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Giga shinnen no iwai - Public domain drawing

Print shows a man kneeling, holding a saucer overhead with outstretched arms and a servant standing on her toes, pouring tea into the saucer. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-spon... More

"Peck is really stingy about shopping money."

Planting time, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows two kittens wearing dresses with a watering can and rake. J193661 U.S. Copyright Office.

Watering the flowers, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a puppy wearing a dress and watering tulips. J193648 U.S. Copyright Office.

The cook, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a kitten wearing a dress and stirring at a stove. J193665 U.S. Copyright Office.

Washing dishes, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows two kittens wearing clothes and washing dishes. J193645 U.S. Copyright Office.

Ten pins, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a kitten preparing to bowl. J193681 U.S. Copyright Office.

Tobae mitate ryūgen sennin - Public domain drawing

Print shows a man smoking a cigarette in a long holder, and a dragon ascending in a plume of smoke coming from a box on the ground next to him; a child(?) gestures toward the dragon. Title and other descriptive... More

Holidays in the country. Troublesome flies / Lith. of Currier & Ives.

Scene in barn with animals, and two boys tickling head of sleeping black man, who thinks he is being bothered by flies. Gale, 3067.

[Humorous portrayal of a man who flies with wings attached to his tuni...

Public domain scan of 15th-16th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Humorous portrayal of a man who flies with wings attached to his tuni...

Public domain scan of 15th-16th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The admiration of the furloughmen

Satirical drawing showing a dandy being admired by a group of cadets. Changes in composition include figures moved or crossed out. Drawn while Whistler was a cadet at West Point. Possibly from the Alexander Web... More

A luckless bull-frog lost his voice while talking in his sleep, and no...

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: "A Deep Voice," Harper's round table, 17:668 (May 5, 1896).

Utilité particuliére, du vaisseau volant Divers utilités, du vaisseau ...

Two songs illustrated with humorous pictures of men using flying machines for various purposes. The left panel shows a man fleeing from his creditors, while the four vignettes to the right depict a clergyman, a... More

Ludwig Richter - Wie Isegrim der Wolf wider Reineken klagt

Illustration for a story showing "Isegrim" the Wolf sitting on the ground complaining to Reynard the Fox who is sitting on a small mound in the background. Illus. from: Volksbücher. 15, 16, 17 / Heransgegeben ... More

Shijūhachi shin-yoshiwara emonzaka - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a full moon over the two porters carrying a sedan chair with passenger, the porter in the rear has slipped causing the passenger to tumble out of the chair onto the ground; another man, wearing get... More

Must the classics go? - Public domain portrait drawing

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Incorrigible - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Bystander: Gee! Mister! They pretty near kill you that time ... Victim (auto fan): Yes, but oh boy! Wasn't that a pippin of a car!" Verso. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabine... More

His observation - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... Minister: I suppose you know, Robert, that man does not live by bread alone? Robert: Oh! yes, sir, but then we don't get any such blowout as this except when you come. (DLC/PP-1933:0205). ... More

The humors, devil to-supress "kwai-danzi"

Print showing a young man representing Japan as the "God of Peace" holding aloft a man, probably Nicholas II, labeled Russia holding a white flag. Japan is standing on a damaged Russian battleship and a man wea... More

One of the "smart set" postcard

Postcard showing cat wearing suit and hat.

How Tom caught her - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

"Wake up here! Where did you get this photograph?"

When bedtime comes, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a two puppies in a cradle. J193678 U.S. Copyright Office.

Pumping, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a kitten wearing clothes and pumping water for a doll. J200081 U.S. Copyright Office.

The man behind - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Man lying on ground behind woman who has snagged the back of her dress with a fishing line. Stereo by E.W. Kelley, registration no. 8039. No copyright renewals. Caption card tracings: Fishing; Forms sentimenta... More

A knight of the grip - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Man & 2 women with luggage. Stereo copyrighted 1906 by E.W. Kelley. No. 8024. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

A fool's cap and a plate of ice cream

(DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Fool's Cap and a Plate of Ice Cream," Harper's bazaar, 29:312 (April 4, 1896).

[Humorous pictures showing the Chinese mode of transportation (four me...

Signed on block by artist in lower right, includes chop. Descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Nisshinsensō shōraku gakai : Comics of the ... More

[Humorous pictures showing Chinese military tactics], Qingdao China

Signed on block by artist on left, includes chop. Descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Nisshinsensō shōraku gakai : Comics of the Sino-Ja... More

Old Mother Hubbard [nursery rhyme]

Print shows Old Mother Hubbard and her dog in a series of vignettes corresponding to the text of the nursery rhyme.

Als sie nun so um die Pfanne herum sassen und sich die gerösteten Spät...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians sitting around a large pot from which they are about to eat, though appear to be pondering some larger issues, particularly, at the moment, about ... More

Adversity. Effect of grass-hoppers coming down

Humorous photograph shows man in home looking poverty stricken. House is in disarray and writing on wall says "Go west young man, go west." 7537J U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by James A. Farnham, 1875. No. 3.

Bathing beauties horsing around, Atlantic City, N.J.

Title devised by cataloger. Locale based on negative D418-30968. "3" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 030967. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The country photographer - Public domain print

Photograph shows a photographer, with head under hood looking through lens, as man dressed like an old lady waits for picture to be taken; sign on wall: "$1.00 must be payed on all orders at time of setting."

A Very serious case - An old photo of two children sitting in a chair

Girl holding smaller girl with bandage on her head, with small boy wearing top hat and holding walking stick and bag playing doctor. Copyright by the Photograph Company of America, Chicago. No. 1328.

His "spouse" reaches him first - stereoscopic view, public domain phot...

A merry load - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

The aviator, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a kitten wearing a dress placed inside a toy glider. J193670 U.S. Copyright Office.

Humorist - Darstellung de Wappen unserer Feinde 1914

Print shows a humorous interpretation of the coats-of-arms or heraldic shields of Germany's perceived enemies. The countries represented are: France, Russia, Great Britain, Montenegro, Belgium, Serbia, and Japa... More

"It's funny, Mr. Peck, that the servant problem doesn't worry me"

Woman talking to man, who is cleaning floor. H101042 U.S. Copyright Office Stereo copyrighted 1907 by E.W. Kelley. No. 10; 8675. Caption card tracings: Ph. Ind.; Women Rights; Humor.

Variable - Public domain drawing

Public domain scan of drawing, costume, dress design, fashion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Humorous pictures showing various Chinese clothing and grooming habit...

Signed on block by artist on right, includes chop. Descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Nisshinsensō shōraku gakai : Comics of the Sino-J... More

A luckless bull-frog lost his voice while talking in his sleep, and no...

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: "A Deep Voice," Harper's round table, 17:668 (May 5, 1896).

Hymenial expositor, or, matrimonial chart / desigd. by A. Kollner ; Tr...

Print shows at top, a wedding being performed; at left and right are spaces for recording marriages; at center is "The Great Ocean of Love" dotted with many small islands, bays, straits, gulfs, and rivers, the ... More

The injustice of it - Drawing. Public domain image.

Possibly in boat yard. (DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's bazaar, 27:488 (June 16, 1896).

A Christmas catastrophe : please, sir, the rat entree has escaped and ...

Public domain photo of British 20th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

"Hands up! No time for argument"

The early bird catches the worm

Rear view of boy pressed against one side of barn door, with look of pain; chicken on other side of door has apparently bitten his penis. Copyright by E.R. McCollister. No. 504. Exhibited as a digital copy in: ... More

Under an umbrella - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

"I can at least enjoy a good quiet smoke"

Man smoking pipe and reading in his parlor. Stereo copyrighted 1907 by E.W. Kelley. No. 4; 8669. Caption card tracings: Smoking; Humor.

Waiting for a nibble - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows a man, perhaps in Norway, sleeping beside a stream, his fishing line has looped around the tree behind him, with the hook dangling close to his mouth. Bayard Taylor traveled through Norway and Sca... More

Merit its own reward, or, The best man leads off the squad

Satirical drawing showing a cadet lining up three men in civilian clothes. Drawn when Whistler was a cadet at West Point. Probably from the Alexander Webb album. Signed: J.W. On front, in pencil, lower right, ... More

The aesthetic craze - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows Oscar Wilde as an African American dandy wooing an African American woman leaning over a wash tub and wash board; he is presenting her a large sunflower, as another African American woman, in the ba... More

[Humorous pictures showing various Chinese clothing and grooming habit...

[Portly man walking with arms outstretched]

Illustration shows a depiction of the Japanese saying "the person who fills the Great Way," which refers to a person of great virtue who has nothing to hide, although it shows a corrupt man who carries money in... More

English fisherman in Norway. Playing him out

Drawing shows a Englishman fishing in Norway. This humorous image shows the man standing in a stream, with his fishing line caught on trees and hooked to the seat of his pants. Bayard Taylor traveled through No... More

Shinobazu no ike - Public domain image related to music prformance, dr...

Print shows a comical scene with a group of people walking along the bank of the Shinobazu Pond, with cherry blossoms and dwellings in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibu... More

Dōkanyama mushi kiki - Public domain image related to music prformance...

Print shows four men drinking alcoholic beverages in a field at night. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Edo meisho dōk... More

Auguri e felicitazioni, Tissandier Collection, France

A humorous print from an Italian illustrated periodical shows frogs dressed in street clothes climbing out of a packing crate carrying New Year's greetings on strips of paper, while a well-dressed woman watche... More

Here is Robertson, the son of a wealthy merchant, with splendid prospe...

Public domain photograph of meeting, discussion, group of people, political event, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mrs. and Mrs. Henpeck get supper

Man cooking, as woman reads. H37574 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 4662.

Old Heidelberg - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018852. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Giddap - Victorian era public domain image

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

She dreamed not of prying eyes - stereoscopic view, public domain phot...

Grandmother's yarn. A strange silence awakens her

"Goodness! He must be hurt. I smell the liniment."

(Who put that in my pocket) "That's the soprano"

Hiding his carfare - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

The fiddler, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a puppy playing a toy cello. J193654 U.S. Copyright Office.

The bath - Drawing. Public domain image.

Dog dressed as human appearing to give another dog a bath in tub.

[Reproduction of illustrations: "Pollybirida Singularis" and "Manypeep...

Photograph of illustrations from Edward Lear, Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets, London, 1871. Possibly photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Title and date information provided by Sam Watters,... More

Miss Rose Cade--Queen of the Lemons

Rose Cade, who has also been nominated Southern California's "Swat the Jinx" girl, dressed in model of large lemon pointing to calendar dated Friday, February 13, 1920. "From Keystone View Co., Inc. of N.Y." Na... More

At the hour of midnight - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Couple in bed with feet sticking out. Stereo by E.W. Kelley, registration no. 8687. No. 7. No copyright renewals. Caption card tracings: Forms sentimental; Humor; Courtship and Love; Shelf.

Merit its own reward, or, The best man leads off the squad

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms holding cigars in each ot...

Photograph shows uniform of soldier on right with blue chevrons of an Infantry Sergeant. Case front: Berg, no. 1-129. Case back: Berg, no. 3-259. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Lil... More

The admiration of the furloughmen

[Humorous pictures showing damaged Chinese battleships receiving first...

The bassoon with a French horn accompanyment Rowlandson, del, British ...

"A man and woman sleep in a rough wooden bed, heads thrown back so that their nostrils face the spectator..." (Source: George) Repository impression is hand-colored. Filed in Caricature Magazine, London (77-10... More

A Meeting of umbrellas / P.V., delin. ; J. Kent, fecit., British Carto...

Cartoon showing two men under umbrellas facing each other and another man under umbrella with left hand extended between the two men. Engraving attributed to Gillray. Forms part of: British cartoon Prints coll... More

[Collecting cards depicting a story about a Chinese governor of "Bac-N...

Sheet of 11 uncut cards, individually numbered from 1 to 10. Sheet includes duplicate cards for no. 7. French captions on each card. Tissandier collection.

A positive process from a negative result, "try yer funny bizness on u...

Print shows a man with canine facial features that match his dog's, is swinging a large camera like a club at a man whose clothing is in tatters and who is sprawled on the floor, the dog biting his ear; the fur... More

Eavesdroppers dropped - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

The breakdown (before 1920), Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up ...

Photograph shows two kittens wearing clothes with a toy horse or mule pulling a broken down toy car. J193677 U.S. Copyright Office.

A joy-ride, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows a puppy and three kittens wearing clothes with a toy horse and wagon. J193652 U.S. Copyright Office.

Ready for bed, Harry Whittier Frees photo of dressed up animal

Photograph shows three kittens wearing pajamas with a candle. J193682 U.S. Copyright Office.

[Reproduction of illustrations: "Piggiwiggia Pyramadalis" and "Bottlef...

Photograph of an illustration in Edward Lear, Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets, London, 1871. On slide: Blind embossed stamp: "Frances B. Johnston, New York." Possibly photographed by Frances Benja... More

Waiting for a nibble - Public domain portrait drawing

Merit its own reward, or, The best man leads off the squad

Holidays in the country. Troublesome flies / Lith. of Currier & Ives.

Scene in barn with animals, and two boys tickling head of sleeping black man, who thinks he is being bothered by flies. Gale, 3067.

A drinking bout - Public domain scan / drawing

Humorous drawing shows four men seated a table, drinking. A fifth man smiles as he stands guard at the door. The scene probably takes place in Norway. Bayard Taylor traveled through Norway and Scandinavia in 18... More

Willie Whistler and "camarades" on their way to the chapel after putti...

Three cadets in uniform, standing on a wall, calling down to four figures in caps and gowns who are walking towards chapel entrance. Also includes sketch at bottom of sheet: stick figure with goatee and feathe... More

[Immune, Alkah Ike on rampage] / O'Neill.

Title from handwritten notation on mat. No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Puck, Oct. 19, 1904. BAR updated record 1989-1994.

[Humorous pictures depicting the Chinese], Political Cartoon

Signed on block by artist in lower left, includes chop. Descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Nisshinsensō shōraku gakai : Comics of the S... More

Pittsburg Pirates, champions National League, 1909 / Rudolph '09.

Composite photo and drawing with heads of Pittsburg Pirate baseball team members as pirates arranged on a pirate ship; each player/pirate is identified by last name and position played. 132847 U.S. Copyright Of... More

Joseph E. Baker - [Blank showcard with humorous illustrations]

Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1872 by John H. Bufford in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.

Le ballon de Mr. Godard! - Public domain scenic drawing

Humorous drawing shows a woman pointing up in surprise at a cow and person apparently falling from a balloon associated with Godard's experiments with lighter-than-air flight. Another cow stands nearby. "Dièu d... More

Fortune : Bah! why do artists always represent Fortune as a woman? ...

Title continues: "Because of the way she smiles on the rich fellows, regardless of their other qualities." Caption label from exhibit "Monstrous Craws...": Rose Cecil O'Neill (1874-1944) was one of the few wome... More

Der wiedererstandene Eulenspiegel Da es nun Zeit war, gebot er dem Eul...

Illustration for a story showing an elderly man riding on a horse with a young boy seated behind him; the horse has lifted its tail to defecate on the street, at the same time, the boy lifts his shirt to expose... More

Moritz von Schwind - Die guten Freunde. Book illustration from Library...

Illustration shows six scenes: 1. Wie der Fuchs mit der Kasse ewige Freundschaft schleist, bei der erften Gefahr aber von ihr im Stich gelassen wird showing dog chasing fox as cat climbs a tree; 2. Wie der Wolf... More

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