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[Unidentified man, three-quarter length portrait, three-quarters to the right, seated, with arm over back of chair, hand to cheek, with full beard, wearing jacket with elaborate trimming]

[Unidentified man, three-quarter length portrait, three-quarters to th...

Scratched on back of plate: 245; 254. Corners trimmed. Alternative identification: Charles Francis Hall, 1821-1871, arctic explorer. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerr... More

[Ten Commandments] - Print, Library of Congress collection

[Ten Commandments] - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Nagel, L. Copyright deposit, Southern District of N.Y.

Souvenir de Zampa - Public domain American sheet music
[C.C. Clay, half-length portrait, head slightly to the right]

[C.C. Clay, half-length portrait, head slightly to the right]

Lawyer; Democratic Congressman from Alabama (Senator, 1853-1861); Confederate Senate, 1861-1863 Identification from woodcut by A.F. after Brady in Harper's Weekly, February 25, 1860, page 116. Scratched on back... More

[William King Sebastian, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, eyes front]

[William King Sebastian, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the l...

Democratic Senator from Arkansas, 1848-1861. Scratched on face of plate: Sebastian; Sebastan. Scratched on back of plate: 246. Hallmark: [asterisk] Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms p... More

W. Mitchell McAllister - Daguerreotype, Public domain

W. Mitchell McAllister - Daguerreotype, Public domain

Case: scroll design. Attributed to William Young McAllister. Etched on plate: W. Mitchell McAllister, Ap. 3, 1844. Note attached to case: Mitchell when a baby, 1843. Hallmark: Rinhart 21, except with 30 instead... More

[George Edmund Badger, half-length portrait, facing three-quarters to left]

[George Edmund Badger, half-length portrait, facing three-quarters to ...

Whig Senator from North Carolina, 1846-1855; U.S. Secretary of the Navy, 1841. Hallmark: 40M. Scratched on back of plate: 107. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype... More

Louis Haghe - El Deir Petra March 8 1839 / David Roberts.

Louis Haghe - El Deir Petra March 8 1839 / David Roberts.

Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 3, pts. 14-15, p. 2. Surro... More

Francis Preston Blair to Andrew Jackson, May 2, 1844

Francis Preston Blair to Andrew Jackson, May 2, 1844

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

[Unidentified man, about 50 years of age, half-length portrait, nearly facing front, slightly to the right, seated]

[Unidentified man, about 50 years of age, half-length portrait, nearly...

Scratched on back of plate: #25?; 39 [cancelled] Alternative identification: Hon. Joseph Lane, 1801-1881. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library ... More

Andrew Jackson to Amos Kendall, November 23, 1844

Andrew Jackson to Amos Kendall, November 23, 1844

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

Andrew Jackson to Amos Kendall, November 23, 1844

Andrew Jackson to Amos Kendall, November 23, 1844

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

Verses composed on the slaughter of native Americans, in Kensington, Philadelphia, May 1844.
[William L. Dayton, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left]

[William L. Dayton, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left]

Whig Senator from New Jersey, 1842-1851. Scratched on back of plate: 108; Dayton, William L. Identification from engraving by J.C. Buttre. Hallmark: [asterisk] Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:461... More

[Henry Inman, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to the left]

[Henry Inman, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to the left]

Artist (painter). Identification from engraving in C. Edwards Lester, The artists of America: a series of biographical sketches..., 1846, p. 33. Scratched on back of plate: 51; 440. Facing the light / H. Pfiste... More

Andrew Jackson to Andrew Jackson, Jr., December 1, 1844

Andrew Jackson to Andrew Jackson, Jr., December 1, 1844

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

[Scene of ancient Mayan Indian monument in the Yucatan Penninsula of Mexico]

[Scene of ancient Mayan Indian monument in the Yucatan Penninsula of M...

Engraved plates from drawing by Frederick Catherwood. Illus. in: Views of Ancient Monuments, N.Y., 1844, plate 4. Reference copy may be in LOT 4410D. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

[Samuel G. Goodrich, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the right]

[Samuel G. Goodrich, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to th...

Author, editor, publisher, known as Peter Parley. Identification from engraving by Bannister in Memorial History of Hartford County, Conn., 1886, 1:162. Scratched on back of plate: 217. Hallmark: [asterisk pasc... More

Matty meeting the Texas question, Political Cartoon

Matty meeting the Texas question, Political Cartoon

A satire on the Democrats' approach to the delicate question of the annexation of Texas. In marked contrast to his portrayal of the issue as a beautiful woman in "Virtuous Harry" (no. 1844-27), the artist here ... More

[Scene of ancient Mayan Indian monument in the Yucatan Penninsula of Mexico]

[Scene of ancient Mayan Indian monument in the Yucatan Penninsula of M...

Engraved plates from drawing by Frederick Catherwood. Illus. in: Views of Ancient Monuments, N.Y., 1844, plate 23. Reference copy may be in LOT 4410D. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

A Kalapuya man - a native of Oregon / drawn by A.T. Agate ; W.H. Dougal sc.

A Kalapuya man - a native of Oregon / drawn by A.T. Agate ; W.H. Douga...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Kalapuya man. Illus. in: Narrative of the United States exploring expedition. During the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 / By Charles Wilkes... In five volumes, with thirteen... More

[Unidentified man with spectacles, half-length portrait]

[Unidentified man with spectacles, half-length portrait]

Scratched on back of plate: 163. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

[James McDowell, half-length portrait, three-quarters to left]

[James McDowell, half-length portrait, three-quarters to left]

Governor of Virginia. Scratched on face of plate: 236; McDowell. Scratched on back of plate: 40. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congr... More

Anti annexation procession. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Anti annexation procession. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A cynical look at the opposition to American annexation of Texas during the 1844 campaign. At the head of a motley procession is Whig candidate and professed anti-annexationist Henry Clay, riding a raccoon (wh... More

[Fantasy transformation of a bird into a flowerpot, into a woman, into a snake]

[Fantasy transformation of a bird into a flowerpot, into a woman, into...

Illus. in: Grandville, J. J. Un autre monde, transformations, visions, ..., 1844. Paris : H. Fournier, 1844, p. 243. Reference copy in LOT 4624.

Conference of Arabs at Wady Moosa, Petra March 6th 1839 / David Roberts.

Conference of Arabs at Wady Moosa, Petra March 6th 1839 / David Robert...

Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 3, pts. 16-18, p. 1. Surro... More

[Colonel William Gates, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the right, in military uniform]

[Colonel William Gates, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to...

Colonel, U.S. Army; Governor of Tampico, Mexico, 1846-1848. Scratched on back of plate: 327; Col. Gates, USA. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Libr... More

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to the right]

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to the right]

Alternative identifications: William Beach Lawrence, Gov. R.I.; Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence, mayor of N. Y. Scratched on face of plate: Lawrence. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms par... More

[Eugene Sue, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, wearing ribbon]

[Eugene Sue, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, wearing ribbo...

Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio. Identification and date based on lithograph in the collec... More

[Unidentified woman, half-length portrait, facing slightly right]

[Unidentified woman, half-length portrait, facing slightly right]

Scratched on back of plate: 301. Hallmark: Rinhart 31a. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

[Phoebe Cary, head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman, three-quarters to the right]

[Phoebe Cary, head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman, three-quarters t...

Poet. Alternative identification: Carpenter (cat. 5). Identification from engraving in LC P&P Biographical File. Scratched on face of plate: 238; Miss Cary. Scratched on back of plate: 287. Transfer; U.S. War C... More

[James Bankhead, half-length portrait, facing front, in military uniform, with sword]

[James Bankhead, half-length portrait, facing front, in military unifo...

Military officer. Public domain photograph of 19th-century daguerreotype portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified man, about 35 years of age, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, head three-quarters to the right, wearing striped waistcoat]

[Unidentified man, about 35 years of age, head-and-shoulders portrait,...

Alternative identification: Dr. John Warren Hinckley. Scratched on back of plate: 192. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produ... More

[Unidentified man, half-length portrait, facing right]

[Unidentified man, half-length portrait, facing right]

Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

[Rosalie Henriette Bediez Laborde, full-length portrait of a woman, three-quarters to right, standing, in costume with lace apron, holding bouquet]

[Rosalie Henriette Bediez Laborde, full-length portrait of a woman, th...

French opera singer. Identification from woodcut in Ballou's Pictorial, June 25, 1859, page 401. Alternative identifications: Madame Sabonde (cat. 5); Villaume. Scratched on face of plate: 213; Mad. Laborde. Sc... More

[Unidentified woman, about 40 years of age, three-quarter length portrait, body to right, facing front, seated in upholstered chair, hands in lap]

[Unidentified woman, about 40 years of age, three-quarter length portr...

Scratched on face of plate: 141. Scratched on back of plate: 98; 190. Corners trimmed. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produ... More

[James Buchanan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

[James Buchanan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

U.S. President. Possibly a copy daguerreotype. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

[Unidentified man, about 45 years of age, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to the right]

[Unidentified man, about 45 years of age, head-and-shoulders portrait,...

Scratched on back of plate: 354. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

East view of the village of North Bridgewater, Massachusetts. 1844.

East view of the village of North Bridgewater, Massachusetts. 1844.

LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 315 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. "From a lithograph in possession of Mr. R. C. Kimball." Indexed for points of interest. AACR2: 651/1; 710/2

[Unidentified woman, about 30 years of age, full-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, seated at a table]

[Unidentified woman, about 30 years of age, full-length portrait, thre...

Alternative identification: Gen. W. Hancock. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

Martin Van Buren head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left / D. Dickinson, lith. ; from an original drawing by D. Dickinson.

Martin Van Buren head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left / D. Dickins...

Print shows Martin Van Buren, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Inscribed in ink at top of verso: No. 35. Deposited Jany. 31. 1844 By D. Dickinson... More

Mrs. Juliann Jane Tillman, preacher of the A.M.E. Church / from life by A. Hoffy ; printed by P.S. Duval.

Mrs. Juliann Jane Tillman, preacher of the A.M.E. Church / from life b...

Entered according to act of Congress AD 1844 by A. Hoffy, in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Etn. Dist. of Pa. Purchase; Harris Auction; (DLC/PP-1974:208). Published in: Eyes of the nation : a v... More

[Nathan Kelsey Hall, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left]

[Nathan Kelsey Hall, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left]

Congressman from New York, 1847-1849; Postmaster General, 1850-1852. Manuscript paper label: N. K. Hall, Late P. M. Gen., since discarded because of deterioration. Scratched on back of plate: P.M. General. Writ... More

Riot in Philadelphia, June [i.e. July] 7th 1844 / H. Bucholzer.

Riot in Philadelphia, June [i.e. July] 7th 1844 / H. Bucholzer.

Tensions built up in 1844 when the Roman Catholic bishop persuaded school officials to use both the King James and Latin Vulgate bibles. Protestant mobs burned two Catholic churches on May 7, 1844. On July 7, 1... More

Dreams of the past - Public domain American sheet music

Dreams of the past - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

[George Washington Parke Custis, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, wearing white waistcoat]

[George Washington Parke Custis, half-length portrait, three-quarters ...

Builder and original owner of Arlington House, later the Lee Mansion, Arlington (Va.); author, historian, artist (painter). Identification from The Atlas, August 26, 1849, p. 1. Scratched on back of plate: 207;... More

Triumphal arch across the ravine leading to Petra / David Roberts, R.A.

Triumphal arch across the ravine leading to Petra / David Roberts, R.A...

Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 3, pts. 14-15, p. 7. Surro... More

[Unidentified man, possibly John Jabez Edwin Mayall, three-quarters length portrait, seated, with right elbow resting on table]

[Unidentified man, possibly John Jabez Edwin Mayall, three-quarters le...

Case: Rinhart 172. Label attached to case: 209. Identification from Marian S. Carson inventory, possibly a self portrait. Attribution based on table used as studio prop. Hallmark: Rinhart 10. Robert Cornelius: ... More

[Giuseppe Garibaldi, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to the left, with full beard]

[Giuseppe Garibaldi, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to the left...

Military general. Scratched on face of plate: 11; Garrabaldi. Scratched on back of plate: 450. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congres... More

The last request - Print, Library of Congress collection

The last request - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a woman on her deathbed speaking to her distraught husband.

[Taliaferro Preston Shaffner, full-length portrait, three-quarters to the right, head front, standing, holding a tall hat. On the left is a chair and on the right a small table covered with tablecloth]

[Taliaferro Preston Shaffner, full-length portrait, three-quarters to ...

Inventor, associate in the introduction of the telegraph and north Atlantic cable; telegraph company official; author and historian.

Lewis Day to Andrew Jackson, April 29, 1844

Lewis Day to Andrew Jackson, April 29, 1844

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

Polk in his extremity - Public domain dedication image

Polk in his extremity - Public domain dedication image

Henry Clay's easy ascent to the presidency here is in contrast to the serious difficulties experienced by his Democratic opponent James K. Polk. Clay has reached the top of a large pole and has the "Civic Crow... More

Virgin goddess = Casta diva [from] Norma

Virgin goddess = Casta diva [from] Norma

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

[David Rice Atchison, half-length portrait, facing three-quarters to left]

[David Rice Atchison, half-length portrait, facing three-quarters to l...

Democratic Senator from Missouri, 1843-1855. Public domain photograph of 19th-century daguerreotype portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Awful explosion of the "peace-maker" on board the U.S. Steam Frigate, Princeton, on Wednesday, 28th Feby. 1844

Awful explosion of the "peace-maker" on board the U.S. Steam Frigate, ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0360.

Phil Barton Key to Andrew Jackson, December 1, 1844

Phil Barton Key to Andrew Jackson, December 1, 1844

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

[The return of Columbus in chains to Cadiz]

[The return of Columbus in chains to Cadiz]

Engraving by Stephen Alonzo Schoff after the painting (1842) by Emanuel Leutze. Information on title and artist provided by researcher, 10/24/2007.

Night and morning, cavatina - Public domain American music sheet
[Rembrandt Lockwood, half-length portrait, three-quarters to right, eyes front]

[Rembrandt Lockwood, half-length portrait, three-quarters to right, ey...

Scratched on face of plate: 210; Lockwood, artist. Scratched on back of plate: 140. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produce... More

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the right, the head in profile, with side whiskers]

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the ...

Alternative identification: Cyrus Field. Scratched on back of plate: 165. Hallmark: Rinhart 9. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress... More

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the right, the head in profile, with side whiskers]

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the ...

Alternative identification: Cyrus Field. Scratched on back of plate: 165. Hallmark: Rinhart 9. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress... More

Thomas Hart Benton to Andrew Jackson, May 28, 1844

Thomas Hart Benton to Andrew Jackson, May 28, 1844

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

William Berkeley Lewis to Andrew Jackson, March 28, 1844

William Berkeley Lewis to Andrew Jackson, March 28, 1844

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

David Roberts - Louis Haghe - Petra March 7th 1839

David Roberts - Louis Haghe - Petra March 7th 1839

El Khasne. Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 3, pts. 14-15, ... More

[Cassius Marcellus Clay, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the right]

[Cassius Marcellus Clay, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the r...

U.S. Minister to Russia. Scratched on back of plate: Cassius M. Clay. Column in background indicates could possibly be by Southworth and Hawes. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part ... More

[Andrew Jackson, head-and-shoulders portrait, nearly in profile to left, leaning against pillow of which ticking appears in lower left corner]

[Andrew Jackson, head-and-shoulders portrait, nearly in profile to lef...

President of the United States. Public domain photograph of 19th-century daguerreotype portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[William McKendree Gwin, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the right]

[William McKendree Gwin, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the r...

Democratic Senator from California, 1850-1855, 1857-1861; Democratic Congressman from Mississippi, 1841-1843. Written on back of plate: 197; Sen. Gwin, Calif. Hallmark: 40?. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (D... More

Louis Haghe - Entrance to Petra March 10th 1839 / David Roberts.

Louis Haghe - Entrance to Petra March 10th 1839 / David Roberts.

The theatre. Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 3, pts. 14-15... More

The two bridges - Political cartoon, public domain image

The two bridges - Political cartoon, public domain image

As in "Texas Coming In" (no. 1844-28), a bridge over Salt River is the central motif, making the difference between the Whigs' successful crossing to the "Presidential Chair" and the disastrous route taken by t... More

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

Alternative identifications: Henry Dodge, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin; John Jordan Crittendon. Scratched on back of plate: 10; Hon. John J. Crittenden. Written in pencil on back of plate: Henry Dodge. Transfer;... More

[Unidentified man, about 40 years of age, head-and-shoulders portrait, slightly to the left]

[Unidentified man, about 40 years of age, head-and-shoulders portrait,...

Two corners trimmed. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

[Edwin Forrest, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

[Edwin Forrest, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

Actor. Hallmark: J. Rousseau & Co. Written in pencil on back of plate: E. Forrest. Purchase; Alice H. Cox and Mary H. Evans; 1954. Forms part of: Brady-Handy collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Dag... More

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the right]

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the ...

Scratched on back of plate: 338. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

Mutsuki, Utagawa Kunisada, Japan - Ukiyo e print

Mutsuki, Utagawa Kunisada, Japan - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a woman with a child playing with a marionette. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Hōsai gosekku no asobi : ... More

Joel Roberts Poinsett / From life by William H. Brown.

Joel Roberts Poinsett / From life by William H. Brown.

Illustration shows Joel Roberts Poinsett, full-length silhouette profile portrait. Illus. in: Portrait gallery of distinguished American citizens with biographical sketches and facsimiles of original letters / ... More

[Shepherd Knapp, half-length portrait, slightly to right, eyes front]

[Shepherd Knapp, half-length portrait, slightly to right, eyes front]

Leather merchant and later a banker in New York City. Scratched on face of plate: 206; Shepherd Knapp. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of ... More

Fight between the Kentucky coon & the Tennessee alligator

Fight between the Kentucky coon & the Tennessee alligator

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

[Unidentified man, about 50 years of age, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, wearing spectacles]

[Unidentified man, about 50 years of age, half-length portrait, three-...

Scratched on back of plate: 188 [canceled]; 189. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153) Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

[Unidentified man, three-quarter length portrait, facing slightly left, seated]

[Unidentified man, three-quarter length portrait, facing slightly left...

Hallmark: J. Rousseau & Co. Penciled on back of plate: Albert G. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

Yui, Andō Hiroshige - Public domain  drawing

Yui, Andō Hiroshige - Public domain drawing

Print shows low wooden walkways spanning a small stream and rough or muddy land areas, with two man carrying a palenquin, and others with burdens on shoulder poles, at the Yui station on the Tōkaidō Road. Title... More

Loco Foco triumphal honors - Public domain book illustration, Library of Congress

Loco Foco triumphal honors - Public domain book illustration, Library ...

A mock triumphal procession ridiculing "Loco Foco" or radical Democratic support of candidates James K. Polk and George M. Dallas. The Loco Focos are portrayed as ragged Irishmen, carrying the two candidates on... More

[Framed painting of unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

[Framed painting of unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, fac...

Alternative identification: Robert Morris. Copy of a painted portrait. Hallmark: Rinhart 13a. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress)... More

Sherman's worm lozenges. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Sherman's worm lozenges. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

LOT subdivision subject: Printing. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Patent medicines; Shelf.

[Anna Bishop, three-quarter length portrait, facing slightly right, seated in chair]

[Anna Bishop, three-quarter length portrait, facing slightly right, se...

In oval brass mat. Identified by Owen Blevins 8/2014 based on similar daguerreotype of Bishop in the Harvard Theatre Collection. Alternative identification: Jenny Lind. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP... More

[Memucan Hunt, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the right]

[Memucan Hunt, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the right]

Envoy, Minister Plenipotentiary, from Republic of Texas. Identification from engraving in DeBow's Southern and Western Review, October, 1852, frontispiece. Scratched on face of plate: 207; Hunt, Texas. Scratche... More

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the right]

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the ...

Scratched on face of plate: 37; Hunt. Scratched on back of plate: 280. Alternative identification: Mr. Hunt (cat. 5). Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collecti... More

[Unidentified woman, three-quarter length portrait, facing front, seated beside small table with tablecloth]

[Unidentified woman, three-quarter length portrait, facing front, seat...

Scratched on back of plate: 336. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

[A. Oakey Hall, half-length portrait, three-quarters to right, eyes front]

[A. Oakey Hall, half-length portrait, three-quarters to right, eyes fr...

Mayor of New York City. Identification from engraving of a later photograph by Sarony in Daily graphic, March 31, 1883, p. 221. Scratched on back of plate: 109; Oakey Hall. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DL... More

The working man--he is to society what the main-mast is to the ship

The working man--he is to society what the main-mast is to the ship

A campaign portrait of Henry Clay, Whig presidential candidate in 1844. In a full-length pose no doubt derivative of John Neagle's Ashland portrait (see "Henry Clay," no. 1843-7), Clay stands in a landscape, ge... More

J. & F.W. Ridgway, plumbers and hydraulic engineers, plumbers to the Croton Water Works, 145 Broadway, New York / drawn by J. Calwey.

J. & F.W. Ridgway, plumbers and hydraulic engineers, plumbers to the C...

Print shows a composite of plumbing fixtures and man taking shower. Listed in a New York directory as Jonathan and Frederick W. Ridgway, 145 Broadway. Caption continues: Fountains filled up to any design. Bath... More

George M. Dallas: Vice President of the United States

George M. Dallas: Vice President of the United States

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2549

F. Basham, modeller, plaster, cement & scagliola worker No. 408 Broadway, New York / F.J. Palmer.

F. Basham, modeller, plaster, cement & scagliola worker No. 408 Broadw...

Library has two copies. Copy 1: "Deposited in the Clerk's Office for the Southern District of New York, January 24, 1844" written in ink below image. Copy 2: "Entered according to an act of Congress in the year... More

Isle of Graia Gulf of Akabah Arabia Petraea Feby 27th 1839 / David Roberts, R.A.

Isle of Graia Gulf of Akabah Arabia Petraea Feby 27th 1839 / David Rob...

Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 3, pts. 16-18, p. 8. Surro... More

Reuben Hyde Walworth to Andrew Jackson, February 26, 1844

Reuben Hyde Walworth to Andrew Jackson, February 26, 1844

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

[Joseph Story, half-length portrait, facing front, with spectacles]

[Joseph Story, half-length portrait, facing front, with spectacles]

Republican Congressman from Massachusetts, 1808-1809; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, 1811-1845; Acting Chief Justice, 1835-1836, 1844; Professor of Law Harvard University 1829-1845... More

Andrew Jackson to Amos Kendall, March 18, 1844

Andrew Jackson to Amos Kendall, March 18, 1844

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

[Unidentified man, half-length portrait, slightly to the right, wearing spectacles]

[Unidentified man, half-length portrait, slightly to the right, wearin...

Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alfred Redington to Andrew Jackson, February 19, 1844

Alfred Redington to Andrew Jackson, February 19, 1844

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

[James Alfred Pearce, head-and-shoulders portrait, nearly facing front]

[James Alfred Pearce, head-and-shoulders portrait, nearly facing front...

Whig Congressman from Maryland, 1835-1839, 1841-1843; Whig and Democratic Senator, 1843-1862. Scratched on back of plate: 147. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype... More

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