W.S. Gilberts burlesque comedy Engaged – Antique Poster Print
(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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A window into the past: W.S. Gilberts burlesque comedy Engaged, preserved in this vintage poster. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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W.S. Gilberts burlesque comedy Engaged
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This lithograph carries a New York imprint: H.A. Thomas printed it at his studio on Broadway in 1879, a few years after W.S. Gilbert's burlesque comedy *Engaged* opened in London in 1877. Gilbert's play satirizes mercenary courtship and the money troubles of its characters, and its humor traveled well to American stages. The poster bears the signature "Vic. Arnold," which points to the artist behind the design, while the bold, text-heavy layout reflects how American printers promoted touring and local productions of the period.
| Created / published | 1879 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : lithograph b&w ; 48 x 61 cm. |
| Notes | K3009 U.S. Copyright Office Created by H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio 865 Broadway N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas. Signed: Vic. Arnold. · Thomas Henry Atwell 1834-1904. Gilbert W. S. (William Schwenck) 1836-1911. Thomas Henry Atwell 1834-1904. Arnold Vic. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Performing Arts Posters |
| Original scan | 5,000 × 4,023 px · prints to 17 × 13 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-THR-273029 |
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