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Right about face! - Drawing. Public domain image.

No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Flag of his country" by Arthur Train, McClure's magazine 51:11 (Aug. 1911).

Our own Manchu dynasty, which is about due for a bump / Frank A. Nanki...

Illustration shows the Republican elephant labeled "G.O.P." as an emperor during the Manchu Dynasty, sitting on a throne looking at a men labeled "Wilson, Champ Clark, Foss, Harmon, [and] Underwood" armed with ... More

"Gee whiz! Don't I get any encore?"

Cartoon showing a large William H. Taft in theater wing waiting for an encore demand. Illus. in: Puck, 1912 Feb. 28, p. 5.

Amicable relations - Drawing. Public domain image.

The English lion and Russian bear, both dressed as women, watch enviously as a young Uncle Sam and a young female figure of Germany walk toward conjoined U.S. and German eagles, which shine above them. No copyr... More

In the land of wonderful dreams. "Come, your Majesty. We'll return to ...

Frames 1-6 of a twelve frame Sunday comic strip. Doc Pill and others try to talk Flip out of going to China, but he refuses, saying he has learned to "talk Chinese." Flip, Impy and Nemo enter China, rent Chin... More

Puck magazine cover - The court jester / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam wearing royal robes, a crown, and sitting on a throne, at his feet is a court jester labeled "Andy" sitting with his legs crossed and holding a short staff with two balls attached l... More

[It just says yes, I suppose that means we'll go? she said slowly]

Title from mat. (DLC/PP-1933:0096). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Taste of Apples" by Jennette Lee, Ladies Home Journal, 30:15 (Aug. 1913).

This morning he found her all girlish gentleness and appeal

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

The weaker sex? "Woman's place is in the home." - Anti-Suffragists Cha...

Illustration shows a female nurse treating a wounded soldier as battle rages nearby; page also includes editorial "Stand-Up Patriotism." Illus. in: Puck, v. LXXVI, no. 1966 (7 November 1914), p. 5.

[The thaw is on] - Drawing. Public domain image.

A series of five comical vignettes about spring weather in Rochester, New York. In one, a merchant, reminded of last year's flood, removes his stocked merchandise from the storage basement, above the high wate... More

Do you think grandpa ought to see that play? : Why not? he wouldn't un...

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 69:975 (June 7, 1917).

Didn't I tell you so? said Zetta

(DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Biography of a Million Dollars" by George Kibbe Turner, Saturday evening post, 190:22 (Dec. 8, 1917).

Garden pools of California right page

Second page of a two-page article by Frances Benjamin Johnston illustrated with her photographs showing (top) "pools in the upper terrace of Mr. and Mrs. James K. Moffitt, Piedmont, California" and (bottom) "sw... More

Carter told Balangwa all about how his boys had taken a holiday

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1935:0006). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Protective Coloration" by Hal C. Evarts, Collier's, 64:19 (Dec. 20, 1919).

So, you see, I'm not really happy --

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

The Babes in the wood - Drawing. Public domain image.

Second part of two-part series; cf. CAI - Herford, no. 102 b (A size). Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life,... More

Then here goes everything! she cried, and now I hope you're satisfied!

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Discharmament," Life, 79:9 (March 9, 1922).

[Knight pushing young man off wall with lance]

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: "Ballade of ye loute and ye mushye knyghte," Lif... More

Then suddenly he turned it over and thumped it --

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Common Stock" by Octavus Roy Cohen, Saturday evening post, 195:15 (July 22, 1922).

You know how everybody went to launchings in those days

(DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Figurehead" by L. Frank Tooker, Collier's weekly, 73:28 (April 12, 1924).

Big Chief Wind in the Face's family totem pole

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life magazine, 86:7 (July 16, 1925).

L'Américain Jonathan, filant un mauvais coton / Cham 69.

Print shows a man on the right, identified as Brother Jonathan, facing left, boxing a distaff of cotton held by a rustic looking man sitting on a chair, possibly representing a plantation owner, and an African ... More

The President leaving Willard's Hotel, Washington

Illus. from: The illustrated news, v. 1, March 12, 1853, p. 164.

He was thin and double-jointed - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

Who does not recognize, as an old enemy, the adamantine pincushion

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Visiting in Country Houses" by Eliot Gregory, Century, 68:497 (Aug. 1904).

So haunted at moonlight with bat and owl and ghostly moth --

Illustration shows a young dryad (or wood nymph) balanced in treetop branches among a bat, owl and insects. The story "Our Tree Top Library" explores aspects of nature at night, when everything hidden comes out... More

A Pike's Peaker Crossing the Plains ; Crossing the Platte

Illustrations show scenes relating to the Colorado gold rush including two men, next to a wagon train, on their way to Pike's Peak; a covered wagon with "Pikes Peak" on it; and a wagon train crossing the Platte... More

The self made party : the party that Butler belongs to and the party h...

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 28:573 (Aug. 30, 1884).

A couple of stage hands ran in and shut you out with two flats upon wh...

Title on verso. Drawing probably traced from recto to verso. Drawing signed on recto. Either recto or verso published in "The Vaudeville Theatre" by Edwin Milton Loyle, Scribner's magazine, 26:491 (Oct. 1899). ... More

Richmond--a cigarette factory / J. Durkin.

Three scenes of people, mainly women, working in cigarette factory, women reading in library, and exterior of factory showing people leaving at quitting time. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1887 Jan. 15, p. 50-51.

A Negro regiment in action / Th. Nast.

African American soldiers in Civil War battle.

[Sunday picnics in the Bois de Vincennes] / A. Castaigne.

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Parisian Pastimes" by Richard Whiteing, Century, 60:89 (May 1900). BAR updated record 1989-1994.

You mean that, all these years, you've really not known?

(DLC/PP-1933:0139). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Broken Wings" by Henry James, Century, 61:201 (Dec. 1900).

A ford in the River Guama markes [i.e. marks] the commencement of the ...

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

[Boy peering through wall chink at clown with circus]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as headpiece in: "A Truant Mountebank" by Chester Holbrook Brown, Harper's magazi... More

The legislature of '60-- moving the Capital

"Legislature meets here" on sign. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Shepherds of Colorado," Harper's magazine, 60:195 (Jan. 1880).

Mr. Bilkins and the beautiful snow

(DLC/PP-1933:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's bazaar, 19:104 (Feb. 6, 1885). BAR updated record 1989-1994.

The Ghost dance by the Ogallala [sic] Sioux at Pine Ridge Agency ... D...

Drawn by Frederic Remington from sketches taken on the spot. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1890 Dec. 6, p. 960-961.

[Easter lilies]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 36:362 (1892).

Princess Clementine, J.J Gould - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:0011). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Seven Studious Sisters" by Margaret Sherwood, Scribner's magazine, 35:79 (Jan. 1904).

Tugurt was at her feet, cruel, leering, mysterious, fascinating

No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Gesture of Importance" by Achmed Abdullah, Cosmopolitan 72:75 (June 1922).

I received an appointment as teacher in a district school

(DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Log Cabin Lady," Delineator, 99:5 (Dec. 1921).

A public reception at the White House / drawn by Paul Renouard.

President Grover Cleveland greeting guests. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1888 Oct. 20, p. 796-797.

Hundreds of black waiters marched in with each course in military orde...

(DLC/PP-1934:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Hotel Guest" by Harrison Rhodes, Harper's magazine, 138:760 (May 1919).

The champion ready for another bout

Illustration shows Benjamin Harrison, standing in boxing ring, pulling on a boxing glove labeled "Protection", with man labeled "Labor" seated in his corner. Grover Cleveland, with patch over right eye labeled... More

I found these in the ashes of your father's homestead

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Wild Honey" by Frederick Irving Anderson, Saturday evening post, 194:6 (Nov. 26, 1921).

He surprised couples stealing embraces

No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Within these Walls" by Rupert Hughes, Redbook 40:58-59 (March 1923).

A glimpse of the grand stair-case hall

The Great Hall, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. (DLC/PP-1934:0209). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Nation's Library" by the librarian, C... More

The falls from Prospect Park / A. Castaigne.

Niagara Falls. Public domain photograph of 19th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Second day of the second battle of Bull Run, fought Saturday, August 3...

Two page panorama. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1862 Sept. 20, pp. 412-413.

The inaugural procession at Washington passing the gate of the Capitol...

Shows President-elect Lincoln and President Buchanan (tipping his top hat) amidst cheering crowd before west gate at base of Capitol grounds, on their way to the Capitol for Lincoln's first inauguration. Illus.... More

"Get thee behind me, (Mrs.) Satan!" / Th. Nast.

Wife, carrying heavy burden of children and drunk husband, saying to Mrs. Satan (Victoria Woodhull), "I'd rather travel the hardest path of matrimony than follow your footsteps." Mrs. Satan holds sign "Be saved... More

Giséle - Public domain scenic drawing

Illustration shows Giséle, seated under a tree and holding her hat as she appeared when meeting the male protagonist in the story. (DLC/PP-1933:0182). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of... More

Panoramic view of the ruins after the great fire in Boston, from a poi...

Print showing a panorama of the ruins of several buildings in Boston after the fire on November 9-10, 1872, some features identified, Somerset Street Church, Trinity Church, City Hall, Old South Church, New Pos... More

What happened?. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

(DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as cover of: Harper's weekly, 41:1093 (Nov. 6, 1897).

[The Hayden house was a loafing and meeting place]

Title from handwritten notation on mat. No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Dangerous Days" by Mary Roberts Reinhart, Pictorial review 20:9... More

Little Tom Davenant dropped from the finger-post and came running up f...

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Master Skylark" by John Bennett, St. Nicholas, 24:5 (Nov. 1896).

Little Tom Davenant dropped from the finger-post and came running up f...

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Master Skylark" by John Bennett, St. Nicholas, 24:5 (Nov. 1896).

"Baby, kiss papa good-by" / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt departing from the White House, leaving an infant labeled "My Policies", wearing the same spectacles as Roosevelt and holding a small stick, in the care of William H. Taft ... More

The period of Daikan. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

Article and photographs by Zaida Ben Yusuf about the use of charcoal braziers in Japan. Photographs show a Japanese woman earthenware and bronze hibachis; bags of rice straw; and the burning of rice straw. Ill... More

The inauguration ball, Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. - the sce...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 28, 1869 March 20, p. 12.

"The first vote" / AW [monogram] ; drawn by A.R. Waud.

Print shows African American men, in dress indicative of their professions, in a queue waiting their turn to vote. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 11, no. 568 (1867 November 16), title page (p. 721). Reference c... More

[Crowd watching military parade]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Julia Ward Howe," by Laura E. Richards and Maud Howe Elliott, Delineator, 88... More

Alexander quelling the mutiny / A.C.

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Alexander the Great" by Benjamin Ide Wheeler, Century, 58:902 (Oct. 1899). BAR updated record 1989-1994.

Carpe diem hora adest vespertina

(DLC/PP-1933:0187). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as tailpiece for: "An Old Country House" by Richard Le Gallienne, Harper's magazine, 103:458 (Aug. 1901).

The brighter side of Hell. The anti-tobacco crank jumping through smok...

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 69:914 (May 24, 1917).

Alice Barber Stephens - Cecil giving Felix the music lesson

(DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Household of Glen Holly" by Lucy C. Lillie, Harper's young people, 9:453 (May 1, 1888).

The strike at East St. Louis--firing into the crowd / drawn by T. de T...

A posse of eight deputy-sheriffs, placed in charge of railroad property by railroad companies, firing into crowd. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1886 April 17, p. 248-249.

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

Deep Cut, Bitter Creek, near Green River (Andrew J. Russel)

Men working in trench carved into rock near Bitter Creek in south central Wyoming. No. 60a. Part of series: Union Pacific R.R. views, across the continent, west from Omaha.

Peace crowned by victory / J. Norman sc.

Allegorical print shows a winged female figure carrying a plam and placing a crown on the head of a woman seated with a bowl of fruit and flowers in a sylvan setting. Illus. in: The Boston magazine. Boston, Ma... More

John Singleton Copley - Major general Warren / J. Norman sc.

Print shows Joseph Warren, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front; in medallion. After Copley portrait ca. 1765. Illus. in: The Boston magazine. Boston, Mass. : Norman & White, 1784 April, opp. p. 221. Publ... More

A south east view of Christ's [i.e., Christ] Church

Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, 1787, opp. p. 839. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a ... More

A view on the Mohawk River / H. Livingston d. ; Tiebout s.

Print shows view of mountains and farmland along the Mohawk River. Illus. in: New York Magazine, 1793 (March). Reference copy in LOT 4385-E.

A view of the falls of Schuylkill, 5 miles from Philadelphia / J. Hoff...

Print shows the Schuylkill River with houses and farms along the banks. Illus. in: New York Magazine, 1793 (May). Reference copy in LOT 4384-C.

Plan & elevation of the Tontine Crescent now erecting in Boston / S. H...

Architect Charles Bulfinch. Illus. in: Massachusetts magazine, v. 6 (Feb. 1794), p. facing p. 65.

La paix sera desormais une verite (comme le charte) / J.J. Grandville ...

Print shows a procession with "Porteurs du dais" (the man on the left looks like Jean-Charles Persil), "Le Président" (Casimer Périer), "Porteurs du dais," "Porte Cierge" (Le Maréchal Soult), "Reliques..." (Cha... More

Granite palatial store of Messrs. Cope & Co., Market Street, Philadelp...

Print shows an exterior view of buildings on Market Street, Philadelphia, with the Caleb Cope & Co., silk goods merchant, building at center, with carts and wagons on the street. Signed on block on lower left.... More

Husking the corn in New England

Corn husking party in barn. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1858 Nov. 13, p. 728.

The great prize-fight between Morrissey and the Benicia Boy at Long Po...

Spectators watching a boxing match between John C. Heenan (the Benicia Boy) and John Morrissey.

A Presidential reception at the White House, Washington

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1858 March 13, p. 168.

[Hospital views and the national flag of the Southern Confederacy]

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, Confederate States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Manassas Junction, looking towards Bull Run and Centreville, [...] / f...

Title caption continues: taken from the parapet of the fortifications to the south-west of the railway depot, showing the various fortifications and headquarters of the Rebel generals, etc. Illus. in: Frank Les... More

The Rebel forces under General Jackson advancing upon the Rappahannock...

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, Confederate States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Longitudinal section of the "Naugatuck" ; The Stevens iron steam gun-b...

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

An U.S. baggage train on its way to the Army at Falmouth, Virginia

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 Jan. 3, p. 228.

The war in Virginia--Capture of three Rebel guns, near Culpeper, by Ge...

Public domain history book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brigadier-General George A. Custer / photographed by Brady.

Full-length, on running horse, facing left, with sword raised. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1864 March 19, p. 177.

The true defenders of the Constitution / drawn by Mr. James Walker.

Print showing bodies of two black men and two white men, Union soldiers, on a battlefield during the Civil War. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 9, no. 463 (1865 November 11), p. 712.

Indian squaws weaving a blanket / sketched by Theodore R. Davis. "Old...

Three illustrations with text: two Navajo women weaving a blanket; eagle standing on barrel of cannon; and people gathering moss. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 Sept. 15, p. 580. Title transcribed from item.

The ladies' gallery of the Senate during the impeachment trial / W.S.L...

Men and women in gallery of the Senate, during the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 12, 1868 April 18, p. 248.

Let us have peace / drawn by C.S. Reinhart.

Ulysses S. Grant (?) and another man greeting Red Cloud, Spotted Tail, and Swift Bear during visit of Indian delegation with Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Ely S. Parker. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870, June... More

Flower-sellers in the market at Washington, D.C. / drawn by A.L. Jacks...

Illustration showing on the top, African American women selling flowers outside a building in Washington, D.C.; and on the bottom, African American men registering to vote. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 14, n... More

Leaving old England for America

People on deck of ship. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 14, 1870 Jan. 22, p. 61.

The Spanish butchery wood engraving, Library of Congress

American naval response to the Spanish attack on the steamer Virginius during the Cuban Insurrection of 1868-1878. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1873 Nov. 29, p. 1061.

Slaughtered for the hide Frenzeny & Tavernier

Cover illustration shows hunters stripping the hide from buffalo carcasses across a plain. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. XVIII, no. 937 (1874 December 12), p. 1013.

Peace insecure - afraid for her life / Th. Nast.

Columbia, clutching a dove to her breast, cowers beneath mock fortifications, a log for a gun barrel, a scarecrow for a soldier, along the coast of America; the flag, upside down, a sign of distress, meekly flu... More

The centennial - visit of the "small breed" family / W. N. Reddington;...

Illustration showing an African American family at the Philadelphia Centennial exposition of 1876. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 20, no. 1036 (1876 Nov. 4 Supplement), p. 904.

Civil Service Reform wood engraving, Library of Congress

Cartoon showing office-seekers kneeling at base of equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson, with one saying, "St. Jackson, can't you save us? Can't you give us something?" Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 March 31, p. 256.

"Packing" water at Bush Tunnel - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows two men preparing water buckets on a shoulder yoke at the entrance to a tunnel on a mercury mine at New Almaden Mines, New Almaden, California. Purchased from archive material from Schribner's Ma... More

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