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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

Baltimore Convention, Old Tippecanoe, a patriotic song

An illustrated sheet music cover for a "Patriotic Song. Written, to be sung at Baltimore during the Young Men's Whig Convention" of May 1840. The composer is identified as "a Pennsylvanian." The illustration, l... More

Bivac - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a group of Argentine police officers wearing uniform with hat, one has a sword; two are playing cards while six others watch the game; there is a row of small buildings in the background, each with ... More

The Washington nautical problem

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Baillie, J.

Defense of the California Bank - Public domain book illustration, Libr...

A mildly jingoistic satire voicing American suspicions of foreign designs on California after the discovery of gold there in 1848. The bay and coastline of San Francisco are shown, menaced by foreign invaders ... More

Capture of the ANN D. RICHARDSON slaver [flying U.S. flag] by H.M. Ste...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1850 July 6, p. 36. Reference copy may be in LOT 4422 A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Design drawing for stained glass memorial window "Jamestown" showing ...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

Stand by the flag. Song sheet - Public domain song sheet

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

I loved that dear old flag the best. By Ednor Rossiter. Johnson, Song ...

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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.

Our country's flag - Lithograph, public domain, Library of Congress

An example typical of the rash of patriotic Unionist prints exalting the American flag, that appeared at the outset of the Civil War. (See also nos. 1861-19 through 1861-21.) "Our Country's Flag" is a handsom... More

Secession exploded, Confederate States of America.

This strongly anti-Confederate satire is a fantastical vision of the Union defeat of the secessionist movement. A hideous monster representing secession emerges from the water at left. He is hit by a charge fro... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag and cornuco...

Addressed to Miss Julia A. Barnes, Granville, Bradford Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Verse from song Starry Flag by John Savage: We must keep that flag where it e'er has stood; In front of the free, the wise, ... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of American flag...

Case: Berg, no. 1-188. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Frank Picini, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of C... More

The prayer at Sumter, December 27, 1860

Major Robert Anderson and soldiers praying around flag in Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 213 (1861 Jan. 26), p. 49.

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Lincoln in oval border decorat...

Addressed to Miss Sarah Sparks, Lanesboro, Susqa. Co., Penn.; postmarked Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photo... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flags, shield, arrows,...

Public domain scan of a poetry manuscript, poem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Civil War envelope showing Columbia standing atop cannon and holding A...

Addressed to Mrs. Henretta Rhoad, Troy, Maine ; postmarked Washington, D.C., 1862 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Impressive scene at Fort Sumter - Dec. 27, 1860

When the stars and Stripes were raised - the Chaplain invoking a blessing while Major Anderson was hoisting the standard. Reference copy may be available in lot 4416 E (1861) Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrat... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia waving American flag and riding o...

Addressed to Isaac French, South Chesterville, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War P... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with shield above American flags]

Addressed to Mr. John A. Barney, Co. B, 10th Regt. Wis. Vol., Edgefield June [?], Tenn.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

Civil War envelope showing Confederate stars and bars flag

Addressed to Miss Mary E. Whitehead, Scotland Neck, N.Ca.; postmarked Enfield, N.C. Jul. 6; stamped paid. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: John L. Kimbrough, Confederate States of America... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with message "The star spang...

Addressed to Miss Mary A. Davis, Hawleyville, Conn.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1862. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing soldier with woman in stars and stripes dr...

Addressed to Mr. G.C. Merrifield, Mishamaka, Ind.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on recto: Bremen, Ind., Nov. 21, 1863. Verse from song A Soldier's Tear by Thomas Haynes Bayly: He turn'd and left the spot - O! ... More

[Captain John Wilson of Co. C, 8th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (Union),...

Photograph shows identified soldier who was known for being the first Union soldier to plant his regiment's battle flag on the summit of Lookout Mountain during the battle on November 24, 1863.

The captured flags in the O - Public domain drawing

Flags in Capitol for celebration of Washington's birthday. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, March 8 1862, p.156 as "Rebel Flags in the Old Hall of Representatives." Gift, J.P. Morgan,... More

[Union troops on rocks climbing to the summit of Lookout Mountain] / J...

Photograph shows soldiers led by Captain John Wilson reenacting climb to plant 8th Kentucky Infantry Regiment battle flag on the summit of Lookout Mountain (Source: Will Stapp, January 2016). Photographed by Ro... More

Our Banner Song, by Col. E.Z.C. Judson

Music cover showing Union soldier holding and pointing to U.S. flag. LOT subdivision subject: Temperance. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by E.Z.C Judson. Lithograp... More

"76"... - Public domain portrait engraving

Minuteman or Continental soldier holding musket and flag. Wood engraving by Speer, "from a picture by George W. Maynard, in Memorial Hall, Phila." Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1876 July 15, cover. Reference copy... More

Stranger things have happened. Hold on, and you may walk over the slug...

Cartoon showing Thomas F. Bayard holding on to tail of Democratic donkey, which is going over cliff, and man standing by Republican elephant, which is lying on ground; the White House in background, with flag "... More

[The flag of the Imperial Battalion of Navy Fusiliers] / Abdullah Frèr...

Standard bearer holding standard, with guards. Title translated from album caption. Captioned in Ottoman Turkish and French. No. 38. No. 25. In album: The Imperial Naval Academy and naval personnel, Istanbul an... More

[Balloon with two passengers ascending over a town square, with French...

Tissandier collection. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior view of the great exposition building, in Chicago, decorated ...

Photograph shows interior of building decorated with flags hanging from the rafters. Copyright 1880 by C. D. Mosher, Chicago, Il. C. D. Mosher, the National Historical photographer duly appointed and official... More

[The Imperial Yacht Teşrifiye] - Public domain image of a steam ship o...

Several men lined up on side of moored boat bearing a Turkish flag. Title translated from album caption. Captioned in Ottoman Turkish and French. No. 2. No. 57. In album: Ships, Black Sea lifesaving stations, n... More

Justice out of a job / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Justice as an old woman, asleep at a desk, with cobwebs, spiders, and mice taking over the courtroom; outside a window an armed group of vigilantes have broken down the door to a jail and rem... More

Portrait photo of [Civil War veteran John Wilson]

Photograph shows Captain John Wilson of Co. C, 8th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (Union), who was known for being the first Union soldier to plant his regiment's battle flag on the summit of Lookout Mountain durin... More

James McNeill Whistler - [Salvation Army, Sandwich]

Print shows crowd of people with flags in Cattle Market, Sandwich, England. Title and some other information from the Whistler Etching Project website: http://etchings.arts.gla.ac.uk. Alternate title and some o... More

U.S.S. San Francisco, a signal party

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 020949. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Imre Kiralfy's grand romantic spectacle, Venice, the bride of the sea ...

W41773 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy 1891." Caption: Pisani's triumph. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York; (printed in America)." N.N.Y. 4218. Small portrait of I. Kira... 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.

History repeats itself / Dalrymple ; J. Ottman Lith. Co., N.Y.

Cartoon showing on the left, William J. Bryan holding paper, "We denounce arbitrary interference by federal authorities, in local affairs, as a violation of the Constitution, etc." as he faces Tillman, Altgeld,... More

A down-hill movement / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a wagon labeled "Free Silver" filled with a group of "free silver" supporters identified as "Tillman, Boies, Sheehan, Bland, Blackburn, Bryan, Sewall, Pattison, Sibley, Jones, Geo. Fred Williams, Pe... More

Peace jubilee of the American union glee club / K. & J.S.P.

Print shows Puck conducting a group of singers on a stage as they sing "The Star Spangled Banner"; depicted are "Palmer, Buckner, Johnson, Levering, Watson, Bryan, Sewall, Mrs. Lease, McKinley, [and] Hobart". M... More

Puck magazine cover - Shoulder to shoulder / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a diminutive William Jennings Bryan standing on a street before two gigantic men representing labor and business, waving a red flag labeled "Repudiation" and a paper that states "We demand that the ... More

Ocean liners: S.S. Rotterdam - Public domain image of steamship

Attribution to Johnston based on negative D4-22369. Second flag: N.A.S.M.; third flag: United States Mail. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 022380. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Soldier and eagle mascot beside "H" Troop flag]

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hoisting the flag at Guantanamo, June 12, 1898

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Burial of the "Maine" victims /

"Taken at Key West, Fla., March 27, 1898. First comes a detachment of sailors and marines in the left foreground, while at the right is seen a crowd of small colored boys, which precedes any public procession i... More

The hero of the new era / Keppler.

Print shows Admiral George Dewey, full-length portrait, facing front, wearing military uniform, holding hat in right hand, standing before the goddess Clio who is sitting on a throne, holding a scroll labeled "... More

Cavalry of General Gomez' army, Remedios, Cuba

Group of armed soldiers on horseback, one carrying Cuban flag, on a palm covered plain. 46738 U.S. Copyright Office.

The Presidents of the United States of America

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Richards, George L., copyright claimant. Senf, C.,... More

2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry--parade /

"This picture shows the Canadian troops departing from Quebec for the war in the Transvaal. The scene opens with the soldiers clad in campaign uniform, marching under the triumphal arch, cheered by thousands of... More

[Manila, P.I., 1899: "Escolta St. on the 4th of July"]

Photograph shows a street scene with U.S. flag on commercial building. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Card no.: 13470. Caption card tracings: Bridges; Flags, U.S.; Holidays; Church... More

Bryan's progress / Dalrymple. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows William Jennings Bryan wearing a plumed hat labeled "1900" and riding on a rocking horse labeled "Presidential Aspirations", leading a small army, among whom are William J. Stone, James K. Stone, Ja... More

Saluting the flag at the Whittier Primary School

Hampton, Va. African-American children saluting flag which boy is holding on school grounds. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. LOT subdivision subj... More

A thing well begun is half done / Victor Gillam.

Illustration shows President McKinley straddling the "Gulf of Mexico" with one foot on the United States and the other on Mexico or Central America, rolling up his sleeves to resume work on the "Proposed Nicara... More

U.S. Marshal's Office, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

[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).

Flag at half-mast for Bjornson at Royal Palace

Public domain photograph of large building, palace, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Take your choice--Do you want a man who, having raised the stars and s...

William McKinley raising U.S. flag in the Philippines, and William Jennings Bryan chopping it down, with U.S. flags flying over Puerto Rico and Cuba, as Uncle Sam and another man watch from U.S. soil. Illus. in... More

The pigmies attack; but the government still lives / Keppler.

Illustration shows President McKinley standing on the steps to the U.S. Capitol, holding up two flags, one labeled "Expansion" and the other labeled "Sound Money." Tiny figures at the foot of the steps show Wil... More

[Inspection room, Ellis Island, New York, N.Y.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a religious building interior, church, cathedral, hall, 17th, 18th, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

U.S. flag, the Stars and Stripes

Public domain photograph of Middle East, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The new president takes the oath of office. The Wilcox home in which P...

Group of people around front of porch draped with U.S. flag. "The Buffalo home which was made historic by the recent tragedy at the Pan-American Exposition". Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 190... More

"Here's looking at you!" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Prince Henry, half-length portrait, left profile, and Puck holding up a stein and offering a toast while standing on top of a building that is draped with American and German flags. Illus. i... More

[Old man carrying a flag is leading a group of male citizens in a proc...

Descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Nihon banzai hyakusen hyakushō : Long live Japan: one hundred victories, one hundred laughs. Forms p... More

Japanese Russian Peace Conference, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, U.S.A., ...

Postcard shows the building at the Portsmouth Navy Yard where the peace talks were held, the Hotel Wentworth, and flags of Japan and Russia, all superimposed on an American flag. Copyrighted by W. L. Julian, 1... More

[Theodore Roosevelt standing on deck of a ship waving with a hat]

Number stamped at bottom of image: 107764. Stereograph format photograph not on stereograph mount.

Labor Day at Red Granite, Wisc.

Photograph shows crowds of townspeople gathered along sidewalks, some sitting in horse and buggies watch as a large group of men, someone carrying a flag and another a placard, leading a procession down the roa... More

Original flag used by 3d Md. Regiment in Battle of Cowpens made accord...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Maryland, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Theodore Roosevelt with group of men and boys at top of steps on a sh...

Copyright 1909 by Underwood & Underwood. Number stamped at bottom of image: 114189. Stereograph format photograph not on stereograph mount.

[Suffragettes with flag] - Public domain demonstration photograph

Photo shows women suffrage hikers General Rosalie Jones, Jessie Stubbs, and Colonel Ida Craft, who is wearing a bag labeled "Votes for Women pilgrim leaflets" and carrying a banner with a notice for a "Woman Su... More

Freedom of the City of London conferred on Mr. Roosevelt scene in the ...

Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt in Guildhall seated next to the Lord Mayor and surrounded by the Common Council, dignitaries, and other invited guests; British and American flags hang overhead. Photo reg.... More

Revolutionists entering Juarez - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

Photo shows General Roque González Garza (1885-1962), carrying flag, entering Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1911 during the Mexican Revolution. The Old Customs House (with tower) is in the background. (So... More

FLAGS. BATTLE FLEET FLAG - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A black and white photo of an american flag, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title and date from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. ... More

Wagner Flagging Joe Dawson -- Indianapolis

Photo shows Joe Dawson crossing the finish line as the winner of the Indianapolis 500 automobile race. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

Col. Theodore Roosevelt in Hackensack, N.J.

Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt reaching upwards as he speaks from flag draped platform. No. 11849. Date stamped on verso: Jun 16, 1948. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photo... More

[Banquet scene with flag draping and men seated holding up listening d...

A large group of men sitting around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Emblemas de la libertad y de la humanidad La Cruz Roja, Madre de todas...

Poster showing two Red Cross nurses, one, a Madonna figure, cradling in her arms a wounded soldier(?) on a litter, between the flags of Panama and the United States.

Emblemas de la libertad y de la humanidad La Cruz Roja, Madre de todas...

Poster showing two Red Cross nurses, one, a Madonna figure, cradling in her arms a wounded soldier(?) on a litter, between the flags of Bolivia and the United States.

"Decoration Day. No. 1618" - Drawing. Public domain image.

Man kneeling on porch, full length, U.S. flag in lt. hand, hammer in rt. hand. J191187 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Patriotism; Holi... More

Deutsche Kriegsausstellung ... Ausstellungshallen am Zoo / Orlik.

Poster shows a German soldier standing guard(?) by a collection of military gear and weapons, including a helmet, sword, shield, armor, flag, cannon balls, and a cannon mounted on a caisson. Text announces a wa... More

Marcia Van Dresser, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows Marcia Van Dresser (1877-1937), an American operatic soprano, recitalist and actress, wearing an American flag and posed beside another American flag. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2016) Tit... More

Men of London! Remember! We must have more men so join now and help to...

Poster showing the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, with flags of the Allies. Poster no. 50.

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, PARADE AT 1915 ENCAMPMENT. CEREMONY BY VET...

Public domain photograph of military activity, parade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Marion Davies, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows actress Marion Davies (1897-1961) in front of an American flag. (Source: Flickr Commons, May 2016) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Grant... More

McCormack, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows Irish American tenor singer John McCormack (1884-1945) with American flag. Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Lib... More

Pro patria! Join Army for period of war / / Welsh.

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing two soldiers on horseback, carrying an American flag and the flag of the Army.

The surrender of Jerusalem to the British, December 9th, 1917. The may...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"The first three!" Give till it hurts - they gave till they died War f...

Poster showing three portraits of soldiers, captioned Hay, Enright, and Gresham, against an American flag. Form N.Y. 19 Second War Fund.

CONFEDERATE REUNION. HUMAN FLAG ON MONUMENT GROUNDS

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Filipino Athletes in Tokyo - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows athletes representing the Philippines entering the Oriental Olympic Meet grounds carrying an American flag. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

U.S. Marines "Soldiers of the sea" - For full information apply recrui...

Poster showing two Marines signaling from shore to ships at sea, surrounded by photographs of Marine life. Photograph captions: A Marine band ; An outdoor gymnasium ; A five-inch gun crew ; Baseball ; A barrack... More

Ten million new members by Christmas Join the Red Cross, and on Christ...

Poster showing a candle and the Red Cross emblem in a window, with a Christmas tree in the background.

FLAGS - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Epiphany Lutheran Church interior

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[The Stars and Stripes - George Washington describing the flag to Lafa...

K128375 U.S. Copyright Office. Reproduction of painting by E. Percy Moran, in color. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: PI Works; U.S. History; Presidential I.; PI; Shelf.

SHIPPING BOARD, U.S., EMBLEM FOR

Public domain photograph of a ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Honor roll The following patriotic men and women in this organization ...

Poster showing a flag of four blue vertical bars on a white field with a wide red border, and numbered spaces for listing bond purchasers. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.