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[Title page ornament] / C.W. Peale delt. ; Thackara & Vallance sculpt.

[Title page ornament] / C.W. Peale delt. ; Thackara & Vallance sculpt.

Print of ornament on the title page of the Universal Asylum and Columbian Magazine shows a female figure representing America sitting amid abundance while enjoying the prosperity of peace. Illus. in: The unive... More

P.S. Duval's lithograhpic & color printing estab! Artizans Building Ranstead Place west from No. 26 South Fourth Street Philadelphia on stone by Schussele ; lith. & printed in color at the Estab!

P.S. Duval's lithograhpic & color printing estab! Artizans Building Ra...

Print shows a design for an advertisement for P.S. Duval's lithographic establishment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, designed as an illuminated manuscript leaf with large ornamental initial letter "D" showing a... More

Charles Sumner / Matt Morgan. - Public domain dedication image

Charles Sumner / Matt Morgan. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows Columbia laying a laurel wreath on the casket of Charles Sumner as African Americans kneel to mourn; an angel in the distance carries a plague stating "Equal rights to all." Illus. in: Frank ... More

A belle savage, Columbia (receiving congratulations from all parts of the world) / Th. Nast.

A belle savage, Columbia (receiving congratulations from all parts of ...

Columbia holding papers of congratulations from William Von Bismarck, Alexander II, V.E. Manuel, United States, Austria, and Poland. Behind her stand some of the men from whom she received the papers. A jester ... More

Theodore Roosevelt - Bottom's dream, Political Cartoon

Theodore Roosevelt - Bottom's dream, Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Puck's stereotypical Irishman labeled "Democracy" in the role of "Bottom" from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream", with Puck holding the head of an ass above him. He is holding a paper t... More

Our statue of Liberty--she can stand it

Our statue of Liberty--she can stand it

Caricature showing "socialism," "anarchism," "georgeism," boycott," "communism" and "intolerance" trying to bring down the Statue of Liberty with ropes and dynamite. Illus. in: Puck, v. 20, 1886 Oct. 27, pp. 138-139.

"Come in, boys, warm up, and have a little Christmas cheer!" / C.J. Taylor.

"Come in, boys, warm up, and have a little Christmas cheer!" / C.J. Ta...

Print shows Columbia welcoming a group of ragged politicians, mostly Democrats, some no longer in office, and newspaper editors, to come in from the cold winter night and warm themselves by the fire and enjoy s... More

Washington greys grand march - American Civil War sheet music
Columbia's banner a melody written to the Star Spangled Banner

Columbia's banner a melody written to the Star Spangled Banner

by Jas. R. Sillince. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Includes on sheet of song lyrics titled "The Star Spangled Banner". Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (a... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia in a ring of clouds above Fort Sumter]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia in a ring of clouds above Fort Su...

Addressed to Miss Katie Tolles, Attica, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notations on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

World War - in the service of the nation / Dan Smith.

World War - in the service of the nation / Dan Smith.

Commemorative allegorical print showing Columbia seated on pedestal, wearing a Phrygian cap, with an American flag, eagle with wings spread, and a scene showing American soldiers shooting a machine gun. Printed... More

We will prove ourselves men - 127th Regt. U.S. Colored Troops

We will prove ourselves men - 127th Regt. U.S. Colored Troops

Regimental flag depicting African American soldier standing next to Columbia holding a flag. On verso: D.B. Bowser - Artist - No. 481 North 4th St. Philada. Photograph of painting by Bowser. In album: [U.S. arm... More

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message "The war for the Union"

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message...

Addressed to Miss Anne H. Sanderson, Seneca Falls, N.Y. ; postmarked Elmira, N.Y., Nov. 7 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

The copperhead party - in favor of a vigorous prosecution of peace!

The copperhead party - in favor of a vigorous prosecution of peace!

Editorial cartoon shows three caricatured Copperheads advancing on Columbia who holds a shield labeled "Union" and a sword. Although Clement Vallandigham was one of the leading members of the Copperhead Party, ... More

[Detail of "Progress of Civilization" east pediment of the Senate wing, U.S. Capitol]

[Detail of "Progress of Civilization" east pediment of the Senate wing...

Photograph of sculpture for pediment, placed outdoors in grounds, showing Columbia with sunburst and eagle.

Japan makes her début under Columbia's auspices / Keppler.

Japan makes her début under Columbia's auspices / Keppler.

Print shows Columbia introducing "Japan" to Britannia as a group of women labeled "Russia, Turkey, Italy, Austria, Spain, [and] France" gather around, with Minerva is sitting on the left; a woman labeled "China... More

Columbia's Easter bonnet / Ehrhart after a sketch by Dalrymple.

Columbia's Easter bonnet / Ehrhart after a sketch by Dalrymple.

Illustration shows Columbia adjusting her bonnet, which is a battleship labeled "World Power" with two guns labeled "Army" and "Navy"; it is spewing thick black smoke labeled "Expansion." She is inserting a tin... More

Belgium Pageant: Columbia, Maude Howell Smith; Belgium, Florence Brach [i.e. Beach]

Belgium Pageant: Columbia, Maude Howell Smith; Belgium, Florence Brach...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Hail Columbia - Public domain music sheet scan
Peace / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain image

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

Illustration shows a flotilla of ships with Theodore Roosevelt's face on the lead ship; the figure of Peace (or Columbia), wearing armor and carrying a sword in one hand and an olive branch fashioned out of bay... More

Design for Columbia in lieu of the original figure in the transparency at Washington Hall

Design for Columbia in lieu of the original figure in the transparency...

Purchase, 1983, (DLC/PP-1983:147.1). Exhibited in "New for You," 1985, Library of Congress.

Civil War envelope showing Columbia atop cannons surrounded by American flags and bayoneted rifles with message "Union"

Civil War envelope showing Columbia atop cannons surrounded by America...

Addressed to Mr. William P. Clark, Victoria, Knox Co., Ill., ; postmarked Smithland, Ky., April 18 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag, laurel wreath, eagle, and cannon with message "Liberty and Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag, laurel wreath...

Addressed to Annis G. Ames, Temple Mills, Franklin Co., Maine.; postmarked Ship Island, Miss.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Peace secure - safe and protected / Th. Nast.

Peace secure - safe and protected / Th. Nast.

Columbia, holding an olive branch, stands tall next to a massive gun barrel on and over which doves sit and fly, in the background, a soldier stands guard beneath the American flag waving in the breeze. Illus. ... More

In his second childhood / F. Graetz.

In his second childhood / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows "Germania" and "Columbia" holding hands above and behind a child-like Otto von Bismarck who is tearing papers labeled "Lasker Resolution" while sitting on the floor among other torn papers la... More

Our Christmas tree / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Our Christmas tree / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows Uncle Sam and Columbia taking Christmas presents off a Christmas tree and distributing them to Native children labeled "Hawaii, Samoa, Puerto Rico, Cuba, [and] Philippine". Illus. from Puck, v. 46,... More

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and globe

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and globe

Addressed to Mrs. Stephen Jenkins, North Jackson, Susq. Co., Pa. ; postmarked Washington City ; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on verso: "17th letter Jan. 25th, 1863." Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purc... More

America, Head and Shoulders Portrait, engraving, Library of Congress

America, Head and Shoulders Portrait, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows a young woman as Columbia, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front. A5132 U.S. Copyright Office. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1870, by Currier & Ives, in the Office of the Lib... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

41715 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The latest & greatest of Wm. H. West's famous march creations, The march of "victory." Intricate & beautiful manoeuvres executed with rare precision & skill. Created and "co... More

Columbia demands her children!. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Columbia demands her children!. American Civil War 1861-1865.

An impassioned attack on Abraham Lincoln and the human toll of the Union war effort. Columbia, wearing a liberty cap and a skirt made of an American flag, demands, "Mr. Lincoln, give me back my 500,000 sons!!... More

[German actress Hedwig Reicher wearing costume of "Columbia" with other suffrage pageant participants standing in background in front of the Treasury Building, March 3, 1913, Washington, D.C.]

[German actress Hedwig Reicher wearing costume of "Columbia" with othe...

Title devised by Library staff based on New York Times article, March 3, 1913. Caption in the photograph may refer to one of the background figures in veils: "Florence F. Noyes as 'Liberty' in suffrage pageant.... More

Our country's choice--Democratic nominees

Our country's choice--Democratic nominees

Print shows head-and-shoulders portraits of Grover Cleveland, Thomas A. Hendricks, the democratic candidates for president in 1884, also portraits of Jefferson, Washington, and Jackson. P15754 U.S. Copyright Of... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with eagle, American flag, and cornucopia with lines from John Savage's poem, "The starry flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with eagle, American flag, and co...

Addressed to Mr. Thos. Van Sichin, Metuchin [i.e. Metuchen], New Jersey; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

François Gregoire & Co. enamel of America for beautifying and preserving the complexion / printed in oil colors by P.S. Duval & Son Philadelphia.

François Gregoire & Co. enamel of America for beautifying and preservi...

Print shows an advertising broadsheet for "François Gregoire & Co.", with a female figure as Columbia holding an American Flag that is labeled "Enamel of America". Stamped on upper and lower left: From the fil... More

Mending the family kettle - Drawing. Public domain image.

Mending the family kettle - Drawing. Public domain image.

Andrew Johnson holds a leaking kettle, labeled "The Reconstructed South", towards a woman representing liberty and Columbia, carrying a baby representing the newly approved 14th Constitutional Amendment. Illus.... More

In remembrance of the one hundredth anniversary of the independence of the United States

In remembrance of the one hundredth anniversary of the independence of...

Print showing Columbia sitting on a throne on a pedestal above the words, "And the star spangled banner in triumph still waves o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave." Cameo portraits of all presid... More

The queen of industry, or the new south / Th. Nast.

The queen of industry, or the new south / Th. Nast.

Cover illustration shows a man labeled "King Cotton" leaning against a bale of cotton and stomping on the back of a slave in 1861, textile mills spewing smoke as African Americans pick cotton in 1882, and Colum... More

Poster - Tuberculosis and childhood - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Tuberculosis and childhood - Public domain lithograph

Print shows the symbol Columbia with children. Public domain scan - children, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reveille a marching song - Public domain World War One sheet music

Reveille a marching song - Public domain World War One sheet music

words and music by Victor E. Meert. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

41715 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The latest & greatest of Wm. H. West's famous march creations, The march of "victory." Intricate & beautiful manoeuvres executed with rare precision & skill. Created and "co... More

Arms of the United States of America / J.E. Baker [Joseph E. Baker].

Arms of the United States of America / J.E. Baker [Joseph E. Baker].

Print shows an elaborate martial allegory of the United States. Liberty or Columbia, wearing a Phrygian cap and armed with sword, shield, and American flag, is enthroned in the clouds. The words "E Pluribus Unu... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag and cornucopia next to an eagle with a snake in its beak, and with a verse from a song]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag and cornuco...

Addressed to Miss Julia A. Barnes, Granville, Bradford Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Verse from song Starry Flag by John Savage: We must keep that flag where it e'er has stood; In front of the free, the wise, ... More

[Civil War envelope showing bust of Columbia encircled with laurel branches bearing message "Dedicated to the gallant defenders of our National Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing bust of Columbia encircled with laurel bra...

Addressed to Mr. Emil Fourgerel, No. 16 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio; postmarked Newport, R.I., May 23; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Columbia standing atop cannon and holding American flag with sailing ship in the distance

Civil War envelope showing Columbia standing atop cannon and holding A...

Addressed to Mrs. Henretta Rhoad, Troy, Maine ; postmarked Washington, D.C., 1862 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia waving American flag and riding on the back of an eagle clutching arrows with message "Onward to victory"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia waving American flag and riding o...

Addressed to Isaac French, South Chesterville, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War P... More

[Civil War envelope showing seated Columbia with shield, with message "Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing seated Columbia with shield, with message ...

Addressed to Hon. Comptroller of State, Albany, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

Another hide to be taken / Dalrymple.

Another hide to be taken / Dalrymple.

Print shows a wolf wearing a red cape labeled "Hard Times 1893", standing on a rock outside a gate labeled "U.S." with Uncle Sam standing inside the gate and pointing a rifle labeled "Business Revival" at the w... More

"Who laughs last laughs best" / Dalrymple.

"Who laughs last laughs best" / Dalrymple.

Print shows Grover Cleveland driving a stagecoach labeled "Administration Coach" carrying "Columbia" and being pulled by two horses labeled "Honest Principles" and "Sound Policy"; it is stuck in a hole labeled ... More

America's partisan "patriots" / C.J. Taylor., Political Cartoon

America's partisan "patriots" / C.J. Taylor., Political Cartoon

Print shows Benjamin Harrison pointing to himself, John Sherman with a sign that states "The Sherman Bill Did It!", William McKinley holding a sign that states "The McKinley Bill Did It!", and Thomas B. Reed po... More

Peace jubilee of the American union glee club / K. & J.S.P.

Peace jubilee of the American union glee club / K. & J.S.P.

Print shows Puck conducting a group of singers on a stage as they sing "The Star Spangled Banner"; depicted are "Palmer, Buckner, Johnson, Levering, Watson, Bryan, Sewall, Mrs. Lease, McKinley, [and] Hobart". M... More

They can't be hitched to the same carriage J.S. Pughe

They can't be hitched to the same carriage J.S. Pughe

Print shows President William McKinley at the reins of a carriage labeled "Administration" carrying Uncle Sam and Columbia; three men labeled "Hanna, Lodge, [and] Dingley" are having difficulty harnessing two u... More

The parade of the pigmies / K. - Public domain portrait print

The parade of the pigmies / K. - Public domain portrait print

Print shows Uncle Sam and Columbia observing from a viewing stand on the right and a group of American military officers observing from a viewing stand on the left, a small group of elderly men parading with a ... More

The latest suitor / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

The latest suitor / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows Prince Henry offering bouquets of flowers labeled "Visit of Prince Henry", "Christening by Miss Roosevelt", and "Yacht built in America", to Columbia who is holding a paper that states "Briti... More

Inevitable / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Inevitable / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows Columbia standing on a globe labeled "United States", holding a balance scale labeled "Constitutional Amendment" on which rests a large sword labeled "Centralized Government". Illus. in: Puc... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with flag, Massachusettsachusetts state seal, and Phrygian cap bearing message "Loyal to the Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with flag, Massachusettsachusetts...

Addressed to Mrs. Leander M. Alde[n?], North Middlebor[ough?], Mass.; bears 3 cent stamp. On verso: Entered according to act of Congress, by Jno. G. Wells, cor. of Park Row and Beekman Street, N.Y., in the Cle... More

The  spirit of 1917 - Public domain World War One sheet music

The spirit of 1917 - Public domain World War One sheet music

For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

[The Uprising of the North] - Public domain dedication image

[The Uprising of the North] - Public domain dedication image

Cartoon shows "a night scene. Columbia stands on a balcony draped with the United States flag, with the American Eagle beside her, wings outspread. She brandishes her sword, and below her, mounted knights salut... More

The British lion disarmed / McLoughlin R(?) sc. ; Th. Nast.

The British lion disarmed / McLoughlin R(?) sc. ; Th. Nast.

Columbia, holding clippers labeled "Alabama claims", is clipping the claws of the "British" lion; a British flag flies above a fort on cliff in the background with American ships at sea on the left. Illus. in: ... More

Thanksgiving / J. Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Thanksgiving / J. Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows Uncle Sam, Columbia, and Puck sitting at a table, ready to enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey dinner in a gallery with paintings on the wall in the background; Uncle Sam is gesturing toward these paintings... More

A union in the interest of humanity - civilization - freedom and peace for all time

A union in the interest of humanity - civilization - freedom and peace...

Poster showing personifications of America (Columbia and Uncle Sam) and Great Britain (Britannia and John Bull) holding hands in friendship, with vignettes of naval battles. Copyright by the Donaldson Litho Co.... More

Campaign number / Frank A. Nankivell 1904.

Campaign number / Frank A. Nankivell 1904.

Illustration shows Columbia standing between President Theodore Roosevelt and Alton B. Parker, each kneeling on one knee, about to kiss her hands. Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1441 (1904 October 12), cover. Cop... More

["You jes' wait till I getcha out!"]

["You jes' wait till I getcha out!"]

Former President Theodore Roosevelt dressed in tattered overalls, making a threatening gesture toward President William Howard Taft who is dressed in the period costume of a pampered, affluent child. An elegan... More

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and globe

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and globe

Addressed to Mrs. Stephen Jenkins, North Jackson, Susq. Co., Pa. ; postmarked Washington City ; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on verso: "17th letter Jan. 25th, 1863." Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purc... More

Hail! Glorious banner of our land Respectfully inscribed to Major General George B. McClellan - By Mrs. Mary Farrell Moore, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 4th 1861 / / T. Sinclair's Lith, Philada.

Hail! Glorious banner of our land Respectfully inscribed to Major Gene...

Music cover showing female personification of Columbia holding flag alongside eagle in foreground and sailing ships in background.

In danger. Puck: "What are you going to do about it?" / Keppler.

In danger. Puck: "What are you going to do about it?" / Keppler.

Cartoon showing snake, representing monopolies involving senators, with tail wrapped around dome of the U.S. Capitol, facing personification of "Liberty", and "Puck" asking Uncle Sam, "What are you going to do ... More

Columbia teaching John Bull his new lesson / S[amuel] Kennedy, del. ; Wm Charles, Sculp.

Columbia teaching John Bull his new lesson / S[amuel] Kennedy, del. ; ...

A War of 1812 satire on Anglo-American and Franco-American relations. England's "lesson" is about the seriousness of American determination to maintain freedom on the high seas, while France is warned of Yanke... More

Goddess of Liberty Stacy 691 B'way

Goddess of Liberty Stacy 691 B'way

Reproduction of a print or painting showing a woman representing Columbia, draped in the U.S. flag and holding a flag. Title supplied from simlar image. "acq. earlier, came w[ith] 792RS group" in pencil on back... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and sword]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and sword]

Addressed to Sergeant James Reid, Company B, 79th Regiment, Washington, D.C., or elsewhere; postmarked; bears 3 cent and 1 cent stamps. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquis... More

Little Sammy and his Indian protégé / C.S.R.

Little Sammy and his Indian protégé / C.S.R.

Cartoon showing boy asking Mrs. Columbia to exterminate his Indian protégé. Probably depicting those opposed to U.S. Grant's Indian peace policy. Illustration on page with advertisements. Illus. in: Harper's we... More

A family party - the 200th birthday of the healthiest of Uncle Sam's adopted children / F. Graetz.

A family party - the 200th birthday of the healthiest of Uncle Sam's a...

Print shows Uncle Sam standing at the head of a table at a dinner party in honor of the "Bi-Centennial Celebration of the First German Settlement", with Columbia sitting next to him; around the table are a "Spa... More

Men may come, and men may go; but the work of reform shall go on forever / J. Keppler.

Men may come, and men may go; but the work of reform shall go on forev...

Illustration shows Columbia standing with Puck's figure for the "Independent" party/vote and Puck who is holding a design drawing for a statue labeled "Reform", which is under construction behind them by "D.W. ... More

The first to reach the mark K - Victorian era public domain image

The first to reach the mark K - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows Puck riding in a small automobile labeled "1877-1902", as he passes a reviewing stand Uncle Sam and Columbia greet him; the background is filled with the cast of characters from 25 years of c... More

Columbia gives to her sons the accolade of the new chivalry of humanity Anna Cecelia i.e., Cecilia Foldese i.e., Foldesi, Army Nurse Corps served the honor in the World War and died in the service of her country designed by E.H. Blashfield, 1919

Columbia gives to her sons the accolade of the new chivalry of humanit...

Certificate shows Columbia holding a proclamation above her head in one hand while touching a sword to the shoulder of a World War I doughboy who kneels at her feet with the other hand. A large sized US flag fl... More

America, Head and Shoulders Portrait, engraving, Library of Congress

America, Head and Shoulders Portrait, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows a young woman as Columbia, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front. A5132 U.S. Copyright Office. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1870, by Currier & Ives, in the Office of the Lib... More

Columbia teaching John Bull his new lesson / S[amuel] Kennedy, del. ; Wm Charles, Sculp.

Columbia teaching John Bull his new lesson / S[amuel] Kennedy, del. ; ...

A War of 1812 satire on Anglo-American and Franco-American relations. England's "lesson" is about the seriousness of American determination to maintain freedom on the high seas, while France is warned of Yanke... More

Columbia's Easter bonnet / Ehrhart after sketch by Dalrymple.

Columbia's Easter bonnet / Ehrhart after sketch by Dalrymple.

Woman as "Columbia" wearing small warship labeled "world power" as a bonnet. Illus. in: Puck, 1901 April 6, cover. Copyright by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Our country's choice--Democratic nominees

Our country's choice--Democratic nominees

Print shows head-and-shoulders portraits of Grover Cleveland, Thomas A. Hendricks, the democratic candidates for president in 1884, also portraits of Jefferson, Washington, and Jackson. P15754 U.S. Copyright Of... More

Columbia and her rejected suitor, Political Cartoon

Columbia and her rejected suitor, Political Cartoon

A fond yet sardonic tribute to the aging Massachusetts statesman Daniel Webster, whose final bid for the Whig presidential nomination was defeated by Winfield Scott in 1852. The artist is wryly critical of the... More

Mistress Columbia, who has been taking a nap, suddenly wakes up and calls her noisy scholars to order / J.M.L.

Mistress Columbia, who has been taking a nap, suddenly wakes up and ca...

Columbia seated at desk at the front of a classroom with members of Congress seated on each side of the room divided by the Mason-Dixon line, the North on the left and the South on the right; there is fighting ... More

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Colonel Horatio Gates Sickel of Co. K, 32nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, inset in medallion decorated with figures of Justice and Columbia, with message "Our Colonel, 3d. Reg. P.R.V.C."]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Colonel Horatio Gates Sickel o...

Addressed to Mr. William H. Heft, Richlandtown P.O., Bucks County, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked at Washington, D.C., December 1862. The 32nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment was the 3rd of the Pennsylvani... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia and American flag with message "Columbia, Columbia, to glory arise"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia and American flag with message "C...

Addressed to Mr. George H. Waldron, South Vassalboro, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Oxford, November 5, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing message "For the Union" and state seal of Ohio]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing messag...

Addressed to Mr. Wm. Scott, Eldersville, Washington Co., Penn.; postmarked Sep. 24; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Columbia and Jonathan at home]

[Columbia and Jonathan at home]

Cartoon shows Columbia (symbolizing the United States) after her marriage to Brother Jonathan (symbolizing U.S. citizens). Columbia gestures sorrowfully towards African Americans (portrayed in ethnic stereotype... More

[Fontinelle Weller posed as Columbia] - stereocsopic card

[Fontinelle Weller posed as Columbia] - stereocsopic card

Photograph shows a little girl wearing a gown and crown, unfurling an American flag. D2455 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 378. Stereoscopic Treasures.

American triumph. A. Marschall & Co. American extra dry champagne / National Bureau of Engraving, Philadelphia.

American triumph. A. Marschall & Co. American extra dry champagne / Na...

Advertisement for champagne showing a radiant Columbia drinking American champagne, as a scowling older woman, carrying champagne labeled Rheims, leaves for a French ship in the harbor.

Caricature, Pan-American Puck / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Pan-American Puck / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Columbia welcoming a woman labeled "South America" to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. Illus. in: Puck, v. 49, no. 1262 (1901 May 8), Pan-American cover. Copyright 1901 by K... More

Waiting for their stars / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Waiting for their stars / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Columbia sitting in a chair with the American flag across her lap, she is holding a star and has a pot of stars and sewing materials next to her; standing on the left are three male figures r... More

Caricature, The Easter hat / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The Easter hat / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam and Columbia looking at the Easter bonnet she has taken from a hat box, it has a battleship design and is labeled "U.S. Navy"; Columbia is complaining that it is too small. Caption... More

America's knight, the world's challenger / Kep.

America's knight, the world's challenger / Kep.

Illustration shows a large knight sitting on a horse, holding a lance with a banner that states "American Crops"; he has thrown a gauntlet to the ground before him. In the background, Uncle Sam and Columbia sit... More

Belgian Pageant: Lt. Col. F.M. Barrows and Maude Howell Smith [as Columbia]

Belgian Pageant: Lt. Col. F.M. Barrows and Maude Howell Smith [as Colu...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Emancipation From the original by G.G. Fish. Photographed by J.P. Soule, Boston

Emancipation From the original by G.G. Fish. Photographed by J.P. Soul...

Photograph of painting by George Gardner Fish shows Columbia holding the Emancipation Proclamation and standing between two kneeling slaves with an American flag. Printed on recto: "Entered according to Act of... More

Wolcott's Instant Pain Annihilator

Wolcott's Instant Pain Annihilator

Trimmed at top and bottom with some loss to text. Inscribed in ink on verso: Filed March 30 1867. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

[Yellow Jack monster] / Matt Morgan.

[Yellow Jack monster] / Matt Morgan.

Cartoon drawing shows a woman representing the state of Florida laying on the ground in the clutches of a monster labeled "Yellow Jack." Columbia, wearing a phrygian cap, stands above them, one arm upraised in ... More

[Yellow Jack monster] / Matt Morgan.

[Yellow Jack monster] / Matt Morgan.

Cartoon drawing shows a woman representing the state of Florida laying on the ground in the clutches of a monster labeled "Yellow Jack." Columbia, wearing a phrygian cap, stands above them, one arm upraised in ... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword floating above marching soldiers]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword floating above marchin...

Addressed to Miss Mary J. Chambers, Toledo, Tama County, Iowa; illegible postmark. Handwritten poem on verso: In years agone, when quiet reigned, throughout this happy land. Before rebellion had attained, so g... More

The next candidate for statehood / O'Neill.

The next candidate for statehood / O'Neill.

Illustration shows Columbia handing a dress labeled "Statehood" to a young woman labeled "New Mexico." Illus. in: Puck, v. 50, no. 1294 (1901 December 18), cover. Copyright 1901 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Fillmore Schottisch - Engraving, Public domain image

Fillmore Schottisch - Engraving, Public domain image

An emblematic illustrated cover for a piece of Millard Fillmore campaign music, composed by Frederic Southgate and copyrighted in 1856. The figure of Columbia or Liberty, surrounded by clouds and an oval frame,... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing message "For the Union" and state seal of Maryland]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing messag...

Addressed to Mrs. Ruthann Smith, Northridgeway, Orleans, C.C., N.Y.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding sword and American flag, with message "God, our country and liberty!"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding sword and American flag, ...

Addressed to Mr. W.F. McClinton, Biggsvill., Ills.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword and American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword and American flag]

Addressed to Mr. A. C. Kline, 824 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked New York. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil W... More

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