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Kansas sketches - Political cartoon, public domain image

Kansas sketches - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 2, no. 64 (1858 March 20), p. 192.

The cabinet at Washington. American Civil War 1861-1865.

The cabinet at Washington. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Group portrait of Lincoln's cabinet including (left to right) Postmaster General Montgomery Blair, Secretary of the Interior Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, President Lincoln, Secreta... More

Grafton, Virginia, now occupied by General McClellan's forces

Grafton, Virginia, now occupied by General McClellan's forces

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 233 (1861 June 15), p. 381 (center).

The Brooklyn Academy of Music - interior - opening concert on Tuesday, January 15, 1861

The Brooklyn Academy of Music - interior - opening concert on Tuesday,...

Print shows an interior view of the concert hall during a play at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 214 (1861 February 2), p. 77.

One man sows and another reaps - A cartoon of a man running away from another man

One man sows and another reaps - A cartoon of a man running away from ...

Illustration shows a man from the South sowing cotton and Union soldiers harvesting the crop. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 July 6, p. 419.

A Rebel guerrilla raid in a western town / Th. Nast.

A Rebel guerrilla raid in a western town / Th. Nast.

Print shows a raid on a western town by a group of Confederate guerrillas who are abusing and executing the citizens, destroying property, and stealing whatever they can carry away. Illus. from: Harper's weekl... More

Head-quarters, Army of the James--Pennsylvania soldiers voting / sketched by William Waud.

Head-quarters, Army of the James--Pennsylvania soldiers voting / sketc...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1864 Oct. 29, p. 692. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The return home, Confederate States of America.

The return home, Confederate States of America.

Illustration showing Columbia asking a returning soldier about her "Wayward Sister" on the road back to "U.S.," as a distant figure representing the Confederacy approaches. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 9, no.... More

"The halt"--a scene in the Georgia campaign / Th. Nast.

"The halt"--a scene in the Georgia campaign / Th. Nast.

Illustration shows soldiers outside of house with woman and three children at door. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 June 30, p. 401, bottom illustration. "From a painting by Thomas Nast."

Paying United States pensioners at the Pension Office in the New York Custom-House / sketched by A.R. Waud.

Paying United States pensioners at the Pension Office in the New York ...

Pensioners, some disabled, waiting in line to receive pensions. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 482 (1866 March 24), p. 177.

"Uncle Tom" and his grandchild / W. Jewett.

"Uncle Tom" and his grandchild / W. Jewett.

Illustration showing an African American man seated outside a log cabin, being taught to read by his racially mixed granddaughter. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 514 (1866 Nov. 3), cover (p. 689). Text... More

Patent-office, Washington, D.C.--examiners at work / sketched by Theo. R. Davis.

Patent-office, Washington, D.C.--examiners at work / sketched by Theo....

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 July 10, p. 445. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

First reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York / A.R. Waud.

First reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York / A.R. Wa...

Crowd around George Washington on horseback in foreground. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 July 9, p. 433.

John F. Kensett, N.A., Head and Shoulders Portrait

John F. Kensett, N.A., Head and Shoulders Portrait

John F. Kensett, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1873 Jan. 4, p. 5.

The Bashful model / S.L. Fildes.

The Bashful model / S.L. Fildes.

A scene in Newgate Prison, London, where a prisoner, being held down by police, is compelled to sit for his photograph, to be placed in the "Rogue's Gallery". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1873 Nov. 29, pp. 1064-1065.

General Sheridan stands by his dispatches

General Sheridan stands by his dispatches

General Philip Sheridan, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, next to copies of his letters describing actions of "armed White League" in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas, against African American ... More

A visit to grandfather's home / drawn by Granville Perkins, from sketches by Eva Muller.

A visit to grandfather's home / drawn by Granville Perkins, from sketc...

Composite of eleven scenes on a farm. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 Aug. 19, p. 685.

The late Allan Pinkerton, Head and Shoulders Portrait

The late Allan Pinkerton, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Allan Pinkerton, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 28, 1884 July 12, p. 452.

[The poor girl sank down lifeless on the floor]

[The poor girl sank down lifeless on the floor]

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Dolly Vansittert's Other Lover" by Julian Hawthorne, Harper's we... More

A New cavalry drill in the United States Army / drawn by T. de Thulstrup from photographs by Ch. Barthelmess & Co., Fort Bayard, New Mexico.

A New cavalry drill in the United States Army / drawn by T. de Thulstr...

Part of the Sixth Cavalry drilling in the region around Fort Bayard, New Mexico firing over their horses, which lie flat on the ground. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1885 April 4, p. 216.

Indian warfare--discovery of the village / [drawn by] R.F. Zogbaum ; J. Peckwell, sc.

Indian warfare--discovery of the village / [drawn by] R.F. Zogbaum ; J...

Soldier looking at Indian camp with binoculars from hill with Indian scout and another soldier by horses. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1885 Sept. 19, p. 613.

[Miss Beatrice Cameron as Lady Anne]

[Miss Beatrice Cameron as Lady Anne]

Title from mat. (DLC/PP-1933:0118). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Shakespeare in New York" by William Winter, Harper's weekly, 34:33 (Jan. 11, 1890).

The Homestead riot wood engraving, Library of Congress

The Homestead riot wood engraving, Library of Congress

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, [1892], p. 676.

The "Jerome Napoleon," Prince Napoleon's steam-yacht, now in the harbor of New York "Death may be dark; but soon there is a day--" ; "One long bound, and I passed the gate--".

The "Jerome Napoleon," Prince Napoleon's steam-yacht, now in the harbo...

Illustrations show, at top, a starboard view of the steam yacht "Jerome Napoleon" at anchor in New York Harbor; at bottom left, a woman sits in a chair, her face in her hands, crying as she keeps a death-bed vi... More

A baseball episode - Drawing. Public domain image.

A baseball episode - Drawing. Public domain image.

Humorous illustration shows a wealthy man wearing an overcoat over his suit, gesturing with a closed umbrella toward a skinny dog with its tail between its legs as he chastises a group of boys for beating it. T... More

Alice Barber Stephens - Over-indulgence--a spoiled Thanksgiving

Alice Barber Stephens - Over-indulgence--a spoiled Thanksgiving

"The h[...] Thanksgiving dinner." (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 40:1165 (Nov. 28, 1896).

[Caricature of Charles Scribner as an angel]

[Caricature of Charles Scribner as an angel]

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford, Harper's weekly, 58:22 (Feb. 21, 1914)... More

Going to market--a scene near Savannah, Georgia / E.A. Abbey.

Going to market--a scene near Savannah, Georgia / E.A. Abbey.

Print shows African Americans carrying food to market in baskets on their heads and by ox-drawn cart. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1875 May 29, p. 436. Reference copy in LOT 4422-D.

General Bragg's camp, as seen from Fort Pickens / / drawn by an officer of the fort. Interior of a sand-bag battery at Pensacolo bearing on Fort Pickens / sketched by our artist, who has been traveling with W.H. Russell, LL.D., Barrister at Law

General Bragg's camp, as seen from Fort Pickens / / drawn by an office...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 June 15, p. 373. Public domain photograph of a locomotive, train car, railroad trucks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A rebel guerrilla raid in a Western town / Th. Nast.

A rebel guerrilla raid in a Western town / Th. Nast.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 300 (1862 Sept. 27), pp. 616-617.

The too confiding South drafting terms of peace with the Federal Government (see Richmond Papers, July 6, 7, 8)

The too confiding South drafting terms of peace with the Federal Gover...

Cartoon showing man seated on gunpowder keg writing on paper. Skull and graves on ground and bomb labeled "Gettysburg" and fists labeled "Vicksburg" in sky behind him. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 7, no. 343... More

Home from the war - A black and white drawing of a group of people

Home from the war - A black and white drawing of a group of people

Soldiers reunited with their loved ones. Illustration from: Harper's Weekly, 1863 June 13, p. 381.

The riots at New York wood engraving, Library of Congress

The riots at New York wood engraving, Library of Congress

Five illustrations: Ruins of the Provost-Marshal's office, fight between rioters and military, charge of the police on the rioters at the "Tribune" office, sacking a drug store in Second Avenue, hanging a Negro... More

Armstrong's mills and rebel works on Hatcher's Run, captured by the Second Corps, October 27, 1864 / sketched by C.H. Chapin.

Armstrong's mills and rebel works on Hatcher's Run, captured by the Se...

Illustration from: Harper's Weekly, 1864. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Destruction of the depots, public buildings, and manufactories at Atlanta, Georgia, November 15, 1864 The Fourteenth and Twentieth Corps moving out of Atlanta, November 15, 1864.

Destruction of the depots, public buildings, and manufactories at Atla...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 9, no. 419 (1865 Jan. 7), p. 4.

New Iberia, Louisiana / sketched by our special artist A.R. Waud.

New Iberia, Louisiana / sketched by our special artist A.R. Waud.

Illustration showing view of broad city street with men on horseback and pedestrians in New Iberia, Louisiana. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 502 (1866 August 11), p. 509.

"Mustered out" colored volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas / A.R.W.

"Mustered out" colored volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas / A.R.W.

Illustration showing African American soldiers mustering out in Little Rock, Arkansas. Signed on block "A.R.W" in lower right. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 490 (1866 May 19), p. 308.

The Late Colonel Theodore S. Bowers, General Grant's adjutant-general / / photographed by Brady. Paying United States pensioners at the pension office in the New York Custom-House / sketched by A.R. Waud

The Late Colonel Theodore S. Bowers, General Grant's adjutant-general ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 March 24, p. 177. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The delta of the Mississippi: Scene at southwest bar

The delta of the Mississippi: Scene at southwest bar

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 Nov 9. Public domain photograph of Navy warship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The overland pony express / photographed by Savage, Salt Lake City ; from a painting by George M. Ottinger.

The overland pony express / photographed by Savage, Salt Lake City ; f...

Pony express rider riding by men stringing telegraph wires. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 11, no. 566 (1867 Nov. 2), p. 693.

Commercial and geographical relation of New York to Europe and Asia, with views of Hong Kong, Honolulu, Aspinwall, Panama, and on the Pacific Railroad

Commercial and geographical relation of New York to Europe and Asia, w...

Composite of seven illustrations showing: Aspinwall, New Granada, Central America; Honolulu, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands; Panama, New Granada, Central America; snow shed on the Central Pacific Railroad; map of the... More

The wonderful fish, caught near Eastport, Maine, Aug. 3, 1868 / drawn by Charles A. Barry.

The wonderful fish, caught near Eastport, Maine, Aug. 3, 1868 / drawn ...

Three men looking at a very large fish. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 12, no. 617 (1868 Oct. 24), p. 684.

First day of the McFarland trial - scene in the courtroom

First day of the McFarland trial - scene in the courtroom

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 45, no. 695 (1870 Apr. 23), p. 261. Wood engraving from a sketch by Stanley Fox.

Modocs scalping and torturing prisoners

Modocs scalping and torturing prisoners

Illustration shows a Modoc Indian holding up the scalp of a dead soldier lying at his feet; in the background are other Modocs standing near the body of another soldier. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 17, no. 8... More

Sketches in the far West--curing hides and bones / Frenzeny & Tavernier.

Sketches in the far West--curing hides and bones / Frenzeny & Tavernie...

Men curing buffalo hides and bones at trader's store. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1874 April 4, suppl., p. 307.

The first African church, Richmond, Virginia--Interior of the church, from the western wing / drawn by W.L. Sheppard.

The first African church, Richmond, Virginia--Interior of the church, ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 18, 1874 June 27, p. 545.

The Sugar harvest in Louisiana / Drawn by A.R. Waud.

The Sugar harvest in Louisiana / Drawn by A.R. Waud.

People harvesting sugar and sugar refinery in background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1875 Oct. 30, p. 884.

The Hearth-stone of the poor--waste steam not wasted / drawn by Sol Eytinge, Jun.

The Hearth-stone of the poor--waste steam not wasted / drawn by Sol Ey...

Homeless people heating themselves with steam rising from grating in pavement. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 Feb. 12, p. 121.

Tweed-le-dee and Tilden-dum / Th. Nast.

Tweed-le-dee and Tilden-dum / Th. Nast.

Boss Tweed, as policeman, wearing uniform of convict, holding two boys by the collar with one hand, and holding up billy club with the other. Reform Tweed: "If all the people want is to have somebody arrested, ... More

In memoriam--our civil service as it was / Th. Nast.

In memoriam--our civil service as it was / Th. Nast.

Cartoon showing statue of Andrew Jackson sitting on hog atop tomb, "To the victors belong the spoils--A. Jackson". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 April 28, p. 325.

The permanent exhibition, Philadelphia--Opening day / drawn by F.B. Schell.

The permanent exhibition, Philadelphia--Opening day / drawn by F.B. Sc...

Crowd of people in the Main Building of the Centennial Fair, Philadelphia. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 21, no. 1065 (1877 May 26), p. 413.

In memorium--our civil service as it was

In memorium--our civil service as it was

Cartoon showing statue of Andrew Jackson on pig, which is over "fraud," "bribery," and "spoils," eating "plunder." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 April 28, p. 325.

A game of foot-ball / J. Davidson.

A game of foot-ball / J. Davidson.

Print shows a tackle near the goal line. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 22, no. 1144 (1878 December 7), p. 969. On page 971: ... a point in the game when one side has forced the ball almost to the opposite goa... More

The Tile Club at work / Drawn by C.S. Reinhart.

The Tile Club at work / Drawn by C.S. Reinhart.

Men around table drawing(?) and musicians playing instruments. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1880 Jan. 31, pp. 72-73.

Mr. Vanderbilt's birthplace at New Brunswick, New Jersey / drawn by Charles J. Taylor.  Mr. Vanderbilt's farm-house at New Dorp, Staten Island / drawn by Edwin J. Meeker.

Mr. Vanderbilt's birthplace at New Brunswick, New Jersey / drawn by Ch...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 29, no. 1513 (1885 December 19), p. 844 (top)

Painting the town red / drawn by R.F. Zogbaum.

Painting the town red / drawn by R.F. Zogbaum.

Four cowboys on horseback riding through town, one of them chasing and taunting a Chinese man. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1886 Oct. 16, pp. 668-669.

Cattle in a blizzard on the plains / drawn by Charles Graham from a sketch H. Worrall.

Cattle in a blizzard on the plains / drawn by Charles Graham from a sk...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1886 Feb. 27, p. 132.

Cheap clothing - The slaves of the "sweaters" / drawn by W.A. Rogers.

Cheap clothing - The slaves of the "sweaters" / drawn by W.A. Rogers.

Woman and two children in street carrying heavy loads of clothing for tenement homework, New York City. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, April 26, 1890, p. 333.

The copyist in the Louvre - Drawing. Public domain image.

The copyist in the Louvre - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1932:0051). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Americans Abroad," Harper's weekly, 34:12 (Jan. 4, 1890).

The forge - Drawing. Public domain image.

The forge - Drawing. Public domain image.

Image blemish on digital file is not on actual item. (DLC/PP-1933:0034). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Moving of a Modern Caravan" by Albert Lee, Harp... More

The Foreign element in New York--the Chinese colony, Mott Street / Drawn by W. Bengough.

The Foreign element in New York--the Chinese colony, Mott Street / Dra...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1896 Feb. 29, p. 209. Public domain photograph - New York City, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Well, sir, compare Bunyan with some of our other modern writers--take Kipling for instance

Well, sir, compare Bunyan with some of our other modern writers--take ...

Variant title: Yes, sir, that is my idea exactly. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Professor" by Roy Rolfe Gilson, Harper's weekly, v... More

An important member - Drawing. Public domain image.

An important member - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's Weekly, 38:144 (Feb. 10, 1894).

[Botanical Gardens ; Washington Monument ; Smithsonian ; Wet day on the plaza]

[Botanical Gardens ; Washington Monument ; Smithsonian ; Wet day on th...

Includes the United States Capitol. Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Around the Capitol," Harper's weekly, 34... More

"The first vote" / AW [monogram] ; drawn by A.R. Waud.

"The first vote" / AW [monogram] ; drawn by A.R. Waud.

Print shows African American men, in dress indicative of their professions, in a queue waiting their turn to vote. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 11, no. 568 (1867 November 16), title page (p. 721). Reference c... More

The Influence of woman - A black and white drawing of a man sitting at a table

The Influence of woman - A black and white drawing of a man sitting at...

Composite of scenes of women sewing and doing laundry for soldiers, nun visiting injured soldier, and woman writing letter for wounded soldier. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 Sept. 6, pp. 568-569.

The last ball of the season / A. Hoppin.

The last ball of the season / A. Hoppin.

Print shows a dance in progress in a ballroom. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 2, no. 60 (1858 February 20), p. 120.

Palmetto-tree, and old custom-house, at Charleston, South Carolina

Palmetto-tree, and old custom-house, at Charleston, South Carolina

Groups of people gathered near a palmetto tree in front of the old customs house in Charleston, South Carolina. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 205 (1860 December 1), p. 753 (title page, bottom).

Army of the Potomac--General Hancock and staff / photographed by Brady.

Army of the Potomac--General Hancock and staff / photographed by Brady...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1864 Aug. 13, p. 517. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The press, the field, the sketchbook / Th. Nast.

The press, the field, the sketchbook / Th. Nast.

Illustration shows various scenes showing a Harper's Weekly correspondent and artist at work in the field, sketching views and gathering information on the battlefield, in camp, and of contraband; two medallion... More

Lieutenant-General Grant at his head-quarters / photographed by Brady.

Lieutenant-General Grant at his head-quarters / photographed by Brady.

Ulysses S. Grant, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, leaning against tree by tent. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1864 July 16, p. 449 (cover).

No accommodations! wood engraving, Library of Congress

No accommodations! wood engraving, Library of Congress

Southern congressman elect telling clerk of the House of Representatives that he would like to secure his old seat. The clerk replies that he is very sorry, but we can not accommodate you. Illus. in: Harper's w... More

Making caps / Th. Nast. wood engraving, Library of Congress

Making caps / Th. Nast. wood engraving, Library of Congress

Woman sewing soldiers' caps. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 489 (1866 May 12), p. 293.

General Ward, of Massachusetts, killed in China, October, 1862 General Burgevine, of New York, recently killed in China ; Funeral of German patriots at Comfort, Texas, August 20, 1865.

General Ward, of Massachusetts, killed in China, October, 1862 General...

Head-and shoulders portrait of Frederick Townsend Ward, head-and-shoulders portrait of General Burgevine, and funeral of German Union soldiers at Comfort, Texas. Three illustrations in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, ... More

Scene at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the Capitol grounds at Washington on the daily adjournment of Congress

Scene at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the Capitol grounds at Wa...

Illustration showing a crowd of people crossing the street between a railroad locomotive and a street railroad, with the U.S. Capitol in the background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 487 (1866 April 2... More

The Fourth of July in the country / drawn by Charles G. Bush.

The Fourth of July in the country / drawn by Charles G. Bush.

Black(?) man dancing and man playing fiddle, surrounded by group while bearded man speaks from platform in background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 July 6, p. 420.

Late Indian outrages: body of Sergeant Wyllyams [stuck with arrows]

Late Indian outrages: body of Sergeant Wyllyams [stuck with arrows]

After a photograph by Major Calhoun and Dr. Bell. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 July 27, p. 468.

Coming from church--scene on the bayou Lafourche / sketched by A.R. Waud.

Coming from church--scene on the bayou Lafourche / sketched by A.R. Wa...

People in Sunday dress walking along bayou in western Louisiana, small group of churchgoers are in rowboat. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 Jan. 19, p. 40.

Presentation of a champion bat to the "Red Stocking" base-ball club, Cincinnati, Ohio, on its return home / sketched by J.A. Gervis.

Presentation of a champion bat to the "Red Stocking" base-ball club, C...

Illustration showing members of the Red Stocking baseball team and distinguished guests standing around "champion" baseball bat, 27 feet in length, presented to the team after amassing a 21-0 record. Illus. in... More

The squatters of New York--Scene near Central Park / sketched by ... E. Wyand.

The squatters of New York--Scene near Central Park / sketched by ... E...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 13 (1869 June 26), p. 412.

Railroad building on the great plains / drawn by A.R. Waud ; A.R. Waud.

Railroad building on the great plains / drawn by A.R. Waud ; A.R. Waud...

Print shows large work crew laying tracks for railroad, several covered wagons and other carts and wagons, work camp in the distance, and some soldiers and Natives resting in the foreground. Illus. in: Harper'... More

A belle savage, Columbia (receiving congratulations from all parts of the world) / Th. Nast.

A belle savage, Columbia (receiving congratulations from all parts of ...

Columbia holding papers of congratulations from William Von Bismarck, Alexander II, V.E. Manuel, United States, Austria, and Poland. Behind her stand some of the men from whom she received the papers. A jester ... More

Bessemer steel manufacture / A.R. Waud.

Bessemer steel manufacture / A.R. Waud.

Six illustrations of operations in a steel mill. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 March 25, p. 252.

Clearing the track - on the banks in a fog / from a painting by M.J. Burns.

Clearing the track - on the banks in a fog / from a painting by M.J. B...

Two fishermen in a dory on the Newfoundland Banks. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 24, 1880 March 27, p. 200.

"When the Spring-time comes, gentle"--Indian! Polygamous barbarian: "Much guns, much ammunition much whiskey, and much kill pale-face."/ / Th. Nast.  Exiles from Russia--their first day in New York / from a sketch by S.F. Yeager

"When the Spring-time comes, gentle"--Indian! Polygamous barbarian: "M...

Top illustration satirizing "reported alliance between the Mormons and Indians". Bottom illustration shows Jewish refugees from Russia with their belongings, in a marine terminal in the United States. Illus. in... More

A levee at night - electric light illumination. Sketches on the levee, New Orleans / by J. O. Davidson .

A levee at night - electric light illumination. Sketches on the levee,...

Illustration showing the New Orleans riverfront at night, crowded with people and steamboats, and showing electric lighting. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 27, no. 1367 (1883 March 3), p. 133.

"Stop thief!" / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image

"Stop thief!" / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration, reminiscent of Thomas Nast's cartoon of the same title published in Harper's Weekly, October 7, 1871, hence "That trick is very stale", shows a group of monopolists and Blaine supporters scatterin... More

The British Association at Montreal - portraits of some prominent members

The British Association at Montreal - portraits of some prominent memb...

Head-and-shoulders portraits of sixteen members of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Negative shows only Prof. Arthur Cayley, Lord Rayleigh, Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, and Sir William Thoms... More

The first sealer of the season / drawn by Charles Graham from a sketch by J.W. Hayward.

The first sealer of the season / drawn by Charles Graham from a sketch...

Steamship Resolute, of Dundee, arriving at St. John's, Newfoundland with cargo of harp seals. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 29, 1885 April 18, p. 244.

The late William H. Vanderbilt / T.A. Butler sc. ; photographed by Bogardus.  The Vanderbilt tomb at New Dorp, Staten Island / drawn by Charles Graham from the architect's drawings.

The late William H. Vanderbilt / T.A. Butler sc. ; photographed by Bog...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 29, no. 1513 (1885 December 19), p. 845.

"Speak out" N.Y. Herald - Public domain dedication image

"Speak out" N.Y. Herald - Public domain dedication image

President-elect Grover Cleveland holds a telephone receiver to his ear. Behind him on the wall is a portrait of President Chester A. Arthur captioned, "Pres. of U.S. till March 4, 1885." No copyright informati... More

Mrs. George E. Pickett, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Mrs. George E. Pickett, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Mrs. George E. Pickett, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1887 July 16, p. 509.

[Making a point, touching other man]

[Making a point, touching other man]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1932:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Good Story," Harper's Weekly, 34:75 (Jan. 25, 1890).

In the Minnesota pines - an ordinary haul

In the Minnesota pines - an ordinary haul

Print shows two men standing on a pile of logs on a sled drawn by four oxen during winter in Minnesota. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 37, no. 1892 (1893 March 25), p. 281.

[The amateur circus at Nutley] - Public domain document scan of drawing

[The amateur circus at Nutley] - Public domain document scan of drawin...

A gentleman wearing a hat and spectacles stands before a hoop held by two clowns. The scene depicted in the center of the hoop is of Annie Oakley, standing on horseback, giving a demonstration of her shooting ... More

Going to the derby at Shanghai / W.R.

Going to the derby at Shanghai / W.R.

Crowd of people on foot, in carriages & rickshaws, on horseback, going through the streets to derby at Shanghai. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1879 June 14, pp. 468-469.

The Influence of woman - A black and white image of a man and a woman

The Influence of woman - A black and white image of a man and a woman

Composite of scenes of women sewing and doing laundry for soldiers, nun visiting injured soldier, and woman writing letter for wounded soldier. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 Sept. 6, pp. 568-569.

General James Watson Webb / SW [monogram]

General James Watson Webb / SW [monogram]

James Watson Webb, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing right. Photographed by Fredericks. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 2, 1858 Sept. 4, title page.

The new American iron steamship "Champion," of the Vanderbilt line

The new American iron steamship "Champion," of the Vanderbilt line

Illustration showing the starboard side of the side-wheel steamship "Champion." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 3, no. 144 (1859 October 1), p. 625.

The Rebel General Joseph E. Johnston The ascent of Gauley Mountain, in western Virginia, by the Twelfth Ohio Regiment / / M. Nevin.

The Rebel General Joseph E. Johnston The ascent of Gauley Mountain, in...

Two illustrations: head-and-shoulders portrait of Rebel Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, facing slightly left; and Twelfth Ohio Regiment climbing mountain. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 249 (1861 Oct. 5), p. 636.

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