Perspective study - Drawing. Public domain image.
No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama
The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church was organized in 1873 as the First Colored Baptist Church of Birmingham. In 1880, the church came to this site on 16th Street and 6th Avenue North. During the Civil Rights Mo... More
[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. First story plan]
Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Library of Congress ("New Congress Library"), Washington, D.C. First ...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
[Library of Congress ("New Congress Library"), Washington, D.C. Floor ...
Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Section thru center of reading ...
Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Front...
Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Miss Lila L. Morse with kindest regards, Samuel I. Tilden"
Three-quarter length portrait of Samuel Tilden, standing. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.
Alice Barber Stephens - [Two men about to fight]
Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
[Library of Congress ("National Library"), Judiciary Square site, Wash...
Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Library of Congress ("National Library"), Judiciary Square site, Wash...
Notations on verso. Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stained glass windows, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Selma, Alabama
St. Paul's parish was established in 1838. The original sanctuary building was burned during the Battle of Selma. The current building, designed by the New York firm of Richard Upjohn, was completed in 1875. Th... More
[Knife and scissors] - Public domain drawing
Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From figure in [blank]. From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part ... More
[Metal comb with design showing Ebisu, one of the seven lucky gods, ho...
Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From figure in "Kuwacho Sansui Dzushiki" [i.e., Kachō sansui zushiki]. From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Form... More
The merchant with his counting frame
Drawing shows a merchant at his business place or office, with an abacus. Unsigned, but probably by Kano, 1878. From "Trade & commerce; coins, etc." series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David ... More
Stone cutter and tools - Public domain drawing
Drawing shows a stone cutter chiseling a piece of stone with several types of tools on the ground next to him. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Construction" s... More
[Religious figure, probably a monk, seated, facing slightly left, hold...
Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).
[Five styles of tobacco or opium pipes]
Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner: Kano Dec. '78. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Libra... More
[Young girl gazing at older woman in passing carriage]
Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0011). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Story of a New York House" by H.C. Bunner, Scribner's magazine, 1:40 (Jan. 1887).
The Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads
Caricature of William Henry Vanderbilt. Color lithograph by Joseph Keppler. Illus. in: Puck, v. 6, 1879 Dec. 10. Reference copy may be in Biog File. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, ... More
[Cherub in baseball cap holding bat]
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: Life magazine.
The legendary American actor John Wayne's four-room birthplace home on...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Marion Robert Morrison, who would one day adopt John Wayne as a stage name, weighed 13 pounds at birth on May 26, 1907. His father Cly... More
In vino veritas - Public domain dedication image
No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.
The Honorable Buck Kilgore in his great act of kicking the capstone fr...
No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860221.
Dottie and Lottie. It was like this Nelly : Mazie and me and Dot all t...
Preparatory sketches for "Dottie and Lottie : in the street car." Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
The political pot in Boston : who will get the pork?
No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.
Our national coast defenses, Library of Congress drawings collection
No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.
An executive session of the Senate
No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.
Echo - Drawing. Public domain image.
Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Modern mythology" by Metcalfe, Life magazine.
[Two men and a woman in a theater balcony]
Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1937:0027). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
[Harlequin, full-length, standing, looking back over right shoulder; i...
Gift; Mrs. Alfred Bendiner and the Alfred Bendiner Foundation; 1985; (DLC/PP-1985:318.220). Forms part of: Alfred Bendiner Memorial Collection (Library of Congress).
Dottie and Lottie. I've lost my job, Dottie, it was like this : I was ...
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).
Dore - Drawing. Public domain image.
Full-length caricature of a heavyset man wearing a hat and spectacles, and smoking a pipe. Standing sideways with his hands in his coat pockets, his head is turned. No copyright information found with item. Sig... More
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church & Parsonage, Montgomery, Al...
Founded in 1877, the current red-brick building was constructed between 1883 and 1889 and is a national historic landmark. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was the pastor from 1954-1960, and began his quest for civ... More
[Church or mansion hall with plaques, England]
Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0126). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "In the Footsteps of Thackeray," Century magazine, 4:835 (Oct. 1883).
A messenger (Saal-Diener) - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1932:0051). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "German Political Leaders," Harper's magazine, 66:385 (Feb. 1883).
[Man with hand on head of weeping woman on porch]
Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0039). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
She saw the door open on Miss Emerson's figure
Title on verso. Pen and ink drawing of man in bed on verso; not on digital file. (DLC/PP-1933:0118). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Jo's Opportunity" by Lu... More
[Government Hospital for the Insane (Saint Elizabeths Hospital), Washi...
Building No. 33 (?), and key number 27 on some site plans. Sheet no. 34. No. [34]D in pencil ; No. 243 in pencil on back. No. 2242. Gift ; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation ;... More
The laster - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1936:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Pair of Shoes," Harper's magazine, 70:283 (Jan. 1885).
Penny a mile - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1932:0051). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "English and American Railways: English Railways 3rd Class," Harper's magazine, 71:389 (Aug. 1885).
[Woman holding the arm of a man carrying a pistol and candle]
Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Maverick Mystery" by Julian Hawthorne, Life, 6:327 (Dec. 10, 1885).
[Man confronted by barking dog tied to post]
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).
Sitting with his dog against a brown and windy hedge
(DLC/PP-1932:0051). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Winter in Devonshire," Harper's magazine, 72:183 (Jan. 1886).
Arcade, Milan - Public domain historic place drawing
This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. First story plan, A series]
Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Smuggling on the Rio Grande / drawn by P. Frenzeny.
Smugglers walking across the Rio Grande, with packs on their backs; U.S. customs officers hiding in bushes in foreground. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 30, 1886 Sept. 4, p. 565.
Overload Congress-- there's room for everything but that
"Congress. How do you spose I can carry that bill? Don't you see how I'm loaded? Not one cent for Liberty, millions for jobs?" Verso. Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illus... More
[Watch tower, Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, 11 soldiers in front]
Copyrighted by St. Paul Book and Stationery Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Forts Ft. Snelling; Minn. Ft. Snelling; Shelf.; Geogr.
[And by the camp-fires flickering light]
Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as headpiece in: "Onnalinda" by J.H. McNaughton. London: Kegan, Paul... More
[Horse-drawn catafalque, Civil War veterans in parade, and spectators ...
Repro. of wash drawing, copyrighted by J.I. Lloyd. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Parades; Death Funeral...; Veterans; Pres.
[The ploughman] - Drawing. Public domain image.
Signed in pencil. Title and other information from Beall. American prints in the Library of Congress : a catalog of the collection / compiled by Karen F. Beall... Baltimore : John Hopkins Press, 1970, p. 311. C... More
One of the fountains - Drawing. Public domain image.
People standing near well, filling containers with water and talking. (DLC/PP-1932:0051). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Little Swiss Sojourn" by William... More
Animal Locomotion: [20 frames of naked man walking - rear and rt. prof...
Motion picture sequenced photographic plate by Eadweard Muybridge. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Motion pictures; Rear views.
Hooking up - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1933:0126). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Sugar making in Louisiana," Century magazine, 13:110 (Nov. 1887).
[Sixteen vignettes from the lives of French balloonists, Albert and Ga...
Drawing shows preparation for a balloon ascension, view from the balloon, landing at Chauvigny and deflation, and discussion of the event at the dinner table at the Chateau de l'Odière. Compare with pencil sket... More
[Mount Holy Cross] / TMoran. - Public domain scenic drawing
25359T U.S. Copyright Office. Remarque: deer. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, New York. Perspective
Architectural drawing for competition to design cathedral. Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:100) Forms part of: The AIA/AAF Collection (Library of ... More
Caught! / Th. Nast.. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Girl in bed with arms around the neck of Santa Claus, who is holding a toy.
Clara Barton's headquarters, Johnstown, Pennsylvania flood - 1889
Clara Barton Collection. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Red Cross U.S. 1889; Floods Pa. Johnstown 1889; Pa. Johnstown 1889; BI; Geogr.; Disasters; Shelf. Barton, ... More
Médaillés et souvenirs de l'Exposition, Political Cartoon
A man, possibly a souvenir salesman at an exposition, wears a slightly large sweater and a derby and sits on a bench, with his hands folded. In one arm, he cradles a long pole with crossbars at the top, from w... More
[Young girl wearing riding clothes, with crop, on Washington, D.C., st...
Circular print, taken with a first model Kodak camera. Public domain photograph - young girl, female portrait drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Attic. Brickwork. Plans, sect...
Working drawing showing brickwork of attic as plans, sections, and elevations. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer", "E.P.S.", "V.S.F.Gr." No. 395.
Cabin of ferry-boat "Burgen" - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Inland Navigation of the United States," Century, 38:363 (July 1889).
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Exterior walls. Eleva...
Caption on drawing: "General elevations." Sheet no. 25. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Wood engraving from drawing by Howard Pyle which illustrated his arti...
Two women reading Bibles. Reference copy may be available in 4400-G. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.
Getting on to the bandwagon - Drawing. Public domain image.
No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.
Snobbish Society's Schoolmaster
Caricature of Ward McAllister (1855-1908) as "an ass" telling Uncle Sam he must imitate "an English Snob of the 19th Century" or "you will nevah be a gentleman"; Uncle Sam is shown laughing heartily. Color lith... More
[Town crier bookplates]
Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. Two items in one mat. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
[Octopus with fish] - Drawing. Public domain image.
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).
[Snakes in water] - Drawing. Public domain image.
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).
[Revolutionary officer talking to soldier in an overcoat]
Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
Annexation demonstration in San Domingo City--the Seybo regiment in th...
Crowd of soldiers inside fort, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 1871. Photographic reproduction of watercolor by James E. Taylor.
Joseph Pennell - [The red bus]
England, London. As Wuerth described, "View of a foggy wet day on a London street, with red bus in foreground. Colors, red, rose, yellow, cream, brown, gray and black, on white paper." Date from Wuerth inventor... More
[Boars and cattleya in forest] - Public domain dedication image
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).
[Lizard on rock] - Drawing. Public domain image.
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).
Fraser House, Wash., D.C. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress). Formerly in LOT 2958. No. 81808. Caption card tracings: Architecture Coll.; Interi... More
[Sailboats at a wharf] - Drawing. Public domain image.
Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0062.14). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
She always stood waiting until he came near enough to ask "well, what ...
(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Bulwark."
[Man in bed playing violin] - Drawing. Public domain image.
Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
[Stable for Oliver Belmont Esq., Newport, R.I. Plan of second floor]
Architectural drawing shows stable at Belcourt, Newport, Rhode Island. On verso: plan of first floor. Stamped: "Richard M. Hunt, architect, New York, Aug. 24, 1891." Gift; American Institute of Architects / Am... More
[An Interior view of the original Lincoln cabin showing the old firepl...
23552W U.S. Copyright Office. From Kimball Hall Studio, Chicago. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stable for Oliver Belmont Esq., Newport, R.I. Side elevation / R.M. Hu...
Architectural drawing shows stable at Belcourt, Newport, Rhode Island. Initialed by draftsman: "W.G.L." Stamped: "Richard M. Hunt, architect, New York, Aug. 24, 1891." Gift; American Institute of Architects / ... More
Cajuns - Drawing. Public domain image.
(DLC/PP-1932:0040). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Along the Bayou Teche" by Julian Ralph, Harper's magazine, 87:875 (Nov. 1893).
One of 49 Victorian-era stained-glass windows, by the acclaimed J&R La...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The windows were purchased by Frances Ann Lutcher and her two daughters at the Columbian World Exposition in Chicago in 1893, where t... More
[House ("The Breakers") for Cornelius Vanderbilt, Newport, Rhode Islan...
Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:100) Forms part of: The AIA/AAF Collection (Library of Congress) Accession box no. DLC/PP-2010:100 no. 80:5785
[Biltmore, Asheville, North Carolina. Library. Study for fireplace and...
At conservation, removed from album HW V1 B2 p.63. Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:100) Forms part of: The AIA/AAF Collection (Library of Congress... More
The monarch - Drawing. Public domain image.
Rueppel, 5; Price, 78. Edition of 10. Stone destroyed. Title and other information from Beall. American prints in the Library of Congress : a catalog of the collection / compiled by Karen F. Beall... Baltimore ... More
One of 49 Victorian-era stained-glass windows, by the acclaimed J&R La...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The windows were purchased by Frances Ann Lutcher and her two daughters at the Columbian World Exposition in Chicago in 1893, where t... More
The ladies in the windows of the inn
(DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A General Election in England" by Richard Harding Davis, Harper's magazine, 87:500 (Sept. 1893).
Union of all nations / Th. Nast, 1893.
Patriotic drawing commemorating the Naval Review held in New York Harbor in connection with the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The drawing shows a young woman holding a paper labeled "Th... More
Mansion for William K. and Alva Vanderbilt, 660 Fifth Avenue, New York...
Architectural drawing shows proposed conservatory to adjoin the house. Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:100) Forms part of: The AIA/AAF Collection ... More
Viscount Wrexham - Public domain portrait drawing
(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Flash-lights" by Lester Raynor, Century, 48:147 (May 1894).
[Massachusetts. Lynn. shoe factories, 1895?: a lining stitcher (woman)...
Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. Caption card tracings: Shelf.
Elihu Vedder - [Corrupt legislation]
Design drawing for lunette mural in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building main reading room shows corrupt legislation symbolized by a scantily clothed woman holding half of a scale onto which a weal... More
Now for his third term leap - Public domain banknote scan
"Fall Elections 1895" on broken trapeze. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
Mills Thompson, 1875-1944 - Public domain portrait drawing
Full length portrait, standing, facing front, in blackface holding knife in teeth and large club in hand. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection... More
[Samuel Francis Smith, 1808-1895, full-length portrait, seated at a ta...
15742 U.S. Copyright Office. Reproduction of 2 photos by J. Albert Cole. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf; Massachusetts, PI; sources checked and other i... More
Sentimentality - Drawing. Public domain image., Political Cartoon
Satire on the vanity of extreme indulgence in pets. "To the memory of those who might have been saved" on monument. No accession number; "1628F" and "4 Apr '47" on verso. No publication information. Forms part ... More
[Shoe factories, Lynn, Massachusetts.: exterior view of shoe factories...
Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. Caption card tracings: Massachusetts; Industry & manu. Shoes; Women Employment 1845?; Shelf.