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[A discharge of filth] - Public domain drawing

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

Mabel Payne and Luke Harvey - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1941:0074). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as frontispiece for: "The Quaker City."

[Cabin in landscape] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1941:0074). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

It's killing me but I like it - Public domain dedication image

No publication information, possibly a caricature. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Dogs]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The lost cause. Book illustration from Library of Congress

"Henry Mosler, author & er.;" possibly illustration for book by Mosler. No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Alice Barber Stephens - He listened as one may listen to a reprieve

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Bearded man on horseback] - Public domain portrait print

Title devised by cataloger. Cf. CAI - Frost, no. 72 (A size). No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

When the auto first came into ...

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

A colonial fence in Alexandria - Public domain dedication image

"No. 16." No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Mule driver - Public domain portrait drawing

(DLC/PP-1933:0126). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Century magazine.

[Father Time waving farewell to cowed woman]

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).

[Unidentified man]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

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).

[Cowboys by fire in discussion with Indian chief]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0039). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Dorothea - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Zack's Excursion Trip" by Emma L. Plympton, St. Nicholas, 7:954 (Oct. 1880).

Dottie and Lottie. Heavens Dottie, how'd you lose your frock?

Preparatory sketches for "Dottie and Lottie." Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Look, here is the strawberry next her heart

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Drop-Star," Harper's magazine, 60:375 (Feb. 1880).

[Lion in doorway looking at lady in bed]

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: "The Lion and the Lady."

[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).

[Robinson Crusoe and dog looking at skeleton in sand]

Title devised by cataloger. Purchase; (DLC/PP-1982:125.39). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Robinson Crusoe, Chapt. XXIII, p. 236.

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).

Cholly. Book illustration from Library of Congress

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

Invalids. Book illustration from Library of Congress

(DLC/PP-1932:0051). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Biarritz," Harper's magazine, 69:9 (June 1884).

Mexican silver (5640 lbs. weight, Main Bldg.)

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The New Orleans Exposition," Century, 30:6 (May 1885).

[Man standing on fence calling to sailboat]

Title devised by cataloger. Sketch for Rudder Grange / Frank Stockton. New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1885. (DLC/PP-1933:0054). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Woman with book sitting on desk]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Watercolor sketch of young woman on verso; not on digital file. Gift; Pearlman's; 1949. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

There was a great wall around the town with gates that were fastened a...

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Caesar, a dog of Spain" by Mrs. J.A. Hoxie, St. Nicholas, 14:62 (Nov. 1886).

[Children playing musical instruments outdoors]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0118). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Envy," Harper's Young People, 84:433 (May 3, 1887).

Sara Jane: Well, Aunt Cruger, did you have a nice time at the Bowkers'...

Attributed to Jessie McDermott in P&P accession book; possibly by Jessie McDougall or MacDougall. (DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper'... More

A colossal advertisement. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Captain Blazier's Great Feat," Life, 9:134 (March 10, 1887).

[Seated railroad guard by sentry post]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as tailpiece for: "The Every-day Life of Railroad Men" by B.B. Adams, Jr., Scribn... More

View of Vesuvius from Capri - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Sketches of Capri," Harper's magazine, 77:26 (June 1888).

['Es Sir, did you pit up de lamb where it falled down?]

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Widow Morgan's Interest" by John Russell Coryell, Harper's young... More

The shoemaker's little boy : the cooper's little boy ...

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: St. Nicholas, 16:926 (Oct. 1889).

When a slave passed he couldn't even see him

"Chapter 21." (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. Webste... More

The group in front of the grocery

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "An Old man from the old country" by George H. Jessop, Century, 37:454 (Jan. 1889).

He's coming - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "He is Coming," a poem, Harper's bazaar, 24:21 (Jan. 10, 1891).

[Two goats]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938.0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Singing soubrettes. Book illustration from Library of Congress

(DLC/PP-1932:0030). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Illustration for: "The Vaudeville Theatre" by Edwin Milton Loyle, Scribner's magazine, 26:490 (Oct. 1899).

[Woman in a furred or feathered hat]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

You were the boy who swore at me just now, the stranger began

(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Satisfaction of a Gentleman.

[Woman standing talking to another seated at desk]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Five flying pelicans]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0056, DLC/PP-1938:0066, DLC/PP-1938:0071, or DLC/PP-1938:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Three fighting cranes in nest]

[Man standing at left, smoking, and woman seated on the right]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Uncontrolled laughter] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Good Story, Harper's Weekly, 34:75 (Jan. 25, 1890).

[Woman on front porch] - Public domain book illustration

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Lizard on berry branch] - Public domain botanical illustration

Our Chicago aldermen in Boston - Public domain dedication image

(DLC/PP-1933:0112). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Chicago Tribune.

Nedra, he pronounced huskily, after a moment : I've got to leave soon,...

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Anidon Island," Everybody's magazine.

Mill race, Wissahickon - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Harbor of St. Pierre, Miquelon - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0069.9). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

I have no right to be here - Public domain portrait engraving

(DLC/PP-1934:0209). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Anglomaniacs," Century magazine, 40:440 (July 1890).

[Girl in Slavic peasant costume]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

If I could do that -- he paused, fixed Horace with a defiant eye -- ...

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Needles and Pins," Saturday Evening Post.

Tarry-a-bit - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0072). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The present chapel of San Juan Capistrano

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Missions of Alta California," Century, 41:398 (Jan. 1891).

[Man in sun helmet followed by natives bearing packs]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Liberty.

What's the matter? Miss O'Leary asked : her voice sounded hurt

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Saturday evening post.

A Greek in an outhouse - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:0054). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Squirrel Inn" by Frank R. Stockton, Century magazine, 42:35 (May 1891).

A wagon-load of nurse maids - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Squirrel Inn" by Frank R. Stockton, Century magazine, 42:34 (May 1891).

The chapel door, Chelsea Square

(DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Down Love Lane" by Thomas A. Janvier, Harper's magazine, 87:589 (Sept. 1893).

[Angel standing clasping "pax" globe, boy fishing, and letter W]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Heart of the Tree" by H.C. Bunner, Century, 45:845 (April 1893).

A backwoods Santa Claus exchanging Christmas things for turkeys

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Editor's Drawer," Harper's magazine, 88:323 (Jan. 1894).

Daily bread - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Daily Bread," poem by Josephine Preston Peabody, Scribner's magazine, 24:243 (Dec. 1898).

The destruction of Cat Alley - Public domain dedication image

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Passing of Cat Alley" by Jacob A. Riis, Century, 57:175 (Dec. 1898).

The pathetic in the parterre - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "How the other half laughs" by John Corbin, Harper's magazine, 98:43 (Dec. 1898).

A scene on the Amur - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Eastern Siberia" by Stephen Bonsal, Harper's magazine, 97:254 (July 1898).

Alice Barber Stephens - [Three women and a baby]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0012). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Middlemarch / George Eliot, 1899.

In the City of Amber - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1934:0209). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Monkeys of Amber" by Clara Erskine Clement, St. Nicholas, 27:64 (Nov. 1899).

The interview with the Custom-house officer

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Hardships of a Reptiler" by Benjamin Wood, Century, 60:38 (May 1900).

[Civil war soldiers with tattered flag]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Augustus, I know everything - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1932:0040). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Shaw's Folly" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Harper's magazine, 102:91 (Dec. 1900).

They were unused to being on the streets alone at night

(DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Shaw's Folly" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Harper's magazine, 102:89 (Dec. 1900).

[Clumsy man kicking chair after stepping on man's toes]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0119). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "George Ade's Fables."

It seemed as if they might go on walking there forever

(DLC/PP-1933:0034). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Pursuit of the Piano" by William Dean Howells, Harper's magazine, 100:744 (April 1900).

[Man in top hat entering room to stop shooting man]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1932:0030). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as frontispiece for: File No. 113 / Emile Gaboriau, New York : Charles Scribner's... More

[Woman with hands on man's arm]

(DLC/PP-1934:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Scribner's magazine.

How long must I keep praying for you and papa?

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 37:319 (April 18, 1901).

The patient - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title on verso. Variant title pencilled on mat: That long pneumony. (DLC/PP-1933:0080). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Mission of Kitty Malone" by Kate... More

A Christmas "Putz" - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1932:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Uncle Sam observes Christmas" by Clifford Howard, St. Nicholas, 30:153 (Dec. 1902).

[He looked across at her brightly]

Title from Harper's. (DLC/PP-1932:0040). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Book of Love" by Alice Brown, Harper's magazine, 105:837 (Nov. 1902).

[The humbug!--and called himself my best friend at college]

Title from Harper's. (DLC/PP-1932:0040). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Mocking of the Gods" by Amelie Rives, Harper's magazine, 106:125 (Dec. 1902).

[Old soldier bending over sleeping children by firelight with parents ...

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0011). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Captured Santa Claus / Thomas Nelson Page. New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1902.

[And very wide and steadfast were its gates]

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Three Caskets" by George M.R. Twose, St. Nicholas, 31:123 (Dec. 1903).

Behold me! I will stand here until you are all safely out

Variant title: The lad finished one stanza of the song and began the second. (DLC/PP-1956:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Hero of San Benito" by ... More

Into the crowd they went - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Left Behind" by Arthur Ruhl, Scribner's magazine, 38:297 (Sept. 1905).

The coloring in that sunset is exquisite

(DLC/PP-1933:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Reprieved" by Katherine Holland Brown, Scribner's magazine, 38:59 (July 1905).

[The worshipper beside her moved when she did]

Title from Harper's. (DLC/PP-1932:0040). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Sacrament" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Harper's magazine, 112:21 (Dec. 1905).

Read it clear through while you played with the dog

(DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Circus Day" by Eugene Wood, McClure's magazine, 25:528 (Sept. 1905).

Big black fur hats, almost like drum-majors

(DLC/PP-1933:0011). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Magenta Village" by Edward Penfield, Scribner's magazine, 40:31 (July 1906).

A blue ribbon with a silver heart strung on it

(DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Little Silver Heart" by Josephine Daskam Bacon, Harper's magazine, 113:768 (Oct. 1906).

Situation wanted - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Collier's weekly (Sept. 1, 1906), pp. 14-15.

The gentleman in a frock coat was no better than the fourth ward state...

(DLC/PP-1933:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "What's the Matter with America" by William Allen White, Collier's Weekly (Oct. 20, 1906), p. 19.

It was a crib -- there were two bundle-beds! --

Shelflist card title: a new family appears to be moving into the Maxey house. (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Circulating Library" b... More

A study in temperaments - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:0112). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Chicago Tribune, Dec. 16, 1908.

Perhaps it would be better if I went away without telling you this

Shelflist card title: Their walks, their desultory conversation occupied the days. (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Empty House" by B... More

M. [i.e. Monsieur] Joly stopped before its one dingy window

(DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Twelve Green Russian Garnets" by Arthur Sherburne Hardy, Harper's magazine, 121:444 or 445 (Aug. 1910).

But my young'uns - little Anderson and Elviry?

(DLC/PP-1935:0006). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Exit of Anse Dugmore" by Irvin S. Cobb, Saturday Evening Post, 183:13 (Dec. 17, 1910).

[Sailboat on water] - Public domain banknote scan

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0080). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Brother Squaretoes" by Rudyard Kipling, Delineator, 76:6 (July 1910).

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