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The jail, Philada. / Malcolm delt. et sc.

Print shows an exterior view of the Walnut Street Jail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

His revenge : time: any morning at 4:15 Mr. Diggs, having been kept up...

(DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 38:536-7 (Dec. 19, 1901).

A N.W. view of the state house in Philadelphia taken 1778 / C.W. Peale...

Illus. from: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, 1787 July, opp. p. 516. Fielding, 1710 Published in: The American Revolution in d... More

[Alexander coercing the Delphian Oracle]

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

She slipped down by his chair and knelt beside him

(DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "When Dreams Begin" by Zona Gale, Woman's home companion (May 1911), p. 5.

[Just before the opening of the engagement, El Pozo]

Title from donor letter dated Oct. 27, 1962. No accession number. Signed "W. Glackens, El Pozo." Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Fight for Santiago" by ... More

The Masses, entire issue for August 1915, vol. 6, no. 11 (issue no. 51...

This issue of The Masses includes a cover illustration by Robert Minor showing a head-and-shoulders caricature of a "Southern Gentleman" with two men crucified in the background. Other illustrations are by Arth... More

The Jewish Quarter, Boston - A black and white drawing of a street sce...

Street scene in Boston showing peddlars, women carrying baskets, and men walking on the sidewalks and in street, shops with wares hanging outside. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustra... More

[Raising the flag over the Governor's Palace, Santiago]

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Fight for Santiago" by Stephen Bonsal, McClure's magazine, vol. 11, no.... More

View of Faneuil-Hall in Boston, Massachusettsachusetts / W. Pierpont d...

Engraved for Massachusetts Mag. March 1789. Illus. in: The Massachusetts magazine, or, Monthly museum of knowledge and rational entertainment. Boston, Mass. : Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews, vol. I, no.... More

A North view of Fort Johnson, drawn on the spot by Mr. Guy Johnson, Si...

Illustration showing fort and outbuildings in New York. Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The hon. James Otis, jun. Esq. - Public domain portrait engraving by J...

Print shows James Otis, bust portrait, flanked by Hercules crushing a snake with his foot and Minerva holding a staff topped with a liberty cap. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1770, ti... More

Paul Revere - [The coffin of Patrick Carr]

Print shows section of newspaper column with illustration of the coffin bearing skull and crossbones and the initials of Patrick Carr, who died from wounds received during the Boston Massacre. Illus. in: The B... More

A machine for delivering persons from burning houses / R. Aitken sculp...

Print shows two men manipulating a large wooden device with pulleys and a large basket attached for the rescue of persons from burning buildings. Title from related article in The Pennsylvania Magazine. For the... More

Miss V-gh-n [and] the American hero

Print shows cameo portraits of an American woman, Miss Vaughan and William Howe. Illus. in: The town and country magazine, or, Universal repository of knowledge, instruction, and entertainment. London : Printe... More

Miss Sp-c-r [and] the pliant premier

Cameo portraits of Charlotte Spencer and Frederick North; in ovals with ribbons at top.

Europe, Asia, Africa and America bringing intelligence to the genius o...

Print shows an allegorical scene with four female figures, representing the continents (from l. to r.) Asia, Europe, Africa, and America, approaching a seated female figure with wings writing in an open volume ... More

The right hon'ble. Lord North / O Neale delint.

Print shows Frederick North, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right; in oval. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1779 (October), p. 435. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklis... More

[Instruction of American youth] / J. Norman sc.

Print shows an allegorical scene where a youth stands before a pyramid inscribed with the names of battles in the American Revolution. The goddess Peace attempts to turn the youth away toward three other goddes... More

[Arms of the United States] / Jas. Trenchard sculp.

Picryl description: Public domain image related to an emblem, symbol, round decor print, seal, free to use, no copyright restrictions

View of a pass over the South Mountains from York Town to Carlisle / B...

Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, 1788 May, opp. p. 236. Fielding, 1570 Published in: The American Revolution in draw... More

Sir Walter Scott and his literary friends at Abbotsford / painted by T...

Scott, Mackenzie, Wilson, Crabbe, Lockhart, Wordsworth, Jeffrey, Ferguson, Moore, Allen, Campbell, Wilkie, and Constable seated at table. Engraved for the Eclectic magazine.

Navy Yard, Brooklyn - for the Ladies' Companion / drawn by Lundie.

Print shows a group of people standing on a decayed section of the docks at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. Illus. in: The Ladies' Companion.... New York : W.W. Snowden, v. 5, (1836 July), opp. p. 103.

Comme je te trouvé engraisse depuis que tu veux mourir

A sullen-looking young man and young woman stand face-to-face. The man holds a top hat at his hip and is formally dressed. The woman wears a bonnet and an apron covers her skirt. No copyright information foun... More

The philosopher & his kite / H.S. Sadd sc.

Print shows Benjamin Franklin and his son William flying a kite during an electrical storm.

John Leech - [The rising generation], Political Cartoon

A young boy with hands folded looks beseechingly at a lovely, young woman, dressed in a gown who stands looking at him. Inscribed below image: Now then you tiresome boy, what is it you wish to say to me that so... More

A bird's eye view of the city of New York View of Galveston, Texas.

Illustration showing a bird's eye view of New York City looking toward Battery Park (?) and a view of Galveston from the bay, boats and ships in foreground. Illus. in: Gleason's pictorial, v. 2, no. 20 (1852 M... More

Representation of the Sand Key Light House, Florida / S.E. Brown.

Illus. in: Gleason's pictorial, v. 7, no. 10 (1854 Sept. 9), p. 152.

Frances Wright d'Arusmont / SW.

Frances Wright, half-length portrait, facing right. Title from caption on mount. Illus. from: Gleason's pictorial, v. 6, 1854, p. 388.

United States steam-frigate "Merrimac", engraving, Library of Congress

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 Nov. 29, p. 393.

Henry Hudson descending the Hudson River

Illustration shows Henry Hudson and his companions trading with Indians on the shore; in background, Hudson's ship and a canoe. Illus. in: Ballou's pictorial, v. 10 (1856 April 12), p. 233. Reference copy avai... More

The banks on a "bust" - Public domain portrait engraving

"Ohio Life & Trust" bank building with head and legs seated on ground with bottles labeled "Bear" and "Bull". Other banks(?) with heads and legs about to topple over. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated new... More

The inauguration procession in honor of President Buchanan passing thr...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 3, 1857 March 21, p. 240. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Buchanan, James Inauguration, 1857.

Trial of Ossawattamie [sic] Brown View of the court-room during the tr...

Picryl description: Public domain document related to trials and litigations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Illustrated cover and back page advertisement from Appleton's railway...

Illustration showing train coming out of mountain tunnel and advertisement for sale of farming and wood lands showing men threshing.

The meteor. The meteor of July 20, as seen by J. A. Adams, Esq., at Sa...

Text with illustrations that show three views of a meteor that appeared on July 20, 1860. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, (1860 August 4), p. 481.

Terrible loss of life! Burning of a tenement-house in Forty-fifth Stre...

Title continues: Two women and eight children burned to death. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 9, no. 227 (1860 Apr. 7), p. 299.

Our rattlesnake flag. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a flag with a rattlesnake wrapped around two upright sticks forming a dollar sign. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 12, no. 306 (1861 September 28), p. 320.

Annapolis Junction, on the Washington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio...

Two trains, soldiers and tents. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1861 June 1, p. 39.

Jefferson Davis, first president of the new Southern Confederacy / pho...

Jefferson Davis, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, framed by wreath of corn, tobacco, and flowers.

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

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

Uniforms of United Sta[tes Volu]nteers and state militia

Illustration showing Union uniforms from various Civil War regiments. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 244 (1861 August 31), pp. 552-553.

The Brooklyn Academy of Music - exterior

Print shows an exterior view of the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 214 (1861 February 2), p. 77.

Fire next door to Willard's Hotel, Washington, D.C. Ellsworth's New Yo...

Engraving showing building on fire next to Willard Hotel; Ellworth's New York fire Zouaves firefighters in action with fire pumps and hoses; crowd gathered on street watching flames pouring from windows and roo... More

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

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

The war on the Mississippi River - night expedition to island no. 10 ....

Print shows Union troops spiking Confederate guns on Island No. 10 at night during a violent storm. Caption continues: Spiking a Rebel battery by a detachment of National soldiers and sailors, under Colonel Ro... More

The finances of the rebellion - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cartoon showing Jefferson Davis(?), seated at desk, figuring the finances of the rebellion. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 297 (1862 Sept. 6), p. 576.

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

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

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

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

The riots at New York wood engraving, Library of Congress

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

Grand requiem mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, Friday, Janua...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 Feb. 7, p. 308. Held at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Lower Manhattan, January 16, 1863.

[Nine views of the Gettysburg battlefield from photographs by Mathew B...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 Aug. 22, pp. 532-533. Public domain photograph related to Confederate States of America, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl... More

Landing of General Banks's expedition on Brazos Santiago, Texas, on No...

Illustration shows ships at sea. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

New military road near the Chain Bridge, Virginia / From a sketch by o...

Illustration shows covered wagons moving along the military road across Chain Bridge with soldiers in the foreground. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. XIII, no. 321 (1862 January 18), p. 133.

Sherman's department - engagement at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia / from a...

Print shows Union troops engaging Confederate troops at Snake Gap, Georgia. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 8, no. 388 (1864 June 4), p. 364.

Cortina / from sketch by our special artist, C.E.H. Bonwill.

Detail from an illustration of the civil war in Matamoras, showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Cortina, facing left.

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

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

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

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

Cyprus swamp on the Opelousas Railroad, Louisiana / from a sketch by A...

Scene in swamp with alligators. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 Dec. 8, p. 871.

Cotton team in North Carolina wood engraving, Library of Congress

Two African-American men with bales of cotton on wagon drawn by three horses and an ox.

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

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

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

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

Scene at the U.S. District Court, Richmond, Virginia, Monday, May 13th...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1867 June 1, p. 168.

The delta of the Mississippi: Scene at southwest bar

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

Pawnee Killer and his braves Discovering the remains of Lieutenant Kid...

Two Illustrations: one showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Pawnee Killer and his two braves; and the other showing soldiers looking at skeletons filled with arrows.

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

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

Oyster stalls and lunch rooms at Fulton Market, Fulton Street, N.Y. / ...

People selling and purchasing oysters. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 24, no. 607 (1867 May 18), p. 136.

Sutler's store at Fort Dodge, Kansas / sketched by Theodore R. Davis.

People in general store. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 May 25, p. 329.

The riot on St. Patrick's Day - the attack on the police at the corner...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 24, 1867 April 4, p. 33.

Mrs. Lincoln's wardrobe on exhibition in New York / sketched by Stanle...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 11, no. 565 (1867 October 26), p. 684.

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

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

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

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

The inauguration of Ulysses S. Grant as president of the United States...

Illustration showing Ulysses S. Grant and Schuyler Colfax taking the oath of office administered by Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase on the east portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 4th 1869, bef... More

Horrors of the emigrant ship--scene in the hold of the "James Foster, ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 March 27, p. 204. LC copy has tear through the middle.

First day of the McFarland trial - scene in the courtroom

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

Inside views of the East River Bridge caisson, Brooklyn, N.Y. / from s...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 31, no. 785 (1870 Oct. 15), p. 76.

Life sketches in the metropolis - Our homeless poor - Early morning in...

Homeless people in slum neighborhood. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 34, (1872 March 16), p. 5.

The Louisiana murders - gathering the dead and wounded The disputed pr...

Top illustration shows Negroes pulling a man on a luge(?), and two men lying in field. Bottom illustration shows jackal and eagle disputing the possession of a dead antelope. 2 illustrations in: Harper's weekly... More

The sunny South--a negro revival meeting--a seeker "getting religion" ...

Woman lying on floor, surrounded by other people, in revival meeting, Virginia. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1873 Aug. 9, p. 352.

Modocs scalping and torturing prisoners

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

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

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

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

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

The late Senator Sumner. Ceremonies in the Capitol -- colored people o...

Illustration shows the body of Senator Charles Sumner lying in state in the U.S. Capitol. Other illustrations on the same page show Mate Brady, a hero of the "Atlantic" disaster...; Bertie Winkler, the Virginia... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Preparing for the reception of the president. The chain gang (convicts...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1877 Nov. 17, pp. 176-177. 1 of 11 pictures entitled 'Virginia - the visit of President Hayes and members of his cabinet to the Virginia state fair in Richmond, ... More

The Great strike--the Sixth Maryland Regiment fighting its way through...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 Aug. 11, p. 617. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

In memorium--our civil service as it was

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

A game of foot-ball / J. Davidson.

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

Oliver introduces Skippy to the Hydra-headed monster

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life magazine.

[Coachman forming initial letter "W"]

Title devised by cataloger. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life magazine.

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

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

An impossible adventure : the wicked flea

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life magazine.

The death of President Garfield - incidents at Elberon and on the rout...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 63, 1881 Oct 8, p. 85.

Escaping from the old shell / J. Keppler.

Print shows a moth or butterfly labeled "N.Y. County Democracy" with bust portraits of Lucius Robinson, Abram S. Hewitt, Samuel J. Tilden, and Clarkson N. Potter on the wings; it has just emerged from a pupa la... More

Examples of planting in ribbon lines and massing in color

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Practical Floriculture," Century, 22:221 (June, 1881).

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