The champion in danger: Golly! He's got dis nigga suah, less sumfin ha...
Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1056.
"De fust blood!" - Print, Library of Congress collection
Artist: Thomas Worth (signature on image). Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2390
A fair start: "Take de water togedder when yous hear de shot"!
Artist: King & Murphy (signature on image). Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1970
The darktown slide: "Golly! Wot's busted?"
Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1544.
The grand California filly Sunol, record 2:10 1/2 at 3 yrs. old: by El...
Artist: Louis Maurer (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2685
The grand young trotting mare Nancy Hanks, by Happy Medium, dam by Dic...
Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2768
The racing King salvator, mile record 1:35 1/2: by Prince Charlie Dam...
Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5473
The mutual life leads - others follow / A. Hoen & Co. Baltimore.
Print shows a horse race in progress at a racetrack; each horse and jockey represents a different insurance company, in the lead is "Mutual Life of N.Y." followed by "Equitable of N.Y., New York Life, Penn Mutu... More
Arion: by Electioneer, dam Manette by Nutwood
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0288.
A darktown race-won by a neck: Golly dat gyraffy neck does de bizness!
Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1540.
A darktown trotter ready for the word: Now den say go! and see fancy p...
Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1561.
Great match race ( a dead heat) between Dobbins and Domino, for $10,00...
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2847
The darktown fire brigade-investigating a smoke: Parson-no sah de meet...
Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1514.
Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph
C252448 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Self decapitation. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 7754. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)
Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph
Caption: Self decapitation. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Larger version of poster with slightly different imprint: POS - MAG - .K44, no. 6a (D size). N.Y. no.... More
The sidewalks of New York - Public domain portrait painting
Caption: A few of the characters shown on the sidewalks of New York. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8614. Vignette captions: Herald Square at midnight ... More
Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
36258 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8499. Similar larger version of poster: POS - MAG - .K44, no. 8b (D size). Similar smaller vers... More
Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
D14286 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8975. Smaller version of poster with slightly different imprint: POS - MAG - .K44, no. 9 (C ... More
Poster - Take along a book - Public domain lithograph
Poster shows father and son reading while camping by a lake.
Keep these off the U.S.A. - Buy more Liberty Bonds / John Norton.
Poster shows bloodstained boots with the German imperial eagle insignia. Caption label from exhibit "World War I ...": John Norton's Liberty Bond Poster. While Liberty Bond posters often stressed such positive ... More
Prof. Frederick Hap-e-man playing on two violins at once
Attached poster: The Catskill Mountain violinist, Prof. F. Hap-e-man. New York : Business Mirror Print., c1863. 1 print : lithograph, col. ; 54 x 23 cm. (poster format) Created by "Waters & Son, N.J." No. 336.... More
The lovers reconciliation - Print, Library of Congress collection
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4134
Winter morning in the country - Public domain scan / drawing
Print shows a winter scene in the country with a man and a woman riding in a sleigh, two boys putting on ice skates, two man working outside a barn dressing animals, and a house in the background where a woman ... More
Poster - Kellar in his latest mystery - Public domain lithograph
C252447 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Self decapitation. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 7647. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)
David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony
Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More
Com. Farragut's fleet, passing the forts on the Mississippi, April 24t...
Public domain photograph of an artwork - seascape, siling ship in the sea, travel, colonies, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jeff's last skedaddle off to the last ditch
Signed in stone: F. Welcker. Forms part of: American cartoon print filing series (Library of Congress) Exhibited: "The Civil War in America" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2012-2013.
Charles Frohman presents a new play, The conquerors by Paul M. Potter.
Caption: The conquerors. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 7928. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Fred R. Hamlin's musical extravaganza, The wizard of Oz
Created and "copyright, 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 6868. Signed: To Spider Rathburn, I'm so ner-r-r-vous! Fred Stone. June 16, 1902, Jan. 14, 1936. Gift;... More
Darktown bicycling-a tender pair
Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1503.
Poster - Thomas W. Keene. Macbeth - Public domain lithograph
P13152 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
The girl on the land serves the nation's need Apply Y.W.C.A. Land Serv...
Poster showing four young women carrying tools and a basket of produce, and leading a team of horses.
Lait pur stérilisé de la Vingeanne / Steinlen.
Poster showing a little girl drinking milk from a bowl, with cats begging at her feet. Guillot Frères, Montigny sur Vingeanne, Côte d'Or.
New England scenery - Print, Library of Congress collection
Artist: Frances F. Palmer. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4800
Going against the stream - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Cong...
Artist: (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2604
Going against the stream - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Cong...
Artist: (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2604
Nadar / A. Humbert ; relief Marchandeaux., Nadar Collection 1850-1910
French caricature of photographer and balloonist Nadar hanging onto his balloon, "Le Géant," as it drifts with the wind currents. The basket of the balloon is depicted as a camera. Illus. from unidentified per... More
Dalles / Stanley del. ; Sarony, Major & Knapp, Liths. 449 Broadway, N....
Print shows three Natives at a camp on the shore of The Dalles, on the Columbia River, Oregon. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 47th & 49th Parallels. General Report Plate XLIII. Illus. from: U.S. Pacific railroa... More
For president John Bell. For vice president Edward Everett
Print shows a large campaign banner for Constitutional Union party presidential candidate John Bell and running mate Edward Everett. The banner consists of a printed, thirty-three star American flag pattern wit... More
Buffalo Bill's wild west and congress of rough riders of the world
Circus poster showing cowboys rounding up cattle and portrait of Col. W.F. Cody on horseback. Copyright by Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
Jesus raised on the cross / lith. & pub. by J. Baillie.
Jesus Christ and two men on crosses, Mary and others mourning below. Copyright by J. Baillie. Caption in English and Spanish.
Maud Muller / after J.G. Brown by John Gast.
Print shows Maud Muller, Longfellow's heroine of the same name, leaning on her hay rake, gazing off to the left; behind her are rows of hay and oxen harnessed to an empty hay wagon, and visible in the backgroun... More
J. Winans in the character of "Joe" in the new play of New York as it ...
Print shows John Winans in the character "Joe", full-length portrait, standing in the street, facing front, as a beggar wearing tattered clothing, holding two apples in his right hand. 112 U.S. Copyright Office... More
The Presidents of the United States
Vignettes of head and shoulders portraits of the first twenty-five presidents of the United States; Capitol at Washington; and views of Yosemite Valley, Grand Falls, on Yellowstone River, Niagara Falls, Indepen... More
Capture of a rebel brigade, July 1st 1863 Memorabilia, 14th Regt. N.Y....
Print shows scenes and vignettes pertaining to the 14th Regment's Civil War engagements, including, at bottom center, the "Capture of a rebel brigade, July 1st 1863" at Gettysburg, at top left, "Departure from ... More
An Embarrassing predicament, Movie Poster
Motion picture poster for "An Embarrassing Predicament" shows a man, a woman and a clergyman. Caption: Popping the question. A Selig Comedy - Trade S Mark. Copyright 1914 by Selig Polyscope Co.
Just moved / original by H. Mosler 1870 ; chromo-lithographed & publis...
Print shows a domestic scene with a family relaxing in a room, a man seated on a table, cutting bread, and resting his feet on a dismantled stove, at the end of the table is a boy eating bread, and on the left,... More
Soldiers without guns / Adolph Treidler.
War poster shows three women who work for the war effort an office worker, a welder, and factory worker. I.S.D. No. 180. U.S. Army official poster.
A wild cat train: no stop overs / Tho. Worth.
People scrambling to get on train at Chokemoff Station. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 7206.
The Smyth & Rice Comedians with Walter E. Perkins as A. Keene Shaver i...
39295 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Tilly: "Two thousand years ago, I am a geese." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8548. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More
Poster - Rice's beautiful Evangeline - Public domain lithograph
Maiden with flowers in hand, standing next to cow. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Nikolai̦ Mikhai̦lovich Karamzin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing ...
Photographic reproduction of a lithograph. Photo by Vezenberg & Co., St. Petersburg. Transfer; Manuscript Division (George Kennan Papers); 1973; (DLC/PP-1973:080). Forms part of: George Kennan Papers.
Birmingham, Alabama / Beck & Pauli lith., Milwaukee, Wis.
Composite of bird's-eye view of Birmingham, Alabama, fourteen views of industrial buildings, map, and bird's-eye view of Lakeview Park and Highland Avenue. 12822 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted by Norris, We... More
Mrs. Juliann Jane Tillman, preacher of the A.M.E. Church / from life b...
Entered according to act of Congress AD 1844 by A. Hoffy, in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Etn. Dist. of Pa. Purchase; Harris Auction; (DLC/PP-1974:208). Published in: Eyes of the nation : a v... More
Major Ridge, a Cherokee chief / printed & coloured at I.T. Bowen's Lit...
Print shows Major Ridge, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing a suit.
Preussen. Spreewald / lith. Anst. v J.G. Bach, Leipzig.
Five women, dressed in traditional costume, in a small boat. Man, boy & girl watch from side.
Implements of torture, and their dangerous effects. Illustrated / By J...
An impassioned attack on cruelty in Pennsylvania's Eastern Penitentiary. Akin presents a life-size, detailed rendering of an iron gag, "Locked upon Mathias Maccumsey, a Convict from Lancaster County, sentenced... More
Imre Kiralfy's historical romance, Venice, the bride of the sea at Oly...
W41774 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy 1891." Caption: Venice of yore. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York; (printed in America)." No. O-N-Y-4219. Small portrait of I. Kir... More
Learn to make and test the big guns - better yourself, enlist and lear...
Poster showing large coast artillery batteries firing. Ordnance recruiting poster, no. 2. Promotional goal: U.S. J22. 1919 ; U.S. B36. J2. 1919.
Richard Strauss-woche. München 1910 23-28 Juni / Ludwig Hohlwein Münch...
Poster for a festival of music by Richard Strauss, showing a woman holding a tall staff.
View of "Black Hawk Point" / Haerting lith. ; lith. Chas. Shober ; J.E...
Print showing bird's-eye view of Black Hawk Point, a frontier community in Colorado; includes remarque showing a Native American.
The Bartholdi Statue--Bedloe's Island, New York Harbor--Presented to t...
The Statue of Liberty with inset portrait of Bartholdi in upper left corner. R24533 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by J.H. Bufford's Sons, New York, Boston & Chicago. Original, NOS 2-97; second copy available.
Arabia the equine detective, Movie Poster
Motion picture poster for "Arabia the Equine Detective" shows Lillian Logan and two men standing next to a horse. Caption: Introducing Arabia the human horse. A Trade S Mark film. Copyright 1913 by Selig Polys... More
A bad egg. Fuss and feathers - Political cartoon, public domain image
Whig presidential candidate Winfield Scott is pictured as a fighting cock with human attributes. The cock wears fringed military epaulets, a sword, spurs, and a plumed hat. He is just emerged from an egg marked... More
Joseph E. Baker - Independent order of good templars
Print shows an illustrated certificate for the "Independent Order of Good Templars" with three scenes showing knights exemplifying "Faith, Hope, & Charity" and a scene at bottom showing Moses striking a rock to... More
Death of Colonel Ellsworth After hauling down the rebel flag, at the t...
Colonel Ellsworth shot as he descends a stairway carrying a flag by a Rebel sympathizer who is confronted by a Zouave carrying a rifle fixed with bayonet. 1992 U.S. Copyright Office. Currier & Ives : a catalogu... More
The smoker's promenade - Print, Library of Congress collection
Artist: Thomas Worth (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5962
The Great Eastern / photo. by Whipple & Black ; J.H. Bufford's lith., ...
Port view of the sidewheeler steamship Great Eastern. Copyright by Geo. Stimpson.
Pemigewasset House, Plymouth, N.H. On the line of the Boston, Concord ...
Train in front of the Pemigewasset House, Plymouth, New Hampshire. Public domain scan of 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
In defence of the Union and the Constitution / C[hristian] Schussele, ...
A large certificate for a volunteer serving in the Union army to suppress the rebellion of 1861. In the center stands a woman, probably Columbia, holding two laurel wreaths and the Constitution. She extends her... More
Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives / David Roberts, R.A.
Public domain photograph related to history of Israel, Palestine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The mammoth spectacular production, Sporting life written by Cecil Ral...
D14316 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: At the National Sporting Club, London : spirited boxing contest conducted strictly according to the rules of the ring. Lord Woodstock knocks out his professional antagonist... More
Bear Hunting: close quarters - Public domain graphic arts, Library of ...
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0498
Mrs. Ann Eliza Young, 19th wife of Brigham Young / JB [monogram] ; Arm...
Ann Eliza Young, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front. Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress). From D 024
Marriage of the Free Soil and Liberty parties
A comic portrayal of the alliance between Free Soil Democrats and Whigs and the more extremist abolitionist Liberty party interests during the election campaign of 1848. The factions joined to form the Free Soi... More
Pilgrims' progress. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Democratic party war-horse Andrew Jackson appears frequently in the satires of the 1844 election campaign. Here, wearing a long frock coat and tall hat, he leads a donkey carrying Democratic candidates Polk and... More
Quadrille de Marie Stuart. [Paris, Imp. lith. A. Fonrouge] 1829. [1]...
Public domain scan of french book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The scenery of Ireland: upper Lake Killarney
Picryl description: Public domain image of a landscape with water, mountains, and sky, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
A "crack trotter" in the harness of the period / Thomas Worth.
10714L(?) U.S. Copyright Office. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1411
Gallant charge of the Kentuckians at the Battle of Buena Vista, Feby. ...
Copyright by Sarony & Major. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
For president James G. Blaine, of Maine - for vice president John A. L...
Print shows James G. Blaine, bust portrait, facing front, and John A. Logan, bust portrait, facing left, in medallions linked by a ribbon with shield labeled "US" and two branches. P15012 U.S. Copyright Office.... More
The first step: "Come to mama" - Public domain graphic arts, Library o...
Artist: Louis Maurer. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2165
Birds eye view of the international exhibition buildings, Philadelphia...
Print showing a bird's-eye view of the grounds at the Centennial Exhibition with the Machinery Hall, Main Building, Memorial Hall, Horticultural Hall, and Agricultural Hall, with lake visible in the lower right corner.
I want you for U.S. Army : nearest recruiting station / James Montgome...
Motion picture poster for "I want you for U. S. Army" shows Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer in order to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World War I. The printed phrase "Nearest recrui... More
Hardeen inherits his brother's secrets Houdini's will makes possible t...
Created by "Carey and Sons Lith, N.Y." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Despite directions to the contrary, Hardeen passed on to others the legacy he had received. Today, ... More
Operated by Union Railroad Elevator Company, Toledo, Ohio
Ship "David Dows" and boat unloading cargo at grain elevator; carts and wagons hauling merchandise, and train, on left, entering "Union" warehouse in background.
Miss New York Jr. spectacular burlesque.
C253651 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A midnight frolic. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5565. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival
52069 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: James White, vocal comedian. Created by "The Russell-Morgan Print; copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3820. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collecti... More
Prang's aids for object teaching--The kitchen
Woman working in kitchen. Copyright by L. Prang & Co. Trades & occupations Plate 6.
The most Reverend John Hughes, D.D.: first archbishop of New York
Public domain photograph of bishop, priest, clergy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Moving Picture Cowboy Tom Mix doing stunts. The way he told the st...
Motion picture poster for "The moving picture cowboy" shows advertising motion picture comedy of Tom Mix jumping from horse to railroad car in front of photographer and seated on ground with hand on his head. ... More
The High Rollers Extravaganza Co.
34899 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Initiating a High Roller. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2693. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Toronto Chief, General Butler, and Dexter: in their great race under S...
Artist: John Cameron (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6580
"One strike!" / Hamilton ; Sackett & Wilhelms Litho. Co., New York.
Speaker Reed bowling over Martin of Texas, who was engaged in a filibuster, objectors Holman, Spinola, and Breckinridge, and obstructionists Crisp, R.Q. Mills, and Amos J. Cummings, while McKinley, Dana, and re... More
Plan of the Patent Office model room, exhibiting the model cases, with...
Print showing interior plan of the Patent Office model room with photographic prints of the interiors of the North, West, and Blue halls, and an exterior view of the Patent Office from the southeast corner. Inc... More
Chronological chart of American history--Dedicated to the people of th...
Tree inscribed with historical events and vignettes of three Native Americans on bank, and pilgrims on shore. M20529 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by W.B. Dalston.
William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee
41735 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Sir Andy De Bric-a-Brac & his three muskeeters : the most hilarious burlesque of Cyrano de Bergerac. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New... More
Houdini appears at the Empire Theatre, every evening this week
At head of title: Liverpool city police office, Dale St., Feb. 2nd, 1904, I certify that to-day Mr. Harry Houdini showed his abilities in releasing himself from restraint. ... Signed Leonard dunning, Head Const... More
Reading the scriptures - Print, Library of Congress collection
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5504
Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1332 V St., Washington, D.C., makes a ...
Poster shows a rear view of a woman holding a camera and tripod while facing a pond with the sun rising or setting. Poster is an advertisement for Johnston's business as a photographer and author. Published in... More