1890s Antique Theater Lithograph — "The Girl I Left Behind Me" Play Poster
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| Management number | 12113890 | Release Date | 2025/09/14 | List Price | $113.99 | Model Number | 12113890 | ||
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Original antique theatrical poster for "The Girl I Left Behind Me", a stage play by David Belasco & Franklin Fyles.
Produced by: Gustave Frohman (noted theatrical producer)
Date: Circa 1893 (the play debuted in 1893 and ran for over 300 nights in New York)
Artwork: Lithograph by Metropolitan Print, New York
Visuals: Dramatic scene featuring a military officer kneeling over a young woman with the caption "She is Dead," surrounded by somber onlookers. Bold red title text stands out at the top.
Size: approx 11 x 9"
Condition: Good to very good for age. Light edge wear, possible creasing or small tears common with vintage posters — describe specifics.
Historical context:
"The Girl I Left Behind Me" was a significant military melodrama that became a major hit in the 1890s, capturing American audiences with its frontier army setting and emotional themes of love and sacrifice. The title comes from a popular military song, adding to its patriotic appeal.
Great for:
Collectors of 19th-
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Paper ephemera > Advertisement |
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| Condition | Good |
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