endicott and swett, 19th century

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The grand national caravan moving east. / drawn by Hassan Straightshan...

A burlesque parade, led by Andrew Jackson and satirizing various aspects of his administration. The procession moves from right to left. At its head is Jackson, seated on a horse with Martin Van Buren cross-le... More

William Wilberforce, Esq. M.P.--The abolitionist / lith. of Endicott &...

William Wilberforce, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"The government." No. 1, [Eye] take the responsibility

A satire on Andrew Jackson's "Kitchen Cabinet," the pejorative name given his informal circle of close advisors. The print appeared during the heated controversy incited by Jackson's discontinuation of federal ... More

Fish / lith. of Endicott & Swett.

Caricature of a fishmonger, showing woman composed of various kinds of fish and seafood.

Zip coon - Print, Library of Congress collection

Music cover(?) showing caricature of an extravagantly dressed African American man. Copyright by Endicott & Swett. Composed by G.W. Dixon, national vocalist. Title transcribed from item.

Brown's Indian Queen Hotel, Washington City North side of Pennsylvania...

Print shows a row of buildings on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., with "Brown's Indian Queen Hotel" at center; also shows pedestrians on the sidewalk and two stagecoaches on the street. Caption contin... More