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Guadalupe Mountains, near El Paso, Texas, viewed from the east / Middl...

Illus. in: Southern Pacific Railroad / A.B. Gray. Cincinnati : Wrightson & Co.'s Print., 1856, opp. p. 18.

Egypt - Luxor - columns of portico

No. 1899. On verso: Egypt. (Luxor) Thebes. Columns of Portico. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mi... More

Arch erected by the Webster Club, Main St., S. Danvers / Lith. by J. H...

Print shows young women parading through a celebratory arch at the reception of George Peabody in Danvers, Mass. Illus. in: Proceedings at the reception and dinner in honor of George Peabody, esq. of London, by... More

Lynch law in California - surrender of prisoners at the county gaol [j...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1856 July 12, p. 36. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: California San Francisco; California Hist. 1856; Lynching; Prisons.

[Jesus appearing to his disciples on the Sea of Galilee] / JSvC [monog...

The subject of the drawing is Jesus Appearing to His Disciples and the Miraculous Draft of Fishes. More precisely, as the artist transcribed from the Bible, this is the moment when Peter jumps into the water to... More

The killeries--Connemara - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3595

Pope Pius IX - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5252

Little sister - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4015

Autumn on Lake George - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congres...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0352

Rabbit catching: the trap sprung

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5458

St. Patrick / San Paticio - Drawing. Public domain image.

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6286

Virginia water Windsor Park - Drawing. Public domain image.

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6995

Ripe fruits - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5583

My picture - Print, Library of Congress collection

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4724

The shepherdess of the Alps = La pastorella dell' Alpi from Les soire...

Col. Fremont planting the American standard on the Rocky Mountains

Proof for a large woodcut campaign banner or poster for John C. Fremont, Republican presidential contender in 1856. Fremont is shown in full-length on a mountain peak, planting an American flag. He is clad in f... More

Bell-Brandon variations, op. 558 - American sheet music, 1870-1885

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Map of Union County, Pennsylvania : entirely from original surveys /

General-content county map also showing rural houses/buildings with householders' names. Relief shown by hachures. Shows road distances in perches. Hand col. to emphasize township boundaries. Originally printed... More

La grisette waltz - Public domain American sheet music

The Rail road suspension bridge: near Niagara Falls

Print shows sightseers on the lower left at the edge of the Niagara River with a railroad suspension bridge at center and Niagara Falls in the distance. Caption continues: Length of bridge 822 feet, height abo... More

St. Peter receiving the keys: San Pedro recibiendo las llaves

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6295

[Abraham Lincoln], [March 21, 1856] (Divorce Decree in case of Nancy ...

The mountain maid's invitation, with variations, op. 612. Charles Gro...

Fond moments of my childhood, ballad

Departed days - Public domain American sheet music

For piano

The old maid's waltz - Public domain American sheet music

Life of Tecumseh, and of his brother the Prophet; with a historical sk...

Picryl description: Public domain historical document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Life of Tecumseh, and of his brother the Prophet; with a historical sk...

Picryl description: Public domain historical document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Life of Tecumseh, and of his brother the Prophet; with a historical sk...

Picryl description: Public domain historical document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Bill of Complaint in Cheney et ux. v. Ross et ux, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Copy of the original. Summary: Ross owed Bishop $2,000 and gave Bishop a promissory note secured with 160 acres of land as payment. After Ross failed to pay the note in full, Bi... More

Senju no oubashi, Ando Hiroshige - Ukiyo e print

View of the bridge of Senju crossing the Sumida River, with mountains in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the seri... More

Bound volume---30 January-5 October 1856

Gajō icchō, Ando Hiroshige - Public domain drawing

Prints show views of Edo, Japan. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Meisho edo hyakkei : 100 famous views of Edo. Format... More

Gajō icchō, Andō Hiroshige - Public domain image related to music prfo...

Gajō icchō, Ando Hiroshige - Public domain drawing

Rustic basket - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5705

[James Skivring Smith, three-quarter length portrait, three-quarters v...

Smith was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Arrived in Liberia in 1833. Secretary of State of Liberia, 1856-1860. Senator, Grand Bassa County, 1868-1869. Vice president under Edward Roye, 1870-1871. Superinte... More

Cares of a family / painted by A.F. Tait ; lith. by N. Currier, N.Y.

Original best fifty #44. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1856 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné ... More

The pursuit / painted by A.F. Tait ; L. Maurer, 55 ; lith. of N. Curri...

White man, with pistol on horseback, chasing Indian, with spear on horseback.

The women of '76: "Molly Pitcher" the heroine of Monmouth

Reference print in LOT 4412 G. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 7302.

Fairmount [Waterworks on the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pennsylva...

Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress). Published in: Gathering history: the Marian S. Carson collection of Americana / Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1999, p.87.

Station boy - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a barefooted boy riding on the back of a cart in Norway, presumably from the railroad or coach station. Bayard Taylor traveled through Norway and Scandinavia in 1856 and 1857, after the death of h... More

Salt Lake. Carnac - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Men with camels pause near a lake, palm trees in background. No. 1897. On verso: Karnak. Salt Lake.

[Alfred Francis Russell, three-quarter length portrait, full face, sea...

Russell was born in Kentucky and moved to Liberia in 1833. Vice President of Liberia from 1878 to 1883. Became President in 1883. Photographer unidentified. Written on back of plate: A.F. Russell, Senator fro... More

He travels on foot, Norway - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a traveler, perhaps Taylor himself, on foot in Norway holding a walking stick and carrying a pack. Part of the image is outlined in red ink. Taylor visited Norway in 1856 and 1857 after the death ... More

One of the wards of the hospital at Scutari / W. Simpson del. ; E. Wal...

Interior view of a hospital ward at Scutari during the Crimean War, after the arrival of Florence Nightingale. Colnaghi's Authentic Series. Plate 34. Déposé Paris, Goupil & Cie ; Leipzig, Otto Weigel.

Bound volume---6 October 1856-7 July 1857

[General William Walker's Exp. in Nicaragua]: Market Place on Grand Pl...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 2, no. 28 (1856 June 21), p. 25.

Saint Bridget: Sta Brigida/ Ste. Brigitte

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The great fire at Philadelphia: Front page, illustration only

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 April 26, p. 305.

[Philae - columns of Pharaoh's bed]

No. 1827. On verso: Egypt. Philae. Columns of Pharaohs Bed. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixtu... More

Independents, John J. Levy - Engraving, Public domain image

"America" with Liberty cap and flag. LOT subject: Cards. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by John J. Levy. Caption card tracings: Advertisements; Card playing.

Kansas - Col. Sumner arriving at Constitution Hall. Col. Sumner dispe...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 July 26 , p. 105.

[General William Walker's Exp. in Nicaragua] Scene in the Battle of Ri...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 2, no. 32 (1856 July 19), p. 89. Reference copy may be in BIOG FILE.

Norwegian church - Public domain scan / drawing

Drawing shows a clapboard Norwegian church at the edge of a village. Taylor visited Norway in 1856 and 1857 after the death of his first wife. Inscribed above image: no. 11 p. 13; 2/3 width of page. Gift; Charl... More

Capitol construction, from north west. Progressive view of dome, no. 1

Photograph showing beginning stages of adding the dome to the Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 19. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

View from Philœ - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Portico on island of Philae, overlooking the Nile River, boat moored at water's edge. No. 1819. On verso: Philae. Temple Hypêthre - Landing place.

Inokashiranoike benten no yashiro Andō Hiroshige

Print shows a bird's-eye view of Inokashira Pond with bridge leading to small island and the Benten shrine; trees and mountains in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken... More

White slavery. The new "Democratic doctrine." ... Slavery not to be co...

On verso: B. Fleather Esq.; M.C. #09-82-038.180. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio ... More

Coast of Norway - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a small log house tucked onto a rocky island along the Norwegian coast. A sailboat and three rowboats are in the water. Taylor visited Norway in 1856 and 1857 after the death of his first wife. In... More

Home treasures - Lithograph, public domain, Library of Congress

Picryl description: Public domain image of children, kids, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Poster - The Bower of roses - Public domain lithograph

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0714

Court of Temple. Luxor - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

No. 1900. On verso: Egypt. (Luxor) Thebes. Court of Temple. On mount: Egypt, Luxor, Court of the Temple, the govt. corn stores.

Arresting the Steamship Northern Light

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 1, no. 4 (1856 Jan. 5), p. 57. Reference copy may be in BIOG FILE - Walker, William, 1824-1860. C... More

Lismore Castle: County Waterford, engraving, Library of Congress

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Memnonium - A group of people standing in front of a building

Four headless statues standing before colonnade. No. 1862. On verso: The Ramesseum. Osiride Portico.

Andreas, Freiherr von Baumgartner, 1793-1865

Half length, facing slightly left. Lithograph by Rudolf Hoffmann. From volume: Gallerie ausgezeichneter Naturforscher. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI; Pub... More

Government map of Nicaragua : from the latest surveys ordered by Presi...

Relief shown by hachures. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes location map ("Map of Central America"), Scale [1:1,550,000], and coat of arms of Nicaragua.

[Johannes Evangelista Purkinje, half-length portrait, facing front] / ...

From volume: Gallerie ausgezeichneter Naturforscher. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Map of Indiana County, Pennsylvania /

General-content county map showing townships, rural buildings, and householders names; borough insets show residential lots and building coverage. Hand col. to emphasize township boundaries. "Entered according ... More

View on the Rhine, Landscape view print

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6967

Siege and capture of Vicksburg, Miss. July 4th 1863

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5906

Waterfall--Tivoli, Italy - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 7092

Daniel O'Connell: The champion of freedom

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1480

Good night! little playfellow - Drawing. Public domain image.

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2645

The star spangled banner - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Cong...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6118

Haunted castle - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2984

Queen of love and beauty - Public domain portrait drawing

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5427

Rose and Lily - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5645

No you dont - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4906

My charming girl - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4650

Lieut. Genl. Ulysses S. Grant: General in Chief of the armies of the U...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3760

Scenery of the upper Mississippi: an Indian village

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5818

Piesni. Russian Masonic Songs, 1905.

"Sbornik masonskikh pi︠e︡sen." Cf. I︠U︡ Bitovt. Ri︠e︡dkīi︠a︡ knigi, 1905, no. 2660. Purchase from Gennadiĭ Vasilʹevich Yudin, 1906. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LC copy ... More

Duplessis - Le Batteur d'estrade, 2 (p17 crop)

Français : Illustrations du livre "Le Batteur d'estrade"

Duplessis - Le Batteur d'estrade, 4 (p1 crop)

Français : Illustrations du livre "Le Batteur d'estrade"

Grandpapa's cane - Print, Library of Congress collection

Title and imprint statement appear faintly, as though removed through bleaching. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2741

English sportsman in Norway - Public domain portrait drawing

Drawing shows a cart transporting a large English hunter and a small Norwegian guide or station boy, seen from behind. Bayard Taylor traveled through Norway and Scandinavia in 1856 and 1857, after the death of ... More

English sportsman in Norway - Public domain portrait drawing

The most Reverend John Hughes, D.D.: first archbishop of New York

Public domain photograph of bishop, priest, clergy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Catterskill falls - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows the Kaaterskill Falls, a two-stage waterfall near Haines Falls in the Catskill Mountains of New York, as seen from below with two people on the ledge at mid-falls. Inscribed in ink on verso: 390108... More

[C.H. Hicks, in profile, seated at desk]

Photographer unidentified. Written on back of plate: C. H. Hicks. Eng. Clerk of the Hs. of Rep. Was part of LOT 8554. Transfer; Manuscript Division. Forms part of: American Colonization Society Records, 1792-19... More

I wandered on the sea beat shore, shells of ocean

pg 4 missing From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright... More

[Liberian senate] / drawn by Robert K. Griffin, Monrovia.

Drawing shows an assembly of the Senate of Liberia; members are numbered, includes corresponding key. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: American Treasures at the Libr... More

Washington's head-quarters 1780: at Newburgh, on the Hudson

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 7073

Offertorium, musical notation - Public domain American music sheet

[Suez canal entrance at Port Said]

Obelisks on shore and ships moored at Port Said, the entrance to the Suez Canal. No. 1783.

Der Jüngling am Bache - Public domain American sheet music

Translated by Rev. J. Weiss.

[Interior views of the McAllister & Brother optical shop in Philadelph...

One photograph attributed to John Moran; stereograph attributed to William and Frederick Langenheim. Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress). Unprocessed in D 024

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description and travel

the library of congress celebrates the songs of america

american memory

music for the nation american sheet music ca 1820 1860

american notes travels in america 1750 1920

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