster from New York production of Dr. Faustus (Maxine Elliot Theater (skeleton poster)), [1937]. Play by Christopher Marlowe. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The weavers, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe

The weavers, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe
The weavers, 1916

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913

Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye, in rehearsal for first performance at the Meriden Bird Club sanctuary dedication in New Hampshire, 1913 Sept

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913

Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scene from Sanctuary: A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye, in rehearsal for first performance at the Meriden Bird Club sanctuary dedication in New Hampshire, 1913 Sept

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913

Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye, in rehearsal for first performance at the Meriden Bird Club sanctuary dedication in New Hampshire, 1913 Sept

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The weavers, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe

The weavers, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe
The weavers, 1916

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913

Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye, in rehearsal for first performance at the Meriden Bird Club sanctuary dedication in New Hampshire, 1913 Sept

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical production with Margaret Anglin and others, between 1910 and 1925

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913

Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye, in rehearsal for first performance at the Meriden Bird Club sanctuary dedication in New Hampshire, 1913 Sept

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913

Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye...Meriden Bird Club...New Hampshire, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scene from Sanctuary, A Bird Masque, by Percy MacKaye, in rehearsal for first performance at the Meriden Bird Club sanctuary dedication in New Hampshire, 1913 Sept

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20




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Step into the world of theatrical wonders, where imagination takes center stage. From the captivating Sherlock Holmes theatre poster to George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, each production offers a glimpse into a different realm. In this vibrant collage of artistry, even cartoons like Rev Stewart Headlam's creation come alive with their own dramatic flair. The Black and White Minstrels add rhythm and melody to the theatrical tapestry, while Madame Sarah Bernhardt mesmerizes as Theodora in an enchanting photograph by Downey. The Mikado by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan transports us to a whimsical land filled with laughter and song. A portrait captures the elegance of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella, showcasing both beauty and tradition. A handbill advertising Hamlet at the Theatre in Leeds beckons audiences to witness Shakespearean brilliance unfold before their eyes. Meanwhile, the Waldorf Theatre in London stands tall as a beacon of entertainment for all who seek escape from reality. Graham Moffatt's A Scrape of the Pen delves into thought-provoking narratives that challenge societal norms. La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess invites us into a world where dolls hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Across continents, in St. Petersburg Russia, ballet dancers grace the stage during Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake performance - their movements embodying grace and passion. These glimpses behind-the-scenes remind us that theater is not just about what happens on stage but also about capturing moments that transcend time itself, and is through these theatrical hints that we are transported to worlds unknown – where dreams become reality and emotions run wild.