Kellar – Historic Reproduction
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare vintage poster captures Kellar in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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A poster for Harry Kellar (1849-1922) that the record ties to demon-themed illusions and a toasting routine, two of the feats that set his show apart from other magicians of the day. Kellar was widely regarded as the leading American magician of the 1890s, and he later mentored Harry Houdini. The Strobridge Lithographing Company, which printed theatrical posters in Cincinnati and New York, produced large color sheets like this one to advertise touring attractions. Its size and bold color show how stage posters were meant to catch the eye of passersby.
| Created / published | Cin'ti ; New York : Strobridge Litho. Co., c1899. |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 215 x 102 cm. |
| Genre | no. 8 (C size); POS - MAG - .K44 |
| Notes | Created and copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co |
| Subjects | Kellar, Harry,--1849-1922--Performances. Demons. Toasting. Magic. Magicians. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 5,143 × 4,104 px · prints to 17 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-226538 |
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