Ḥikāyat-i Sayf al-Mulūk va Badīʻ al-Jamāl
Tale of Sayf al-Mulūk and Badiʼʻ al-Jamāl, also recorded in an Arabic version in the Arabian Nights. Manuscript. Persian. Title from colophon. Written by Badīʻ al-Dīn valad-i Kamāl al-Dīn ibn Rukn al-Dīn... More
Rich-Higgins House, Longnook Road, Truro, Barnstable County, MA
Significance: This residence consists of two houses - a Cape Cod "double house" of the 18th century on the west, and a Cape Cod "house and a half" of the 19th century on the east, and are joined together to mak... More
Rich-Higgins House, Longnook Road, Truro, Barnstable County, MA
Significance: This residence consists of two houses - a Cape Cod "double house" of the 18th century on the west, and a Cape Cod "house and a half" of the 19th century on the east, and are joined together to mak... More
![Charles Willson Peale - Jose Juaquin Carlos Mont[es?]fare](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTAvMDIvam9zZS1qdWFxdWluLWNhcmxvcy1tb250ZXNmYXJlLTQ1MjYwZS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/49/webp "Charles Willson Peale - Jose Juaquin Carlos Mont[es?]fare")
Charles Willson Peale - Jose Juaquin Carlos Mont[es?]fare
Silhouette bust portrait of a man, facing right. Blind stamp on white sheet: Peale. 1972; (DLC/PP-1972:268).
Vuë de Boston. Prospect der Könnig Strasse gegen das land thor zu Bost...
Print shows view of King Street in Boston, Massachusetts. (as characteristic of optical prints, series title is printed in reverse). Collection des prospects. Se vend á Augsbourg au Negoce com̄un de l'Academie... More
Archer House, Lot No. 123, Water Street, Yorktown, York County, Virgin...
Significance: The Archer House, on Lot 107, is currently the only visible structure on the Yorktown waterfront with colonial associations. The fire of 1814 has been assumed to have destroyed the house but short... More
Archer House, Lot No. 123, Water Street, Yorktown, York County, Virgin...
Significance: The Archer House, on Lot 107, is currently the only visible structure on the Yorktown waterfront with colonial associations. The fire of 1814 has been assumed to have destroyed the house but short... More
Tobacco Warehouse, State Route 1002, Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virgin...
Significance: Built originally as a storehouse. This building is a striking survival of a colonial mercantile establishment of a succession of Scots merchants. It is undoubtedly one of the earliest extant build... More
Estate Annaberg, Sugar Factory, Adrian, St. John, VI
Significance: Estate Annaberg Sugar Factory is an 18th century mill. The factory contains remains of 18th and 19th century construction and reveals traces of several remodellings. Builder is unknown. Unproce... More
Sayrelands, Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, NY
Significance: It was probably built in the late 18th century by Captain Nathan Post, its center-hall plan, clapboard front facade with shake-covered sides and rear, and white oak framing characterize it as typi... More
Arco di Settimio Severo / Piranesi architetto fec.
Print shows a view of the half-buried Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, with numbered key. His Views of Rome, no. 87. Le Blanc 17 Nagler 17 Béraldi 14 Forms part of: Gardiner Greene Hubbard collection (Library ... More
Kate Chopin House, State Highway 495, Cloutierville, Natchitoches Pari...
1998 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Fourth Place Significance: The Kate Chopin House, also known as the Bayou Folk Museum, was constructed circa 1809 by Alexis Cloutier. The site was part of a French land grant is... More
Brooksby-Shaw House, 21 State Circle, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, ...
Significance: An 18th century house, largely altered, in excellent condition and with several interesting original features. Survey number: HABS MD-250 Building/structure dates: 1719-1721 Building/structure... More
Miller-Claytor House, Miller-Claytor Lane & Treasure Island Road, Lync...
Significance: The Miller-Claytor House is Lynchburg's sole remaining 18th Century Town House. Built on the corner of 8th and Church Streets, by John Miller, a tavern keeper in 1791 and later purchased by Samuel... More
Shinn-Curtis Log Cabin, 23 Washington Street (moved from Rancocas Boul...
Significance: Interesting example of adaptive use of 18th century log house. Survey number: HABS NJ-890
Beck-Care Warehouse, 18-20 South Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Philad...
Significance: It was built in the latter part of the 18th century on the Delaware River wharves. At the earliest record it was owned by merchant Paul Beck and was under the tenancy of E. Beck and Phillip Care (... More
Beck-Care Warehouse, 18-20 South Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Philad...
Significance: It was built in the latter part of the 18th century on the Delaware River wharves. At the earliest record it was owned by merchant Paul Beck and was under the tenancy of E. Beck and Phillip Care (... More
6377 Germantown Avenue (House), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
Significance: A two-story, three-bay fieldstone house of the 18th century. Survey number: HABS PA-1699
Don Joseph Tovar House, 22 Saint Francis Street, Saint Augustine, St. ...
1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Significance: The Tovar "Cannonball" house is one of a very limited of St. Augustine's remaining First Spanish Period houses. Although the exact date of construction... More
Don Joseph Tovar House, 22 Saint Francis Street, Saint Augustine, St. ...
1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Significance: The Tovar "Cannonball" house is one of a very limited of St. Augustine's remaining First Spanish Period houses. Although the exact date of construction... More
Don Joseph Tovar House, 22 Saint Francis Street, Saint Augustine, St. ...
1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Significance: The Tovar "Cannonball" house is one of a very limited of St. Augustine's remaining First Spanish Period houses. Although the exact date of construction... More
Don Joseph Tovar House, 22 Saint Francis Street, Saint Augustine, St. ...
1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Significance: The Tovar "Cannonball" house is one of a very limited of St. Augustine's remaining First Spanish Period houses. Although the exact date of construction... More
Ionia, Barn, Route 640 vicinity, Trevilians, Louisa County, Virginia
Significance: This late 18th-century barn of heavy-timber construction is one of the oldest in Virginia. It is an excellent example of an English barn design adapted to the New World landscape. Of special not... More
Atlas général de la Chine, de la Tartarie chinoise, et du Tibet : pour...
Relief shown pictorially. Text in French. Place names in French and romanized Chinese. "Avec privilège du Roi." Rev. ed. of: Nouvel atlas de la Chine, de la Tartarie chinoise et du Thibet. 1737. Revised ed. con... More
Sasscer's House, 5415 Old Crain Highway (U.S. Route 301), Upper Marlbo...
Significance: Kingston, as the house is popularly known, is one of the oldest remaining structures in the town of Upper Marlboro. The original structure is believed to have been constructed before 1730. In ad... More
Hacienda Azurarera Santa Elena, Sugar Mill Ruins, 1.44 miles North of ...
Significance: The ruins are the only extant remains pertaining to an industrial building in Puerto Rico dating back to the late 18th century. They illustrate the transition from a cattle-driven vertical wooden... More
Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop, 71 East Town Street, Norwichtown, N...
Significance: This is an interesting example of a small frame silversmith's shop built 1772-1774, representative of the extensive silver and pewter industry that flourished in the Town of Norwich during the 18t... More
Joseph Beale House, 2301 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, ...
Significance: The detached, stucco and limestone residence, in the 18th century Roman revival manner, is significant for its plan, spatial composition, and use of detail and material. The pie-shaped site faces... More
Joseph Beale House, 2301 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, ...
Significance: The detached, stucco and limestone residence, in the 18th century Roman revival manner, is significant for its plan, spatial composition, and use of detail and material. The pie-shaped site faces... More
Pompion Hill Chapel, Cooper River, south side, Huger, Berkeley County,...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Pompion Hill is one of South Carolina's best-preserved chapels of ease and is known for its unaltered Georgian interior and exterior. It is significant ... More
Larz Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, ...
Significance: Originally a private residence commissioned for lavish entertaining, this limestone, detached structure is one of the largest and costliest homes in the city. The dissimilar facades of the north e... More
Larz Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, ...
Significance: Originally a private residence commissioned for lavish entertaining, this limestone, detached structure is one of the largest and costliest homes in the city. The dissimilar facades of the north e... More
Larz Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, ...
Significance: Originally a private residence commissioned for lavish entertaining, this limestone, detached structure is one of the largest and costliest homes in the city. The dissimilar facades of the north e... More
Napoleon - Print, Library of Congress collection
This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Laugier, Jean Nicholas.
Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport...
Significance: Touro Synagogue is perhaps Peter Harrison's most successful building. Although it presents a most severe facade to the street, the interior treatment, including carved wooden furnishings and gall... More
Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport...
Significance: Touro Synagogue is perhaps Peter Harrison's most successful building. Although it presents a most severe facade to the street, the interior treatment, including carved wooden furnishings and gall... More
Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport...
Significance: Touro Synagogue is perhaps Peter Harrison's most successful building. Although it presents a most severe facade to the street, the interior treatment, including carved wooden furnishings and gall... More
Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport...
Significance: Touro Synagogue is perhaps Peter Harrison's most successful building. Although it presents a most severe facade to the street, the interior treatment, including carved wooden furnishings and gall... More
A view of the great Cohoes Falls, on the Mohawk River, the fall about ...
Print shows view of the Cohoes Falls on the Mohawk River.
Beard Tavern, 2805 East Market Street, York, York County, PA
Significance: One of the largest stone buildings in the county from the period, it is an interesting example of stone vernacular construction. Important as documentary evidence of 18th century tavern design. Al... More
Beard Tavern, 2805 East Market Street, York, York County, PA
Significance: One of the largest stone buildings in the county from the period, it is an interesting example of stone vernacular construction. Important as documentary evidence of 18th century tavern design. Al... More
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions
Napoleon I, March 30, 1808, Plans for World Domination, in French and ...
Plans for World Domination, in French and English
San Jose de Gracia Church, Trampas, Taos County, NM
Significance: The church is probably the best preserved of the 18th century Spanish Colonial churches in New Mexico. Historical documentation on the structure is relatively complete, and the edifice has not bee... More
![Conclusion de la campagne de 1781 en Virginie. To his excellency General Washington ... / peint par L. le Paon peintre de Bataille de S.A.S. Mgr. le Prince de Condé ; gravé par N. le Mire des Academies Imperiales et Royales et de celle des Siences [sic] et Arts de Rouen et de Lille.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMDkvMTQvY29uY2x1c2lvbi1kZS1sYS1jYW1wYWduZS1kZS0xNzgxLWVuLXZpcmdpbmllLXRvLWhpcy1leGNlbGxlbmN5LWdlbmVyYWwtd2FzaGluZ3Rvbi1hNzEyYTgtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/56/webp "Conclusion de la campagne de 1781 en Virginie. To his excellency General Washington ... / peint par L. le Paon peintre de Bataille de S.A.S. Mgr. le Prince de Condé ; gravé par N. le Mire des Academies Imperiales et Royales et de celle des Siences [sic] et Arts de Rouen et de Lille.")
Conclusion de la campagne de 1781 en Virginie. To his excellency Gener...
Print shows Marquis de Lafayette, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing uniform and holding two swords in left hand while directing American troops during the battle at Yorktown; a black soldier... More
High Farm, Kitchen, Creek Road, 1 mile East of Easton Road, Pipersvill...
2011 Leicester B. Holland Prize, Entry Significance: The 19th century High Farm complex is attributed to Abraham High, owner from 1837 to 1853 and built upon an 18th century settlement site. The stone house, 18... More
The accident in Lombard Street Philada. 1787 / design'd and engraved b...
Print shows Chimney sweeps laughing at girl, who has dropped a pie on the street. The artist's residence and studio appear at left. Includes four line verse: The pye from Bake-house she had brought / But let it... More
Minorcan Chapel, 39 Saint George Street, Saint Augustine, St. Johns Co...
Significance: This structure at 34 St. George Street in its original early 18th century form has been identified with the De Avero family a family prominent in St. Augustine during the First Spanish Period. ... More
Minorcan Chapel, 39 Saint George Street, Saint Augustine, St. Johns Co...
Significance: This structure at 34 St. George Street in its original early 18th century form has been identified with the De Avero family a family prominent in St. Augustine during the First Spanish Period. ... More
Augustus Lutheran Church, 717 West Main Street, Trappe, Montgomery Cou...
For more information see HABS PA-175. Significance: Augustus Lutheran is the oldest unaltered Lutheran church in the United States. Constructed in 1745, the church illustrates 18th century German vernacular tra... More
Augustus Lutheran Church, 717 West Main Street, Trappe, Montgomery Cou...
For more information see HABS PA-175. Significance: Augustus Lutheran is the oldest unaltered Lutheran church in the United States. Constructed in 1745, the church illustrates 18th century German vernacular tra... More
Boswell's Tavern, Route 22 vicinity, Gordonsville, Orange County, Virg...
Significance: An important example of a Federal tavern building of the 18th century. Frequent meeting place of such notables as Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and James Madison. In 1781 the Marquis de Lafaye... More
Thomas Robinson House, 64 Washington Street, Newport, Newport County, ...
Significance: This broad, gambrel-roofed house is one of the best examples of Newport's merchant residences of the 18th century . Due to continuous family ownership since 1761, the interior and exterior retain ... More
Thomas Robinson House, 64 Washington Street, Newport, Newport County, ...
Significance: This broad, gambrel-roofed house is one of the best examples of Newport's merchant residences of the 18th century . Due to continuous family ownership since 1761, the interior and exterior retain ... More
Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...
Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More
Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...
Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More
Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...
Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More
Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...
Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More
L'Enfant-McMillan Plan of Washington, DC, Washington, District of Colu...
Significance: The historic plan of Washington, designed by Pierre L'Enfant in 1791 as the site of the Federal City, represents the sole American example of a comprehensive baroque city plan with a coordinated s... More
L'Enfant-McMillan Plan of Washington, DC, Washington, District of Colu...
Significance: The historic plan of Washington, designed by Pierre L'Enfant in 1791 as the site of the Federal City, represents the sole American example of a comprehensive baroque city plan with a coordinated s... More
L'Enfant-McMillan Plan of Washington, DC, Washington, District of Colu...
Significance: The historic plan of Washington, designed by Pierre L'Enfant in 1791 as the site of the Federal City, represents the sole American example of a comprehensive baroque city plan with a coordinated s... More
L'Enfant-McMillan Plan of Washington, DC, Washington, District of Colu...
Significance: The historic plan of Washington, designed by Pierre L'Enfant in 1791 as the site of the Federal City, represents the sole American example of a comprehensive baroque city plan with a coordinated s... More
L'Enfant-McMillan Plan of Washington, DC, Washington, District of Colu...
Significance: The historic plan of Washington, designed by Pierre L'Enfant in 1791 as the site of the Federal City, represents the sole American example of a comprehensive baroque city plan with a coordinated s... More
The committee consisting of Mr. St. Clair, Mr. Lee and Mr. Lawrance, t...
Picryl description: Public domain image related to politics, political campaigns, committee, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Quaker Hill (Main House), Route 613, Trevilians, Louisa County, Virgin...
Significance: The south wing is believed to be the oldest building in the Green Springs District. The presence of early sash, flemish bond brickwork and a substantial exterior end chimney are characteristic of... More
St. Helena Island Parish Church Ruins, Junction County Roads 45 & 37, ...
Significance: The St. Helena Parish Chapel of Ease is significant as an intact example of mid-18th century tabby construction as for its association with St. Helena Episcopal Parish, both as a primary and secon... More
Joseph Richardson House, Bellevue & Maple Avenues, Langhorne, Bucks Co...
Significance: This is one of the earliest, documented historic structures in the county; and also served as one of the earliest documented stores. It represents the home and business of a wealthy entrepreneur f... More
Architecture vivante - La Cuisiniere / chez Martinet.
Illustration shows a woman fashioned out of and/or wearing and carrying cooking implements, such as pans and utensils, a fireplace, a broom, and a table or chopping block from which a rabbit hangs. No. 1.
Gerard Valck - The Flute Lesson, Wurlitzer catalog of musical instrum...
after a mezzotint by Wallerant Vaillant, painter, draughtsman, and mezzotint engraver, 1623-1677, based on a painting by Gerard Pietersz. van Zyl, called Geraers, or Gerards Geraers, portrait and genre painter,... More
![Qualifying for a campain [sic] / Verney delin't., British Cartoon Print](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTAvMTMvcXVhbGlmeWluZy1mb3ItYS1jYW1wYWluLXNpYy12ZXJuZXktZGVsaW50LTYyM2IyMC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/32/webp "Qualifying for a campain [sic] / Verney delin't., British Cartoon Print")
Qualifying for a campain [sic] / Verney delin't., British Cartoon Prin...
Print shows an interior view of a room at a military academy in which British officers, in a child-like manner, demonstrate skills in hopes of securing a command for the war with the American colonies. Forms p... More
![Major general John Sullivan, a distinguish'd officer in the Continential [sic] Army, British Cartoon Print](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTEvMDYvbWFqb3ItZ2VuZXJhbC1qb2huLXN1bGxpdmFuLWEtZGlzdGluZ3Vpc2hkLW9mZmljZXItaW4tdGhlLWNvbnRpbmVudGlhbC1zaWMtODAwNzAxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/56/webp "Major general John Sullivan, a distinguish'd officer in the Continential [sic] Army, British Cartoon Print")
Major general John Sullivan, a distinguish'd officer in the Continenti...
Print shows John Sullivan, three-quarter length portrait, wearing military uniform, standing, facing right, holding spear in right hand, left hand on hip. [Page or plate] 92. Reference copy in BIOG FILE. Catal... More
Theatre de Voltaire; dessins par Gravelot
Title lettered on case. 45 mounted pencil and pen sketches for the illustrations to the Collection complète des oevres de Voltaire, Genève, Cramer, 1768-96. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collectio... More
Theatre de Voltaire; dessins par Gravelot
Title lettered on case. 45 mounted pencil and pen sketches for the illustrations to the Collection complète des oevres de Voltaire, Genève, Cramer, 1768-96. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collectio... More
Theatre de Voltaire; dessins par Gravelot
Title lettered on case. 45 mounted pencil and pen sketches for the illustrations to the Collection complète des oevres de Voltaire, Genève, Cramer, 1768-96. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collectio... More
Theatre de Voltaire; dessins par Gravelot
Title lettered on case. 45 mounted pencil and pen sketches for the illustrations to the Collection complète des oevres de Voltaire, Genève, Cramer, 1768-96. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collectio... More
Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.
A drawing of a man holding a red flag, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C. an... More
November 25, 1794, Miscellaneous, Baptist General Committee, for sale ...
Picryl description: Public domain image related to politics, political campaigns, committee, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
103 Calle San Jose (Commercial/Residential Bldg.), San Juan, San Juan ...
Significance: This building is an excellent example of the typical town house of 18th Century San Juan. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-16 Survey number: HABS PR-63
Weston, Old Crain Highway Vicinity, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's Co...
Significance: Weston is an excellent example of a large, early 19th-century Prince Geroge's County brick plantation house with refined decorative details in the late-Federal and Greek Revival styles. The house... More
Old York County Gaol, Lindsay Road, York Village, York County, ME
Significance: Traditionally built in 1653 and reputedly the oldest public building in English America, the Gaol, although evidently an 18th century construction, is nevertheless of major significance as a very ... More
Old York County Gaol, Lindsay Road, York Village, York County, ME
Significance: Traditionally built in 1653 and reputedly the oldest public building in English America, the Gaol, although evidently an 18th century construction, is nevertheless of major significance as a very ... More
Fort Christiansvaern, Company Street vicinity, Christiansted, St. Croi...
Significance: The plan of the fort is typical of a four-pointed citadel of the 17th and early 18th centuries. It consists of four one-story curtain walls built around a near square court, projecting bastions ... More
Fort Christiansvaern, Company Street vicinity, Christiansted, St. Croi...
Significance: The plan of the fort is typical of a four-pointed citadel of the 17th and early 18th centuries. It consists of four one-story curtain walls built around a near square court, projecting bastions ... More
Fort Christiansvaern, Company Street vicinity, Christiansted, St. Croi...
Significance: The plan of the fort is typical of a four-pointed citadel of the 17th and early 18th centuries. It consists of four one-story curtain walls built around a near square court, projecting bastions ... More
Fort Christiansvaern, Company Street vicinity, Christiansted, St. Croi...
Significance: The plan of the fort is typical of a four-pointed citadel of the 17th and early 18th centuries. It consists of four one-story curtain walls built around a near square court, projecting bastions ... More
Fort Christiansvaern, Company Street vicinity, Christiansted, St. Croi...
Significance: The plan of the fort is typical of a four-pointed citadel of the 17th and early 18th centuries. It consists of four one-story curtain walls built around a near square court, projecting bastions ... More
Fort Christiansvaern, Company Street vicinity, Christiansted, St. Croi...
Significance: The plan of the fort is typical of a four-pointed citadel of the 17th and early 18th centuries. It consists of four one-story curtain walls built around a near square court, projecting bastions ... More
Fort Christiansvaern, Company Street vicinity, Christiansted, St. Croi...
Significance: The plan of the fort is typical of a four-pointed citadel of the 17th and early 18th centuries. It consists of four one-story curtain walls built around a near square court, projecting bastions ... More
Fort Christiansvaern, Company Street vicinity, Christiansted, St. Croi...
Significance: The plan of the fort is typical of a four-pointed citadel of the 17th and early 18th centuries. It consists of four one-story curtain walls built around a near square court, projecting bastions ... More
Fort Pitt Blockhouse, 25 Penn Avenue, Point State Historic Park, Pitts...
Significance: The structure was erected on the west side of the ramparts of Fort Pitt as greater protection against Indian attacks. It is the only known remaining 18th century building in the Pittsburgh vicinit... More
Vincent Lunardi Esqr., secretary to the late Neapolitan ambassador, fi...
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi. Tissandier collection.
Louis XVI, avoit mis le Bonnet rouge, il avoit crié vive la nation, .....
Louis XVI drinking toast to the nation after angry crowd invaded the palace and made the King put on the traditional revolutionary phrygian cap.
Blandair, 6651 Highway 175, Columbia, Howard County, MD
Significance: The Howard county property known today as Blandair dates to a land grant of 1087 acres, called Talbot's Resolution Manor, which was patented in 1714. The property, in various configurations, pass... More
![[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). South front elevation and attic plan]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTAvMDcvaG91c2VzLWFuZC1hLWNodXJjaC1idWlsZGluZ3MtZXJlY3RlZC1vci1wcm9wb3NlZC10by1iZS1idWlsdC1pbi12aXJnaW5pYS1zb3V0aC0yNjIyMTgtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/55/webp "[Houses and a church (\"Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia\"). South front elevation and attic plan]")
[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...
Inscriptions on recto: "Attic" "South front" "18." John Tayloe House. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).
Du porte-feuille de Mr. Néra / Boucher del. ; Demarteau sculp.
Mother with child in play chair. After a drawing by François Boucher. No. 495. Béraldi, p. 720. Wittert, 495.
![[Head of a young lady] / Boucher f. ; Demarteau s.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTEvMjkvaGVhZC1vZi1hLXlvdW5nLWxhZHktYm91Y2hlci1mLWRlbWFydGVhdS1zLWUyMGI4Ny0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/58/webp "[Head of a young lady] / Boucher f. ; Demarteau s.")
[Head of a young lady] / Boucher f. ; Demarteau s.
After a drawing by François Boucher. No. 250. Béraldi, 37. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hooded Fireplace Pueblito, On a northern point of Superior Mesa about ...
Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many pueblo tribes to flee northwestward and seek temporary refuge in the traditional homeland of the Navajo, Dinetah. Ho... More
Tremaine-Gallagher House, 3001 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights,...
Significance: Primarily derived from 18th-century French sources, with interior decoration based also on 17th- and 18th-century English precedent, the house and grounds are considered to be an outstanding examp... More
Tremaine-Gallagher House, 3001 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights,...
Significance: Primarily derived from 18th-century French sources, with interior decoration based also on 17th- and 18th-century English precedent, the house and grounds are considered to be an outstanding examp... More
Walnut Hill Estate, East Bank of Schuylkill River, Valley Forge, Chest...
Significance: During the Valley Forge encampment, Dec. 19, 1777-June 19, 1778, the Walnut Hill Estate was owned by Henry Pawling. Located on the east (north) bank of the Schuylkill River, the Pawlins farmland p... More