animals in human situations

"Fast asleep" / Louis D. Tandy, Schenechtady [sic], N.Y.

Donkey laying in hammock. 31992C2-1 & 2 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph of cabinet, furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brownies and procession of Simians, engraving, Library of Congress

No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: The Brownies in the Philippines / Palmer Cox. New York : The Century Co., 1904.

Preparing for the fall clip - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Sure tip" on papers on ground; "Dela & Hudson, Reading, Lackawanna" on lambs in foreground. Bull and bear watch lambs below sign "harvest home festival." (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American... More

Old Heidelberg - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018852. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Tommy Atkins - A black and white photo of a dog wearing a hat

The rivals / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a white cat wearing a bow labeled "Nomination" being courted by other cats who represent potential candidates in the upcoming presidential election; two other cats peer over walls in the back... More

But supposing Mr. Lamb should retire!

"Mr. Harriman retires from Wall St." on newspaper. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: New York Herald, March 22, 1909.

The fiddler, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a puppy playing a toy cello. J193654 U.S. Copyright Office.

The bath - Drawing. Public domain image.

Dog dressed as human appearing to give another dog a bath in tub.

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

Her majesty led this strange orchestra

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1937:0027). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Von Nipkin's Defeat" by Boudinot Cole, Harper's young people, 9:757 (Aug. 28, 1888).

The threatened revolt in the jungle / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a group of animals in a jungle, some showing the facial attributes of the rulers of "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "Germany" (William II), and "Italy" (Umberto I), others depicted are "Spain, Russia, J... More

[Trained dog act], American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

71302 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 599. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[With apologies to Seton-Thompson], Political Cartoon

Two bears, both dressed in women's clothing, talk. One sits on a log in formal dress, while the other, wearing an apron over a skirt, stands, gesturing with her arm. A baby bear sits before them, reading "The... More

An Old sea dog - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018853. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

A Christmas catastrophe : please, sir, the rat entree has escaped and ...

Photograph of drawing signed "Louis Wain." "May every cat grow sleek and fat on turkey this Christmas Day" on sign above cat standing near center of table. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 029197. Gift; State Histori... More

Making a date, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a puppy wearing a dress placed upon a miniature chair with a telephone. J193672 U.S. Copyright Office.

The nurse, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a puppy holding a kitten. J193653 U.S. Copyright Office.

Playtime, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Two cats, dressed as humans, holding rope, which doll appears to be skipping.

[Dog sitting in armchair wearing eyeglasses]

Title and date devised by Library staff based on caption information and inventory lists. Forms part of: Lomax collection of photographs depicting folk musicians, primarily in the southern United States and the Bahamas.

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

The journey - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration depicts a young boy absorbed in watching the scenery from his seat in a railway car for a series of poems by Josephine Preston Peabody entitled "The Little Past." The poems relate experiences of ch... More

The journey - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration depicts a young boy absorbed in watching the scenery from his seat in a railway car for a series of poems by Josephine Preston Peabody entitled "The Little Past." The poems relate experiences of ch... More

A sub-marine astronomer - Public domain dedication image

(DLC/PP-1933:0094). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's bazaar, 30:1000 (Nov. 27, 1897).

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing.

Johnny Bull and the Alexandrians / Wm Charles, Ssc.

The citizens of Alexandria, Virginia, are ridiculed in this scene for their lack of serious resistance against the British seizure of the city in 1814. At left two frightened gentlemen kneel with hands folded,... More

[Debris from Russian battleship falling to the bottom of the sea where...

Descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Rokoku seibatsu senshō shōwa : Defeat of Russia: tales of laughter. Attributed to: Baidō Bōsai. Baid... More

Mr. Worm looked in - Public domain book illustration

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Unhappy sparrow on branch with two courting sparrows]

Title devised by cataloger. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Sparrow Tragedy."

Missis, The - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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

Missis, The - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018854. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

A Christmas catastrophe : please, sir, the rat entree has escaped and ...

Public domain photo of British 20th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Mr. Coon: Good morning, Mrs. Porcupine, how are the twins? : Mrs. Porc...

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: St. Nicholas, 30:495 (April 1903).

Sina kurofune nihon shirofune -- buta no taibyō

Print shows, on top, a Japanese sailor holding a cannon barrel on the deck of a steamship and a small Chinese boat with a man in it, sinking; on bottom, three animals wearing suits, a pig dressed as an elderly ... More

On the margin of the sea - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Sure tip by the sand sculptor" written in sand. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: New York Herald, June 28, 1909.

Where's Mother? - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

Boney bringing home the truth from Spain, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Napoleon assuring his subjects, who have animal faces, that all is well in Spain; one animal/man wonders why Napoleon fails to mention his brother, Joseph Bonaparte, whom he installed on the Spanish... More

"Flaw in the title" / painted by William H. Beard ; engraved by Samuel...

Print shows a scene in a lawyer's office with a group of monkeys dressed as humans pondering the legal affairs of an elderly couple. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Louis R. Menger, ... More

I'm going to give a picnic - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

No bones broken here, he said - Public domain book illustration

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The aesthetic monkey / engraved, by permission, from the picture by W....

Monkey, seated at table, gazing at sunflower. Public domain photograph of cartoon illustration, satire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

In the Rogue's Gallery. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

A cat is posed seated on a chair in front of another cat operating a camera.

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. 68998 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8727. Forms part of:... More

[Woman, who appears to be ill, lying on couch, with three dogs looking...

H38775 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Cats decorating Christmas tree]

Public domain photo of drawing, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The outing, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a puppy wearing a dress and pushing three kittens in a wagon or stroller. J193679 U.S. Copyright Office.

Swinging, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows two kittens wearing clothes on a swing. J193655 U.S. Copyright Office.

Pick-a-pack - A black and white photo of a little girl holding a cat

Photograph shows a doll giving a kitten a piggyback ride.

The journey - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration depicts a young boy absorbed in watching the scenery from his seat in a railway car for a series of poems by Josephine Preston Peabody entitled "The Little Past." The poems relate experiences of ch... More

[Prairie dogs, animals at table, opossum family, tethered elephant, an...

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0034). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "An Animal Shop" by Barnet Phillips, Harper's young people, 14:724 (Aug. 15, 1893).

The troublesomest old sow of the lot / Dan Beard.

Portrait of a pig. (DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. W... More

Flaw in the title / painted by W.H. Beard ; engraved by Saml. Holyer [...

Print shows a scene in a lawyer's office with a group of monkeys dressed as humans pondering the legal affairs of an elderly couple. Entered according to act of Congress by L.R. Menger, in the year 1871, in th... More

Benny and Betty were twins - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Threw her arms round the neck of her father

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

In the toe of that old shoe - Public domain book illustration

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The passing of the horse / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a procession of animals riding bicycles and driving automobiles; at center is a weeping horse being driven "To The Museum of Natural History", his services as a mode of transportation and as a draft... More

The birthday cake postcard, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up a...

Photograph shows two kittens wearing dresses at a table with a birthday cake. J193656 U.S. Copyright Office.

Ready for a dive, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a kitten wearing a bathing suit standing on a diving board. J193677 U.S. Copyright Office.

Patch-work, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a puppy wearing a dress and sewing a patch on the pants of a tiny puppy on her lap. J193647 U.S. Copyright Office.

The acrobats, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows two kittens on a pull-up bar. J193671 U.S. Copyright Office.

Mischief makers, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows two kittens wearing dresses with an overturned sewing basket. J200082 U.S. Copyright Office.

The strangest of infatuations - Drawing. Public domain image.

Lamb, "The Pacifists," standing next to wolf (Germany) dressed as German military officer. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: New York Heral... More

Opera - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Photograph shows a statuette of a monkey playing a piano or organ. "William Y. McAllister Phila" retailer stamp on back of card. Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GS 27A. For... More

Jim Crow - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows African American man in tattered clothes walking or dancing as a couple of animals dressed as humans stroll alongside a river with a steamboat and sailboat. Mounted with another print of Jim Crow s... More

Old Mother Hubbard [nursery rhyme]

Print shows Old Mother Hubbard and her dog in a series of vignettes corresponding to the text of the nursery rhyme.

Why, they were nothing but rabbits

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 97.

Katzenjammer - Print, Library of Congress collection

G10751 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Campbell, Metzger & ... More

And everyone went through most difficult stunts

(DLC/PP-1935:0022.4). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Happychaps" by Carolyn Wells, St. Nicholas, 35:541 (April 1908).

The aviator, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a kitten wearing a dress placed inside a toy glider. J193670 U.S. Copyright Office.

Two jolly kittens at a feast / publ. & print. by Th. Kelly, 17 Barclay...

Print shows two kittens looking happily at each other over dish of sardines on a footstool, with glass, bottle, and open can of sardines alongside them. E6838 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on c... More

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

The journey - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration depicts a young boy absorbed in watching the scenery from his seat in a railway car for a series of poems by Josephine Preston Peabody entitled "The Little Past." The poems relate experiences of ch... More

Evolution. Book illustration from Library of Congress

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 425.

He jumped up and lashed his tail

(DLC/PP-1935:0022.1). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Cozy Lion" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, St. Nicholas, 34:293 (Feb. 1907).

A luckless bull-frog lost his voice while talking in his sleep, and no...

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: "A Deep Voice," Harper's round table, 17:668 (May 5, 1896).

[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

Hana noen shanaō - Public domain Japanese woodblock print

Print shows a person, possibly the warrior Ushiwakamaru as a young man, climbing a tree and using a stick to taunt anthropomorphic creatures who are picking up sticks to defend themselves; an old man is asleep ... More

Aventures de Bavolet, Tissandier Collection, France

French adventure comic shows Bavolet, a sailor, traveling by balloon to an unknown country ("Inconnu") where the animals behave like humans. A pair of rabbits seems friendly, then the female tries to stab him, ... More

[Frog reading to winged fairy or butterfly on toadstool]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

She gathered up the poor little thing on the floor

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Good morning said he; pray how do you do

Pig looking out window of sty at woman with bouquet. 17007 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 4540.

Waiting for mistress - A black and white photo of a cat sitting in a b...

Cat wearing bonnet seated in stroller. "E.D. Putnam, [...], N.H." Public domain photograph of a horse chariot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Planting time, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows two kittens wearing dresses with a watering can and rake. J193661 U.S. Copyright Office.

Watering the flowers, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a puppy wearing a dress and watering tulips. J193648 U.S. Copyright Office.

The cook, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a kitten wearing a dress and stirring at a stove. J193665 U.S. Copyright Office.

Washing dishes, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows two kittens wearing clothes and washing dishes. J193645 U.S. Copyright Office.

Ten pins, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a kitten preparing to bowl. J193681 U.S. Copyright Office.

On the margin of the sea - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Sure tip by the sand sculptor" written in sand. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: New York Herald, June 28, 1909.

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing.

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing.

Johnny Bull and the Alexandrians / Wm Charles, Ssc.

The citizens of Alexandria, Virginia, are ridiculed in this scene for their lack of serious resistance against the British seizure of the city in 1814. At left two frightened gentlemen kneel with hands folded,... More

A privy council, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a meeting of the George III, portrayed as an ass wearing an ermnie robe, and his council of ministers, portrayed as various animals; whispering into the king's ear is Lord Bute represented by a bird... More

The ant / O. Herford. - Public domain book illustration

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A child's primer of natural history / Oliver Herford. New York : Charles Scr... More

A luckless bull-frog lost his voice while talking in his sleep, and no...

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: "A Deep Voice," Harper's round table, 17:668 (May 5, 1896).

The Rolle complimented by the wonders of the age, British Cartoon Prin...

Print shows John Rolle addressing a "Learned Pig, Surprising Monkey, Wonderful Hare, Dancing Dogs, [and] Conjuring Horse", the "wonders of the age." Includes six lines of verse: "Illustrious Rolle! O may thy ho... More

[Bear carrying water buckets] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Cartoon of a bear wearing a tophat and a ring through his nose that is attached to a rope. He carries two buckets of water, balanced on a yoke. No copyright information found with item. Signed, lower left: GZ.... More

Bock beer. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Print showing a woman, possibly a barmaid, holding a stein of Bock beer, a goat playing a fiddle while sitting on a barrel labeled "Bock Beer" and a goat dressed as a man holding a glass of Bock beer while dancing.

[Too much style] - Drawing. Public domain image.

A female rodent in glasses converses with a male rodent in a monacle who uses his tale as a cane. She knits and leans against a circular drum. No copyright information found with item. Published caption reads:... More

Singed paws / Dalrymple. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows Benjamin F. Tracy as a cat who got his paws burned on a hot stove labeled "Mayoralty Campaign 1897" on which food labeled "Budget of Greater New York 70,000,000 Dollars" is cooking. Thomas C. Platt ... More

Old Heidelberg - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description