The national dime-museum - will be run during the presidential campaig...
Illustration shows a gallery of presidential candidates, clockwise, from bottom left: John Kelly as a card-playing pig, Chester A. Arthur as "The Snake Charmer" charming a snake labeled "Stalwart Vote" with a h... More
Cleveland's entry into Washington - March 4th. 1885 / J. Keppler.
Illustration shows Grover Cleveland riding the Democratic donkey past the "Republican R.R.R. Hotel" on the way to his inauguration; he is surrounded by a host of characters that includes many political figures ... More
General Chester A. Arthur: Republican candidate for vice-president of ...
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2426
One thing he can not shake off / Gillam.
Illustration shows Chester A. Arthur as a cat, with the spout labeled "'Soap' Campaign 1880", that has broken off a pitcher, around his neck; the pitcher labeled "N.Y. Ward Politics" lies on the ground nearby. ... More
A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage, pulling cards out of a hat and tossing them into the audience; the cards are labeled "Secretary of Navy, Foreign Minister, Interior, Consulate, ... More
Still waiting / F. Opper. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Print shows several men with brooms and shovels locked outside a fence with a large, spiked gate labeled "Civil Service Reform", among them are Thomas F. Bayard, Samuel J. Tilden, Henry Watterson, Charles A. Da... More
The true meaning of Republican harmony / Gillam.
Illustration shows several Republicans in a temple, with a sacrificial lamb labeled "Civil Service Reform" at the base of a statue labeled "Patronage" with a trident labeled "Spoils"; among them are Chester A. ... More
Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States
Chester Arthur, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Public domain photograph of politician, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Evacuation day" March 4th, 1885 - a Democratic dream / Gillam. Joseph...
Print shows the Republican Party, laying down their arms, lead by Chester A. Arthur, with George M. Robeson, James G. Blaine, Roscoe Conkling, Whitelaw Reid, Carl Schurz, John Sherman, Charles J. Folger, Robert... More
The original political dude out-duded / F. Opper.
Print shows Chester A. Arthur dressed as a dandy, walking on a sidewalk with a young woman labeled "Republican Party" who is carrying a small dog labeled "Protection"; standing behind them, on the sidewalk, is ... More
The good samaritan / Gillam. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Illustration shows Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, and Grover Cleveland as pilgrims on a journey through rugged Middle Eastern landscape; leading the way is Hayes, holding a paper that states "Patronage... More
Getting hot enough for him / F. Graetz.
Print shows Chester A. Arthur sitting on a chair at a beach on the seashore, he is perspiring heavily and using a fan labeled "Stalwart Method" to cool himself, as the sun, labeled "Disunion-of-the-Republican-P... More
Put 'em on ice! / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows Uncle Sam putting politicians, newspaper editors, and others on "Ice" in an icehouse to keep them cool until campaign time for the presidential election. Among those depicted are Ulysses S. G... More
Rip Van Winkle's return / Gillam., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a scene outside a building labeled "Washington Inn" with an image of the U.S. Capitol on the sign; a large group of Republican legislators, politicians, and others are laughing at an old man ... More
The prodigal's return - a cold reception / F. Opper.
Print shows Chester A. "Arthur" as a wealthy sheikh holding a rope attached to a fat cow labeled "Federal Patronage"; he turns away William "Mahone", as an old man, acestic or hermit, who has returned home from... More
Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidat...
Campaign poster showing head-and-shoulders portraits of James Garfield and Chester A. Arthur, with text and patriotic images including an American eagle and men gathered around flag.
Caricature, A sop to Cerberus / Gillam., public domain cartoon image
Print shows Chester A. Arthur offering a "Bill Excluding Chinese for 10 Years", in the shape of a Chinese man's face, to a three-headed Cerberus labeled "Western Vote" with the heads labeled "Demagogue, Hoodlum... More
A summer smoke-cloud / J. Keppler.
Print shows Puck reclining before a table covered with alcoholic beverages, some labeled "V.H. Dusenbury's P.P. Brandy" and "Puck Punch [No London Punch]", smoking and blowing smoke rings. Among the figures app... More
Will he cast his sword into the balance? / Gillam.
Print shows John I. Mitchell labeled "Independent Reps." standing on one side of a balance scale labeled "Republican Scales" and "Penn"; he outweighs James D. Cameron who sits on the other side of the scale in ... More
Our national dog-show / Gillam., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a dog show where a variety of breeds are competing; in the upper left corner, labeled the "Judges' Stand" are several newspaper editors, among them are James Gordon Bennett (N.Y. Herald), Whi... More
Delilah Randall betrays the democratic Samson / Gillam.
Illustration shows Samuel J. "Delilah" Randall sitting in a chair labeled "Protection", holding scissors labeled "41 Democrats" in one hand and hair labeled "Tariff Reform Bill" in the other, his feet are resti... More
Theodore Roosevelt - Bottom's dream, Political Cartoon
Illustration shows Puck's stereotypical Irishman labeled "Democracy" in the role of "Bottom" from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream", with Puck holding the head of an ass above him. He is holding a paper t... More
"Speak out" N.Y. Herald - Public domain dedication image
President-elect Grover Cleveland holds a telephone receiver to his ear. Behind him on the wall is a portrait of President Chester A. Arthur captioned, "Pres. of U.S. till March 4, 1885." No copyright informati... More
Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidat...
Campaign poster showing head-and-shoulders portraits of James Garfield and Chester A. Arthur, with text and patriotic images including an American eagle and men gathered around flag.
Speaker Keifer's kaleidoscopic speech, at the N.Y. Chamber of Commerce...
Print shows a vignette cartoon with a carriage at center in which Jay Gould, Russell Sage, Cyrus W. Field, and William H. Vanderbilt are riding with large money bags, the wheels are labeled "Corporations" and "... More
The U.S. Hotel badly needs a "bouncer" / J. Keppler.
Illustration shows the lobby of the U.S. Hotel with Uncle Sam and Puck behind the front desk on the left, at center is Chester A. Arthur as the "U.S. Hotel Presidential Bouncer" who is clearing the lobby of agi... More
In the jaws of death - a cold day for the Independent Party / Gillam.
Print shows Puck's figure for the "Independent Party" in a small sailboat of that name, flying a banner labeled "Independents", sailing through icy waters among large icebergs; in the background two ships label... More
Genl. Jas. A. Garfield, Genl. Chester A. Arthur
L10967 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Laing, Joseph.
James A. Garfield Republican candidate for president - Chester A. Art...
Broadside showing James A. Garfield, bust portrait, facing right, and Chester A. Arthur, bust portrait, facing front. 10784 U.S. Copyright Office. Signed on stone "Vic Arnold" lower left. Library has two impressions.
A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage, pulling cards out of a hat and tossing them into the audience; the cards are labeled "Secretary of Navy, Foreign Minister, Interior, Consulate, ... More
The great national game - last match of the season to be decided Nov. ...
Print shows a sandlot baseball game of presidential hopefuls with James G. Blaine pitching to Chester A. Arthur, with Samuel J. Tilden behind the plate and Roscoe Conkling as umpire, at first base is Benjamin F... More
A grand Shakesperian [sic] revival / J. Keppler.
Print shows Chester A. Arthur as King Henry IV on a cobblestone street, with Jay Gould and William H. Vanderbilt holding his cape, and accompanied by John P. Jones; he is accosted by Roscoe "Sir John" Conkling ... More
A new bull in the ring / F. Graetz.
Print shows Chester A. Arthur riding the Republican elephant tossed high in the air in a "Political Arena", the elephant is patched with scandals labeled "Credit Mobilier, Collusion with Monopolies, Back Pay Gr... More
"The sleeping party" / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...
Illustration shows a woman labeled "Republican Party" asleep in the background, with members of her court, some dressed as women, also asleep, in the foreground; depicted are Whitlaw Reid, Murat Halstead, Russe... More
The great national game - last match of the season to be decided Nov. ...
Print shows a sandlot baseball game of presidential hopefuls with James G. Blaine pitching to Chester A. Arthur, with Samuel J. Tilden behind the plate and Roscoe Conkling as umpire, at first base is Benjamin F... More
Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States
Chester Arthur, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Public domain photograph of politician, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A way out of President Arthur's dilemma / Gillam.
Print shows Ulysses S. Grant recommending to President Chester A. Arthur some "friends" of his as political appointees; all the men shown were involved in scandals during Grant's administration. Caption: Gener... More
Rushing the season / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows the interior of the "Political Hot House" where many plants with the heads of politicians are potted and labeled with botanical names, for example "Butleria Cockeya", "McVeaghia No Chancea", "Tilden... More
Shutting the stable-door after the horse is stolen / F. Opper.
Illustration shows Chester A. Arthur closing a door labeled "Good Administration" to a stable labeled "Political Record Barn"; there is a lock on the ground with a key in it and, in the background, a group of m... More
The end of the republican party After "The Destruction of Jerusalem" b...
After a large painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach showing the "destruction of Jerusalem", this print shows the demise of the Republican Party with various Republicans, Mugwumps, Democrats, and allegorical figures,... More
A free feast for the congressional colored boys - they are all after a...
Print shows several legislators slicing up a large watermelon labeled "River and Harbor Bill" in an effort to carry off a share for themselves, while Chester A. Arthur sleeps in the shade of a tree in the backg... More
"Puck" is not going to be left - he has a horse-show of his own / Gill...
Print shows the interior of a barn crowded with horses and even more trying to get in, on the left, in the back, they are George M. Robeson, George F. Hoar, Rutherford B. Hayes, William Mahone, and Thomas C. Pl... More
A lenten dream / J. Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows a mermaid labeled "Presidency" swimming in water with a clear view of the fish that are attracted to her. Depicted are David Davis, Grover Cleveland, Joseph E. McDonald, Benjamin F. Butler, R... More
Puck magazine cover - Spoiling their calculations / J. Keppler.
Illustration shows James G. Blaine and Chester A. Arthur sitting at a table on which are papers that state "The Republican State Convention at Utica, N.Y., April 23 1884" and "The Delegates At Large of New York... More
Chester A. Arthur. President of the United States / lith. by Buek & Li...
Print showing Chester A. Arthur, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, with right hand resting on table and holding papers in left hand. M15659 U.S. Copyright Office. Printed at top left: The American ... More
James A. Garfield Republican candidate for president - Chester A. Art...
Broadside showing James A. Garfield, bust portrait, facing right, and Chester A. Arthur, bust portrait, facing front. 10784 U.S. Copyright Office. Signed on stone "Vic Arnold" lower left. Library has two impressions.
James A. Garfield Republican candidate for president - Chester A. Art...
Broadside showing James A. Garfield, bust portrait, facing right, and Chester A. Arthur, bust portrait, facing front. 10784 U.S. Copyright Office. Signed on stone "Vic Arnold" lower left. Library has two impressions.
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Republican candidates for President and Vice-President, James A. Garfi...
General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Arnold, Vic., artist. Sarony, photographer. Seer's... More
The political Sam'ls of Posen / Gillam.
Print shows a large group of political peddlers trying to sell their goods to Columbia as mistress of the house. Among those shown are Samuel J. Tilden selling "Tribulation Toys", Benjamin F. Butler with "Elast... More
The contest of beauty / J. Keppler.
Illustration shows a beauty contest where "First Prize" is the "Presidency". The presidential candidates, all dressed as women, are sitting on raised platforms around which men have gathered to admire their bea... More
A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage, pulling cards out of a hat and tossing them into the audience; the cards are labeled "Secretary of Navy, Foreign Minister, Interior, Consulate, ... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Puck's review of the past year / J. Keppler.
Illustration shows Puck with lithographic pen and a long banner with scenes from cartoons that appeared in Puck Magazine during 1884, such as the British Lion and "El Mahdi" in Egypt and Sudan, James G. Blaine'... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Puck magazine cover - Arthur's awkward "white elephant" / Gillam.
Print shows President Chester A. Arthur sitting on a rock with a large white elephant that looks like Roscoe Conkling standing next to him; Arthur is wondering how to get rid of the elephant. Uncle Sam, holding... More
Chester A. Arthur. C.M. Bell Studio, Washington DC
Date based on span of years of C.M. Bell Collection. Negative number assigned by Library. Copy. Gift; American Genetic Association, 1975. Temp note: Batch 53.
The Danaid who is condemned to fill a leaking vessel / F. Graetz.
Illustration shows Chester A. Arthur as a Greek Danaid pouring water labeled "Popularity" into a barrel labeled "Arthur Boom" filled with holes labeled "Stalwart Record", so that the water pours out as fast as ... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions
Review of the troops by Columbia, George Washington, and Chester A. Ar...
Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Puck's coaching parade, 1883 / F. Opper.
Illustration shows eight stagecoaches in a procession, each jammed with passengers; riding in the first coach, labeled "Republican Harmony Coach", are Chester A. Arthur, Roscoe Conkling, James G. Blaine, John A... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidat...
Campaign poster showing head-and-shoulders portraits of James Garfield and Chester A. Arthur, with text and patriotic images including an American eagle and men gathered around flag.
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More
Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].
Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More