Maid of the Moon Magic Illusion Poster, 1898 Vintage Theater Ad, Celestial Moon Wall Art

“Herrmann’s Beautiful Illusion – Maid of the Moon” is a dreamy 1898 magic poster, showing a white-robed woman rising from a crescent moon toward a glowing star in one of the most enchanting theatrical advertisements of the period.

Created and copyrighted by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co. of New York in 1898, the poster advertised “Herrmann the Great Co.” and the stage illusion “Maid of the Moon", complete with a small portrait of Herrmann the Great in the upper left corner.

Its appeal is easy to understand. The image is part magic-show advertisement, part celestial fantasy, and part turn-of-the-century poster art. The woman’s flowing gown, the crescent moon, the star, and the deep night sky give it a theatrical, moonlit quality that works beautifully in bedrooms, studios, dressing rooms, reading nooks, salons, theater spaces, and celestial-inspired interiors.

This print has been digitally restored from historical source material to preserve the character of the original while improving clarity, balance, and detail for modern display.

Why you’ll love it:
❖ A faithfully restored reproduction of the 1898 “Maid of the Moon” magic poster
❖ A dreamy turn-of-the-century blend of theatrical illusion, celestial imagery, vintage advertising, and moonlit fantasy
❖ Ideal for magic poster collectors, theater lovers, celestial decor buyers, moon art collectors, and vintage poster fans
❖ Works beautifully in a bedroom, dressing room, studio, reading nook, salon, theater space, or celestial-themed room

Available sizes:
12" × 16"

Print quality:
❖ Printed on archival Epson Enhanced matte paper
❖ Heavyweight, acid-free stock
❖ Printed with Epson UltraChrome HDR pigment inks
❖ Produced at appropriate resolution to preserve clarity and detail
❖ Includes a white border for easier framing, with or without a mat

Please note:
◆ Frame is not included unless added separately
◆ Print colors may vary slightly depending on your screen
◆ Mockups are for illustrative purposes only

Collector Notes & Helpful Links
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For collectors of vintage magic posters, celestial wall art, antique theater advertisements, moon prints, Herrmann the Great ephemera, and restored 19th-century lithographic poster art, “Maid of the Moon” is a standout piece.

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