240 Conjectural works Images: LOC's Public Domain Archive Public Domain Search

[Cures d'air dans la montagne] / A. Robida.

Drawing shows an airship "Cures d'air" supporting the "Pension Bellevue" for individuals requiring medical care and floating above a mountainous region. One of the artist's conceptions for his book on life in t... More

Benjamin Franklin opening first subscription library in Philadelphia

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[Franklin the printer] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Detroit in 1819 - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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[Man with sword attempting to lead charge in battle]

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"From the wigwam he departed, leading with him Laughing Water"

Stereograph shows a male Indian paddling canoe with female Indian seated in front of canoe. J218780 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 11943.

Landing of Cadillac's wife (at Detroit)

Negative broken across top. Photograph of a painting signed "c Gari Melchers, 1921," lower left. Detroit Publishing Co. no. M871. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Franklin selling his ballads in the streets of Boston

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Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Franklin in the National Convention / Lossing-Barritt.

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The aerial steam carriage - Drawing. Public domain image.

Pictorial lettersheet shows British inventor William Samuel Henson's proposed steam powered flying machine in an imaginary flight over the Thames River, London, 1843. Attempts to fly a model of the aerial steam... More

The House of Aldus, A.D. 1502 / Frederick Wilson, del.

Man, possibly representing Aldus Manutius, showing works done on his printing press. 32112A2 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company, New York.

The landing of Columbus - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Franklin signing the Declaration of Independence]

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Surrender of Lord Cornwallis - A painting of a group of men riding hor...

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[Washington at Valley Forge] / E. Percy Moran.

George Washington on horseback in snow at Valley Forge. K25716 U.S. Copyright Office. Reproduction of painting by Edward P. Moran.

Trial of George Jacobs of Salem for witchcraft

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Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Nicolas Ponce - [Prise de Pensacola]. Book illustration from Library o...

Wash drawing (reverse of printed versions) shows an explosion at a British magazine during the siege of Pensacola, killing or wounding many British soldiers. In the foreground, Spanish troops, possibly under th... More

Montcalm trying to stop the massacre / A. Bobbett ; Darley.

Montcalm trying to stop Native Americans from attacking British soldiers and civilians as they leave Fort William McHenry.

Trial of George Jacobs of Salem for witchcraft

Title based on negative D416-71615. Photograph of a painting signed "T.H. Matteson, 1855" at Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. "Extra" and "No. 25" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 039482. Gift; State Histor... More

Franklin directing the building of stockade fort

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First Thanksgiving - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Title from jacket. Photograph of a photo of a painting signed "J.L.G. Ferris." Detroit Publishing Co. no. 090423. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Hiawatha. With him dwelt his dark-eyed daughter

Reenactment of Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, showing girl dressed as Indian. Possibly photographed by F.E. Moore, Middletown, Ohio. No. 24.

Conspiracy of Pontiac - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Photograph of a painting copyrighted and signed "Gari Melchers, 1921" in the Detroit Public Library. Detroit Publishing Co. no. M 872. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Washington at Valley Forge] / E. Percy Moran.

George Washington on horseback in snow at Valley Forge. K25716 U.S. Copyright Office. Reproduction of painting by Edward P. Moran.

Washington crossing the Delaware

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Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Sarratoga [sic] / dessiné par Fauvel ; gravé par F. Godefroy de l'Acad...

Print shows the surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga, October 17, 1777; includes text. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guerre qui a procuré l'indépendance aux Eta... More

Benjamin Franklin opening first subscription library in Philadelphia

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Death of General Montgomery at Quebec

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Franklin signing the Declaration of Independence

Title based on negative D419-174. Photograph of a painting by Charles Mills. Detroit Publishing Co. no. M 28060. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Franklin the printer] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge / painting by Dunsmore.

George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette on horseback at winter quarters in Valley Forge, Pa.; soldiers huddled around campfire in background. Copyright by Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul and Toronto. Reproduction ... More

First in peace / painted by Henry Brueckner ; engraved by John McRae.

George Washington standing in boat greeted by enthusiastic crowd at port of entry into New York.

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

The signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and of Alliance betwee...

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[Joan of Arc in infancy] - Public domain weapon painting

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[Franklin's experiment with the kite]

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Robert Reid - Boston Tea Party - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...

Date based on Detroit, Thistle Publications (1912). Photograph of a mural signed "Robert Reid, 1904, asst. E. Trumbull." "M 713" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 073144. Gift; State Historical Society of... More

Embarcation of the pilgrims from Delft-Haven in Holland, July 21st O.S...

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Save Niagara Falls - from this / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows the waterfalls at Niagara Falls diverted to provide power for the factories that have been build along the river ahead of the falls leaving a cliff and a series of pipes where the water used ... More

Washington inspecting the captured colors after the battle of Trenton

Print shows General George Washington standing with a group of soldiers looking at the flags captured from the British during the battle of Trenton. K77049 U.S. Copyright Office. Reproduction of painting by Pe... More

[Maison tournante aérienne] / A. Robida.

Drawing shows a dwelling structure elevated above rooftops and designed to revolve and adjust in various directions. An occupant points to an airship with a fish-shaped bag in the sky lower right. One of the ar... More

Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge / painting by Dunsmore.

George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette on horseback at winter quarters in Valley Forge, Pa.; soldiers huddled around campfire in background. Copyright by Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul and Toronto. Reproduction ... More

Trial of George Jacobs of Salem for witchcraft

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Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

The signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and of Alliance betwee...

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[First Thanksgiving] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Constitution and Guerriere, August 19, 1812

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[Surrender of Lord Cornwallis] - A painting of a group of men riding h...

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The Mayflower in Plymouth harbor, engraving, Library of Congress

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First in peace / painted by Henry Brueckner ; engraved by John McRae.

George Washington standing in boat greeted by enthusiastic crowd at port of entry into New York.

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Nicolas Ponce - [Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown] - Nicolas Ponce

Wash drawing (reverse of printed versions) shows the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guerre qui a procuré l'indépen... More

Declaration of Independence - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Franklin signing the Declaration of Independence]

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John Vanderlyn - The landing of Columbus

Date based on Detroit, Thistle Publications (1912). Photograph of a painting by John Vanderlyn in the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Detroit Publishing Co. no. M 9869. Gift; State Historical Society of... More

The Mayflower in Plymouth harbor, engraving, Library of Congress

Negative cracked upper left corner and taped to second sheet of glass. Photograph of a painting signed "W.F. Halsall." Detroit Publishing Co. no. M 677. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Baptism of Pocahontas [at Jamestown, Virginia, 1613]

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[Franklin directing building of stockade fort]

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Landing of Cadillac's wife (at Detroit)

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Reddition de l'armée du Lord Cornwalis / dessiné par le Barbier peintr...

Print shows the surrender of the British Army at Yorktown on October 19th 1781, with Comte de Rochambeau directing British General Charles O'Hara to present Cornwallis's sword to General George Washington; incl... More

Trial of George Jacobs of Salem for witchcraft

Photograph of a painting signed "T.H. Matteson, 1855" at Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. Corresponding glass transparency (same series code) available on videodisc frame 1A-31400. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 07161... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

St. Patrick and the bard / J. Hoey, sc.

Bard with harp kneeling in front of St. Patrick. Copyright by T. Farrell & Sons.

Le Sortie de l'opéra en l'an 2000 / A. Robida.

Print shows a futuristic view of air travel over Paris as people leave the Opera. Many types of aircraft are depicted including buses and limousenes, police patrol the skies, and women are seen driving their ow... More

[Franklin signing the Declaration of Independence]

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Franklin the printer - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Photograph of a painting copyrighted by the Franklin Foundation. Detroit Publishing Co. no. M 28053. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Making the flag] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Trial of George Jacobs of Salem for witchcraft]

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Franklin's examination by the House of Commons in 1766

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Boston Tea Party - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Hiawatha. Out of childhood into manhood

Reenactment of Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, showing young man dressed as Hiawatha. Possibly photographed by F.E. Moore, Middletown, Ohio. No. 20.

[Signing of the compact in the cabin of the Mayflower]

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Columbus reception by the King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain a...

Columbus kneeling before the king and queen, Indians, and other people.

Repulse of Leslie at the Old North Bridge

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[Maison tournante aérienne] / A. Robida.

Drawing shows a dwelling structure elevated above rooftops and designed to revolve and adjust in various directions. An occupant points to an airship with a fish-shaped bag in the sky lower right. One of the ar... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More

Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington, District of Colu...

See also HABS DC-28 for additional documentation, includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER VA-87, includes written data. Significance: Theodore Roosevelt Island's primary significance res... More