Emblems

Print showing advertisement for printing firm with a scene entitled "The dream of heaven" depicting a sleeping woman being presented by heavenly beings with a basket of fruit containing the words "wisdom, the r More

Illus. in: De Claris mulieribus, Ferrara : Laurentius de Rubeis, de Valentia, 1497. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Title page in: Opera quae ad nos extant omnia / Hippocrates. Basileae : [Per H. Forbenium et N. Episcopi]. 1546. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress More

Illus. in: Otto Vaenius, Amorum Emblemate ... (Antwerp, 1608), p. 55. Reference copy may be in SSF - Cupid. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI Works; RBD; Cupid; Shelf.

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Print shows a Native man, full-length portrait, facing left, wearing a feathered headdress, a waist-cloth and leggings, with a rifle strapped to his back, carrying a hatchet in his right hand and a fish in his More

Young man and woman in stylish dress carrying riding whips past old man in socks. Engraving by F. Tyonex. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress). This record contains unverifie More

Illus. and text in: Deutsches theatrum chemicum / Friedrich Roth-Scholtz. 3 vols. Nurnberg : Bey A.J. Felsseckern, 1728-1732. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Librar More

"An engraving representing a curtain, or "Tappeserie Du Roy", on which are worked pictures and emblems of various subjects, including, on our left, the British Lion furiously storming a breach in the wall of a More

Print shows the masthead for The Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser with a skull and crossbones representation of the official stamp required by the Stamp Act of 1765, "An emblem of the effects of the S More

Print shows America as a woman wearing feathered skirt and robe, in a border design for a map. Illus. in: Atlas ecclésiastique / Louis Brion de la Tour. Paris : Desnos, 1766. Published in: The American Revolut More

Print shows Britannia, wearing crown, seated on a throne and Liberty seated at her feet; behind them, to the left, two ships collide in storm-tossed seas, and on a cloud above them are two angels, the one on th More

Illus. in: Continued corruption, standing armies, and popular contents considered ... / William Bollan. London : Printed by J. Almon, 1768, frontispiece. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and p More

Print shows the interior of a temple, a Native bowing on one knee and presenting a map to a female figure (Liberty?) sitting on a throne on a pedestal and holding a long staff topped with a liberty cap; a cheru More

Verso of bill showing emblem of thirteen states linked as a circle. Center of circle has the text "American Congress, We Are One"

Print shows a female figure representing America, she wears a feathered headdress, holds a bow and arrows, and is depicted with a lizard at her feet and a deer in the background.

Print shows cartouche with a Native wearing feathered headdress and skirt reclining against wall which bears title inscription; flags, banners, and shield on his right, trees in the background. Illus. in: Cart More

Print shows cartouche with a Native woman wearing feathered headdress and skirt reclining against a tropical tree laden with fruit and behind which grows corn; she is looking over her right shoulder at a battle More

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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

The subject of this drawing is unusual. One can see why there is a suggestion on the old mat that it is the Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine. Although the composition is much like the well-known one of the Chri More

Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for James Trenchard, 1789 (March), title page. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 176 More

This record contains unverified, preliminary data. Artist's name in pencil, lower right not deciphered. Inscribed in pencil on back of drawing: "Deposit received from Joseph Verner Reed, 1949." Joseph Verner R More

Print shows an aristocratic-looking couple in a street or courtyard. The woman is standing, facing front, next to a wall, urinating beneath her dress. She holds the hat, umbrella, and walking stick (emblems of More

Print shows linen merchants and manufacturers standing in front of Linen Hall, Dublin, Ireland. Plate XII. Incorporated into the title is a cartouche showing beehives, with text "Industria Opum Parens." First More

Print shows a member of the new French aristocracy wearing a Phrygian or Liberty cap with circular emblem (Liberté - Egalité - Fraternité) riding on the back of a French citizen; he implores, "Messrs. of the me More

Print shows an elderly man, representing George Washington, seated holding a stone tablet "The American Constitution." He is surrounded by allegorical figures. Britannia and her lion sit at Washington's feet. More

A patriotic broadside illustrated with emblems of the United States composed chiefly of typographic elements. A large central framework incorporates a small "Temple of Freedom" surmounted by a small Liberty fi More

Print shows a design for a silver plateau containing laurels, Nereids, Triton, Neptune, Liberty, Victory, Commerce, and Britannia encircling HMS Shannon at sea.

Print shows Stephen Decatur, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing uniform, with emblems of his naval service. Stephen Decatur won acclaim as a lieutenant during the war with Tripoli. As a captain d More

Print shows funerary monument, emblems, War of 1812 naval operations, and text commemorating Commodore Stephen Decatur.

Print shows John Qincey Adams, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, with a short pillar pedestal in the foreground, on which rests a book and paper, and a chair labeled "U.S." with an More

Prints number 1828-5 through 1828-10 make up a series of election tickets for John Van Laer Mcm.ahon and George H. Steuart, Democratic candidates for Baltimore delegates to the Maryland General Assembly in 1828 More

An illustrated election ticket for Luke Tiernan and George R. Richardson, administration candidates for Baltimore delegates to the Maryland General Assembly in 1828. The ticket bears a woodcut emblem of a flexe More

A satire on Andrew Jackson's "Kitchen Cabinet," the pejorative name given his informal circle of close advisors. The print appeared during the heated controversy incited by Jackson's discontinuation of federal More

Democratic efforts to reelect Martin Van Buren are portrayed as hopeless in the face of broad popular support for Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. Here one of Harrison's campaign emblems, a log cabin, is More

Print shows an advertisement for the American Bank Note Company with an engraved illustration showing the "Signing the Declaration of Independence" and on the verso the full text of the Declaration of Independe More

A woodland fantasy satirizing the prominent figures of the 1844 election campaign. The artist again favors Whig candidate Henry Clay, the "Kentucky Coon," who is shown overwhelming Democrat James K. Polk, the More

Print shows General George Cadwalader, full-length portrait, wearing military uniform, standing in front of a chair, facing slightly left, his right arm is extended and he is receiving or passing papers, he is More

Print shows a long list of officers and enlisted men of the First Regiment of the Mississippi Riflemen; appearing at the top are a portrait of "Albert G. Brown Governor of the State of Mississippi", the emblem More

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Category designation on original folder: Flags, Em More

Music cover illustrated with battle scene of Col. Caleb Cushing leading 1st Regt. of Massachusetts Volunteers on horseback in foreground. LOT subdivision subject: Emblems and Symbols. Title and other informatio More

A pro-Democrat satire, pitting Democratic candidate Lewis Cass against Whig nominee Zachary Taylor in a bout for the presidency. Cass (center) is the obvious favorite. He wears the stovepipe hat, boots, bold pl More

Dragon or ouroboros devouring itself by the tail, and text of epigram in alchemical emblem book. Illus. and text in: Atalanta fugiens / Michael Maier. Oppenheimii : Es typographia H. Galleri, sumptibus J.T. de More

Illus. in: Iconographic encyclopaedia of science, literature, and art / by J.G. Heck. New York : Published by Rudolph Garrigue, 1851, plates, vol. II, division V, plate 30. Detailed explanation of figures is in More

Another copy, slightly different image was deposited for copyright on May 21, 1851 (M1 .A13 W; LC-USZ62-91835). Caption card tracings: Shelf. Copyright by William Hall & Son; lithograph by H. Hoff, N.Y. LOT sub More

Illus. in: Iconographic encyclopaedia of science, literature, and art / by J.G. Heck. New York : Published by Rudolph Garrigue, 1851, plates, vol. II, divisionV, plate 32. Detailed explanation of figures is in More

LOT subdivision subject: Emblems and Symbols. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Published and copyrighted by S. Pearson. H.F. Greene, artist.

"Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1849 by Ensign & Thayer ... southern district of New York." Prime meridian: Washington D.C. Includes insets "Map of Oregon, California & Texas", "Southern part More

Reproduction number: A110 (color slide) In 1776 Mother Ann Lee (1736-1784) and a small group of religious followers purchased land in Niskeyuna (later Watervliet), New York, and founded the first Shaker communi More

Print shows a pillar of figures with Charlemagne holding a sword and shield, at the base, Pope Pius IX is seated upon his shoulders holding "fettered" books on his knees, standing behind the Pope is "Luther the More

An emblem of an eagle supported by two American flags, illustrates the sheet music cover for a song by Josiah D. Canning. The eagle's wings are spread and its mouth holds a streamer with the composer's sobrique More

An elaborate emblem to the memory of George Washington, illustrating the cover of a song in his honor composed by B. A. Burditt. The song, according to the text, was written "Expressly for the celebration of th More

A sheet music cover for a song by John M. Crosland, dedicated to President Buchanan. The cover is illustrated with an array of emblems, many of them symbolizing threats to the integrity of the Union. A bust of More

American eagle as emblem of the 3rd United States Colored Troops. On verso: D.B. Bowser - Artist - No. 481 North 4th St. Philada. Photograph of painting by Bowser. In album: [U.S. army officers and other person More

Caravan on its way to Mecca for the Hajj, after leaving Damascus. Soldiers and dignitaries with camel carrying the palanquin (Mahmal), the emblem of the Ottoman sultan.

Printed envelope. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Emblems; Douglas, Stephen A.; Politics Pres. Campaigns; Politics Parties.

In February 1861 Washington was alarmed by rumors that secessionists planned to seize the city and make it the capital of the Confederacy. The print may have been produced in that context, or during Lincoln's c More

Addressed to Miss Paulina Hurst, Brea [i.e. Berea?] P.O., Cuyhoga [i.e. Cuyahoga] Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Kanawha C.H., Va., Dec. 14, 1862. Annotation on recto: Soldier's letter, L. S. Elliot More

Music cover illustrated with Union soldier holding U.S. flag and sword. LOT subdivision subject: Emblems and Symbols. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by George Newton.

Music cover showing banner with emblem of 51st Regiment N.Y.S.V. Shepard Rifles. Copyright by E.A. Daggett. No. 5.

Addressed to Rev. C. U. Heilman, A.B., Mercersburg, Franklin Co., Penna.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Addressed to Mr. William R. Hunt, Westport, N.H.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Poolesville, Md., Dec. 29. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Music cover illustrated with shield. LOT subdivision subject: Emblems and Symbols. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copryight by G. Willig.

A tobacco label produced for C.S. Allen & Company, bearing a patriotic emblem of the mutuality of Liberty and the Union--clearly designed to appeal to Northern sentiments. The two ideals are personified by wome More

Music cover illustrated with emblem showing two bears, eagle with shield, moon and a bison. LOT subdivision subject: Emblems and Symbols. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copy More

Admission ticket to Eugène Godard's ascent in the balloon "L'Aigle" from a location in France. Includes a picture of a balloon decorated with flags and an eagle emblem. Tissandier collection.

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

Ten men in uniform and one in civilian clothes in front of log church with corps of Engineers emblem above portal. Photo from neg. by T.H. O'Sullivan. No. 4164. Civil War Collection (Library of Congress). This More

Photographic print reproduction of painting based on John James Barralet's "Apotheosis of Washington," 1802, shows George Washington rising from a tomb surrounded by Time and Immortality, Abraham Lincoln, Liber More

Photograph is set in a cameo frame, surrounded by a coat of arms emblem bearing enscription "Equalidad en la Justicia." On recto: ... en la Justicia. In album: Portraits of rulers, politicians ... relating to More

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Bootes & Gray, copyright claimant. Hart (Francis) More

Print showing the flags of various countries, those flown by ships, and the "Signals for Pilots." In the top left corner is the "United States" 35-star flag, in the top right corner is the "Royal Standard of th More

Print showing the flags of various countries, those flown by ships, and the "Signals for Pilots." In the top left corner is the "United States" 37-star flag, in the top right corner is the "Royal Standard of th More

Music cover illustrated with composite of allegorical, patriotic vignettes, including Liberty with sword, parade before U.S. Capitol, women nursing wounded and mourning at grave. LOT subdivision subject: Emblem More

Cigar advertisement label showing coat of arms of Cuba, 1869, before adaptation of the coat of arms of 1906. Cuban revolutionary trampling the flag of Spain shown on bottom of the label.

Print intended to arouse citizen resistance during the Siege of Paris, 1870-1871. Shows a female figure (Liberty?) carrying a sword standing between two shields. One shield has the motto "Nʹoublie pas 1870, tra More

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Weik, John Duval Steam Lith. Co. Category designat More

War Department emblem printed on border. Caption above image: Explorations west of the 100th meridian. Expedition of 1871. Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Com'd'g. Caption below image: California series. No. 63.

War Department emblem printed on border. Caption above image: Explorations west of the 100th meridian. Expedition of 1871. Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Com'd'g. Caption below image: Nevada series. No. 2.

War Department emblem printed on border. Caption above image: Explorations west of the 100th meridian. Expedition of 1871. Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Com'd'g. Caption below image: Arizona series. No. 100.

Illustration shows at center and under heading "'We Propose' (When things blow over) When?" William M. Tweed standing, holding a paper labeled "Political Economy by Boss Tweed", and in his shadow John T. Hoffma More

Print shows a floral arrangement of flowers and leaves as a backdrop for the phrase "The Lord is Risen." D2378 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Title, publication, More

Print shows a floral arrangement of flowers and leaves as a backdrop for the phrase "Love the Truth." D2379 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Title, publication, and More

Print shows a floral arrangement of peonies, other flowers, and leaves as a backdrop for the phrase "Lord, I Believe." D2382 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Title, More

Print shows a floral arrangement as a backdrop for the phrase "Obey Your Parents." D2375 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Title, publication, and copyright statemen More

Print shows a floral arrangement as a backdrop for the phrase "Seek Me Early." D2377 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Title, publication, and copyright statements a More

Print shows a floral arrangement of autumn leaves as a backdrop for the phrase "Walk in Love." E2767 U.S. Copyright Office. Printed at bottom center: L. Prang & Co. Boston. Publication date based on copyright More

Print shows a floral arrangement of white roses and other flowers as a backdrop for the phrase "Be Pure in Heart." E2769 U.S. Copyright Office. Printed at bottom center: L. Prang & Co. Boston. Publication date More

11278 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Fielding, T. C. Fowle More

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6351

Print shows a floral arrangement of a sprig of evergreen and a stem of autumn leaves with a piece of birch bark on which is printed "The groves were God's First Temple. Bryant" from the poem "A forest hymn" by More

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1861

Print shows a floral arrangement of flowers and leaves as a backdrop for the phrase "Thy Will be Done." E2765 U.S. Copyright Office. Printed at bottom center: L. Prang & Co. Boston. Publication date based on c More

Print shows a wreath comprised of flowers encompassing the verse "Emblems of our own great resurrection / Emblems of the bright and better land" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. E2757 U.S. Copyright Office. Prin More

French cartoon shows Marianne (symbol of France) in a balloon labeled "R.F." in the colors of the French flag, jettisoning men from a bag as if they were ballast. Illus. from: Le Don Quichotte, 2ne année, no. More

11773 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Lilley (M.C.) & Co. A More

Print shows a stars and stripes shield with a bust portrait of George Washington, facing right, within a wreath, an eagle perched on the top of the shield, and the American flag with several other flags represe More

Print showing Columbia sitting on a throne on a pedestal above the words, "And the star spangled banner in triumph still waves o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave." Cameo portraits of all presid More

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Krebs Lithographing Co. Category designation on or More