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Thro' the dark, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 192...

K3007 U.S. Copyright Office "After a sketch by Ch. Kendrick." Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: The man that has won my love, is there! Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti, N.Y." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. 6294. Forms part of:... More

Sidney R. Ellis' Bonnie Scotland

A245758 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: At Paldy's Fair. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. = N. Y." No. 6666. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The ladder of life a grand spectacular production : a realistic melo-d...

Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

George H. Broadhurst's new American play, The last chapter a comprehen...

7579 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co, Cin., U.S.A." No. 3635. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The intruder a powerful comedy drama of the East & West : the love and...

"Not a moving picture." Created by "Quigley Litho. Co., K.C." No. 3516. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

A fool of fortune by Martha Morton : presented by Wm. H. Crane and his...

"An emphatic success N.Y. herald." "An honest play, well played N.Y. press." Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin.-N.Y." No. 7515. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Broadway Theatre Opera Co. presenting the DeKoven & Smith's greatest s...

Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The A.S. Seer Print, 242-244 W. 41st St., N.Y." Management, Andrew A. McCormick. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bolossy Kiralfy's Siege of Troy

S20474 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Bolossy Kiralfy, 1887, New York." "From sketch by Matt Morgan; Art Goodman lltho. [sic]." Created by "A.S. Seer's Union Square Print., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrica... More

The mammoth spectacular production, Sporting life written by Cecil Ral...

Created and copyright 1900 by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York. Library copy missing bottom third of panel. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

In old Kentucky, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 19...

Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." No. 5870B. Written by C.T. Dazey; Original Pickaninny Band, organized by J.H. Brister; directed by Walter Brister. Forms part of:... More

Ada Gray in the new East Lynne - Drawing. Public domain image.

Z62722 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894, The Gribler Bank Note Company, Chicago, U.S.A." No. 24. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Sidney R. Ellis' Bonnie Scotland

A245757 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Tam's song, "Come under m plaidie." Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti. = N. Y." No. 6665. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library o... More

The sensational comedy-drama taken from life, Kidnapped in New York by...

"Introducing Barney Gilmore as Mr. Dooley the detective." "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Mr. Dooley overhears the conspiracy. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." Management, E... More

Miller & Hogarty present America's daintiest comedy queen, Elsa Ryan i...

Caption: Dolly - "The good book says, Thou shalt not kill!" Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Lower right corner missing. N.Y. no. 10196. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Caption: The land of promise. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7830. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

John Oxenham. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description

Poster - The sidewalks of New York - Public domain lithograph

Caption: Sherlock's bold defiance : "you kick me, and I'll holler 'bloody murder!'" Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7388. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Li... More

The electrician an American comedy drama : Chas. E. Blaney's greatest ...

Caption: I said he did not want a drink. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5893. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Arizona America's greatest play.

G xxc 16240(?) U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Come into the house, you will find it much better there. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 1... More

"Chalk dust" modern, youthful, comedy, drama.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Chalk Dust" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a girl writing on a chalkboard.

"Battle hymn" by Michael Gold & Michael Blankfort epic drama of pre-ci...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Battle Hymn" at the Columbia theater, showing a half-length portrait of a white man, facing left, reaching his hand toward the hand of an African American. Wo... More

Diplomacy. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Created by "A.S. Seer's Eng-Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Carl A. Haswin in the new romantic melodrama, A lion's heart an honest...

Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." Lower right corner and other pieces missing. No. 4155. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Ralph Stuart in his great success By right of sword

G xxc 7663(?) U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Ralph Stuart. Created and "copyright 1904 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo, N.Y." Direction, Edward Thurnaer. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

Under the gaslight, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

K14809 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas, N.Y." Oofty Gooft's New York Combination. Signed: Vic Arnold. Forms part of: Theatrical post... More

The romantic spectacle, Under the polar star written by Clay M. Greene...

Caption: Post: "Tell the boys at the office that I have become a martyr to science after all." Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cincinnati & New York." Direction of Wm. A. Brady. No. 7213(... More

Kiralfy Bros grand production, Black crook

R28001 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy." Created by "Central Litho. & Eng. Co, N.Y." Signed: A.R. Cassidy. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Humanity the latest English success : by Sutton Vane, author of The co...

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sidney R. Ellis' Bonnie Scotland

A245920 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Jean MacFarlane stays her brother's hand. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. = New York." No. 6681. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks.

68074 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Spirited boxing contest conducted strictly according to the rules of the ring. Lord Woodstock knocks out his professional antagonist. At the National Sporting Club, London. ... More

An all-star cast presenting Shakepeare's sublime tragedy, Romeo & Juli...

"Kyrle Bellew as Romeo, Miss Eleanor Robson as Juliet ...." Created and "copyright 1903 by The Strobridge Litho Co., Cincinnati & New York." Liebler & Co., managers. N.Y. no. 10342. Forms part of: Theatrical po... More

A comedy drama of western life, The lost trail by Anthony E. Wills.

Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Federal Theatre presents "Big White Fog" A negro drama by Theodore War...

Facsimile of poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Big White Fog", sponsored by International House Theatre, 1414 E. 59th St. Fairfax 8200, showing a man trapped in a fog that extends from a hut i... More

A.Q. Scammon's The American girl by H. Grattan Donnelly.

Caption: Because I am his wife. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 4237. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Uncle Tom's cabin - Public domain lithograph

43307 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Uncle Tom & Eva. Created and "copyright 1899, Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 596. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Robert B. Mantell as Monbars - Public domain portrait engraving

S26672 U.S. Copyright Office Copyrighted 1887 by Augustus Pitou. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N.Y., London." N.Y. 1950. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Lost in the desert the sensational event of the year : a drama on new ...

General Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous production.

G xxc 502 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Illinois Theatre, Chicago commencing Sept 2d. matinees Wed & Sat. Created and "copyright 1901 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati, O." Dramatized by Wm. You... More

Forrester & Mittenthal present Florence Bindley in The street singer a...

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A240001 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of In old Kentucky. Caption: The child is mine, she shall go with me! Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." Jacob Litt, p... More

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6402 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Uncle Tom's cabin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

43308 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Eliza's escape. Created and "copyright 1899, Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 595. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Ceiling zero 3 act play by Frank Wead : sponsored by the Junior Chambe...

Poster for presentation of "Ceiling Zero" at the high school auditorium, showing two planes flying in close formation. Date stamped on verso: Jun 22 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library... More

"Counsellor at law" Gripping drama by...Elmer Rice.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Counsellor at Law" at the Mason Opera House, 127 S. Broadway. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6400 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

A mile a minute - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, train car, railroad, railway, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster - Kiralfy Bros "Black crook" - Public domain lithograph

N16286 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Smaller version of poster: POS - TH - KIR, no. 2 (B size). Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More

Frederick Warde's superb production of Runnymede by Wm. Greer Harrison...

A249574 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Frederick Warde as Robin Hood. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cinti N.Y." No. 6716. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

London life a new & original melo drama : by Martyn Field and Arthur S...

8268 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899, The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Management, Murray & Long (J. Duke Murra, Howard Long). No. 6837. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Al. W. Martin's mammoth production, Uncle Tom's cabin

"Russell Morgan Print." Caption: Our colored "exclusives" in a fashionable cake walk : the most sumptuous occurence that is likely to happen. Created and "copyrihted [sic] 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U... More

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble.

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The greater Shenandoah by Bronson Howard.

Z43604 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Halt! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. - N.Y." Management, Charles Frohman. N.Y. 6088. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Julia Arthur in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

George H. Broadhurst's new American play, The last chapter a comprehen...

"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3647. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The lost trail a comedy drama of western life by Anthony E. Wills.

Caption: Cyrena and Sam. Created and "copyright 1906 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10829. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Haiti, a drama of the black Napoleon, by William Du Bois, Lafayette Th...

Poster showing stylized black Napoleon. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 116

Uncle Tom's cabin, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

I3347 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyrighted 1878 by H.A. Thomas." Signed: Kendrick. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Sidney R. Ellis' Bonnie Scotland

Caption: Here's to the king of Glen and Crag. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. = N. Y." No. 6649. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

Caption: Trouncing a terrible tough : a gentle German athlete breaks the hand of "Rattlesnake Pete." Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7462. Forms part of: Theatrical post... More

Jas. H. Wallick presents The dairy farm a romance of Sleepy Hollow by ...

48908 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The Seer Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Charles Frohman's $40,000 production, Hearts are trumps written by Cec...

Belle Archer's new comedy drama, Jess of the Bar Z

D16728 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Lord Archibald Cunningham. Color version of poster: POS - TH - 1900 .J4, no. 1 (C size). Created and "copyright, 1900, by the U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cinc... More

Spitz & Nathanson present When women love a play true to life.

Caption: The angel of mercy. Created and "copyright 1905 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 9146. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The lost trail a comedy drama of western life : by Anthony E. Wills.

Created and "copyright, 1907, by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10697. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The mammoth spectacular production, Sporting life written by Cecil Ral...

D16484 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The end. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4749. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library... More

Ben-Hur Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous production.

Public domain scan of theatrical performance poster, printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster - Robert B. Mantell. Hamlet - Public domain lithograph

Created by "The Seer Print., N.Y." M.W. Hanley, manager. No. 625. Promotional goal: U.S. K74.1890. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Uncle Tom's cabin - Public domain lithograph

43307 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Uncle Tom & Eva. Created and "copyright 1899, Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 596. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Romeo & Juliet, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 192...

K9451 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Poster advertising Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. Signed: J.L. Lith. Forms ... More

Louis Aldrich in My partner the acknowledged best American play.

Created by "Thomas, Sterling & Wylie Lith., 7 E 19th St., N.Y." Portraits of Grace and Mary in upper left corner. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The last stroke a story of Cuba's fight for freedom : by I.N. Morris.

Caption: An unwilling accomplice : forced by the Spanish spy, the senora pleads for the packet containing the diagram of the hiding place of the junta's funds. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith... More

Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks.

Caption: Policeman Doxey's first arrest. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N.Y." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8063. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports team, group of people in uniform, sport event, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

We-uns of Tennessee by Lee Arthur.

Caption: There is an end of all faith between us. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The A.S. Seer Print, New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Gorgeous, scenic play, A guilty mother

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Federal Theatre Project presents "I want a policeman" A gripping myste...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Mt. Park Casino, Holyoke, Mass., showing the face and hand of a man holding a gun. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

Caption: Wrestling for wealth : a dare-devil cow-boy triumphs over an enormous grizzly. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7463. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. - Public domain portrait drawing

Public domain image of print or drawing, symbolism or allegory, depicting saint, winged creature, Icarus, flying angel, religious figure, flight, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A249582 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of "In old Kentucky." Caption: Warfield's daring rescue of Helen by the aid of the flag. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti N.Y." ... More

The limited mail Elmer E. Vance's famous railroad play.

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hand & glove a new & powerful domestic drama of original incidents : w...

Created by "A. Hoen & Co. Steam Print., Balto." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Little Lord Fauntleroy - Public domain lithograph

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sidney R. Ellis' Bonnie Scotland

A245419 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Humphrey accuses Buchanan. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. = New York." No. 6680. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - The sidewalks of New York - Public domain lithograph

Caption: It was on Broadway : Buttons McGurk, "King of the bums", does up the "copper" on Herald Square. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7387. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Caption: The shock, the shout, the groan of war. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. & NY." Management, Jacob Litt. N.Y. 8133. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Blue jeans "will never wear out" : written by Joseph Arthur, author of...

"The mighty thrilling theatrical triumph of 2 continents." Caption: The big 4 famous features of the play that has made all America talk: Feature no. 1: "The big political barbeque." Feature no. 2: "Thrilling s... More

The queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow.

Caption: Rescued from the highbinders' rat pit. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8770. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Blue jeans "will never wear out" : by Joseph Arthur, author of "The st...

Caption: The great saw mill scene. Created by "The Enquirer Job Printing Co., Cin., O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Barney Gilmore in the great comedy drama, Kidnapped in New York by How...

D7709 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Scene - 3rd Act, The kidnappers den; Dooley and his friend the actor make a rough house. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cinci... More

The mammoth spectacular production, Sporting life written by Cecil Ral...

D17233 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: At the Earl's Court Exhibition, London: an animated scene of surpassing grandeur, showing the leading characters of the play and beautifully illluminated with myriads of co... More

A startling melodrama, A ragged hero by Maurice J. Fielding.

The lost trail a comedy drama of western life by Anthony E. Wills.

Caption: Ouray and Jim. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10830. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The great train robbery written by Scott Marble.

The war of wealth - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Men fighting with daggers & sword while two women stand to side and w...

Created and copyrighted A.S. Seer's Print. N.Y." Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

For her children's sake by Theo. Kremer : the companion play to The fa...

Caption: If you strike my mother, I'll shoot! Created and "copyright 1902 by The U.S. Lithograph Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Management, Sullivan, Harris & Woods. No. 6504. Forms part of: ... More

Frederick Warde's superb production of Runnymede by Wm. Greer Harrison...

A249579 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Robin Hood defies King John. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co., Cinti - N.Y." No. 6726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congre... More

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6401 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

George Peck's grand revival of Stetson's Uncle Tom's cabin booked by K...

Caption: Eliza. Created by "A.S. Seer's Union Square Print., N.Y." No. 116. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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