Blue Jeans Theatrical Advertising Poster — Joseph Arthur, c.1890s

A spectacular original theatrical advertising lithograph for Blue Jeans, the smash-hit American melodrama written by Joseph Arthur (author of The Still Alarm). One of the defining stage productions of the Gilded Age, Blue Jeans was celebrated as "The Mighty Thrilling Theatrical Triumph of 2 Continents" — a sensation on both American and British stages throughout the 1890s.

This large-format chromolithograph showcases the play's "Big 4 Famous Features": the Big Political Barbecue, the Thrilling Saw Mill Scene (the show's most iconic moment), the Great Lynching Scene, and the Rising Sun Roasters — all rendered in vivid period color with the bold decorative typography characteristic of late 19th-century theatrical printing.

Presented in a handsome gold-toned frame with mat, the poster displays beautifully with strong color and excellent graphic presence. A rare and highly collectible piece of American theatrical and printing history.

Details:

• Subject: Blue Jeans by Joseph Arthur
• Date: Circa 1890s
• Type: Original chromolithograph theatrical poster
• Framed: Yes (gold-toned frame, matted)
• Condition: Please see photos