The pending conflict, Confederate States of America.
One of three similar prints published by Oliver Evans Woods, reflecting grave northern fears of British and French interference on behalf of the Confederacy in the Civil War. (See also "The Pending Conflict" an... More
The clairvoyant's dream, Confederate States of America.
Four vignette cartoon shows Brother Jonathan kicking the confederacy, Napoleon III, and Emperor Maximillian, represented by animals, with his "iron-clad" boots. In the next vignette, Brother Jonathan fills the ... More
République Franc̨aise - A drawing of a man standing in front of a grou...
Print shows a large female figure labeled "Republique Française" standing at center with her right arm around the shoulder of a man labeled "Suffrage Universel" and her left hand resting on a document labeled "... More
The Milam County, Texas, courthouse in Cameron, Texas, the fourth stru...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Designed by architect A.O. Watson of Austin, the courthouse at one time featured a Second Empire-style roof and a cupola with a four-... More
Exterior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Cupola. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
The Coryell County Courthouse in Gatesville, Texas. Architect W.C. Dod...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More
The Coryell County Courthouse in Gatesville, Texas. Architect W.C. Dod...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More
Finns Point National Cemetery, Lodge, Ft. Mott Road, Salem, Salem Coun...
Significance: The lodge at Finn's Point is the most intact example of the two-story, stripped-down Second Empire style design for the superintendent lodges approved by the Office of the Quartermaster General in... More
Surrender of Napoleon III on Sepr. 2d. 1870 Übergabe von Napoleon III.
Print shows Napoleon III handing his sword to Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, after the battle at Sedan. B3446 U.S. Copyright Office. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1871 by H. Schile in the Offic... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More
Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More
The Shackelford County Courthouse in Albany, Texas
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The 1883 courthouse was the first to be restored under the Texas Historical Commission's Courthouse Preservation Program. It was rede... More
Exterior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
![[Napoleon III, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTIvMDQvbmFwb2xlb24taWlpLWhlYWQtYW5kLXNob3VsZGVycy1wb3J0cmFpdC1mYWNpbmctZnJvbnQtNTI4ZmY4LTEwMjQuanBn/40/50/webp "[Napoleon III, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]")
[Napoleon III, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]
In album: Portraits of rulers, politicians ... relating to the reign of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, p. 10, lower left. On verso: H. Tournier, 57, Rue de Seine, 57, Paris; Déposé.
![[King Cotton], Confederate States of America.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTEvMDcva2luZy1jb3R0b24tYThlMGQxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/31/webp "[King Cotton], Confederate States of America.")
[King Cotton], Confederate States of America.
Cartoon shows "a skinny old king with hair and beard of cotton, a huge oversize crown on his head, a whip in his hand, sitting on his throne, while African American slaves bring him cool drinks and female slave... More
Empire State Express, the second, taking water on the fly
"The second Empire State Express, behind a 4-4-2 Atlantic locomotive, demonstrates how to take water on the fly by scooping it out of a pan set between the railroad tracks"--George Kleine Collection...catalog, ... More
Cornerstone at Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station loc...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
The Milam County, Texas, courthouse in Cameron, Texas, the fourth stru...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Designed by architect A.O. Watson of Austin, the courthouse at one time featured a Second Empire-style roof and a cupola with a four-... More
Roof. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
![[Napoleon III, full-length portrait, facing front, walking on crutches, carrying a broken drum on his back, following the Gallic Cock who is leading the way, wearing glasses and smoking a cigarette] / Maurice's Autographic and Lithographic Establishment, No. 160 William St. N.Y.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMDkvMjAvbmFwb2xlb24taWlpLWZ1bGwtbGVuZ3RoLXBvcnRyYWl0LWZhY2luZy1mcm9udC13YWxraW5nLW9uLWNydXRjaGVzLWNhcnJ5aW5nLWJhMjlmNS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/47/webp "[Napoleon III, full-length portrait, facing front, walking on crutches, carrying a broken drum on his back, following the Gallic Cock who is leading the way, wearing glasses and smoking a cigarette] / Maurice's Autographic and Lithographic Establishment, No. 160 William St. N.Y.")
[Napoleon III, full-length portrait, facing front, walking on crutches...
A3059 U.S. Copyright Office. Printed in the upper left and right corners: December 2, 1851 Paris. September 5, 1870 Sedan. Printed below image: Maurice's Autographic and Lithographic Establishment, No. 160 Wil... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
Courtroom at Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station locat...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
The Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa, Texas
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Built in 1886, it is an example of Second Empire style, with projecting surfaces and Mansard-style roofs that were in fashion in Euro... More
Architectural details. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Interior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
The Second Empire-style McGraw Hall, designed by Archimedes N. Russell...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2018; (DLC/PP-2018:052-2) Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Ca... More
Shadows of the times. Pl. 1 / P. Kramer, del.
A somewhat xenophobic view of the threat of European intervention in the American Civil War. The cartoon consists of two shadow-play tableaux. In the first, Queen Victoria (right) makes a menacing gesture towar... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More
Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More
Gambrill House Tulip Poplars , Behind 4801 Urbana Pike, Front of Gambr...
See also HABS MD-1051 for related documentation. Significance: The Gambrill House Tulip Poplars (Liriodendron tulipifera) are significant due to their association with James H. Gambrill, his mining operation, a... More
Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station located in Raleigh...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Stairs at Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station located ...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
The Shackelford County Courthouse in Albany, Texas
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The 1883 courthouse was the first to be restored under the Texas Historical Commission's Courthouse Preservation Program. It was rede... More
Exterior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Interior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
The pending contest. Although all Copperheads call themselves Democra...
A variant of "The Pending Conflict" (no. 1863-10), evidently issued at about the same time (and deposited for copyright on the same date). Significant alterations here include: the "Neutrality" band has been re... More
Interior hanging light fixture at Century Station Federal Building and...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
The Shackelford County Courthouse in Albany, Texas
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The 1883 courthouse was the first to be restored under the Texas Historical Commission's Courthouse Preservation Program. It was rede... More
Architectural details. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Exterior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Surrender of Napoleon III on Sepr. 2d. 1870 Übergabe von Napoleon III.
Print shows Napoleon III handing his sword to Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, after the battle at Sedan. B3446 U.S. Copyright Office. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1871 by H. Schile in the Offic... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
![[Louis Napoleon escaping from Ham in 1846]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4OTIvMDEvMDEvbG91aXMtbmFwb2xlb24tZXNjYXBpbmctZnJvbS1oYW0taW4tMTg0Ni02NDAuanBn/40/25/webp "[Louis Napoleon escaping from Ham in 1846]")
[Louis Napoleon escaping from Ham in 1846]
Louis Napoleon (Napoleon III, 1808-1873) and two accomplices make their escape from the fortress of Ham. Leading the procession is "Doctor Conneau" carrying a suitcase. Behind him is Napoleon disguised as a wor... More
Mrs. Edward Titus (Mme Helena Rubinstein), residecnce at 895 Park Ave....
Public domain photograph of living room, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Entrance to Century Station Federal Building located in Raleigh, North...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
![[Napoleon III, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTEvMDIvbmFwb2xlb24taWlpLWhlYWQtYW5kLXNob3VsZGVycy1wb3J0cmFpdC1mYWNpbmctbGVmdC1lODI4MWUtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/49/webp "[Napoleon III, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]")
[Napoleon III, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]
In album: Portraits of rulers, politicians ... relating to the reign of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, p. 20, lower right. On verso: 10 Boulevart Poissonnière, 10, Dusacq & C[superscript ie], Editeurs, Paris.
Ye conference. "Not any we thank you Mr. Davis"
Jefferson Davis's diplomatic overtures to France and Great Britain fail in an imaginary scene at court. Davis (right) bows before French ruler Napoleon III, extending toward him a tray of "bonds." Davis holds a... More
Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station located in Raleigh...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station located in Raleigh...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Uncle Sam protecting his property against the encroachments of his cou...
Northern fears of European intervention in the Civil War on behalf of the South are manifest here.Uncle Sam, in the form of a bearded Union soldier (closely resembling Abraham Lincoln), unceremoniously routs Jo... More
Political caricature. No. 3, The abolition catastrophe. Or the Novembe...
Lincoln's support of abolition is portrayed here as a liability in his race to the White House against Democratic candidate George B. McClellan. At top a smoothly run train "Union" heads straight for the White... More
Shoo-fly pralines - Public domain print
Showing caricature of African American and busts of Napoleon III and Eugenie. LOT subject: Confectionery. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item.
The Second-Empire-style Evans-Webber House in Salem, Virginia
Built in 1882 by John Evans. Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, subject note,... More
Courtroom at Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station locat...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More
Hallway at Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station located...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Interior grille, Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station l...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Hanging light fixture at Century Station Federal Building and Postal S...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
The Parker County Courthouse in Weatherford, Texas, west of Fort Worth
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The French Second Empire-style building was constructed in 1884-1886. The architect was W. C. Dodson, who was also the architect for ... More
Door at Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station located in...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a cabinet, window or door, furniture, interior architecture detail, doorway, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Fireplace. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Exterior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
The pending conflict, Confederate States of America.
A later, altered version of "The Pending Conflict" (no. 1863-10). Albeit more optimistic from the Northern point of view than its earlier couterpart, this version is equally critical of European abetment of t... More
After the safe delivery of a happy "pair of twins" by Napoleon III, he...
1230 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Chicago Lithographing Co.
Surrender of Napoleon III on Sepr. 2d. 1870 Übergabe von Napoleon III.
Print shows Napoleon III handing his sword to Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, after the battle at Sedan. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1871 by H. Schile in the Office of the Librarian of Congres... More
Lamp post at Century Station Federal Building located in Raleigh, Nort...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More
Aerial view focusing on the Wentworth Mansion in Charleston, South Car...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Completed in 1886, the mansion was built as a private residence for Francis Silas Rodgers, a wealthy cotton merchant, in the Second Em... More
The Coryell County Courthouse in Gatesville, Texas. Architect W.C. Dod...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More
The Hall of Languages at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York tow...
Designed by Horatio Nelson White in the Second Empire architectural style and built in 1871-73, the building is made of Onondaga limestone and features three large towers or cupolas. It was the first building c... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
Hartford & New Haven Railroad, Depot, 35 Central Street, Windsor, Hart...
Significance: This mid 19th century railroad building with exceptionally rich detail is one of the finest examples of the French Second Empire Style in Windsor. Windsor Center experienced a major residential d... More
The 1882 Second Empire-style Bloom Mansion Museum, part of a block-lon...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More
Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station located in Raleigh...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Passageway at Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station loca...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Chandelier at Century Station Federal Building and Postal Station loca...
Built between 1874-1878 by architect Alfred B. Mullett. Additions were added between 1936-1938. The style is Second Empire. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, ... More
Overlooking what what were once bustling rail lines of the Baltimore &...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. To the right are the Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O, and the old B&O terminal. Rail traffic increased as the B&O expanded, re... More
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.
Mysteries of the court of Napoleon III;
Also available in digital form.