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[Eagle with sheild - coat of arms]

Illus. in: Guillaume de Deguilleville, Le Pélerinage de vie humaine, Dutch; Haarlem, Jacob Bellaert, 20 Aug. 1486. Reference copy may be in LOT 4966. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. More

[The elaborate device of Franz Birckmann, a Cologne bookseller, showing 3 seperate scenes: The Adoration, St. Ursula with the 11,000 virgins, and a boiling cauldron containing 7 Maccabean youths and their mother. In upper corners are 2 shields containing Cologne arms and Birckmann trademark]

Illus. in: Opera of St. Cyrillus (1520). Reference copy may be in LOT 4966. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The sots coat of arms, British Cartoon Print

Drunkards drinking, playing cards, fighting, vomiting, being taken from home and put in stocks. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress). This record contains unverified data fro More

The drunkard's coat of arms, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a coat of arms devised for a drunkard. A poem, entitled "The Drunkard - display'd" is printed below the image. Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

[Page from 18th Century almanac: t.p. of Titan's New Almanack...1729; illus. with "the Arms of the Family Leeds"]

Reference copy may be in LOT 4710. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The queen's arms, a night's amusement / Maucourt invt. et fecit.

Four men gathered for an evening of amusement, one appears to be forcing another to drink from a bowl.

A proclamation: Whereas the enemy have invaded this state, and now occupy John's and James Island, and the reduction of this town is undoubtedly their object. [Re. bearing arms] [Charleston, S, C. 177-].

[Title page with illus. seal showing 12 outstretched arms grasping column labeled "Magna Chart;" Latin words "Hanc Tuemor, Hac Nitimur"]

Illus. in: Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, held at Philadelphia, Sept. 5, 1774. Reference copy may be in LOT 4412 LA. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracin More

Boston, May, [blank] 1775. Permit together with his family, consisting of persons, and [blank] effects to pass [blank] between sunrise and sunset. By order of his Excellency the Governor. No arms nor ammunition is allowed to pass.

Photographic copy.; Military pass.; Stamped on verso: Mss Division.; On verso: Ac. 373. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 More

[Congressional Resolve, Jan. 30, 1776, to assist New England in procuring arms]

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Rare Bk. Div.; Shelf.

In Congress, January 30, 1776. Resolved, that it be recommended to the several assemblies in New-England, to assist the General in procuring arms; and the thanks of the Congress given to such of them as have already done so. Extract from the min

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 504. 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

--Cater ... an amateur of music well known at the Queen's Arms concert in Newgate Street / J.N. 1784 ; etched by J. Nixon.

Print shows an elderly man sitting on a bench, holding a violin, with a music stand in front of him.

Coalition arms / JN: 1784., British Cartoon Print

Print shows Lord North and Charles James Fox standing with a large escutcheon between them which rests on the back of George III. North is holding a flag in his right hand inscribed "Coalition" with two demons More

[Arms of the British forces] - Public domain print

Print shows British arms with drum and flag as title page ornament. Illus. in: History of the war with America, France, Spain, and Holland : commencing in 1775 and ending in 1783 / John Andrews. London : J. Fi More

[Arms of the United States] / Jas. Trenchard sculp.

Picryl description: Public domain image related to an emblem, symbol, round decor print, seal, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Thomas Jefferson to St. Victour & Bettinger, May 12, 1786, Purchase of Arms for the United States

Purchase of Arms for the United States

Military laboratory, at No. 34, Dock street near the Drawbridge, Philadelphia: where owners and commanders of armed vessels may be supplied, for either the use of small arms or cannon, at the shortest notice, with every species of military store

Not in Evans.; On verso: MC #09-82-038.321 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 147, Folder 9a.

... An act prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition, and encouraging the importation of the same. [Philadelphia: Printed by Childs and Swaine, 1794].

Caption title: At head of title: Third Congress of the United States: at the first session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday the second of December one thousan More

An act prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition, and encouraging the importation of the same ... [1784?].

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 220, Folder 14.

Mars delivering arms to britannia, points to a diftant view of shipping the source of her future glory

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Caldwell. Check 245 and 050 for spelling of words.

[A man or monk seated at a table, leaning on his arms, possibly asleep or meditating]

Title devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

The death of General Ross, near Baltimore, as soon as he perceived that he was wounded he fell into the arms of a brother officer / G.M. Brighty del. ; Brown sculp.

Print shows Robert Ross, full-length portrait, seated on horse, facing left, mortally wounded, being assisted by another soldier.

The death of General Ross, near Baltimore, as soon as he perceived that he was wounded he fell into the arms of a brother officer / G.M. Brighty del. ; Brown sculp.

Print shows Robert Ross, full-length portrait, seated on horse, facing left, mortally wounded, being assisted by another soldier. Briggs Coll. 41499.

[Hotei, the god of good fortune, one of the seven lucky gods, right profile, arms folded behind his back, standing in front of his large bottomless bag of goods]

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[A man, bare-chested, sitting cross-legged with arms raised over his head, stretching or practicing yoga(?)]

Attributed to a group of drawings, formerly bound, referred to as the "Hokusai School sketchbook." Many of the drawings have a small tab of similar paper attached at a later date and numbered in pencil. Forms More

[Portly man walking with arms outstretched]

Illustration shows a depiction of the Japanese saying "the person who fills the Great Way," which refers to a person of great virtue who has nothing to hide, although it shows a corrupt man who carries money in More

[A man, facing left, wearing several layers of clothing, sitting with arms raised over his head, practicing yoga]

Attributed to a group of drawings, formerly bound, referred to as the "Hokusai School sketchbook." Many of the drawings have a small tab of similar paper attached at a later date and numbered in pencil. Forms More

William Arms et al. to Andrew Jackson, November 26, 1841

Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Edward John Phelps, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the right, arms folded]

Lawyer; Second Comptroller of the Treasury, 1851-1853; U.S. Minister to Great Britain; President of the American Bar Association, 1880; Professor of law at Yale University. Alternative identification: E.J. Phil More

[Unidentified Army officer, possibly Brigadier General Thomas Lawson, half-length portrait, facing front, in uniform with arms crossed]

case: back - scroll design. Label adhered to case: "192". Gift; Wm. B. Becker; 1998; (DLC/PP-1999:003). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress).

I, do solemnly that I have never voluntarily borne arms against the United States since I have been a citizen, thereof ... and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: so help me God. Sworn

Page Order: Leaflet 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 236, Folder 34.

[John and Fanny Stevenson, three-quarters length, seated, with arms resting on table with tablecloth]

Written on back: John & Fanny Stevenson. Label on back: From John McAllister, So. Orange St. Media, Pa. Fanny may be Frances, the sister of John Stevenson. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). F More

[Unidentified man, about 30 years of age, half-length portrait, slightly to the right, head three-quarters to the left, arms folded]

Hallmark: Rinhart 9. Written in pencil on back of plate: 505(X). Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

Arms of the State of Vermont, drawn for the ceiling of the Hall of Representatives from an impression of the seal by J.A. Oental

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Arms of the state of Arkansas, drawn for the ceiling of the Hall of Representatives from an impression of the seal by J.A. Oental

U.S. Capitol (drawing). The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was c More

[Sculpture of reclining woman with a child in her arms]

Photograph. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Public domain photograph of sculpture, statue, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Counter for room of Sergeant at Arms

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

[Ann Minerva "Nannie" Rodgers Macomb, three-quarter length portrait, facing right, seated in chair, with arms crossed]

Hallmark: 40 [image obscured]. Case: central bouquet of mixed flowers. Accompanying label: Mrs. John N. Macomb (Ann Rodgers) 1826-1916. Embossed on inside of case: J. H. Whitehurst Galleries, New-York, Baltimor More

Piling arms, Roger Fenton Crimean War photograph - Roger Fenton's Crimean War Photographs

Group portrait showing six soldiers posed, as two of them stand rifles into a tripod. Title transcribed from verso. Alternate title from: Gernsheim, Roger Fenton, photographer of the Crimean War: His photograph More

[Henry Alexander Wise, half-length portrait, facing right, arms folded]

Copyright by C. Bohn. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[St. Anne receiving the Christ Child from the arms of the Virgin Mary]

Woodcut by Lukas Cranach, the Elder. Ink note on verso of F. Walker, 1856 (or 7)? Hollstein, 75; Bartsch, 68. Border broken in several places. LC Purchase? This record contains unverified data from caption card More

[Empress Carlota of Mexico, half-length portrait in cameo, surrounded by other cameo portraits of women, bordered on the sides by palm trees, shrubbery at bottom, topped by coat of arms and curled vine with leaves]

In album: Portraits of rulers, politicians ... relating to the reign of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, p. 4, upper left.

John W. Crump. Mayor Woods Sergent [sic] at Arms

Full length portrait. Title inscribed above and below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.644) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Portrait of Asian man, half-length, with arms folded, facing front]

Reference copy in LOT 5090, no. 75. Purchase; G.V. Yudin; 1906. Forms part of: Yudin Collection (Library of Congress).

On freedom's altar glows a fire! an appeal to arms!

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

To arms. Tune-Prairie flower. ... By the Rev. S. T. Kemble

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

He's gone to the arms of Abraham. A. W. Auner, Song Publisher, N. E. Cor. 11th and Market, Phil'a Pa

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

He's gone to the arms of Abraham. Johnson, Song Publisher, No. 7 N. 10th Street, Philadelphia

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

He's gone to the arms of Abraham. Johnson, Song Publisher, Phila

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

He's gone to the arms of Abraham. J. H. Johnson, No. 7 North 10th St., Phila

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Man walking with arms away from body]

"Fande (?)" on item. Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Brig. General Ambrose E. Burnside, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, arms folded across chest, wearing military uniform]

Exhibited: "With Malice Toward None : The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2009.

[John Longnecker, full-length portrait, standing, with arms folded across chest, facing left]

On verso: L. C Laudy, Nos. 112 & 114 Main Street, Peekskill, N.Y. In album: [U.S. army officers and other persons of the Civil War period / John White Geary, comp. 1861-1865], no. 52, surrogate p. 13 (lower rig More

[Maj.-General Joseph Hooker, half-length portrait, seated, facing left, arms resting on lap, wearing military uniform]

Exhibited: "With Malice Toward None : The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2009.

North Carolina. A call to arms!!! Thompson & Co. Printer, Raleigh, 1861

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Illustrated Civil War "Union Envelopes"]: Rebel arms of Virginia

State seal. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kentuckians, to arms!!! Louisville, Ky., 1861

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jeremiah T. Boyle to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, September 26, 1861 (Telegram regarding arms shortage)

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms with linked arms; one holding bugle]

Frame: Berg, no. 7-43. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). NewsetLilj02 pp/liljunion

Oliver P. Morton to Thomas A. Scott, Wednesday, September 25, 1861 (Telegram requesting arms)

Nathaniel B. Baker to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, September 25, 1861 (Telegram requesting arms)

The Ordnance armory, Charleston, S.C. - the volunteer troops trying the arms - from a sketch by our special artist now in Charleston, S.C.

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and from looking at the item. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 11, no. 273 (1861 Feb. 16), p. 205 (bottom of page). Caption card tr More

Circular. Fellow-citizens of the fifteenth Congressional district. Traitors in arms seek to overthrow our constitution and to seize our Capital. Let us go and help to defend them .... Jas. B. McKean. Saratoga Springs, Aug. 21, 1861.

On verso: Circular from James B. McKean, Aug 21, 1811. 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; Port More

The ordnance armory, Charleston, S.C. - the volunteer troops trying the arms / from a sketch by our special artist now in Charleston, S.C.

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1861 Feb. 16, p. 205.

To the people of Louisiana. A proper supply of arms is the great want of the state of Louisiana and of the Confederate states ... [Signed by] Tho. O. Moore. Governor. [New Orleans, 1862].

Southrons to arms! Air- "God save the South." Baltimore, June 1, 1862

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Southrons to arms! Air-"God save the South." Baltimore, June 1, 1862

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Abraham Lincoln, Friday, November 21, 1862 (Executive Order on Export of Arms and Ammunition)

Jeff Davis's last appeal to arms

Jefferson Davis making address to soldiers missing arms and legs. Illustration from: Harper's Weekly, 1863.

Abraham Lincoln, Friday, September 04, 1863 (Executive Order concerning export of arms)

Mayor's office, City Hall, July 8th, 1863. In view of the recent glorious victories of our arms in Pennsylvania, and at Vicksburg, I John B. Romar, Mayor, do hereby recommend and request that all private and public buildings, so far as practicab

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 36.

Searching for arms, Confederate States of America.

Union soldiers searching a bedroom for Confederate weapons. Drawn and published by Adalbert Volck. Illus. in: Sketches from the Civil War in North America, 1861, '62, '63 / by V. Blada. London [i.e. Baltimore], More

Men of color to arms! Now or never!

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Exhibition of arms and trophies in behalf of the metropolitan fair, in aid of the United States Sanitary Commission. To open March 28th, 1864. [New York, 1864].

1. United States Sanitary Commission.; Gift: George B. McClellan, Jr. 1951. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephem More

Northern coat of arms - Political cartoon, public domain image

A Northern-produced satire, expressing strongly anti-abolitionist sentiments. A large pair of bare feet, obviously those of a black man, protrude from beneath a Phrygian cap adorned with the word "Liberty," sev More

[Sergeant Alfred A. Stratton of Co. G, 147th New York Infantry Regiment, with amputated arms] / Fredricks & Co., 179 Fifth Avenue, Madison Square, New York.

Carte de visite is housed in thermoplastic frame. Identification of soldier from Photography and the Civil War / Jeff L. Rosenheim. New York : Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2013, p. 153. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2 More

To arms! To arms!! [blank] For Herkimer to be taken!!! A steam packet will be at the Ilion dock at 1-2 past six this Friday evening, to carry citizens to Fort Herkimer, to attend a war meeting. By order of Committee. Ilion. N. Y. Loyal Citizens

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 125, Folder 32.

[Four cameos with portraits inset over the letter M, in the center are Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota of Mexico, then clockwise are: Tomás Mejía, Ramon Mendez, and Miguel Miramón; a coat of arms or emblem above the M]

In album: Portraits of rulers, politicians ... relating to the reign of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, p. 4, upper right.

Prescott, William, Sergt. of Arms, H. of R.

A black and white photo of two men with mustaches. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Headquarters third cavalry division. Appomattox Court House, Va., April 9, 1865. Soldiers of the third cavalry division: With profound gratitude toward the God of battles, by whose blessings our enemies have been humbled and our arms rendered tr

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 235, Folder 22.

Trial of breech-loading fire arms, at the city arsenal, corner of 35th St. and 7th Ave., N.Y.

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 23 (1867 March 16), p. 405. Reference copy may be in LOT 7000. Caption card tracings: PI Stanton; More

U. S. Senate. Impeachment of the President. Admit the bearer. April 25th, 1868. Gallery. Geo. T. Brown, Sergeant at Arms. Wash., Philip & Solomons [1868].

GB4/28/69. 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 205, Folder 27a.

Safe in the arms of Jesus - Public domain American sheet music, 1870

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

[Toby Tyler resting arms in profile]

"Sketch for Toby Tyler" handwritten notation on mat. Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The coat of arms of the most noble & ancient family of the O'Sullivans ... [by] P. J. O'Daly. Boston. Copyright 1879.

Stamped on verso: Property of the Library of Congress. 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; Portf More

[Father Time crossing arms and looking angrily at woman clasping umbrella]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[The infantry students of the first company at the Imperial Military Academy resting, after making piles of arms] / Abdullah Frères, Phot., Constantinople.

Infantry students at rest in the garden of the Imperial Military Academy. Title translated from album caption. Captioned in French. No. 21. No. 279. In album: Imperial military and medical schools, with student More

General Grant reviewing his old comrades in arms in the great procession / Bghs.

Detail of larger image entitled "Pennsylvania - Grand reception to General Grant in Philadelphia - Incidents in the great procession on December 16th." Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 49, no More

Threw her arms round the neck of her father

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[The infantry students of the first company at the Imperial Military Academy resting, after making piles of arms] / Abdullah Frères, Phot., Constantinople.

Title translated from album caption. Captioned in French. No. 20. No. 334. In album: Imperial military and medical schools, with student and teacher portraits and activities, Istanbul, Ottoman Empire. Forms par More