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Theory. Practice. Effect. - Public domain  print

Theory. Practice. Effect. - Public domain print

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The grand national fight 2 against 1 fought on the 6th Nov.1856; for one hundred thousand dollars.

The grand national fight 2 against 1 fought on the 6th Nov.1856; for o...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

This little joker for president., engraving, Library of Congress

This little joker for president., engraving, Library of Congress

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

Uncle Abe's valentine sent by Columbia; an envelope full of broken chains.

Uncle Abe's valentine sent by Columbia; an envelope full of broken cha...

Some clipped from newspapers. Principal subject matter: The election campaign of 1864.

The Rail candidate. - Public domain portrait print

The Rail candidate. - Public domain portrait print

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

That blessed baby. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

That blessed baby. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

Forcing slavery down the throat of a freesoiler.

Forcing slavery down the throat of a freesoiler.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Emancipation. And by virtue of the power and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves … shall be free!
The old general ready for a "movement."

The old general ready for a "movement."

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Democracy 1832. 1864. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Democracy 1832. 1864. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The capture of an unprotected female, or the close of the rebellion.

The capture of an unprotected female, or the close of the rebellion.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

The great presidential race of 1856.

The great presidential race of 1856.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Storming the castle. "Old Abe" on guard.

Storming the castle. "Old Abe" on guard.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York Press. - Public domain portrait print

New York Press. - Public domain portrait print

Some clipped from newspapers. Principal subject matter: The election campaign of 1864.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

The question settled. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

The question settled. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

E. B. & E. C. Kellogg, 248 Main St., Hartford, Connecticut. George Whiting, 87 Fulton St., New York. 655.

The "Rail splitter" at work repairing the Union.

The "Rail splitter" at work repairing the Union.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

From our special war correspondent., engraving, Library of Congress

From our special war correspondent., engraving, Library of Congress

Some clipped from newspapers. Principal subject matter: The election campaign of 1864.

Platforms illustrated. - Public domain scan / print

Platforms illustrated. - Public domain scan / print

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The unhappy family. - Public domain portrait engraving

The unhappy family. - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A little game of bagatelle, between Old Abe the rail splitter & Little Mac the gunboat general.

A little game of bagatelle, between Old Abe the rail splitter & Little...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lincoln and cabinet. Annual greeting of the carriers to the patrons of "The Press." For January 1st, 1866.

Lincoln and cabinet. Annual greeting of the carriers to the patrons of...

Two copies. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

A bitter "Draught." - Public domain scan / print

A bitter "Draught." - Public domain scan / print

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Mac" the giant killer. - Public domain portrait print

"Mac" the giant killer. - Public domain portrait print

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Great exhibition of 1860. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

The Great exhibition of 1860. - Public domain broadside, Library of Co...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Just so! - Public domain portrait print

Just so! - Public domain portrait print

Some clipped from newspapers. Principal subject matter: The election campaign of 1864.

Southern tombstones; an inside view of Dixie. Taken by our "Special Artist" after the Rebellion.

Southern tombstones; an inside view of Dixie. Taken by our "Special Ar...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a romantic landscape, ruins, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Love me little love me long. [caricature].

Love me little love me long. [caricature].

On tissue. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

Why don't you take it? [Copy 2.]

Why don't you take it? [Copy 2.]

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Why don't you take it? [Copy 3.]

Why don't you take it? [Copy 3.]

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

One kind of patriotism. - Public domain portrait print

One kind of patriotism. - Public domain portrait print

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Melancholy accident to a gentleman in high life.

Melancholy accident to a gentleman in high life.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

The folly of secession. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The folly of secession. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Public domain image of cattle, livestock, farm animals, agriculture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Gallant capture of a lady's wardrobe by the brave troops of Florida.

Gallant capture of a lady's wardrobe by the brave troops of Florida.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Love me little love me long. - Public domain portrait print

Love me little love me long. - Public domain portrait print

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

Little Mac's double feat of equitation.

Little Mac's double feat of equitation.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Confederacy in petticoats., Confederate States of America.

The Confederacy in petticoats., Confederate States of America.

Public domain scan of American Civil War image, Confederates, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

The knight of the ruefull [sic] countenance. [Volck caricature] and two mourning cards.

The knight of the ruefull [sic] countenance. [Volck caricature] and tw...

Mourning cards surrounded by black borders. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

It appears to me very singular that we three should strike "foul" and be "put out" while old Abe made such a "good lick."

It appears to me very singular that we three should strike "foul" and ...

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

Jeff Davis on his own platform; or the last "act of succession."

Jeff Davis on his own platform; or the last "act of succession."

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Universal advice to Abraham Lincoln. Drop 'em!

Universal advice to Abraham Lincoln. Drop 'em!

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Thrilling incident during voting - 18th ward, Philadelphia, October 11th.

A Thrilling incident during voting - 18th ward, Philadelphia, October ...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Little Mack and his party "going up" Salt River on a gunboat. Terrific explosion of the "Quaker gun" and destruction of the entire party.

Little Mack and his party "going up" Salt River on a gunboat. Terrific...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Brown exhibiting his hangman., engraving, Library of Congress

John Brown exhibiting his hangman., engraving, Library of Congress

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Jefferson Davis's attempted escape in woman's clothes with a knife in his hand.]

[Jefferson Davis's attempted escape in woman's clothes with a knife in...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

The knight of the ruefull [sic] countenance. [Volck caricature] and two mourning cards.

The knight of the ruefull [sic] countenance. [Volck caricature] and tw...

Mourning cards surrounded by black borders. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A bad egg for a southern stomach.

A bad egg for a southern stomach.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Taking a "smile." - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Taking a "smile." - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Liberty. The fair maid of Kansas in the hands of the "border ruffians".

Liberty. The fair maid of Kansas in the hands of the "border ruffians"...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An Heir to the throne. - Public domain portrait print

An Heir to the throne. - Public domain portrait print

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Great American tragedians, comedians, clowns and rope danzers in their favorite characters. [Caricature of Lincoln as a jester.]

Great American tragedians, comedians, clowns and rope danzers in their...

Caricature of Lincoln as a court jester. Title supplied from caption of a later state owned by the Peabody Library.

Jeff Davis's November nightmare.

Jeff Davis's November nightmare.

Some clipped from newspapers. Principal subject matter: The election campaign of 1864.

Died, near the south-side rail road, on Sunday April 9th, 1865, The Southern Confederacy, aged four years.

Died, near the south-side rail road, on Sunday April 9th, 1865, The So...

Surrounded by black mourning border. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

The morning after the election _ November 1856.

The morning after the election _ November 1856.

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

Shall I vote for ten cents a day?

Shall I vote for ten cents a day?

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Why don't you take it? - Drawing. Public domain image.

Why don't you take it? - Drawing. Public domain image.

Two other versions, no imprint. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The fox without a tail. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

The fox without a tail. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mokanna. [Caricature of Lincoln.]

Mokanna. [Caricature of Lincoln.]

Caricature of Lincoln based on verses from Thomas Moore's "Lalla Rookh." Cf. U. S. Library of Congress. Quarterly journal of current acquisitions, v. 19, 1962, p. 48.

I assure you my friend, that you can safely vote our ticket, for we have no connection with the Abolition party, but our Platform is composed entirely of rails, split by our Candidate.

I assure you my friend, that you can safely vote our ticket, for we ha...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The true peace commissioners. - Public domain weapon print

The true peace commissioners. - Public domain weapon print

Picryl description: Public domain image of a group of people, United States politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Jeff. Davis caught at last. Hoop skirts & southern chivalry.
The man that blocks up the highway.

The man that blocks up the highway.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.], engraving, Library of Congress

[Envelopes with political illustrations.], engraving, Library of Congr...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.], engraving, Library of Congress

[Envelopes with political illustrations.], engraving, Library of Congr...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

The knight of the ruefull [sic] countenance. [Volck caricature] and two mourning cards.

The knight of the ruefull [sic] countenance. [Volck caricature] and tw...

Mourning cards surrounded by black borders. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

War-Peace. An ambitious young blade named McClellan, whose head was as soft as a melon, tried to sit on two stools that were placed by some fools as a President's chair.

War-Peace. An ambitious young blade named McClellan, whose head was as...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

"Yaller Kiver" melody. - Public domain American music sheet

"Yaller Kiver" melody. - Public domain American music sheet

Picryl description: Public domain musical notation page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

A Cure for republican lock-jaw.
[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

A prayer to be said by all good citizens on the day of fasting & prayer, ordered by Abraham Lincoln.

A prayer to be said by all good citizens on the day of fasting & praye...

Picryl description: Public domain book scan - American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Uncle Abe. "Hello! Ben, is that you? Glad to see you!" Butler. "Yes Uncle Abe. Got through with that New Orleans job. Cleaned them out and scrubbed them up! Any more scrubbing to give out?"

Uncle Abe. "Hello! Ben, is that you? Glad to see you!" Butler. "Yes Un...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

Letting the last "Democratic Drop."

Letting the last "Democratic Drop."

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The political gymnasium. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The political gymnasium. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Great cry but little wool. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Great cry but little wool. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congr...

Picryl description: Public domain poetry book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.], engraving, Library of Congress

[Envelopes with political illustrations.], engraving, Library of Congr...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

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