Vesta Tilley Co. Lithograph Poster Featuring Charles T. Aldrich, circa 1900

This collectible lithograph poster, produced circa 1900, features a promotional illustration for the Vesta Tilley Company, directed by Weber and Fields. The poster showcases an expressive portrait of a male performer, identified as Charles T.

Aldrich, depicted in a character costume with a hat, striped shirt, and cravat. The lithographic printing process captures the intricate facial features, beard, and expressive gesture of the subject. The large-format promotional piece measures approximately 41 3/4 by 28 1/4 inches (106 by 71.8 cm). Vesta Tilley was a renowned English music hall performer famous for her professional male impersonations, becoming a celebrated figure in the Victorian era as a high-earning entertainer known as the London idol.

The design includes prominent bold lettering for the Vesta Tilley Co. name at the top and the name 'Chas T. Aldrich' centered at the bottom. The work serves as a vintage example of late 19th-century stage advertisement ephemera.