A view of houses in the city of Albany
Public domain image of a historic building, 16th-17th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Austenaco, great warrior, Commander in Chief of the Cherokee Nation
Illustration showing Austenaco: full-length portrait, standing, facing right. Illus. in: The royal magazine or gentleman's monthly companion. London : Printed for J. Coote, 1762, July, opp. p. 16.
This is the place to affix the stamp
Print shows a skull and crossbones representation of the official stamp required by the Stamp Act of 1765. Illus. in: The Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser, 1765 October 24. American 18th century news... More
Joseph Thayendaneken the Mohawk chief, engraving, Library of Congress
Print shows Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant), half-length portrait, facing right; in oval. Caption continues: From an original drawing in the possession of James Boswell, Esqr. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1776... More
[Emblematical print adapted to the times], British Cartoon Print
Print shows Britannia conferring with Neptune over the upstart America; they sit on the shore, presumably of England, and point to a man seated on the opposite shore holding a striped flag with 26 (13 white and... More
The United States magazine for January 1779
Print shows title page illustration: Fame flying through a triumphal archway, stars that adorn the top of the arch and the columns which support it represent the colonies and the states. Illus. in: The United ... More
View of the British fortress at Stoney-Point, stormed and carried by a...
Print shows the British fort at Stony Point with American forces positioned for the assault. Includes legend. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1780, verso of title page. Published in: Th... More
The Hibernian attempt. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Print shows George III sitting on a throne with Edward Thurlow and William Pitt standing next to him; he is wearing half a crown on his head, on the left, an African wearing a feathered headdress and holding a ... More
The reverse of the great seal of the United States / JT sculp.
Print shows the eye at the top of the pyramid in a medallion inscribed with "Annuit cœptis:" and "Novus ordo seclorum" on a pedestal with olive branch and palm leaf. Engrav'd for the Columbian Magazine. Illus.... More
View from the Green Woods towards Canaan and Salisbury, in Connecticut
Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, 1789 June, opp. p. 366. Engraving attributed to James Trenchard. Stauffer, 3292 Pub... More
[Early steam locomotive with toothed "propelling wheel" which gripped ...
Illus. in: The monthly magazine. [London : Printed for R. Phillips], 1814 June 1. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library ... More
[Safety lamps designed by Humphry Davy for use by miners] / J. Basire ...
Illus. in: Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. London : W. Bowyer and J. Nichols for Lockyer Davis, printer to the Royal Society, 1816 (vol. 106), plate 1, p. 22. Published in: The tradi... More
mathematician from "De Aardbol. Magazijn van hedendaagsche land- en vo...
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Grand Duke of Lithuania from "De Aardbol. Magazijn van hedendaagsche l...
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architecture from "De Aardbol. Magazijn van hedendaagsche land- en vol...
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portrait from "De Aardbol. Magazijn van hedendaagsche land- en volkenk...
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Mecca from "De Aardbol. Magazijn van hedendaagsche land- en volkenkund...
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[The battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17th 1775] / [painted by J. Trumbul...
Print shows British and American soldiers in hand-to-hand combat during the Battle of Bunker Hill; among the soldiers depicted are Major General Joseph Warren, Captain Thomas Gardner, Major Andrew McClary, Colo... More
Jenny Lind, Head and Shoulders Portrait
Print shows Jenny Lind, three-quarter length portrait, seated to the right, facing slightly left, wearing an off-the-shoulder dress, with flowers in her hair and with her hands on her lap. At head of title: Sa... More
Prenten-magazijn voor de jeugd / Zangkunst - Jan Schuitemaker
Blad met 3 voorstellingen en een stuk bladmuziek met een lied over de herfst. Boven elke voorstelling een titel en onder elke voorstelling coupletten van het lied. Genummerd rechtsboven: No. 107, linksonder: (5.).
Public market houses in Boston / Kilburn, del ; Tarbell, sc.
Print shows South Market, Williams Market, Gerrish Market, Boylston Market and Faneuil Hall Market. Illus. in: Ballou's pictorial, v. 9, no. 7 (1855 Aug. 18), p. 97.
Destruction of the packet-ship John Rutledge by an iceburg, Feb. 20, 1...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, April 12, 1856.
The great fire at Philadelphia: Entire front page
Illus. and text in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 April 26, p. 305.
Jefferson Market, Sixth Avenue, New York City / Tarbell, S. ; A. Hill.
Illus. in: Ballou's pictorial, v. 13, no. 16 (1857 Oct. 17), p. 248.
[Four scenes of European emigrants in America] / W.J. Hennessey del.
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1858 June 26, p. 405. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Harper's Ferry insurrection - burying the dead insurgents
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1859 Nov. 5, p. 351.
Ball given by the City of New York to the Japan[es]e embassy at the Me...
Print shows many people seated and standing at a ball in the ballroom of the Metropolitan Hotel, New York City, New York. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 183 (1860 June 30), pp. 408-09.
View of the famous levee of New Orleans, the capital of Louisiana, whi...
Levee with bales of cotton, African-American workers and steamboats. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 9, no. 228 (1860 Apr. 14), p. 306 and 315.
Prince Napoleon and his wife the Princess Clotilde / on steel by John ...
Print shows Prince Napoléon-Joseph-Charles-Paul Bonaparte, half-length portrait, facing front, standing behind Princess Clotilde, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front, with right hand to her chin... More
Major General John C. Fremont, in his prairie costume / M. Nevin.
John C. Fremont on horseback, holding sword, leading other soldiers on horseback. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 237 (1861 July 13), p. 444.
Governor Magoffin's neutrality means holding the cock of the walk (Unc...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 235 (1861 June 29), p. 403 (center).
Honorable Charles F. Adams - Public domain portrait engraving
Wood engraving of a portrait of Charles Francis Adams after a photograph by Mathew Brady. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, April 20, 1861, cover.
Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia, July 1, 1862 - the Rebels repulsed b...
Print shows Confederate infantry attacking Union artillery during the battle at Malvern Hill, Virginia, the beginning of July 1862. General George B. McClellan, of the Union, had well positioned his artillery a... More
A gallant color-bearer / Th. Nast.
H. Alexander, the color-bearer of the 10th New York Regiment, clinging to American flag, after receiving three wounds. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, 1862 Sept. 20, p. 593.
The draft - an exempt - abundant disqualification
Three panel cartoon showing three men, one unfortunate who was drafted, and two others who are offering various excuses for not being eligible for the draft. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 295 (1862 Augu... More
The campaign on the Potomac - unsuccessful attempt of the Rebels to de...
Print shows Union troops defending a dam on the Potomac against attack by Confederate forces. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 13, no. 321 (1862 January 18), p. 129 (bottom half of title page).
Registered enemies taking the oath of allegiance at the office of Gene...
Illus. from: Harper's Weekly, 1863 June 6, p. 357. Public domain photograph related to Confederate States of America, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The copperhead party - in favor of a vigorous prosecution of peace!
Editorial cartoon shows three caricatured Copperheads advancing on Columbia who holds a shield labeled "Union" and a sword. Although Clement Vallandigham was one of the leading members of the Copperhead Party, ... More
The emancipation of the negroes, January, 1863 - The past and the futu...
Below rays of "Emancipation," a scene of African Americans enjoying a comfortable home life is flanked by scenes of the past, including the selling and abuse of slaves, and scenes of the future, including educa... More
Advantage of "famine prices" - Public domain portrait engraving
Cartoon showing a nurse about to give some quinine to a sickly boy who tells her that he wishes he was in Dixie because the cost of quinine is so high there that it would be unlikely she would waste it on him.
The battle of Gettysburg--Longstreet's attack upon our left centre--Bl...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 Aug. 8, pp. 504-505. Public domain scan of 19th century American drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
General Grant's campaign - return of Kautz's cavalry expedition from i...
Print shows an exhausted Union cavalry, under the command of General A.V. Kautz, returning to the main force after an engagement with Confederate troops in Virginia.
Presentation of two hundred battle-flags to Governor Fenton at Albany,...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 July 29, p. 468, top. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cattle driving in the streets - who cares for old women and small chil...
Print shows men driving cattle through busy city streets, knocking down pedestrians and disrupting carriage traffic. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 22, no. 552 (1866 April 28), p. 81.
Extract const. amend - Public domain dedication image
Uncle Sam (?) leaning on bar "For shattered constitutions" and offering Andrew Johnson a glass of medicine. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 513 (1866 Oct. 27), p. 688.
Generals Steedman and Fullerton conferring with the freedmen in their ...
Opposite Newbern, N.C. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 June 9, p. 361.
Glimpses at the Freedmen's Bureau. Issuing rations to the old and sick...
Print shows African Americans gathered outside the Freedmen's Bureau in Richmond, Virginia. A woman is handing a slip of paper through a window to a man seated inside. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated news... More
Dainel Drew, Esq. / photographed by Brady.
Illustration showing Daniel Drew, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 11, no. 539 (1867 April 27), p. 257.
Winslow Homer - Homeward-bound / W.H. ; drawn by Winslow Homer.
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 Dec. 21, p. 808-809. Public domain photograph of a ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scene on the levee, New Orleans Turquino's Peak, island of Cuba.
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1867 Aug. 3, p. 313.
Charles Dickens as he appears when reading / sketched by C.A. Barry.
Charles Dickens, full-length portrait, facing front, standing at lectern. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 11, no. 571 (1867 December 7), p. 777.
Illicit distillation of liquors--Southern mode of making whisky [sic] ...
Night view of group of men gathered around still in woods. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 11, no. 571 (1867 Dec. 7), p. 773.
The National Colored Convention in session at Washington, D.C. sketche...
Meeting in hall to discuss condition of black race in the United States. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 Feb. 6, p. 85.
Soldiers' Cemetery at Arlington Heights, Virginia / / sketched by Theo...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 March 27, p. 196. Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Squatters of New York--scene near Central Park / sketched by D.E. ...
Squatters with farm animals and shacks. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 June 26, p. 412.
Fourth of July celebration at Woodstock / from a sketch by C.S. Reinha...
Crowd of people listening to Henry Ward Beecher(?) speaking from stage, President Grant and others sitting behind that; Woodstock, Conn. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 July 23, p. 477, bottom.
Reverse of target - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Kings and Bochons," Century magazine.
["Stop thief!"] - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows William "Boss" Tweed and members of his ring, Peter B. Sweeny, Richard B. Connolly (stumbling over the curb), A. Oakey Hall, Tom Fields, James H. Ingersoll, and James Fisk, Jr. joining a crow... More
New York City - opening day at Lord & Taylor's store, Broadway and Twe...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 35, 1873 Jan. 11, p. 289
"A sudden rise in the world" - Drawing. Public domain image.
A farmer, tilling a field, finds himself being lifted upward as his horsedrawn plow hits a tree stump.
The Modoc indians / from photographs taken by C.F. [sic] Watkins, San ...
Front page of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper with portraits of eleven Modoc Indians, federal prisoners and alleged participants in a violent uprising.
The Italian boys in New York - tortures of the training room / A. Gaul...
Prints shows an Italian boy being whipped by his boss in a small room full of children playing music. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 17, no. 872 (1883 September 13 ), p. 801.
Winslow Homer - Ship-building, Gloucester Harbor / drawn by Winslow Ho...
Print shows children building model ships in the foreground at a shipyard while men build a ship in the background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 17, no. 876 (1873 October 11), p. 900.
A new thump of the gavel A scene in the House of Representatives ; The...
Cartoon concerning dishonesty in the House of Representatives. Illus. in: Wild oats, v. 6, no. 76 (1874 Feb. 5), pp. 8-9.
Western sketches - a freshet in the Red River, Texas / Hoskin ; drawn ...
People on ferry crossing the Red River, Texas, during a flood. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1874 April 25, p. 361.
"Everything points to a Democratic victory this fall - Southern Papers...
African Americans being discriminated against at the polls by members of "White League".
Cattle raid on the Texas border
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1874, Jan. 31, p. 100. Public domain photograph - historical image of Texas, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
An Indian toilet / W.M. Cary. wood engraving, Library of Congress
Indian woman braiding hair of Indian warrior, while he applies face paint. Warrior is wearing fringed shirt and top hat with feathers and plume. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 Aug. 12, p. 665.
July 4th, 1876. The Centennial celebration in Philadelphia - The Seven...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1876, July 22, 1876, p. 333.
Is this a republican form of government? Is this protecting life, libe...
African American man kneeling by bodies of murdered African American people. In background sign reads, "the White Liners were here." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 Sept. 2, p. 712.
Colorado--Evading the liquor law in Colorado Springs, as witnessed by ...
Four men drinking beer, which was passed to them through a small door in a wall. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1877 July 7, p. 297.
Abdul-Hamid II, the present Sultan of Turkey Montana Territory - the S...
Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Extension of library of Harvard College, Iron details. Ware and Van Br...
Print shows architectural renderings of new book shelf construction at the Harvard University library.
Charles E. Courtney / photographed by Ernsberger & Ray. Edward Harlan...
Half-length portraits of Charles E. Courtney and Edward Hanlan. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1878 Oct. 12, p. 808. DCRM(G) example 1F1.2 - material without a collective title, and multiple creators
"The Little Ida" En route for Kansas - fleeing from the Yellow Fever D...
Top illustration shows small, two-mast sailboat in a turbulent sea. Bottom illustration shows African American "Exodusters" travelling to Kansas on foot and in a mule-drawn cart with cow attached by rope during... More
[Trail from woods to wooden bridge]
Title devised by cataloger. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Picture," poem by Alice E. Allen.
[Wolf and lamb and letter I] - Public domain illuminated manuscript
Title devised by cataloger. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life magazine.
Captain, mate, & clerk - Drawing. Public domain image.
Title on verso. No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Century magazine.
15--14--13. The great presidential puzzle / J.A. Wales.
Illustration shows Senator Roscoe Conkling, leader of the Stalwarts group of the Republican Party, playing a puzzle game. All blocks in the puzzle are the heads of the potential Republican presidential candidat... More
Immigrants landing at Castle Garden / drawn by A.B. Shults.
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1880 May 29, p. 341. Public domain photograph - immigration, immigrants, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
En silhouette - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Wheel Around the Hub," Century, 19:496 (Feb. 1880).
Puck magazine cover - An uncompleted task / J.A. Wales.
Print shows I. Wayne MacVeagh wearing a workman's apron and holding papers labeled "Wayne McVeagh Resignation", standing in front of a brick wall with a large star on it labeled "To be Bricked up for Star Route... More
Teiresias - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Costumes in the Greek play at Harvard" by Frank D. Millet, Century magazine, 23:72 (Nov. 1881).
Rigging loft - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1933:0126). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "New York Attics and Housetops," Century magazine, 21:885 (April 1881).
An Interrupted dissection / W.A. Rogers.
Protesters of exploratory dissection trying to force their way into room where dissection is being performed. Illus. in: Harper's magazine, 1882 Oct., vol. 65, p.668. Reference copy in Lot 4399-A.
John Kelly galvanizes the corpse of Tammany / F. Graetz.
Print shows John Kelly trying to bring Tammany Hall back to life by turning an electrical apparatus labeled "Deal with the Republicans" connected to an "Anti-Monopoly" device, then with wires spelling "Patronag... More
The deadly upas tree of Wall Street / J. Keppler.
Print shows a large, old tree at the edge of body of water with Albany, N.Y. on the right, in the background, and the U.S. Capitol on the left, in the background. Hanging from the branches are many coins with "... More
In a critical condition / F. Opper.
Print shows a domestic scene with Benjamin F. Butler as the mother of a sick child labeled "Butler Boom" who is being examined by Puck as a physician; various medicines labeled "Grand Reforms, Tewksbury Investi... More
Another one gone wrong / J. Keppler.
Illustration shows John Kelly dressed as a woman, threatening New York City Mayor Franklin Edson with a stick labeled "N.Y. Board of Aldermen" and pointing toward jars on a shelf, containing former Mayors Edwar... More
[Two men looking out of window at people]
Title devised by cataloger. Illustration for "A castle in Spain," Harper's magazine, vol. 66 (June 1883); not published. (DLC/PP-1933:0186). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
The two dromios / Gillam. - Victorian era public domain image
Print shows an American cowboy talking to a British nobleman who is standing on papers labeled "Brutality, Vulgarity, Insolence, Arrogance, Selfishness, [and] Boorishness", with an "Invitation N. Pacific R.R. O... More
The Chinese picnic, Iona Island--celestial musicians / drawn by W.A. R...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1883 June 23, p. 385. Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Charles R. Miller - Joseph Pulitzer - Albert Pulitzer - The Honorable ...
Magazine page with six vignette bust portraits from photographs by Sarony, C.M. Bell, W.H. Baker, and Copelin and text. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. XXVII, no. 1380 (1883 June 2), p. 349.