"Col. Daniel Boon (sic)." (Daniel Boone)
Vertical hand-colored stipple engraving of a full length portrait of Daniel Boone. In fall of 1820, Lewis made a copper plate engraving of the Chester Harding painting and between 2 and 3 hundred prints were so... More
"Kingshighway Viaduct, St. Louis."
Horizontal, sepia panorama showing a train yard under a bridge. Text printed in white in lower, left corner reads: "Kingshighway Viaduct, St. Louis. Constructed 1911 by- Wm. P. Carmichael Co., A Subsidiary of t... More
"Liberia, Volume II" By Sir Harry Johnston, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., With the...
"Liberia, Volume II" (A) by Sir Harry Johnston, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., with the original Marlin Perkins' personal library lending card (B) and original holder (C).Title: "Liberia, Volume II" By Sir Harry Johnston, G... More
"Stand Pipe No. 3, - June 1, 1899." (Compton Hill Water Tower under sc...
Title: "Stand Pipe No. 3, - June 1, 1899." (Compton Hill Water Tower under scaffolding during construction).
"Underwriters Salvage Corps No. 3, St. Louis, MO." (Fire-fighters on a...
Title: "Underwriters Salvage Corps No. 3, St. Louis, MO." (Fire-fighters on a fire truck).
"View From Hillcrest Overlooking West End (site of World's Fair Agricu...
Horizontal, sepia panorama showing Washington University and the surrounding area. Buildings, neighborhoods and roads are identified in black writing directly on the print. The photo is mounted to a paper mat w... More
12th Engineer Regiment, The Harbor Boat Ursula, Welcoming Home the 12t...
Horizontal, black and white photograph of the boat "Ursula" of the Standard Shipbuilding Corporation with signs welcoming the 12th Engineer Regiment back from France on April 27, 1919. The photograph is located... More
12th Engineer Regiment, The La Flaque Camp Site Looking Along Amiens R...
Horizontal, black and white photograph of a raised road lined with trees on the right side. Telephone poles are visible in the background. The photograph is located in the St. Louis 12th Engineer's Regiment alb... More
1769 1-3 Reichsthaler Coin - coin, public domain photograph
Silver Prussian 1/3 Reichsthaler coin featuring the bust of Friedrich II. Minted in Breslau in 1796.Title: 1769 1/3 Reichsthaler Coin
1810 One Franc Coin - coin, public domain photograph
Silver one Franc coin depicting Napoleon ITitle: 1810 One Franc Coin
1906 St. Louis County License Plate
1906 St. Louis County license plateTitle: 1906 St. Louis County License Plate
1910 St. Louis Enameled License Plate
1910 St. Louis enameled license plateTitle: 1910 St. Louis Enameled License Plate
1916 Woodrow Wilson and James Reed Campaign Pin
1916 Woodrow Wilson and Senator James Reed Campaign Pin. Features images of both men as well as the slogan "Reed and Wilson People's Champions."Title: 1916 Woodrow Wilson and James Reed Campaign Pin
A Church Tower Situated Near a Gated Area With Trees Inside
Vertical, sepia photograph showing a brick pillar and a gate leading to a tree-covered area. A tower, possibly a church tower, is situated near the gated area.Title: A Church Tower Situated Near a Gated Area Wi... More
A New Creation in Soft Drinks. Bevo. Anheuser Busch, St. Louis (croppe...
Title: A New Creation in Soft Drinks. Bevo. Anheuser Busch, St. Louis.
A notarized transfer of the power of attorney from John Todd and wife,...
Title: A notarized transfer of the power of attorney from John Todd and wife, Margaret E. Todd, of Wellsville, Ohio, to Josephus Todd of East St. Louis, Illinois, with regard to the steamboat Key West, August 8, 1882
A row of homes, probably on Delmar Boulevard between Union Boulevard a...
Horizontal, black and white photograph showing a row of two-story, single-family brick homes, probably on Delmar between Union and Kingshighway. The view is looking across the road and streetcar rails towards t... More
A Soldier Standing Next to a Wagon on a Dirt Road That Holds Another S...
Vertical, sepia photograph showing a man in a military uniform standing next to a canvas-covered wagon on a dirt road. Another uniformed man is sitting inside the canvas-covered wagon. Written on the back of th... More
Advertisement of William and Lewis, real estate agents, with headquart...
Directing ad to immigrants, emphasizing lands available in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas.Title: Advertisement of William and Lewis, real estate agents, with headquarters in Kirksville, Mo., ca. 1870
African American Bell Pull Toy
A pull bell toy depicting an African American woman in long floral dress with apron. As the toy is pulled the bell is rung.Title: African American Bell Pull Toy
Albert Sidney Johnston, Major General (Confederate)
Half-length portrait of a man in uniform with a sword. "MAJ. GENL. A. S. JOHNSTON." (printed below image). "A. S. Johnston" (written vertically on reverse side of image).Title: Albert Sidney Johnston, Major Gen... More
Alexander Gardner Hequembourg, Colonel, 40th Missouri Volunteer Regime...
Half-length group portrait of three soldiers in uniform, one grasping a sword. "Mrs Rosa Becker 2 Imp Plats 9-16th 1908 CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS 1 - ALEX HEQUEMBOURG (COLONEL)" (written on reverse side). Alexander He... More
Aloe, A.S. and Company Surgical Supplies, Third and Olive Streets
Aloe, A.S. and Company Surgical Supplies (Third and Olive Streets)Title: Aloe, A.S. and Company Surgical Supplies, Third and Olive Streets.
Announcement of sheriff's sale resulting from a St. Louis Circuit Cour...
Sherif John C. Vogel will sale the following items at the store located at 89 Chestnut Street: 1 bedstead, 2 mattresses, 1 wardrobe, 1 table and cover, 1 lounge and mattress, 1 desk, 1 wash stand, 6 chairs, 1 s... More
Announcement of the arrival of the steamboat Lee at St. Louis at the e...
Title: Announcement of the arrival of the steamboat Lee at St. Louis at the end of the famous race from New Orleans with the steamboat Natchez, July 4, 1870
Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal of Frank Rumbold
Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal awarded to Frank M. Rumbold for his service during the Spanish American War.Title: Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal of Frank Rumbold
Assortment of Artifacts from the Battle of Blackwell
Assortment of archeaological artifacts associated with the Civil War Battle of Blackwell (also called the Battle at Big River Bridge-Vineland and Blackwell Station), including 18 firearm projectiles, a bridle b... More
Autograph scrapbook of Civil War generals and officers, 1860s-1899
Contains signatures of mostly Union generals, including Regis de Trobriand, Mason Brayman, William T. Sherman, Wesley Merritt, Randolph B. Marcy, Edwin D. Morgan, Silas Casey, William Ward, Thomas A. Smyth, Jam... More
Aviator Alberto Santos Dumont with Washington University and Louisiana...
Title: Aviator Alberto Santos Dumont with Washington University and Louisiana Purchase Exposition Officials view the 1904 World's Fair grounds from the tower of the Administration Building.
Baden School. 8724 Halls Ferry Road
Title: Baden School. 8724 Halls Ferry Road.
Bakers of L. Freund and Brothers
Horizontal, black and white copy photograph showing a group of sixteen men in white bakers' aprons. One row of men are seated, and the other are standing. One of the standing men is holding up a glass of beer. ... More
Betty Lamp from Native American SIte
Iron betty lamp with a circular reservoir, hinged lid, and tall handle on the back. Found at a Native American site.Title: Betty Lamp from Native American SIte
Blue and Gold Box Coin Bank - coin, public domain photograph
Tin bank in the shape of a blue box with gold trim and glass top. The coin slot is on top.Title: Blue and Gold Box Coin Bank
Board of Freeholders in session. (Louis P. Aloe is number 4)
Title: Board of Freeholders in session. (Louis P. Aloe is number 4).
Boating on Forest Park Lake, 1897
Men, women, and children boating on Forest Park Lake in 1897. Forest Park Lake is also known as Post-Dispatch Lake because the newspaper was partly responsible for its construction. When the economic depressi... More
Boatmen's Bank, Missouri Athletic Club and Shapleigh Hardware followin...
Vertical photo showing a street crowded with horse drawn carriages and a single white automobile. The tall building to the right is missing a portion of the wall and the missing far wall can be seen through the... More
Braxton Bragg, General (Confederate)
Bust portrait of a man in uniform. "General Braxton Bragg" (written on reverse side of image).Title: Braxton Bragg, General (Confederate).
Broadside of James C. Lackland for auction of three yoke of work oxen,...
Title: Broadside of James C. Lackland for auction of three yoke of work oxen, one ox cart, one pair of large timber wheels, log chains, etc, to be held at Lackland's saw mill in the lower part of the city of St... More
Broadside printed in Spanish and English announcing the inauguration c...
Title: Broadside printed in Spanish and English announcing the inauguration ceremony of William Carr Lane as Governor of the Territory of New Mexico, September 11, 1852
Broadside- "Mayor's Inaugural Address," John M. Krum, Alton, Ill., Sep...
Title: Broadside: "Mayor's Inaugural Address," John M. Krum, Alton, Ill., September 2, 1837
Broadside- E.H. Goulding and Co., pre-Christmas lottery, prizes jewelr...
Title: Broadside: E.H. Goulding and Co., pre-Christmas lottery, prizes jewelry, clocks, leather goods, Alton, Ill., 1850-1900
Broadway north toward Cerre Street. Wagon belonging to Geo. Bosche Pro...
View of Broadway north toward Cerre Street. A wagon belonging to Geo. Bosche Produce Company unloads by the sidewalk as old men and two little girls look on.Title: Broadway north toward Cerre Street. Wagon belo... More
Buck's Stove and Range Company Parlor Stove
Ornate cast iron parlor stove, model "Royal No. 45" produced by Buck's Stove and Range Co. in St. Louis. The stove was used by the Jesuit of the Missouri Provence at the St. Stanislaus Seminary in Florissant, M... More
Business card for Mississippi Valley Transportation Co. and St. Louis ...
Lists officers.Title: Business card for Mississippi Valley Transportation Co. and St. Louis and New Orleans Freight Line, ca. 1867-1870
C.L. Hastedt of the Missouri Athletic Club winning the first heat of t...
Title: C.L. Hastedt of the Missouri Athletic Club winning the first heat of the 100 yard handicap race at the 1904 Olympics.
Cass and St. Louis Avenue Streetcar
Title: Cass and St. Louis Avenue Streetcar. Public domain photograph of a tram car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Charles Meder Grocery store at the corner of Nineteenth and Dodier Str...
Title: Charles Meder Grocery store at the corner of Nineteenth and Dodier Streets.
Chouteau Family Sugar Bowl
Silver sugar bowl, part of a coffee and tea service owned by the Chouteau family and probably bought between 1815 and 1820 by Pierre "Cadet" Chouteau.Title: Chouteau Family Sugar Bowl
Church of the Holy Communion Episcopal church, 2803 Washington Avenue....
Title: Church of the Holy Communion Episcopal church, 2803 Washington Avenue. Washington Avenue and Leffingwell Avenue.
Circular advertising Nick Roberts' reconstructed Humpty-Dumpty clowns ...
Title: Circular advertising Nick Roberts' reconstructed Humpty-Dumpty clowns and Double Specialty Company, [1880?]
Circular for student lamp, 1880s
Includes names of parts in the lamp, with accompanying illustration of lamp, and instructions for use.Title: Circular for student lamp, 1880s
Circular, No. 28, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washingto...
Gives "orders and instructions relative to the muster-out of Volunteer Troops…"Title: Circular, No. 28, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, June 28, 1865
Cliff Cave. Picnic party in front of entrance. 13 June 1891
Title: Cliff Cave. Picnic party in front of entrance. 13 June 1891.
Cliff Dwellers Snake Dance on the Pike at the 1904 World's Fair
Title: Cliff Dwellers Snake Dance on the Pike at the 1904 World's Fair.
Conroy Piano Company, southeast corner of Eleventh and Olive Streets
Title: Conroy Piano Company, southeast corner of Eleventh and Olive Streets.
Construction of North Taylor Avenue at the intersection of Florissant ...
Title: Construction of North Taylor Avenue at the intersection of Florissant Avenue. Nick Gates Saloon and Half Way House stands at 6256 Florissant Avenue.
Crowd around seal pond, St. Louis Zoo
Title: Crowd around seal pond, St. Louis Zoo.
Crowd Gathered on Art Hill for Victory Loan Rally
Black and white, horizontally oriented photo of Art Hill in St. Louis's Forest Park. Large crowds are gathered in front of a grandstand with patriot bunting. The reverse of the photo reads "416". Stamped on the... More
Daguerreotype of the ruins of Fort Ticonderoga
Daguerreotype of the ruins of Fort Ticonderoga Public domain images of ruins, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dexter Tiffany Residence. 72 Vandeventer Place. Weber and Groves, Arch...
Title: Dexter Tiffany Residence. 72 Vandeventer Place. Weber and Groves, Architects.
Door Lock and Keeper from the Benjamin Godfrey House in Godfrey, Illin...
Door Lock and Keeper from the Benjamin Godfrey House in Godfrey, Illinois.Title: Door Lock and Keeper from the Benjamin Godfrey House in Godfrey, Illinois
Dr. Dittlinger and family in last carriage owned by doctor before he b...
Title: Dr. Dittlinger and family in last carriage owned by doctor before he built his first auto, Forest Park, July 30, 1897
Draft horse pulling a stump during the excavation for the River des Pe...
Title: Draft horse pulling a stump during the excavation for the River des Peres in Forest Park during the construction phase of the 1904 World's Fair, 15 February 1902.
Drawing "Flower Drawings" by Otto Burian
Pencil drawing on paper of many different flower buds in four rows.Title: Drawing "Flower Drawings" by Otto Burian
Drawing "Kneeling Man" by Otto Burian
Pencil drawing on paper of a man wearing a jacket and kneeling.Title: Drawing "Kneeling Man" by Otto Burian
Drawing of Jefferson Barracks - Public domain historic place drawing
Pencil and ink drawing across two separate pieces of paper, matted separately. Depiction of of Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, by artist Henry Lewis (1819-1904). Sketchbook #1, page 56.Title: Drawing of Jeffers... More
E. Anheuser and Co. Copper Beer Skimmer
Copper and wood beer skimmer from E. Anheuser and Co.Title: E. Anheuser and Co. Copper Beer Skimmer
E. Desmarteau of the Montreal Athletic Association, winner of the Thro...
Title: E. Desmarteau of the Montreal Athletic Association, winner of the Throwing 56 Pound Weight competition at the 1904 Olympics.
East side of Fourth Street between Olive and Locust Streets. Building ...
Title: East side of Fourth Street between Olive and Locust Streets. Building with balcony is the Everett House.
Educational Museum Lantern Slides- Koch Hospital School Gardening
Horizontal, black and white photo of a teacher with boys and girls hoeing and weeding a garden.Title: Educational Museum Lantern Slides: Koch Hospital School Gardening.
Educational Museum Lantern Slides- School Gardening- Field
Group of school children gardening a plot on Taylor and Berlin to the rear of the Second Presbyterian Church.Title: Educational Museum Lantern Slides: School Gardening- Field
Eight-page circular advertising the "first grand rail road excursion, ...
Includes the program of events, a list of officers of the association, lists of committee members, and many advertisements of local businesses. Advertisements include: E. Jaccard Jewelry Co.; C and W. McClean F... More
Eighth Street. Soulard Market with crowds
Horizontal, black and white photograph of horse drawn carriages and groups of people.Title: Eighth Street. Soulard Market with crowds.
Electric Garage and Service Company. 1651 South Grand Boulevard. (Auto...
Title: Electric Garage and Service Company. 1651 South Grand Boulevard. [Automobile].
English Cast Brass Trade Pipe Tomahawk
Cast brass pipe tomahawk used by the English in trade with Native Americans after the French and Indian War.Title: English Cast Brass Trade Pipe Tomahawk
Engraved Metal Printing Plate and Wrapper for Groeninger-Riesmeyer Wed...
Rectangular copper engraved printing plate for the wedding invitation of Adele Riesmeyer and Paul Groeninger, held November 9, 1907.. An torn white envelope with a printed example of invitation also included.Ti... More
Engraved Metal Printing Plate of Boatmen's Bank Building
Engraved steel printing plate of the Boatman's Bank Building that stood on the northwest corner of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue until is destruction by fire in 1914.Title: Engraved Metal Printing Plate o... More
Envelope with note by William G. Eliot, September 6, 1861
Explains that the order that appointed the Sanitary Commission is in Mrs. Fremont's handwriting, copied from Eliot's original draft, and signed by General Fremont without a re-reading.Title: Envelope with note ... More
Executif Pin with Ribbon from 1906 Fete Nationale Francaise
Executif pin with ribbon from 1906 Fete Nationale Francaise. Brass bar with laurel wreath pin at top. Red, white and blue ribbon with metal fringe hangs from pin.Title: Executif Pin with Ribbon from 1906 Fete N... More
Facsimile reproduction of a steamboat pilot's certificate for Samuel C...
The original is at the Mariners Museum, Newport News, Virginia.Title: Facsimile reproduction of a steamboat pilot's certificate for Samuel Clemens on the Mississippi River between St. Louis and New Orleans, April 9, 1859
Farmer and sons harvesting wheat with a mule-drawn binder. St. Louis C...
Title: Farmer and sons harvesting wheat with a mule-drawn binder. St. Louis County, MO.
Five Soldiers Gathered Around and Learning About a Camouflaged Artille...
Horizontal, sepia photograph showing five uniformed soldiers gathered around a large artillery gun labeled as a "French-75 Gun." The gun is covered by a camouflaged platform. One of the soldiers is pointing to ... More
Flier for lecture on "Robert E. Lee in St. Louis," June 2, 1913
Invites Missouri Historical Society members and their friends to the lecture by the Hon. Shepard Barclay.Title: Flier for lecture on "Robert E. Lee in St. Louis," June 2, 1913
Flier- Do It Now! Support the Federal Suffrage Amendment, 1918
Title: Flier: Do It Now! Support the Federal Suffrage Amendment, 1918
Folding Comb of Lisbon Basye
Folding comb of Lisbon Basye, used by him until his death in 1862.Title: Folding Comb of Lisbon Basye
Foot warmer for carriage
Metal triangular-shaped warmer for carriage/mid section carpet covered/metal grid on 1 side and handle on top.Title: Foot warmer for carriage
Forged iron dividers reputedly made by a slave in Warren County
Hand wrought iron dividers reputedly made by a slave of the Cullom family in Warren County, Missouri.Title: Forged iron dividers reputedly made by a slave in Warren County
Four-page illustrated advertisement for Jno. B. Doris' (John B. Doris)...
Title: Four-page illustrated advertisement for Jno. B. Doris' [John B. Doris] Great Inter-Ocean Circus, Museum and Menagerie, 12 shows combined in one, May 10, 1886
Fourth Street looking north from Chestnut Street
Title: Fourth Street looking north from Chestnut Street. Public domain photograph of a tram car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
French Fashion Bisque Doll with Brown and White Paisley Dress
French fashion bisque doll has swivel head with kid body, hands and feet. She is wearing a brown and white paisley print dress.Title: French Fashion Bisque Doll with Brown and White Paisley Dress
Furlough of Philip Martin, signed F.M. Smith, November 28, 1863
Permits Martin to join the U.S. Military Telegraph Service.Title: Furlough of Philip Martin, signed F.M. Smith, November 28, 1863
George Bosche Produce Company wagon pulling out into traffic on Broadw...
Horizontal, black and white photograph showing a George Bosche Produce Company cart pulling out into traffic on Broadway near the corner of Cerre Street. Several other carts and wagons can be seen on the left s... More
Glass Mustard Jar for Eddy’s French Style Mustard With Lid
Square glass mustard jar with a lid for Eddy’s French Style Mustard with red, gold, and blue labeling. This product won a gold medal at the 1904 World’s Fair.Title: Glass Mustard Jar for Eddy’s French Style Mus... More
Grand Avenue north from Olive Street. Streetcar loading at corner
Metropolitan Building at right is 508 North Grand Avenue.Title: Grand Avenue north from Olive Street. Streetcar loading at corner.
Gratiot School. 1615 Hampton Avenue
Title: Gratiot School. 1615 Hampton Avenue.
Guion, Vincent Residence. 5815 Pennsylvania
Horizontal, black and white photograph of a two story wooden siding and stone residence. The two story balcony has a lattice railing on the second level and a woman and child stand at the wooden gate entrance o... More
House Painters and Decorators Convention Badge for Sylvester Loire
Badge of Sylvester Loire from the International Association of Master House Painters and Decorators convention in St. Louis in 1911. Brass frame with Loirs's name typed on paper and three ribbons hanging below.... More
Housewife of Capt. Leo Rassieur, 30th Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Housewife or sewing kit of Capt. Leo Rassieur, 30th Missouri Volunteer InfantryTitle: Housewife of Capt. Leo Rassieur, 30th Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Ice Cream Cone Mold used by the Original Cone and Candy Company
Cast aluminum ice cream cone mold used by the Original Cone & Candy Company on Walnut Street in St. Louis. Gabriel Sakakeeny came to the United States from Syria in the late 1800s, and according to family stori... More
Illustrated circular of Chambers and Quinlan, Decatur, Illinois, title...
Title: Illustrated circular of Chambers and Quinlan, Decatur, Illinois, titled “Improved and Perfected. Champion Hog Ringer, Rings and Holder," 1870s