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[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).

[A series of statistical charts illustrating the condition of the desc...

Maps show comparison of African American population in the United States with several European countries and Australia. Title from LOT 11931, no. 37; part title from item. Chart prepared by Atlanta University s... More

[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."

[The Georgia Negro] Number of Negro students taking the various course...

Bar graph shows the number of African American students enrolled in various educational programs, with the largest number enrolled in industrial programs. Title from LOT 11931, no. 1; part title from item. Char... More

[Nude warrior with helmet battling centaur]

Picryl description: Public domain image of erotic art, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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.

Luke Whoozis. "He's late tonight, I hope nothing has happened to him, ...

Four frame comic strip. A mugger waits for Luke Whoozis to pass, and when he does, demands his wallet. However, Luke replies that he was headed to the police station to get it. No copyright information found ... More

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

Ladies' drawing room in the Presidential Palace, Castle of Chapultepec...

Stereo copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Photog. I.; B.I.; Geogr. (3); Mex - Hist - 1901; Interiors; Castles and palaces; Shelf.

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).

He had her on his breast now, and his kisses were in her hair

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

[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).

Ah dame! Si jáurais une femme comme a̧ moi non plus jenv́endrais pas d...

A fashionably dressed man and woman walk away from a man selling newspapers. Inscribed below image: Vt. d'[?] No. 19 premier une page. No copyright information found with item. Signed, lower right: Jacques Vil... More

[Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Thirty-Fourth Street and Fifth Avenue]

New York City. Diagonal view down Fifth Avenue, large green carriage on street and far sidewalk crowded with scribbled figures, past bank building to large red presence of the old Waldorf Astoria Hotel, onion d... 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).

Church Plan - Drawing. Public domain image.

Built by Augusto Ramasco, Guillelmo Peraldo, and other local North Italian stone masons, ca. 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.

Profile of man in wig and tricorn hat by H.P

Title devised by cataloger. "To Emely, H.P." Attribution based on note in Cass Gilbert, Jr.'s hand on ADE 11 - Gilbert, no. 228 (A size). Drawn on verso of small card with "Mr. Lord" on it. mi / 860310. This ca... More

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.

Speakers at Women's Meeting. December 12, 1907, Drawing of Maud (Mrs. ...

Public domain scan of newspaper clippings, periodicals, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

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

British suffrage cartoon - Drawing. Public domain image.

Jane Bull wants a piece of John Bull's franchise cake, as it hasn't hurt girls in Finland, New Zealand, Australia, or Norway.

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).

[Caroline Benton, do you know what I've been thinking?]

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

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).

[Girls in bathing suits holding up the devil]

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

[This is my sister Trixie] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Trixie" by Frances Ludwig, McClure's magazine, 36:441 (Feb. 1911).

[Bearded man in top hat waving cane]

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

And then they went on in full cry

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Wedding Gift" by L. Frank Tooker, Century, 82:381 (July 1911).

As a most engaging grin overspread his features, whispered, try the ne...

General Funston talking to guard at a military camp. (DLC/PP-1935:0006). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Making of a Regiment" by Frederick Funston, Scr... More

Winston Churchill smiles at the camera (about 1912)

British First Lord of Admiralty, Winston Churchill, is shown dressed in a top hat and a fur trimmed coat. Carrying a walking stick, he grins in the direction of the viewer where, according to the caption, a pho... More

All that evening, and most of Saturday and Sunday, Mr. Holcombe sat on...

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

Harping on one string - Drawing. Public domain image.

Former President Theodore Roosevelt plays the one remaining string on a harp with broken strings. The string is frayed, three strands form the words, "third term." No copyright information found with item. Sig... More

[A mass of heavily breathing men blocked the stairway : your name, bar...

Title from mat. (DLC/PP-1935:0006). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Sanctuary for the Night" by Hugh Pendexter, Pictorial review, 15:5 (Nov. 1913).

Snatching up a bit of a candle, Cale rushed into the hall and to the h...

With: The tramp of heavy feet below ... [CAI - Yohn, no. 58 (D size)]. (DLC/PP-1935:0006). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Sanctuary for the Night" by Hugh ... More

Noise extracted without pain : waiter (to single gentleman): excuse me...

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

Tracks - Drawing. Public domain image.

Leaving behind his sinking boat, Tammany boss Charles Murphy comes ashore at "Manhattan Island," dressed in hunting garb and carrying a rifle. He stares, distraught, at the sight of a trail of large footprints... More

[The Kaiser] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph related to Germany in World War One, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Have the old furniture repaired : if you can't, split it into kindling...

(DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "My Son" by William Carleton, Saturday evening post, 186:3 (April 4, 1914).

Invasion of Belgium by the "uncultured"

Drawing shows Uncle Sam carrying a basket labeled "Belgian Relief" and an armful of clothing labeled "From the Plain People", taking a large step into the midst of a destitute woman and several children, victim... More

Unrecognizable - Drawing. Public domain image.

Cartoon shows a hairy ape-like figure wearing a German helmet (labeled "Military Barbarism"), crying "Hass! Hass! Hass!" (or Hate! Hate! Hate!), standing over the relaxed figure of a kindly looking professor (l... More

I guess he's going in for a little alimony

(DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Rudolph Where Have You Been" by Montague Glass, Saturday evening post, 186:28 (March 7, 1914).

For the man suddenly came brushing by me and went to her ...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Neighbor Baby" by Zona Gale, Ladies' World, 36:3 (July 1915).

A quieter spot for him - Drawing. Public domain image.

The cartoon shows Wilson as an eagle, perched atop a shield decorated with stars and stripes, in a nest labeled "Firm Foreign Policy" made from letters of "Protest." Bryan, portrayed as a dove, flies away out ... More

Interesting debate on the ship purchase bill which closed in the U.S. ...

(DLC/PP-1933:0112). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Chicago Tribune, Feb. 11, 1915.

In the home stretch - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as title illustration in: "In the Home Stretch" by Robert Frost, Century, 92:386 (July 1916).

[Never before have the fairest energies and aspirations of men flung s...

(DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Unquenchable Flame" by Maurice Maeterlinck, Cosmopolitan, 60:348 (Feb. 1916).

Assorted cargo for the return trip

Diplomat, possibly Johann von Bernstorff, seated on ship cargo at pier labeled: "Embassy pets, Count von Bernstorff, Berlin, Germany, via U submersible freight" and "Von Egels safe." "Plot to sink the Lusitania... More

[Cousin Sallie served coffee from the silver urn presented by Thomas J...

No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Two girls in the South" by Catherine Van Dyke, Ladies home journal 33:21 (May 1916).

If you're so keen on getting married, for goodness sake, why don't you...

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The High Heart" by Basil King, Saturday evening post, 189:21 (June 16, 1917).

Lanyard instinctively shipped oars and picked up the rifle

(DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The False Faces" by Louis Joseph Vance, Saturday evening post, 190:25 (Nov. 3, 1917).

The smoke-box for baffling submarines: ...After dropping a smoke-box: ...

Halftone repro. of drawing by Charles Pears. Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1917 Sept. 29. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Publ. Ind.; Smokescreens; ... More

Milo Brant had a feeling that he was lonesome and afraid

(DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Old Red Rambler" by Wallace Irwin, Saturday evening post, 189:28 (June 16, 1917).

His word of honor / C. D. Gibson.

Drawing shows German soldier making a promise on bended knee to a female symbol of Civilization as a female symbol of Belgium grieves in a graveyard. Title from Life magazine. Illus. in: Life, 1917 January 18, ... More

The flying locomotive J. Pennell

Drawing shows a view across locomotive shop floor, groups of workmen near various locomotives in various states of construction, one of them suspended from above by giant hooks, lit by rays of light coming thro... More

Say, have you seen my brief in the Kuffer case? he demanded triumphant...

(DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "N. Brown" by Thane Miller Jones, Saturday evening post, 190:16 (Aug. 18, 1917).

[Unidentified two-and-a-half story, five-bay house with porch, dormer ...

First floor includes center hall, living room, dining room, and servant's quarters; three bedrooms and one bath on second floor. Attribution based on provenance and style. Gift of Mary Craig Skewes-Cox, Library... More

Blinding light - Drawing. Public domain image.

A man dressed in an animal skin and wearing a Prussian soldier's helmet, holds a mace which drips blood. Skulls and bones lie at his feet. Shading his eyes with his right hand, he looks towards a bright light... More

A horseman emerged from a fold in the hills

(DLC/PP-1934:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Moisture a Trace" by Stewart Edward White, Harper's magazine, 136:661 (April 1918).

[It is this wonderful life, with its record, its example and inspirati...

(DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Vital Message" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Hearst's magazine, 35:15 (Mar. 1919).

A.R. Clas buildings. Drawing of apartment building I

Subject card annotation: A.R. Clas, Room 235, Shoreham Building. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who w... More

Angela felt Somer's arms tighten around her and his cheek brush hers a...

(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Salving of John Somers" by John Fleming Wilson, Everybody's magazine, 43:37 (Aug. 1920).

Then he told me he hoped I would pick out a wife for Peter --

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "My Son" by Cora Harris, Saturday evening post, 193:24 (Dec. 11, 1920).

Lincoln Memorial. Plan for interior decoration

Photograph showing an Architectural drawing of a plan for the interior of the Lincoln Memorial and murals by Jules Guerin.

[The home-made car, no. 2] - Drawing. Public domain image.

A man and his wife construct a car out of furniture, rope, and other found materials, scattered on the floor before them. They stand beside an upended table, to which four upright chairs have been secured. Ins... More

Leggo! commanded the rescuer --

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Life of Jeremiah Bartlett" by Wallace Irwin, Saturday evening post, 194:10... More

Who's to blame, schools or parents?

Picryl description: Public domain image, 19th-20th century drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

[Thimble theatre]. Dad - just look at your feet - you track in all the...

Comic strip shows Olive Oyl castigating her father, Cole Oyl, for coming home with muddy feat. When her beau, Ham Gravy, comes to ask Olive's father for her hand in marriage, the result is the sound of blows. ... More

There is considerable hard feeling among members of the literary club

(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Bumbleton Folks" by Claude Callan, Ladies home journal, 39:36 (May 1922).

Still recognizing his place in the world ...

Public domain photograph of 18th019th-century cartoon print, satirical portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

No use, Bixby -- - Drawing. Public domain image.

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Extra Key" by Hugh MacNair Kahler, Saturday evening post, 196:28 (Jan. 26, 1924).

[Man rising from table to gesticulate angrily]

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 Impossible pudding," Ladies home journal, 4... More

[Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, and Woodrow Wilson]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1942:0018). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: The New York Times.

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Drawing of U.S. Capitol

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Vacuum cleaner. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: The Deb's Dictionary / Oliver Herford. Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Co., 1931.

[Franklin D. Roosevelt, three quarters length portrait, seated on porc...

J10137 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Pres. I.; Shelf.

Drawings of rowhouses proposed for Greenbelt project, Maryland

Public domain image, 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Braeme House wellhouse, Clinton, Louisiana] / Alvyk Boyd Cruise.

Historic American Buildings Survey, LA 19 Clint 3. No. 363. Forms part of the Historic American Buildings Survey collection.

[Woman in long dress seated in chair]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Louisa Alcott's People. New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1936, p. 139.

Chicken House Plan, Taylor Ranch. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Col...

ca. 1940 Public domain scan of drawing related to architecture design, elements of decor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural ... More

Impressions coming down the Matanakau [e.g. Mataniko] River with wound...

Sketch shows two scenes of a boat carrying wounded soldiers down the Mataniko River on Guadalcanal island during the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal.

Lt. Edward Haskell patrol - Public domain scan / drawing

Sketch shows an officer lying on the ground, his gun aimed in the air. The drawing surface is probably smeared with brown mud. Inscribed on cover sheet: sketched on Guadalcanal - mud is dropping to ground after... More

[Litter bearers on a jungle trail at the front]

Drawing shows four soldiers carrying a wounded soldier on a litter at the front during the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal. Signed: Sgt. Howard Brodie Guadalcanal. Sketch version: DRWG/US - Brodie, no. 33 (A... More

[Gunner in a airplane bomber] - Public domain portrait drawing

Drawing shows a gunner from behind, kneeling in an airplane bomber during the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal. For similar drawing, see: DRWG/US - Brodie, no. 3 (A size) Gift, Sgt. Howard J. Brodie, 1944; (D... More

On a reconnaissance Waiting for A Co. C.O. at Capt. Trescott's O.P.

Sketch showing a landscape in France. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 8, [p. 5] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

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