Pole Top with Double Bird-Shaped Bell (one of pair)
Bronze sculptures of real and imaginary animals are generally known as "Ordos" after the Ordos Desert in which they were first discovered in the early twentieth century. This northern and northwestern frontier ... more
Pole Cap with Antelope
Bronze sculptures of real and imaginary animals are generally known as "Ordos" after the Ordos Desert in which they were first discovered in the early twentieth century. This northern and northwestern frontier ... more
Karttikeya, Commander of the Divine Army, Seated on a Peacock
Karttikeya, the god of war, is known by various names, including Skanda, Kumara, and Shanmukha, as well as Murugan in southern India, where he is very popular. This monumental basalt sculpture is probably from ... more
Model Field Cannon (Serpentine)
Coiled around the front end of this cannon barrel is a serpent, reflecting the cannon type (serpentine), a medieval weapon with a relatively long barrel and light construction. In the 16th century, large artill... more
[Cassiopeia constellation depicted as Cassiopeia in chair, with key to...
Illus. in: Opera omnia / Tycho Brahe. Francofurti : Impensis I.G. Schoweteri, 1648, p. 236. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 33.
Fac-simile of Holmes-map of the province of Pennsylvania : with the na...
Shows rural landholders' names and lots in the Philadelphia region. Alternate title at top: A map of the improved part of the province of Pennsylvania in America : begun by William Penn, proprietor and governor... more
Thomas Jefferson, no date, List of Names
List of Names
A map of South Carolina and a part of Georgia. Containing the whole se...
Scale ca. 1:310,000. Relief shown by hachures. Hand colored. "To the Right Honourable George Dunk, Earl of Halifax ... " Includes indexes of propietors of land in South Carolina and Georgia. LC Maps of North Am... more
We the shopkeepers of Philadelphia, and places adjacent, whose names a...
Imprint 3. 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 143, Folder 2.
A map of South Carolina from the Savannah Sound to St. Helena's Sound,...
Scale ca. 1:167,000. Manuscript; pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by hachures. Imperfect: Deteriorated along folds and edges. "F. AE. A." Includes list of proprietors and index to their lands. LC Maps o... more
Proceedings of the Committee of correspondence in New York. Committee-...
Imprint 3.; On verso: S; July 13, 1774. 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 106, Folder 17.
The following are the names of the persons proposed to be elected as a...
Imprint 3.; On verso: S; Nov 17, 1774. 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 107, Folder 10.
Notification. All persons who are desirous of leaving the Town of Bost...
Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 452. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collectio... more
The following persons are nominated by the Sons of liberty, to represe...
Evans 14033.; On verso: S; Apr 28, 1775. 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 108, Folder 9a.
Committee-Chamber, New-York, April 26, 1775 [Presents forty-three name...
Imprint 3.; On verso, Copy 1 and Copy 2: S; Apr 26, 1775. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Eph... more
We whose names are under-written, do hereby severally inlist ourselves...
Positive Photostat.; Not in Ford.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 595. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera... more
We whose names are under-written, do hereby severally inlist ourselves...
Ford 2022.; Evans 14883. 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 39, Folder 14a.
To the impartial public. My dear friends. Guard yourself against impos...
Imprint 2.; Political campaign.; On verso: S; Apr 15, 1776. 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;... more
To the General Court of the Massachusetts, assembled at Boston, Oct. 1...
Imprint 2. 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 41, Folder 6.
A new plan of the island of Grenada, from the original French survey o...
Scale ca. 1:34,000. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Shows administrative areas, sugar mills, and coffee and cocoa plantations. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. ... more
[List of archaic names and new scientific names to standardize nomencl...
Text in: Methode de nomenclature chimique / Louis Berard, baron Guyton de Morveau. Paris : Cuchet, 1787, pp. 124-125. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Con... more
List of persons returned as members of the Legislative council [13 nam...
11 60021 4 F 44.; Rec. R. B. May 1940.; On verso: 1160C21 4F44. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collect... more
A list of the names and places of abode of the members of the Senate a...
Evans. 31351 & 29726. 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 148, Folder 14.
A list of the names, and places of residence of the members of the Sen...
Fifth Congress.; Evans 32975.; On recto, Copy 1: 1797.; On verso Copy 2: [stamp] 6 Copy; 2014 U; 11 Je 52. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as f... more
U.S. Reports: Commonwealth V. Schaffer, 4 U.S. (4 Dall.) xxvi (1797)
Description: U.S. Reports Volume 4; Dallas Volume 4; April Term, 1797; The Commonwealth versus Schaffer.
A list of the names, and places of residence, of the members of the Se...
At head of title: Fifth Congress--- Third session.; On verso Piece 1: [Stamp] 6 Copy; 2014 U 11 Je 52. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as fu... more
Proposals for printing by subscription the miscellaneous works of Davi...
Positive Photostat.; Imprint 2. 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 4, Folder 13.
List of the names, and places of residence, of the members if the Sena...
Sixth Congress.; On verso of Piece 1: [Stamp] 6 Copy; 2014 U 11 Je 52. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Epheme... more
Constitution ... We the subscribers, hereby authorize the Secretary of...
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 9, Folder 3a.
[Property survey map of the eastern end of Washington D.C. showing lan...
Shows tracts named Bealls Adventure Englarged, Fortune Enlarged, Bailys Purchase, Aaron, and Stony Hill. Relief shown by hachures. Manuscript--ink and pencil. Hemmed with green cloth. On verso in pencil: From t... more
Generic names for the county and people of the United States of Americ...
Imprint 2. 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 113, Folder 7.
Thomas Jefferson, 1804, List of Names
List of Names
A plan of the town of New Haven : with all the buildings in 1748 taken...
Pictorial historical map that shows historic buildings, historic trees, and ships. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Includes historical notes and index to lots of first grantees with names of grantee... more
map from "Killarney and the surrounding scenery: being a complete Itin...
This image has been taken from scan 000222 from "Killarney and the surrounding scenery: being a complete Itinerary of the Lakes, to which are added copious notes, a catalogue of plants and an etymological index... more
Compendious chart exhibiting, at one view, the names of about thirteen...
Includes text, compass rose, and ill. of Capitol. LC copy halved and mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. Washington 149 Vault DCP
Compendious chart exhibiting, at one view, the names of about thirteen...
"Entered according to Act of Congress the 3rd day of April 1827, by P. Hawkes of the State of Pennsylvania." Includes text, compass rose, and ill. of Capitol. Available also through the Library of Congress Web ... more
[Cut of broom] To sweep the Augean Stable. For President Andrew Jackso...
Political campaign.; Imprint 2.; On verso: A. 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 136... more
A plan of Congress hall, with the names of the members and officers, n...
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 230, Folder 2.
Morrison's North River traveller's companion : containing a map of the...
Map of the Hudson River Courtesy of Boston Public Library
The National calendar, and annals of the United States; for MDCCCXXXIV...
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 195, Folder 14.
Lawrence Township : a list of the settlers names and lots in Lawrence ...
Shows land ownership, lands of the William Bingham estate, acreages, and lot dimensions in Lawrence Township, Tioga County, Pa. Title on label affixed to verso: Lawrence. From the William Bingham estate maps. P... more
1839. Democratic republican and farmers' prox. For Governor, Nathaniel...
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 168, Folder 19.
U.S. Reports: Games et al. vs. Stiles, 39 U.S. (14 Pet.) 322 (1840)
Description: U.S. Reports Volume 39; Peters Volume 14; January Term, 1840; John F. Games and Nathan Gilbert vs. John Stiles, Ex Dem. of Walter Dunn, deceased
For governor, Thomas F. Carpenter, of Providence. For Lieut. Governor ...
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 169, Folder 3.
England from "Salopia Antiqua, or an enquiry from personal survey into...
This image has been taken from scan 000135 from "Salopia Antiqua, or an enquiry from personal survey into the Druidical, Military, and other early remains in Shropshire and the North Welsh Borders. With observa... more
La Tourrette's reference map of the state of Louisiana : from the orig...
Shows land ownership. Includes insets: New Orleans 29 x 21 cm. and land districts 18 x 19 cm. Prime meridian: Washington, D.C. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
A list of the members and officers of the House of representatives. Pr...
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 175, Folder 12.
Judicial districts and salaries of the judges. Statement showing the c...
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 156, Folder 6.
Map of Essex County, New Jersey : with the names of property holders &...
Relief shown in hachures. Inset of Newark, N.J. with index. LC Land ownership maps, 446 LC Ward maps, 165 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes 3 views.
U.S. Reports: Peale v. Phipps et al., 49 U.S. (8 How.) 256 (1850)
Description: U.S. Reports Volume 49; Howard Volume 8; January Term, 1850; Elijah Peale, Trustee and Assignee of the President, Directors, and Company of the Agricultural Bank of Mississippi, Plaintiff in error,... more
U.S. Reports: Smyth v. Strader et al., 53 U.S. (12 How.) 327 (1852)
Description: U.S. Reports Volume 53; Howard Volume 12; December Term, 1851; Samuel Smyth v. Strader, Pevine, & Co.
U.S. Reports: Smith v. Clark et al., 53 U.S. (12 How.) 21 (1852)
Description: U.S. Reports Volume 53; Howard Volume 12; December Term, 1851; Francis O. J. Smith, Appellant, v. Joseph W. Clark, et al.
Map of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with the names of property-hold...
Shows buildings with landowners' names in rural areas; does not show property boundaries. Relief shown by hachures. Hand col. to identify municipalities (townships, boroughs, cities). "Entered according to Act ... more
La Tourrette's reference map of the state of Louisiana : from the orig...
Shows land ownership. Includes insets: New Orleans 29 x 21 cm. and land districts 18 x 19 cm. Prime meridian: Washington, D.C. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
[Map showing conflicting grants at the junction of the Ohio and Missis...
Shows names of landowners. Title devised by cataloger. Pen-and-ink (some red), pencil, and watercolor, mounted on cloth. Signed In lower right corner: Wm Forsyth, engineering surveyor etc. 3rd day of July 1853.... more
Map of Wayne County, Michigan : exhibiting the names of the original p...
"Entered according to Act of Congress in the Clerk's Office of the United States Court for the District of Michigan at Detroit this day of January 1855 by John Farmer of said district as author and proprietor."... more
Untitled (Eight Atalanta Crewmen)
Because of its crisp, faithful detail and its relatively low price, the daguerreotype—a unique print on a metal plate—was one of the most popular forms of portraiture in the 19th century. Although a single figu... more
State of New Jersey. Names of persons appointed and sworn as Commissio...
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 100, Folder 27.
Map of Jefferson County, Kentucky : showing the names of property hold...
Scale 1:42,240; 1 1/2 in. to a mile. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Cadastral map. Includes statistical data and ill. LC Land ownership maps, 234 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site... more
State of New Jersey. Names of persons appointed and sworn as commissio...
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 100, Folder 26. Copy scanned: 2
Map of Floyd County, Indiana : showing the townships sections division...
"Entered according to the Act of Congress in the year 1859 by P. O'Beinre in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York." LC Land ownership maps, 144 Incl... more
Map of Huron County, Ohio : showing the farms & original lots in each ...
"Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1859 by Philip Nuan in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the western district of Pennsylvania." LC Land ownership maps, 642 Available also through the ... more
Map of Onondaga County, New York : showing military townships and thei...
Shows real-property tracts and lines only in town (townships) adjacent to Syracuse; other towns are subdivided into numbered military townships. Relief shown by hachures. Hand colored to emphasize town (townshi... more
Republican ticket. For President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois. For Vice...
Photograph. 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 18, Folder 2.
[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Love one a...
Title devised by Library staff. Addressed to Mr. Benj. Carpenter, Esq., Lockport, Niagara Co., N.Y.; postmarked Baltimore, Sep. 29; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem
Republic of Georgia. Ordinance of secession, passed Jan'ry 19, 1861. w...
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 14, Folder 26.