1830

[Kohada Koheiji]. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Ukiyo-e print illustration showing a scene from a Japanese legend about a man who was killed by his wife and her lover and who returns to haunt them as revenge; print depicts a skeletal ghost at a burning mosquito net.

[Bamboo shoots], Katsushika Hokusai - Ukiyo e print

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

[Hotei, the god of good fortune, one of the seven lucky gods, seated, ...

Formerly attributed to a group of drawings referred to as the "Hokusai School sketchbook." Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Tōto asakusa honganji, Katsushika Hokusai - Ukiyo e print

Print shows the peak of the roof of the Hongan-ji Temple at Asakusa with a kite flying through the clouds and a view of Mount Fuji in the distance. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunke... More

The Flower Dance of the Viennoise Children

Nine girls and young women dancing. LOT subdivision subject: Dancing. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St., N.Y. Published by Atwill, ... More

Fujo yamato sugata, Utagawa Kunisada, Japan

Print showing a woman standing, holding a fan. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of... More

Naritaya hakuen musashi meisho cyōfu no tamagawa

Print shows Naritaya Hakuen, an actor, full-length, facing right, wearing flowing kimono and geta, standing, holding a fan in his right hand; in the background, two women doing laundry next to a river and a tra... More

Fête donner à la grande duchesse Hélène de russie par W.R. Chateaubria...

Drawing shows a crowd gathered around a balloon on the ground at the festivities prepared by Ambassador W.R. Chateaubriant in honor of the Grand Duchess of Russia in Rome, 1830. A second balloon is in sky at up... More

Musume Dōjōji - Public domain Japanese woodblock print

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Ōgiya uchi hanaōgi, Kuniyoshi Utagawa - Ukiyo e print

Print shows Hanao of Ōgi-ya, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, with attendant. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Format: on... More

[Mrs. John Tyler, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]

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

[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 woman, possibly a courtesan, seated, facing right, with her head tu...

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

[Side view of a monk, full-length portrait, facing left, wearing gown ...

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

The chaplet, a waltz by Flora / Kennedy & Lucas lithography, Philada.

Sheet music cover showing tree with branches containing lines of music, and bees denoting sharps.

Three Polkas - Balloon Polka, Brunette Polka, Adriatic Polka

LOT subdivision subject: Transportation. Title and other information transcribed from item. Composed by A. Wallerstein. Published by Firth, Pond & Co., 1 Franklin Sq. Lithograph by Sarony & Major, N.Y. No capti... More

No. 39 Chambers St., New York, opposite the Rotunda, rebuilt on the sc...

Facade of Arcade Bath, New York City. Public domain photograph - New York City, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flying / J.W. Lowry, sculpt.

Technical illustration shows Besnier's 1678 design for a flying machine using arm and leg power, two views of Jakob Degen's man-powered flying machine, and two views after designs published in Thomas Walker's "... More

Andrew Jackson, December 6, 1830

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

James Madison to Martin Van Buren, December 11, 1830.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

[Man holding a hat and walking stick, Peru]

[Man holding a hat and walking stick, Peru]

Fragments of correspondence, Morse code tape, and posters

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[Woman wearing a tapada, Peru]. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...

Public domain scan of 19th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Andrew Jackson to Mary Eastin, October 24, 1830

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

Medical flora, or, Manual of the medical botany of the United States ...

Public domain history book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Medical flora, or, Manual of the medical botany of the United States ...

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Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

J.C. Calhoun / from a miniature by Blanchard ; engraved by A.L. Dick.

Print shows John C. Calhoun, half-length portrait, facing slightly right.

[Franciscan monk, Peru] - Victorian era public domain image

Public domain photograph of a coat, clothing, fashion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Townswoman, Peru] - A drawing of a woman in a dress and hat

Notes and partial correspondence

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Notes and partial correspondence

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[Couple dancing, Peru]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Picryl description: Public domain image related to dance, dancing, music, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Luther lässt 95 sätze gegen den ablass an die scholsskirche zu Wittenb...

A small crowd has gathered to watch as Martin Luther directs the posting of his 95 theses, protesting the practice of the sale of indulgences, to the door of the castle church in Wittenberg. [Plate] No. IV. Pub... More

[Woman on horseback, Peru]. 19th century, Library of Congress collecti...

Alexander Garrett to James Madison, April 1, 1830.

National guards quick step / T. Moore's lithogy., Boston.

Sheet music cover advertisement for Henry Prentiss, importer and manufacturer of musical instruments, Boston, showing marching band and soldiers marching around his store.

Andrew Jackson, December 6, 1830

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

The Book of Mormon; an account written by the hand of Mormon upon plat...

Includes "The testimony of three witnesses" and "And also the testimony of eight witnesses," 2 unnumbered pages at end. Flake, C.J. Mormon bib., 595 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress We... More

Tamaya uchi Usugumo, Kuniyoshi Utagawa - Ukiyo e print

Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Format: one panel of vertical Oban Nishikie triptych. Aizuri ; triptych. Forms part of: Japanese pri... More

Sō, portrait - Public domain portrait print

Drawing showing a monk seated, facing right. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Attributed to: Hokusai School. Forms part of: Japanese ... More

William P. Eliason to James Madison, May 31, 1830. On verso Bernard Pe...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Ben Jonson. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A half-length portrait of the seventeenth century playwright, Ben Jonson. No copyright information found with item. One item from album entitled: Collection of sketches and prints by R. Seymour. Printed on plat... More

The Colonel electioneering. How to get a vote, or going fixed for the ...

Print shows a man at center, assumed to be Davy Crockett, standing on a busy commercial street, offering one man a drink and another man tobacco, while campaigning for political office. Two dogs have stopped to... More

[A discharge of filth] - Public domain drawing

"Road to ruin" at left. Title from handwritten notation on mat. Drawing for etching, plate 3, published in "Scraps" #2, 1830. Purchase; Childs Gallery; (DLC/PP-1984:367). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illu... More

[Two mice, one lying on the ground with head resting on forepaws, the ...

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

Robley Dunglison to James Madison, March 19, 1830.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

[A traveler, seated, wearing a robe, boots, and rounded-top conical ha...

Attributed to a group of drawings 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 part of: Japanese... More

Ume ni uguisu o nagameru kanjo - Public domain drawing

Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Format: part of a Nishikie Surimono. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[A man walking to the left, wearing a large conical hat and a straw or...

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

[Butterfly and moth], Katsushika Hokusai - Ukiyo e print

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

Les quatre éléments. Louis était un enfant léger qui n'apportait aucum...

French comic strip shows a young boy, "Louis," who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four elements. Louis learns about fire by getting burned while working for a baker; a... More

Poster - Irving's Giant Pain Curer - Public domain lithograph

LOT subdivision subject: Mythology. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Lithograph by Ed Mendel, Chicago. No date given on card. Date based on date range of other patent medicine labels.

Sugawara no michizane - Public domain portrait print

Drawing shows Sugawara Michizane, full-length portrait, facing left. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Forms part of: Japanese prints... More

The coronation of King George the fourth / engraved by J. Chapman from...

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Woman wearing a tapada seated on a stone block, Peru]

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Two women wearing tapadas, Peru]

Andrew Jackson - Andrew Jackson correspondence

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

Francisque Arban, aéronaute franc̦ais

Half-length portrait of French balloonist, Francesco Arban. Includes Italian poem by Vincenzo Monti, below title. Library has two versions: b&w (no. 3) and hand-colored (no. 4). Tissandier collection. DCRM(G) ... More

Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

Anthony Butler to Andrew Jackson, May 24, 1830

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

Alfred Balch to Andrew Jackson, January 8, 1830

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Negro superstition, the doo di doo bush, -- or which is the thief / R....

Inside house, African man wraps leaves(?) around neck of a kneeling man while another man waits; crowd of men, women, and children watch. Title transcribed from item.

[Townsman, Peru] - A painting of a man wearing a hat and jacket

The Book of Mormon; an account written by the hand of Mormon upon plat...

Includes "The testimony of three witnesses" and "And also the testimony of eight witnesses," 2 unnumbered pages at end. Flake, C.J. Mormon bib., 595 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress We... More

The Book of Mormon; an account written by the hand of Mormon upon plat...

Includes "The testimony of three witnesses" and "And also the testimony of eight witnesses," 2 unnumbered pages at end. Flake, C.J. Mormon bib., 595 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress We... More

The Book of Mormon; an account written by the hand of Mormon upon plat...

Includes "The testimony of three witnesses" and "And also the testimony of eight witnesses," 2 unnumbered pages at end. Flake, C.J. Mormon bib., 595 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress We... More

[A cat cleaning its claws] - Public domain portrait drawing

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

[Blue blossom of morning glory on vine]

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

Concours sur le meilleur moyen d'élever un ballon sans perte de gaz de...

Design drawing shows proposal by Louis Panafieu in which the operator in an open car attached to the balloon achieves lift without loss of gas in ballast by manipulating cords on underside of the balloon. Inclu... More

Yamauba, Hokkei Totoya - Public domain drawing

Print shows two actors wearing masks as mountain women. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. From the series: Nō jōgoban : 18 Noh plays. ... More

[John Bull and the Yankee barber]

Title from handwritten notation on mat. Study for etching, plate 1, published in "Scraps" #2, 1830. Purchase; Childs Gallery; (DLC/PP-1984:366). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Hold up a minute - Something to show you

Advertising labels for cloth or fabric. Well-dressed man holding bolt of cloth. LOT subject: Textile industry and fabrics. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Caption card tracin... More

Tenmangū no kakejiku - Public domain portrait drawing

Print shows a man, possibly Sugawara Michizane as Tenjin, facing front, sitting in the Tenman Shrine (in Osaka?). Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists ... More

[Blue flower blossom and bud at the end of a stalk]

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

[Woman, possibly a courtesan, sitting next to a flowerpot, facing left...

Attributed to a group of drawings 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 part of: Japanese... More

The phantom ship from legendary ballads by Thomas Moore, arranged for ...

Sheet music cover showing ship in foreground and other ship in background.

The aristocracy of color - Drawing. Public domain image.

Signed in stone: J. Cn. Title appears as it is written on the item. Forms part of: American cartoon print filing series (Library of Congress)

[A bird, possibly crow or raven, facing left, standing among leaves wi...

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

Tengu nado - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows three vignettes, warrior on horseback, warrior with large ax, and an old man sitting, beating a drum, with a man kneeling before him. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunke... More

[Nine advertisement labels for Dupuy products]

Advertisements for hair tonic, hair detergent, huile philocome, six flavors of concentrated extract. Each label shows a center piece (bowl with flowers). LOT subdivision subject: Flowers/Fruit/Trees Title and o... More

Le Capne. Aubert, Comt. le Jean Baptte de Caen, sauvant l'equipage de ...

"Captain Aubert, Comt. le Jean Baptte de Caen," saving the crew of the American brig "Lydia." .

The hermitage, Landscape view print, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows a distant view of the Hermitage, with trees on the left and horses in a fenced pasture in the foreground. Proof with unfinished sky. Trimmed to within plate mark.

Thomas Bee to James Madison, October 4, 1830.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Andrew Jackson, President of the United States / from the original pai...

Reference copy in PRES FILE - Jackson, Andrew Prints Full. Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga and curators of the Library of Congress ; historical commentar... More

[Man with llama, Peru] - A painting of a woman and a llama

[Man with llama, Peru] - A drawing of a woman with a llama

Nichol & Hill to Andrew Jackson, August 20, 1830

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Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

Historia de Mexico [with] the Tovar calendar, ca. 1830

Nineteenth century transcript, in two parts, of Juan de Tovar's Historia de la benida de los yndios apoblar a Mexico (the Códice Tovar). The work was possibly based on a history of the Aztecs by the Domincan D... More

John Coffee to Andrew Jackson, March 30, 1830

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Henry Lee to Andrew Jackson, December 16, 1830

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Luther lässt 95 sätze gegen den ablass an die scholsskirche zu Wittenb...

A small crowd has gathered to watch as Martin Luther directs the posting of his 95 theses, protesting the practice of the sale of indulgences, to the door of the castle church in Wittenberg. [Plate] No. IV. Pub... More