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Life in Philadelphia. Plate 13 / Clay fecit 1829.

Print shows an African American couple walking on the street; the woman asks the man whether he likes the waltz. Exchange; (DLC/PP-1973:253). Caption: "How you like de waltz, Mr. Lorenzo?" "'Pon de honour of... More

The chaplet, a waltz by Flora / Kennedy & Lucas lithography, Philada.

Sheet music cover showing tree with branches containing lines of music, and bees denoting sharps.

[Soldier from the First City Troop, Philadelphiadelphia, in uniform an...

(DLC/PP-1995:140.48) Philadelphia Print Shop inventory no. 48. Title devised by Library staff from inventory. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress).

Tuko-See-Mathla, a Seminole chief / drawn, printed & coloured at the L...

Print shows Tuko-See-Mathla, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, holding a rifle.

John Adams, 2nd president of the United States / on stone by A. Newsam...

John Adams, 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

Chester Wharf 20 miles below Philadelphia on the Delaware, July 27, 18...

Drawing showing sailboats and rowboat on river. Purchase; William Reese Company; 2000; (DLC/PP-2000:086). Alternate title from accompanying caption. Accession box no. DLC/PP-2000:086

[Philadelphia] - Engraving, Public domain image, engraving, Library of...

Print shows vignette views of prominent buildings in Philadelphia, such as, the Custom House and the Penitentiary, the Alms House and the U.S. Mint, also the Exchange, the Hospital, Independence Hall, Insane As... More

Testimonial awarded by the Philadelphia Relief Committee / F. Moras fe...

Print shows the Grim Reaper flying above a port, also two female figures standing on opposite sides of a medallion with scene of a man stopping to help a sick or injured person. Includes quotes from the Bible. ... More

[Mental hospital, Philadelphiadelphia, Pennsylvania]

Distant view of building with dome and columned portico; people standing at the entrance. "Insane [...] Penn Hospital, West Phila[...]" written in pencil on slide label. "Published by Langenheim & Co., Philadel... More

Major Anderson, U.S.A. commanding Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor / lit...

Print shows Major Robert Anderson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing military uniform.

Buildings of the Great Central Fair, in aid of the U.S. Sanitary Commi...

Print shows a view from the northwest of the temporary buildings erected for the Great Central Fair in 1864 on Logan Square in Philadelphia, with the SS Peter and Paul Cathedral on the far side. The three-week ... More

The new railroad bridge across the Susquehanna, from Havre de Grace to...

Construction scene, with workers and supplies at site of unfinished bridge. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, Dec. 22, 1866, p. 217. Reference copy in LOT 4429-D.

Miner's shirtings - warranted fast colors, David S. Brown & Co., Phila...

LOT subject: Textile industry and fabrics. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by David S. Brown & Co.

Views of Fair Mount Park Philadelphia

Print shows title page to souvenir booklet of views of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, part 1st, 1870. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1870 by J.C. Sinclair in the Office of the Librarian of C... More

The Philadelphia election fraud / from sketches by Albert Berghaus.

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 35, 1872 Oct. 26, p. 97.

[Bank note vignettes showing U.S. Capitol, log cabins, Brooklyn Bridge...

In album: Engravings of the American Banknote Company ... p. 81. The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol ... More

Knights of Pythias, to all whom it may concern. Know ye that the Supre...

Print shows a design for a large certificate with illustrations depicting knights practicing in a large hall, participating in a ceremony, releasing a person from bondage. Captioned: Friendship, Charity, Benevo... More

Philadelphia in the olden time / D.C.

Print shows a bird's-eye view of Philadelphia from across the Delaware River, with pedestrians, carriages, horse-teams, and horseback riders in the foreground, as well as a horse-powered paddleboat taxi or ferr... More

Main building, International Exhibition, 1876--Fairmont Park, Philadel...

Illus. in: Album of the International exhibition at Philadelphia to commemorate the centennial of the United States of America. New York : J. Bien, 1875, plate 8. Copyright by Schwarzmann and Pohl.

Situation plan--International Exhibition, 1876--Fairmont Park, Philade...

Illus. in: Album of the International exhibition at Philadelphia to commemorate the centennial of the United States of America. New York : J. Bien, 1875, plate 6.

Judges Hall, International Exhibition, 1876--Fairmont Park, Philadelph...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Exhibit displays at Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia.: American gl...

Stereo copyrighted by Centennial Photo Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Agri. Hall Nave looking North, Pennsylvania, 19th century stereoscope ...

No. 746. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Germany, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Centennial - Bits from our artist's sketch-book

Wading thru mud, napping at a refreshment area, selling cigars, man with eyeballs all over his head in order to "see everything in a day". Caricatures of people at the Phila. Centennial Exhibition.

Loganian Library, 1745-'50 - Public domain book illustration

Illus. in: Public libraries in the United States of America, their history, condition, and management. Special report, part I. Washington [D.C.] : Government Printing Office,1876, p. 7-8.

2 musk oxen of the Arctic Regions, which were mounted by a taxidermist...

Stereo copyrighted by the Centennial Photographic Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Animals Musk Oxen; Taxidermy; Exhibitions 1876; Shelf.

Benson, Maule & Co. seed warehouse / Longacre Co.

Print shows the front facade of the Benson, Maule & Co. seed warehouse at 129-131 Front Street in Philadelphia, Pa., with merchandise on the sidewalk, horse-drawn wagons on the street, and the end of a street r... More

Capt. Irwin and Maul, Philadelphia. Cigarette Card

Photograph shows a fielder tagging out a baserunner sliding into second base; Arthur Irwin and Albert Maul of the Philadelphia Quakers/Phillies.

Philadelphia of to-day. - Public domain vintage map

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 830 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes "Penna R.R. directory of terminals in Ph... More

Plan of the main library floor - Public domain book illustration

Print shows the flor plan for the University of Pennsylvania library. Illus. in: Library Journal, vol. 13, no. 8, August 1888 / editors C.A. Cutter, R. R. Bowker. New York : [American Library Association], 188... More

The iron worker and King Solomon / the original painted by Prof. C. Sc...

Print showing a blacksmith sitting on a stool next to the throne of Solomon, thought to be a usurper, the crowd rushes forward to remove him. The man explains to Solomon that the temple could not have been buil... More

U.S.S. Philadelphia. Warship photograph collection

Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Market Street from Eighth]

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic market square, downtown, commercial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Honorable William E. Rothery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, & Honorable ...

No. 6D. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior of cafe in Philadelphiadelphia Bourse

Bar, partillay separated by partition; bus boys. 52082BB2 U.S. Copyright Office Photo copyrighted by J. Wesley Allison. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Photog... More

Benedict Arnold's mansion, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The Betz Building, Philadelphia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

River Drive from Laurel Hill, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvan...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Broad Street, League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

Picryl description: Public domain image of park architecture, palace, chateau, open space, 18th, and 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

William [William] Penn Treaty Monument, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

[Broad Street and City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Broad Street, Philadelphia[delphia] - Public domain image. Dry plate n...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Mt. Pleasant, Benedict Arnold's mansion, Philadelphia

Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "51367". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.... More

Cliveden, the Chew Mansion, Germantown view, photochrome print postcar...

Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Caption for similar image (LC-D4-13003) lists title as: Cliveden, Chew Mansion, Germantown, Pa. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53734". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Co... More

Declaration of Independence, autochrome color photo

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

Philadelphia American League Base Ball Team / photo by Oscar Winter, P...

Thirteen baseball players posed. Top row: Bert Husting, Farmer Steelman, Monte Cross, Edward B. Kenna, Socks Seybold, Snake Wiltse, Eddie Plank, and Dave Fultz. Bottom row: Luis Castro, Lave Cross, Harry Davis,... More

Woodlands, Hamilton mansion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

N.Y.P. & N. R.R. [i.e. New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad] St...

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

A Glimpse of Cramp's [i.e. William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Buildi...

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Old home of David Rittenhouse, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylva...

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

Interior, Old Swede's [Gloria Dei] Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Managers Bill Carrigan, Boston AL & Pat Moran, Philadelphia NL (baseb...

Six men in foregrd. Title and date based on research by the Pictorial History Committee, Society for American Baseball Research, 2006. Title from caption card and item: Arranging rules at World Series. LOT subd... More

Portrait photo of [Weldon Wyckoff, Philadelphiadelphia AL (baseball)]

Half, in baseball uniform/Phila. Title and date based on research by the Pictorial History Committee, Society for American Baseball Research, 2009. Title from caption card and item: Herb Pennock. LOT subdivisio... More

[Pre-Revolutionary taverns and inns in Philadelphia]

State House Tavern, or Clark's Inn. Color halftone repro. of drawing copyrighted by Robert Smith Ale Brewing Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Men's building, Manheim Club, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Miss Anna McCue is one of the organizers of the Congressional Union fo...

Title and information transcribed from item. Summary: Head and shoulders portrait of Anna McCue, facing camera, with bar brooch.

[Harry Krause, Philadelphia Athletics, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: Nadja Caramel Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

Police patrol marching outside Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia

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

[Frank Baker, Philadelphia Athletics, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: Nadja Caramel Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

Penn cottage, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Tenjeta Calone, Philadelphia, 10 years old. Been picking cranberries 4...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Arthur A. "Ben" Egan, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

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[Fred Luderus, Philadelphia NL, at Polo Grounds, NY (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Pitcher Roger E. Salmon, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Herb Pennock, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Grover Cleveland Alexander, Philadelphia, NL (baseball)]

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[Baseball executives Edward J. McKeever (Brooklyn NL) and wife, Ben Sh...

Photo shows spectators at Game 2 of the 1913 World Series at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which took place on October 8, 1913 between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics. (Source: Fli... More

[Chief Bender, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified, Harry Davis, Eddie Plank, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Herbert "Dummy" Murphy, Philadelphia NL (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a baseball paly, player, baseball field, athlete, 1920s, 20th century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Frank "Home Run" Baker, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Amos Strunk, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Connie Mack & Ira Thomas (coach), Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

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

[Police at World Series, Shibe Park, Philadelphia (baseball)]

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[Dave Bancroft, Philadelphia NL (baseball)]

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[Grover Cleveland Alexander, Philadelphia NL (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Ocean liners: Mascot of PHILADELPHIA

Photograph shows a young boy holding a cat, the mascot of the S.S. Philadelphia of the American Line, which arrived in New York from Liverpool on Feb. 22, 1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Register June 5th / Arthur William Colen ; The Colonial Press, Philade...

Poster showing Uncle Sam brandishing a quill pen before a cheering crowd.

[Insignia of the Society of Little Gardens, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...

Photo shows crest divided in quarters with bird, potted plant, honeybee, and twig with two leaves and acorn; watering can above crest and banner reading "Yards and Yards" below. Insignia designed by E.W. Lowber... More

[Wid Matthews, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Chuck Rowland, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

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Cranberry pickers getting into truck that will carry them back to Phil...

Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A couple of women standing next to each other, New Jersey. Farm Securi...

Public domain photograph - United States during the 1930s and 1940s, Farm Security Administration, New Deal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cranberry pickers from Philadelphia on labor contractor's truck, Burli...

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Grave stone sculptor and dealer on Pine St...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Leon Levy, residence at Schoolhouse Ln. and Henry Ave., Germantown, Pe...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

U.S. Courthouse and Post Office, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. North fac...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classical or neoclassical building, architecture design, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

U.S. Courthouse and Post Office, 9th and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, ...

Public domain photograph of midcentury American office architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Don't be a drip! Be patriotic ... Stop leaks ... Save water.

Poster encouraging people to conserve water. Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Philadelphia Council of Defense. Hand-written in pencil on r... More

Gimbel Brothers, business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bedroom, vert...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.