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This is a museum quality, reproduction print on premium paper with archival/UV resistant inks. Date: c. 1908. Print Info: Created and copyright 1908 by The Strobridge Litho. Co. Cincinnati & New York. From photo by F.C. Bangs N.Y. Caption: Albert Hart as Baron Copoff. N.Y. no. 12755. Topics: Hart Albert. Entertainers. Burlesque shows. Publisher: Weber Joe 1867-1942. Savage Henry W. Lehar Franz 1870-1948. Bangs F. C. (Frank C.) 1833-1908. 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. | 
