1856

The soldier's bride - Public domain print

Picryl description: Public domain image - 19th-century female portrait, aristocracy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The soldier's bride - Public domain print

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My little white kitties: playing dominoes

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4712

Commo. Perry meeting the imperial Commissioners at Yokuhama / from nat...

Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan... in... 1852, 1853, and 1854, under...M.C. Perry / Matthew C. Perry; Francis L. Hawks, comp. Washington : Nicholson P... More

John C. Fremont. Republican candidate for the presidency

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Crehen, C.G. No. 331. Check 500 field.

Kate - Public domain portrait print

Picryl description: Public domain image - 19th-century female portrait, aristocracy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Hermitage, Jackson's tomb, and Andrew J. Donelson's residence 12 m...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Norwegian landscape] - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows a landscape, most likely in Norway. Taylor visited Norway in 1856 and 1857 after the death of his first wife. Gift; Charles F. Heartman; 1922; (DLC/PP-46411a).

Bound volume---6 October 1856-7 July 1857

Bound volume---6 October 1856-7 July 1857

Music box waltz - 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

The Golden Gate. Jerusalem - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

No. 587. On verso: Golden Gate. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, w... More

Medinet Habou - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Temple entrance with two columns, one with statue, the other with lower half of legs. No. 1866. On verso: Thebes. (Medinet Habou) First Court.

Valley of Tombs of Kings. Thebes

Two people and pack animal make their way along road on the floor of the Valley of Kings, Egypt. No. 1855. On verso: Thebes. Valley of the Tombs of the Kings.

The death chamber wood engraving, Library of Congress

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 2, no. 38 (1856 Aug. 30), p. 189 (top).

Dinner given to the Japanese commissioners on board U.S.S.F. Powhatan ...

Print shows a banquet given for the Japanese commissioners on board the U.S.S. Powhatan, possibly in the bay at Edo (Tokyo). Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas an... More

At Memnonium. Thebes - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Four headless statues standing before colonnades. No. 1863. On verso: Thebes. The Ramesseum. Similar photograph in LOT 7738.

[General William Walker's Exp. in Nicaragua]: Landing at Granada--Lake...

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Soto-sakurada bennkeibori kōjimachi - Ukiyo e print

Print shows pedestrians walking along roadway next to the Benkei moat at the Sakurada gate, with buildings in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print ... More

[Print speciman of custom house and post office, Georgetown, Washingto...

Title devised by Library staff from information found with architectural drawings for the same project processed as ADE - UNIT 2361; date from same source. Illus. in: Lithography, engraving and printing establi... More

[Dr. Ed. Aveling, half-length portrait, seated, facing right]

Half-length portrait photograph of Dr. Edward Bibbins Aveling, seated, facing right. 22350 U.S. Copyright Office. Title from copyright record. Copyright by Joseph Holler, Brooklyn, Oct. 5, 1886.

Ancient castle of Na-Ga-Gus-Ko, Lew Chew / from nature by Heine ; figu...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The grand national fight 2 against 1 fought on the 6th of Nov. 1856 fo...

The familiar metaphor of the presidential contest as a boxing match is invoked once again. (For an earlier example see "Set to Between the Champion Old Tip and the Swell Dutchman of Kinderhook," no. 1836-12.) T... More

Surugachō, Andō Hiroshige, depicting Mount Fuji

Print shows men and women pedestrians and porters on a busy street, with view of Mount Fuji in the distance. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 20... More

The fords of the Jordan - Lithograph, public domain, Library of Congre...

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[General William Walker's Exp. in Nicaragua]: Grand Cathedral, on the ...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 2, no. 38 (1856 Aug. 30), p. 188. Reference copy may be in BIOG FILE - Walker, William, 1824-1860.

Suruga-chō, Ando Hiroshige - Public domain scan of drawing

Print shows perspective view looking down commercial street with many pedestrians and porters, also shows Mount Fuji in the distance, above the clouds. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichib... More

Reception room of General Walker, in the President's House, city of Gr...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 1, no. 14 (1856 Mar. 15), p. 216. Reference copy may be in BIOG FILE - Walker, William, 1824-1860... More

Guadalupe Mountains, near El Paso, Texas, viewed from the east / Middl...

Illus. in: Southern Pacific Railroad / A.B. Gray. Cincinnati : Wrightson & Co.'s Print., 1856, opp. p. 18.

Egypt - Luxor - columns of portico

No. 1899. On verso: Egypt. (Luxor) Thebes. Columns of Portico. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mi... More

Arch erected by the Webster Club, Main St., S. Danvers / Lith. by J. H...

Print shows young women parading through a celebratory arch at the reception of George Peabody in Danvers, Mass. Illus. in: Proceedings at the reception and dinner in honor of George Peabody, esq. of London, by... More

[Jesus appearing to his disciples on the Sea of Galilee] / JSvC [monog...

The subject of the drawing is Jesus Appearing to His Disciples and the Miraculous Draft of Fishes. More precisely, as the artist transcribed from the Bible, this is the moment when Peter jumps into the water to... More

Lynch law in California - surrender of prisoners at the county gaol [j...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1856 July 12, p. 36. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: California San Francisco; California Hist. 1856; Lynching; Prisons.

The killeries--Connemara - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 3595

Pope Pius IX - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5252

Little sister - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4015

Autumn on Lake George - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congres...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0352

Rabbit catching: the trap sprung

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5458

St. Patrick / San Paticio - Drawing. Public domain image.

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6286

Virginia water Windsor Park - Drawing. Public domain image.

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6995

Ripe fruits - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5583

My picture - Print, Library of Congress collection

Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4724

The shepherdess of the Alps = La pastorella dell' Alpi from Les soire...

Col. Fremont planting the American standard on the Rocky Mountains

Proof for a large woodcut campaign banner or poster for John C. Fremont, Republican presidential contender in 1856. Fremont is shown in full-length on a mountain peak, planting an American flag. He is clad in f... More

Bell-Brandon variations, op. 558 - American sheet music, 1870-1885

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

Map of Union County, Pennsylvania : entirely from original surveys /

General-content county map also showing rural houses/buildings with householders' names. Relief shown by hachures. Shows road distances in perches. Hand col. to emphasize township boundaries. Originally printed... More

La grisette waltz - Public domain American sheet music

The Rail road suspension bridge: near Niagara Falls

Print shows sightseers on the lower left at the edge of the Niagara River with a railroad suspension bridge at center and Niagara Falls in the distance. Caption continues: Length of bridge 822 feet, height abo... More

St. Peter receiving the keys: San Pedro recibiendo las llaves

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6295

[Abraham Lincoln], [March 21, 1856] (Divorce Decree in case of Nancy ...

The mountain maid's invitation, with variations, op. 612. Charles Gro...

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

Fond moments of my childhood, ballad

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

Departed days - Public domain American sheet music

For piano

The old maid's waltz - 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

Life of Tecumseh, and of his brother the Prophet; with a historical sk...

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Life of Tecumseh, and of his brother the Prophet; with a historical sk...

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Life of Tecumseh, and of his brother the Prophet; with a historical sk...

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Bill of Complaint in Cheney et ux. v. Ross et ux, [Law papers].

Appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Copy of the original. Summary: Ross owed Bishop $2,000 and gave Bishop a promissory note secured with 160 acres of land as payment. After Ross failed to pay the note in full, Bi... More

Senju no oubashi, Ando Hiroshige - Ukiyo e print

View of the bridge of Senju crossing the Sumida River, with mountains in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the seri... More

Bound volume---30 January-5 October 1856

Bound volume---30 January-5 October 1856

Gajō icchō, Ando Hiroshige - Public domain drawing

Prints show views of Edo, Japan. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Meisho edo hyakkei : 100 famous views of Edo. Format... More

Gajō icchō, Andō Hiroshige - Public domain image related to music prfo...

Prints show views of Edo, Japan. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Meisho edo hyakkei : 100 famous views of Edo. Format... More

Gajō icchō, Ando Hiroshige - Public domain drawing

Prints show views of Edo, Japan. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Meisho edo hyakkei : 100 famous views of Edo. Format... More

Rustic basket - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5705

[James Skivring Smith, three-quarter length portrait, three-quarters v...

Smith was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Arrived in Liberia in 1833. Secretary of State of Liberia, 1856-1860. Senator, Grand Bassa County, 1868-1869. Vice president under Edward Roye, 1870-1871. Superinte... More

Cares of a family / painted by A.F. Tait ; lith. by N. Currier, N.Y.

Original best fifty #44. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1856 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné ... More

The pursuit / painted by A.F. Tait ; L. Maurer, 55 ; lith. of N. Curri...

White man, with pistol on horseback, chasing Indian, with spear on horseback.

The women of '76: "Molly Pitcher" the heroine of Monmouth

Reference print in LOT 4412 G. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 7302.

Fairmount [Waterworks on the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pennsylva...

Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress). Published in: Gathering history: the Marian S. Carson collection of Americana / Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1999, p.87.

Station boy - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a barefooted boy riding on the back of a cart in Norway, presumably from the railroad or coach station. Bayard Taylor traveled through Norway and Scandinavia in 1856 and 1857, after the death of h... More

Salt Lake. Carnac - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Men with camels pause near a lake, palm trees in background. No. 1897. On verso: Karnak. Salt Lake.

[Alfred Francis Russell, three-quarter length portrait, full face, sea...

Russell was born in Kentucky and moved to Liberia in 1833. Vice President of Liberia from 1878 to 1883. Became President in 1883. Photographer unidentified. Written on back of plate: A.F. Russell, Senator fro... More

He travels on foot, Norway - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a traveler, perhaps Taylor himself, on foot in Norway holding a walking stick and carrying a pack. Part of the image is outlined in red ink. Taylor visited Norway in 1856 and 1857 after the death ... More

One of the wards of the hospital at Scutari / W. Simpson del. ; E. Wal...

Interior view of a hospital ward at Scutari during the Crimean War, after the arrival of Florence Nightingale. Colnaghi's Authentic Series. Plate 34. Déposé Paris, Goupil & Cie ; Leipzig, Otto Weigel.

Bound volume---6 October 1856-7 July 1857

Skandogh, the old Oneida chief [h/s, (3)]

[Self portrait] - Public domain portrait print

Bust portrait of nineteenth-century poet and traveler Bayard Taylor, looking over his shoulder. Gift; Charles F. Heartman; 1922; (DLC/PP-46411a).

Gerf Hossayn - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

On verso: Gerf-Hossayn - Osiride portico of the Rock Temple. No. 1807.

Fish market Canton / from nature by W. Heine ; lith. of Sarony & Co., ...

Print shows street scene at a fish market in Canton, China. Illus. from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China seas and Japan, performed in the years 1852, 1853 and 1854, under the c... More

Tallulah Falls--Georgia - Lithograph, public domain, Library of Congre...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Onagigawa gohonmatsu, Andō Hiroshige - Ukiyo e print

Print shows two men poling a boat filled with travelers on a river or canal; pine tree with limbs supported by posts is in the foreground. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsor... More

Utagawa Hiroshige - Nihonbashi yukibare, depicting Mount Fuji

Print shows several boats on the river approaching the Nihon bridge, with snow on the buildings and shops along the waterfront, and with Mount Fuji in the distance.

[French naval expedition to the Indo-Chinese archipelago: Port of Napa...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 April 26, p. 341.

Yatsumi no hashi, Andō Hiroshige - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a bird's-eye view from above the parasols of pedestrians and through willow branches of the Yatsumi bridge with a barge on the river and Mount Fuji in the distance. Title and other descriptive infor... More

Hager Silsilis ... of the ... - Public domain albumen print photogrpap...

No. 1844. On verso: Egypt. Silsilis on the Nile. Near Edfu.

Road through the Drivsdalen - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows a man driving a cart along a road that runs through a Norwegian valley past a log cabin and a small waterfall. Taylor visited Norway in 1856 and 1857 after the death of his first wife. Inscribed a... More

John Eliot preaching to the Indians

Illus. in: Ballou's pictorial, v. 10, (1856), p. 232. Reference copy in LOT 4709 L.

Memnonium. Thebes - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Four headless statues standing before colonnades. No. 1861. On verso: The Ramesseum. Osiride Portico.

Tamagawa-zutsumi no hana Andō Hiroshige

Print shows sightseers viewing cherry blossoms along the banks of the Tama River at Edo. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the seri... More

The morning after the election _ November 1856.

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

Come one! Come all!. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Advertising sale of slaves by James L. Coleman, Augusta, Ga., 26 Dec. 1856.

United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off ...

Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor.

[General William Walker's Exp. in Nicaragua]: Hacienda of Santa Rosa, ...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 2, no. 28 (1856 June 21), p. 25.

S[outh] E[ast] corner. Koum Ombos

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

[General William Walker's Exp. in Nicaragua]: Street of Masaya in the ...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 2, no. 32 (1856 July 19), p. 84. Reference copy may be in BIOG FILE.

The buck chase of 1856 - Political cartoon, public domain image

Democratic candidate James Buchanan, as a buck deer, crosses the finish line of a racecourse ahead of competitors Millard Fillmore and John C. Fremont. Spectators cheer in the stands behind. Fillmore appears a... More

Koum Ombos - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

View of south side of the remains of the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris (Ombos).

Shall I vote for ten cents a day?

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

[French naval expedition to the Indo-Chinese archipelago: Catholic mis...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 April 26, p. 341.