proverbs

Poor Richard illustrated, lessons for the young and old on industry, t...

Print showing a small portrait of Benjamin Franklin, surrounded by 24 vignettes illustrating maxims taken from his writings. Ford, P.L. Franklin bibliography, 216 (DLC/PP-47083). Copyright 1887 by T.O.H.P. Bur... More

Proverbes no. 5 -- Naissance de la renommée ou d'un sac à charbon il n...

Print shows Minerva vomiting in a bed after giving birth to Fame who lies crying into a trumpet in a cradle next to her. (DLC/PP-1921:R2.108). Forms part of: French Political Cartoon Collection (Library of Congress).

Shōjō no jinshinshi kunshi mo oyobasaru tokoro ari

Japanese print shows a woman offering assistance to a destitute man lying on straw; both wear western style clothing. Designed and revised by Toshichika: seals are different. Annotations, stamps, etc. on verso... More

Poor Richard illustrated, lessons for the young and old on industry, t...

Print showing a small portrait of Benjamin Franklin, surrounded by 24 vignettes illustrating maxims taken from his writings. Ford, P.L. Franklin bibliography, 216 (DLC/PP-47083). Copyright 1887 by T.O.H.P. Bur... More

Dutch song; Perverted proverbs - Public domain American sheet music, 1...

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

[Two long-necked creatures accosting a noodle shop customer]

Ukiyo-e print illustration showing Rokurokubi and Mikoshi-nyûdô, demons from Japanese folklore, frightening noodle shop customers to illustrate the proverb that "resistance is futile." Illus. in: Kyōsai hyakuzu... More

[Two long-necked creatures accosting a noodle shop customer]

Ukiyo-e drawing illustration showing Rokurokubi and Mikoshi-nyūdō, demons from Japanese folklore, frightening noodle shop customers to illustrate the proverb that "resistance is futile." Illus. in: Kyōsai hansh... More

[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

Shōjiki o mamoru mono wa tenjin kore o sutezu

Japanese print shows a woman seated at a table offering a morsel of food to a young woman; both wear western style clothing. Signature: unidentified. Designed and revised by Toshichika: seals are different. An... More

[Two long-necked creatures accosting a noodle shop customer]

Ukiyo-e print illustration showing Rokurokubi and Mikoshi-nyûdô, demons from Japanese folklore, frightening noodle shop customers to illustrate the proverb that "resistance is futile." Illus. in: Kyōsai hyakuzu... More

[Woman and man digging money out of a giant's navel]

Ukiyo-e print book wrapper (fukuro) shows a literal depiction of the Japanese saying "hesokuri-gane," or "money dug out of one's navel," which refers to a hidden stash of savings. Page in: Kotowaza heso no yado... More

Dutch song; Perverted proverbs - Public domain American sheet music, 1...

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

My son, fear thou the Lord, and the king: and meddle not with them tha...

My son, fear thou the Lord, and the king: and meddle not with them tha...

Dutch song; Perverted proverbs - Public domain American sheet music, 1...

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Dutch song; Perverted proverbs - Public domain American sheet music, 1...

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)