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His excy. John Adams, esq. / J. Norman sc.

John Adams, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right; in medallion.

Jean Pierre Blanchard. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Half-length portrait of French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Tissandier collection.

Gustavus III, King of Sweden - Public domain portrait engraving

Gustaf III, half-length portrait, facing front, in oval frame on pedestal.

Constitutional Club, British Cartoon Print, Political Cartoon

Print of satire on the Westminster by-election of 1788 shows five men carving a fox on a table as William Pitt carries a coin-filled gravy boat inscribed "Mint sauce, Constitutional restorative" and King George... More

The old bailey advocate bringing off a thief, British Cartoon Print

"A barrister in wig, gown, and bands, in profile to the right, tramples on the prostrate body of Truth, putting his foot in her mouth..." (Source: George) [Dent]. "Designed by Quibble Executed by Brass Publishe... More

[Scientific apparatus used by Lavoisier in studying chemical reactions...

Illus. in: Traite elementaire de chimie / Antoine Laurent Lavoisier. Paris : Cuchet, 1789, plate 4. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 187.

To the right hon'ble ... trustees of the linen manufacture ... this vi...

Plate III. Incorporated into the title is a cartouche with text "Premia Artium" showing a woman (Abundance) holding a cornucopia and dispensing coins to a cherub. First published 1782.

George Washington Grainger sculpt, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows George Washington, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, in oval on pedestal with sword, scales, a map, oak branches, and a liberty cap (?) on a short staff. Hart, 805 Baker, 163 Form... More

[Indians dancing around two people at stake by fire] / S. Folwell, del...

Reference copy also available in LOT 4709-K. Illus. in: Affecting history of the dreadful distresses of Frederic Manheim's family, 1794, vol. 15, no. 3, frontis.

Henry Miercken, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Title devised by Library staff, other information from Miles. Trimmed to image. Published in: Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical profile portrait in America / Ellen G. Miles. Washington, D.C. : National Portrait ... More

The horrid assassin is Hatfield, attemting to shoot the King in Drury ...

"Hadfield stands up in the pit and fires a pistol point-blank at the King, who turns reassuringly to a group of alarmed Princesses (left), while the Queen enters the box (right)..." (Source: George) [I. Cruiksh... More

The tomb of Washington / engraved by W. Woodruff Cunr. for the Ladies ...

View of brick wall around the tomb of President George Washington. Published by Wright & Swormstedt Gni.

Single renuclus i.e., ranunculus, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows a ranunculus with blossoms and leaves. Printed outside border at top right: 4. Watermark on right side showing a portion of letters. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at ... More

Profile of Rafaello Morghen Raffaello Morghen se stesso disegnò ed inc...

Mounted on India paper. Halsey 127 (2nd state). Freer Collection, 466. Title from shelflist card.

[Portrait of Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, M.D. above scroll of his cla...

Illus. in: New illustration of the sexual system of Carolus Von Linnaeus / Robert John Thornton. London : 1807. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress,... More

Waggaman, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Title devised by Library staff, other information from Miles. On verso of item: Thomas E. Waggaman. Dexter, variant of 360 Published in: Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical profile portrait in America / Ellen G. M... More

Doctor Sangrado curing John Bull of repletion-with the kind offices of...

Cartoon showing Addington saying, "courage John Bull-courage", as he bleeds arm of John Bull, who is supported by Hawkesbury, who repeats "courage Johnny". Napoleon holds out his hat to catch the blood, "West I... More

Nahum Mitchell, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Title devised by Library staff, other information from Miles. Trimmed to image. Dexter, 490 Published in: Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical profile portrait in America / Ellen G. Miles. Washington, D.C. : Nation... More

Fédération générale faite à Paris, le 14 Juillet 1790 / Prieur inv. & ...

Print shows the first festival of federation, a celebration organized to commemorate the fall of the Bastille and to express French unity under the revolution; shows a large triumphal arch at left center, a cer... More

The genius of France nursing her darling / T.B.:-d-lle delt., British ...

Cartoon showing France, a savage virago, dandling a tiny Napoleon seated on her hand and wearing a royal robe over his military dress. Above her head she holds a rattle with bells surmounted by a crown. She gri... More

Mrs. James Madison, (Dolly Payne) / from an original picture by Gilber...

Mrs. James Madison, three-quarter length portrait, facing right, holding fan.

Walter Dorsey, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Title devised by Library staff, other information from Miles. Dexter, 337 Published in: Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical profile portrait in America / Ellen G. Miles. Washington, D.C. : National Portrait Galler... More

Thomas Claiborne, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Title devised by Library staff, other information from Miles. Trimmed to image. Dexter, 473 Published in: Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical profile portrait in America / Ellen G. Miles. Washington, D.C. : Nation... More

Francis I of France / J. Chapman sculpt.

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

Volcans : troisième et derniere epoque, environs de Clermont / gravé p...

Geological map of Clermont, Auvergne region, France, showing changes made over time by volcanoes. Map in: Memoire sur la determination des troi epoques de la natur par les produits des volcans / Nicolas Desmare... More

Pacific -overtures,--or-a flight from St. Cloud's--"over the water to ...

"The stage, flanked by the stage-boxes, extends across the design, the base of which is the orchestra, where the new Ministry perform ..." (Source: George) This record contains unverified data from George. Cata... More

Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke, Duc de Feltre, Comte d'Hunebourg / pei...

Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke, full-length portrait, standing, facing right. LeBlanc 36; Nagler 18; Heller 12. Hubbard Collection.

Hugh Nelson, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Title devised by Library staff, other information from Miles. Trimmed to image. Dexter, 602 Published in: Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical profile portrait in America / Ellen G. Miles. Washington, D.C. : Nation... More

Roddey, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Title devised by Library staff, other information from Miles. Trimmed to image. Dexter, 566 Published in: Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical profile portrait in America / Ellen G. Miles. Washington, D.C. : Nation... More

Days after date, the president, directors, and company of thePaterson ...

Print shows a "New Jersey Post Note" for the Paterson Bank in Paterson, New Jersey, showing a female figure riding on a deer. Signed on plate at bottom center. Inscribed in red pencil on verso: A 9. Stamped on... More

The ghost - a Christmas frolic - le revenant / I.M. Wright pinxt. ; W....

Print shows a boy with a mannequin ghost holding a candle frightens several guests at an intimate party. Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

La Transfiguration. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration showing Jesus Christ and two other men above group of people]. Illus. in: Galerie du Musee de France(?) ... / J. Lavallee. Paris, 1814, vol. 10, pl. 715. Engraving after Raphael.

The old maid and her tom cat / [G. Cruikshank]., British Cartoon Print

"A court of law, purporting to be 'At the Old Baily September 4. George I. The King V.----' ..." (Source: George) This record contains unverified data from George. Heading to a printed broadside. Price One Shil... More

Royal Methodists in Kent & Sussex---or the dissenters too powerful for...

"Dissenters, led by Collyer, and encouraged by the Dukes of Kent and Sussex, attack the Church of England..." (Source: George)

Rosa centifolia bullata = rosier a feuilles de laitue / P.J. Redouté, ...

Rose and six buds. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 69. Illus. in: Les roses / Pierre Joseph Redouté. 2 vols. Paris : Impr. de F. Didot... More

Monday after the "Great St. Leger." or Heroes of the turf paying & rec...

Quadrangle at Tattersalls filled with groups of betting men including Mr. Tanfield, Lord Sefton, Col. Hylton Jolliffe, Sir L. Skeffington, and John Gully, the ex-pugilist. A Jewish man sells wares from a basket... More

Wolves triumphant or A fig for public opinion / R C [Cruikshank]., Bri...

"A corner of the stage (right) at Drury Lane, with a section of the pit in the foreground (left). Kean, as Richard III, postures before his tent, frantically flourishing his sword, and exclaiming Richard is not... More

Polygraph. Hawkins's machine for writing, drawing &c. / J. Pass sc.

Print shows a duplicating device, or polygraph, for simultaneously producing two copies of a handwritten document. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Fois. Pre. Guilme. Guizot (Historien,) Professeur d'Histoire à la Facu...

Print shows François Pierre Guillaume Guizot, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left. Print trimmed from original sheet before being mounted to paper backing. Stamped on verso: J.R. Young purchase W... More

William Bainbridge, U.S.N. / painted by J.W. Jarvis ; engd by G. Parke...

Print shows William Bainbridge, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing military uniform. Published in: The national portrait gallery of distinguished Americans, vol. 3 / James Herring and James B. ... More

Portrait of Franklin, portrait print, Print

Print shows an embroidery pattern sheet showing Benjamin Franklin, full-length portrait, seated in a chair in an office or library, he holds a compass in his right hand and there is a large globe at his feet; w... More

La vierge aux plamiers Raphaël Sanzio pinxt. ; Achille Martinet deline...

Print shows the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus and Joseph resting near a plam tree. Printed at bottom center: Tiré de la Galerie de Lord Francis, Egerton. Stamped on verso: L.C. Fine Arts Division. Inscribe... More

The Natives of Florida worship the column erected by the commander on ...

Chief Athore with René Laudonnière, commander of the second French expedition to Florida, standing by column erected by Jean Ribaut during first expedition, showing Natives worshiping the column and many offeri... More

[Virginia Louisa Minor, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right] / p...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Battle scene surrounded by portraits of American presidents]

Print shows miniature portraits of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Tayl... More

The mitred minuet. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British...

Print shows four Anglican bishops joining hands and dancing around a copy of the "Quebec Bill" which lies at their feet, on the left, Lord Bute, playing the bagpipes, and Lord North stand with another minister ... More

Henry Bennet Earl of Arlington P. Lely pinx ; J. Houbraken sculps, Ams...

Print shows Henry Bennet, Earl of Arlington, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, in medallion resting on scroll work on pedestal with a fish, harpoon(?), and sealed envelopes. Printed below ima... More

[Frontispiece showing young man seated, with Genius holding a plaque]

Mitchell collection of American book illustrations and portrait prints Formerly found in: PAGA 4 - 1921 : R1 - Tiebout Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1921:R01, Container 16.

[Peter Cooper, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

From photograph by M.B. Brady. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

His excellency George Washington Esq'r. captain general of all the Ame...

Print shows George Washington, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, wearing military uniform, gesturing with right hand holding a swagger stick, left hand resting on cannon barrel, military camp in the ... More

[Planetary systems of Ptolemy, the Egyptians, Tycho Brahe, and Coperni...

Illus. in: Iconographic encyclopaedia of science, literature, and art / Johann G. Heck. New York : Published by Rudolph Garrigue, 1851, vol. 1, division 1, vol. 2, pl. 7.

[Roman scenes] / G. Heck, dirt. ; Henry Winkles, sculp.

Includes captives in the forum, gladiators fighting in theater and at a funeral, and the funeral of an emperor on a pyre. Illus. in: Iconographic encyclopaedia of science, literature, and art / Johann G. Heck. ... More

The "White House" view in Washington.

Engraving showing a busy street filled with pedestrians and carriages in front of the Willard's City Hotel; the White House positioned on left side of hotel. On verso: Willard's City Hotel. Engraving in LOT 438... More

[Proof for bank note vignette showing Afro-American men tapping sap fr...

Chickering Collection.

James Buchanan / daguerrotype by Brady ; engraved by J.C. Buttre.

James Buchanan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Engraved for the U.S. Dem. Review.

Spaniards hunting Indians. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Soldiers under command of officers of Don Pedro de Avila chasing and killing Indians, 1519.

Columbia rules the sea - sheet music cover

An emblem of an eagle supported by two American flags, illustrates the sheet music cover for a song by Josiah D. Canning. The eagle's wings are spread and its mouth holds a streamer with the composer's sobrique... More

[Three children]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illus. in album: Autograph etchings by American artists, copyright by John W. Ehninger, opposite poem entitled "Childhood."

Scenes in Charleston, S.C. [composite of 4 wood engravings]: Tomb of J...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1860 Nov. 24, title page. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The resurrection of our Lord Severin Benz pinx. ; H. Merz sc

Print shows Jesus Christ, full-length portrait, hovering above his tomb. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

Madame Ida Pfeiffer - Public domain portrait engraving

Madame Ida Pfeiffer, half-length portrait, facing slightly left. Illus. in: The Last travels of Ida Pfeiffer: inclusive of a visit to Madagascar. London : Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1861, frontispiece. R... More

Bv't. Maj. General J.F. Miller / engd. by A.H. Ritchie.

John Franklin Miller, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). No. 5155.

We Sleep, But We Are Not Dead, a patriotic song, by James R. Randall

Music cover illustrated with shield. LOT subdivision subject: Emblems and Symbols. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copryight by G. Willig.

[Andrew Henshaw Ward, bust portrait, facing right] / H. W. Smith.

Public domain reproduction of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nicodemus Johnson as sung by Charley Pettingill

African American songs, illustrated music covers. LOT subdivision subject: Negro Minstrels. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by O. Ditson & Co. Engraving by H.F. Gre... More

Bell Rock light house during a storm from the North East / drawn by J....

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Advertisement made for the Merchants Life Insurance Co. of New York C...

Sailor seated on wharf with nautical equipment looking out to sea. Copyrighted by American Bank Note Company. No. 7.

[Advertisement made for the Merchants Life Insurance Co. of New York C...

Old man seated under tree with boy and dog. Copyrighted by American Bank Note Company. No. 9.

[Composite of five railroad trains]

In album: Engravings of the American Bank Note Company arranged by Mr. A.G. Goodall, president of the company, 1874-88, p. 45.

Union troops crossing the Rapidan at Ely's Ford / from a war-time sket...

Illus. in: Battles and leaders of the Civil War. New York : The Century Co., c1884, c1888, vol. 3, p. 174. Reference copy in LOT 4420-F (1862).

Daniel Webster, from a daguerreotype / TJ ; engraved by T. Johnson.

Print shows Daniel Webster, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, wearing top hat. Includes facsimile signature. Signed "TJ" on plate. Photoengraving of engraving by T. Johnson after a daguerreot... More

Pizarro and Almagro swearing peace

Oaths taken in front of priest holding enchaist in front of altar. Illus. in: The New World heroes of discovery and conquest / by D.M. Kelsey. Philadelphia, Pa. : National Publishing Company, c1891, p. 407. Ref... More

Christopher Columbus. Discoverer of America, engraving, Library of Con...

Christopher Columbus, head-and-shoulders portrait, and crossed flags, composed of 41,819 letters representing the biography of Columbus. 46092 U.S. Copyright Office.

A view of the present seat of his Excel., the Vice President of the Un...

Property of Mrs. Jephson, the present residence of John Adams, near New York City.

[Ink stand designed ca. 1778 for Sir W.W. Wynn at Sion-house]

In: The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, Esquires, 1778. Printed for Priestley and Weale, London, 1822; reprinted and published by E. Thézard, fils, Dourdan, 1902. Vol. 3, pl. 25.

Catherine Market, 1850 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain scan of architectural print, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Georges Washington Eqer. général en chef de l'armée Anglo-Amériquaine,...

Print shows George Washington, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing military uniform; in oval with ribbon at top, above nameplate. Baker, 19 Hart, 747 Published in: The American Revolution in dra... More

Ouverture des Etats-généraux á Versailles (5 Mai 1789) / peint par Cou...

The States General at Versailles, France. Printed at top left: Galrie. histque. de Versailles. Printed at top center: 455. Printed at top right: Sie. IV. Printed at bottom: Dessiné par Sandoz ; Diagraphe et Pa... More

[John Walter, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile]

Title devised by Library staff, other information from Miles. Trimmed to image. Dexter, 367 Published in: Saint-Mémin and the Neoclassical profile portrait in America / Ellen G. Miles. Washington, D.C. : Nation... More

[David Holmes, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile]

Title devised by Library staff, other information from Miles. One trimmed to image. One not trimmed to image, below image: Drawn & engr[superscript d] by St. Memin, Philadel[superscript a]; below on same sheet:... More

Septimum mirabile mundi magna turis sharis Alexandvini

Print shows men at the harbor watching flames and smoking pouring from the top windows of a tower at the center of a town; also showing smaller towns along the inner harbor where many ships are in the water. F... More

Christ Church, Philadelphia / J.P. Malcolm del. et sculp.

Print shows an exterior view of Christ Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Illus. from: Lady's magazine, supplement, 1814. Another copy in: The universal magazine of knowledge and pleasure [...]. London : Pu... More

The politician. Dr. Benj. Franklin / painted by S. Elmer A. ; engraved...

Public domain photograph of male portrait print, engraving, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Marion crossing the Pedee / Painted by W. Raney; Engraved by C. Burt.

Print shows Francis Marion "the Swamp Fox" and his band of irregulars in boats preparing to cross the Pedee River. 407 U.S. Copyright Office. Reference copy in LOT 4412 JF.

Godey's fashions for December 1861 / Capewell & Kimmel, sc.

Fashion plate from Godey's Ladies's Book, showing six women wearing fashionable wedding gowns. Engraved by Capewell & Kimmel.

Sparking / F.W. Edmonds 1839 ; engraved by Alfred Jones.

Print showing a young man and a young woman sitting by a large fireplace, the woman is peeling apples, the man lovingly gazes at her, his hat sits on a table behind them; in a room in the background, seen throu... More

[Balloons, airships, and other flying machines designed with some form...

Single sheet with 45 numbered illustrations; lacking identification key. No. 18 shows a collapsible Montgolfier balloon from 1784; no. 23 is the design for a glider balloon as described in "Reflections on the ... More

[Balloons, airships, and other flying machines designed with some form...

Too near the war path. Public domain reproduction.

Print shows a frontiersman in buckskins and coon-skin cap holding a rifle, and a woman holding a bonnet standing in the forest. In the background Indians can be seen.

The Confederate States of America : 22 February 1862 - deo vindice / A...

Print shows the Great Seal of the Confederate States of America with George Washington at the center of a seal, in a full-length portrait, wearing military uniform, sitting on a horse, facing left, with a borde... More

[Florida Indians planting seeds of beans or maize]

Timucua men cultivating a field and Timucua women planting corn or beans. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, secunda in illam nauigatione, duce Renato de Laudōn... More

The coronation of King George the fourth / engraved by J. Chapman from...

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Ralph Waldo Emerson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right] / eng...

"Dedicated to Charles Eliot Norton Esq." Copyright by S.A. Schoff 1878.

Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776 / painted by J. Trumbull ;...

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

On l'a vu désarmer les Tirans et les Dieux - A.P.D.R. / L.C. de Carmon...

Print shows Benjamin Franklin, full-length portrait, left profile, seated at table, hat, book, and papers on table, in the background, through open doors, is view of ships at dock.

Caius Marius on the ruins of Carthage / J. Vanderlyn pt. ; S.A. Schoff...

Print showing Gaius Marius, full-length portrait, seated, facing front, with ruins of Carthage behind him. Caption continues: From Vanderlyns picture. Published ... exclusively for the members of the year 1842... More

Mrs. Andrew Johnson / engd. by J.C. Buttre.

Mrs. Andrew Johnson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Review of Federal troops on the 4th of July by President Lincoln and G...

Print shows uniformed men of the Garibaldi Guard Regiment, New York Volunteers marching past President Abraham Lincoln and General Winfield Scott during a parade of 20,000 troops in Washington, D.C. A large Ame... More

Review of Federal troops on the 4th of July by President Lincoln and G...

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