[Preliminary sketch, with grid, of the driveway in front of Mount Vern...
Drawing shows a preliminary sketch, set on a grid, of the circular drive in front of the manor house at Mount Vernon, including outbuildings on the left and tall trees in the background. Philadelphia Print Sho... More
The seventh regiment New York State militia in the cars en route for W...
Print shows men of the 7th Regiment of New York militia inside a railroad car. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 166 (1860 March 3), p. 136 (top).
[Full length sketch of soldier]
Title devised. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.673) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
Sketch showing the position of Cap. F.B. Schaeffer's comd. on July the...
Relief shown by hachures. Shows the position of Capt. F.B. Schaeffer's command along Bull Run some 600 yards from the Lewis house during the 1st Battle of Bull Run. Pen-and-ink and watercolor. LC Civil War maps... More
The Civil War in America--retreat of the Federalists after the fight a...
Illus. in: The Illustrated London news, 1861 Nov. 23, p. 514.
[John N. A. Griswold house (now Newport Art Museum), Newport, Rhode Is...
Inscribed in pencil J. Griswold [?]. Stamp partially lost to trimming: [This drawing] to be returned. Notation on verso: HWM1.1.3. Also: P.50. Gift ; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural F... More
"The forlorn hope" - volunteer storming party, consisting of portions ...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1862 Dec. 27, pp. 216-217.
Rebel position near Centreville, Virginia, at the crossing of the Oran...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1862 April 12, p. 357.
Thanksgiving festivities at Fort Pulaski, Georgia, Thursday, Nov. 27 /...
Composite of eight scenes of games and dancing. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 Jan. 3, p. 237.
The Rebel privateer Florida chasing the schooner Laura Ann, about 400 ...
Illus. from: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 May 9. Public domain photograph - engraving of a sailing ship, sea battle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Camp scenes - an army drug store - the hospital steward / from a sketc...
Two men at a lean-to being used as a drugstore. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1864 Nov. 12, p. 117.
Shipment of cotton at Savannah, for New York, on account of the U.S. G...
Cotton bales on wharf, ships in background, Savannah harbor. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1865 Feb. 25, p. 357.
Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / A.R. Ward [i.e., Waud]...
Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, [D.C.] : Philp & Solomons, [1865-66], v. 1, title page. Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882) was a... More
Plowing in South Carolina / from a sketch by Jas. E. Taylor.
Print shows a freedman plowing with a primitive plow. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 23, no. 577 (1866 October 20), p. 76.
Branding cattle on the prairies of Texas - mirage in the background / ...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, published 1867 June 29, p. 232. Date on image printed as June 25, 1867.
The ladies' gallery in the Senate chamber, Washington, D.C. The gentle...
Illustrations show (top) women observing congressional proceedings with varying degrees of interest; (bottom) African American men drowsing as white men observe legislators with interest. Illus. in: Frank Lesli... More
Pennsylvania--Robert M. Ammon, the leader of the Pittsburgh and Fort W...
Ammon sending telegraph message and men holding rifles and clubs in background. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1877 Aug. 11, p. 393.
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions
New York City - celebrating the Chinese Moon Festival in Mott Street -...
Men in street, looking up at moon. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 59, 1884 Oct. 11, p. 113.
Ground plan and sketch of Rindge Public Library reading room
Reprinted from the Cambridge [Mass.] Tribune. Illus. in: Library Journal, vol. 12, no. 12, December, 1887 / editors C.A. Cutter, R. R. Bowker. New York : [American Library Association], 1887, p. 552.
The New administration--visitors paying their respects to President Ha...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1889 March 16, p. 96.
Reporters interviewing Mr. Depew / Drawn by T.V. Chominski after a ske...
Reporters gathered around Depew on stairway at the 1892 Republican National Convention. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1892 June 18, p. 581.
The small-pox troubles in Milwaukee, Wisconsin--residents of foreign b...
Copyright by the Arkell Weekly Company. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated weekly, 1894 Sept. 27, p. 206.
Ransdell, Inc. printers. Washington sketch book
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of books, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Sketch of Greenbelt project, Maryland
Public domain photograph of Maryland in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Riverview High School, Sarasota, Florida. Section. Sketch] / Rudolph.
Forms part of: The Paul Rudolph Archive. Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Interama project for Miami, Florida. International bazaar. Sketch of ...
Forms part of: The Paul Rudolph Archive. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 2001:126.
[Pantai Timur Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia. Site plan. Development sk...
Forms part of: The Paul Rudolph Archive. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 2001:126.
Aurora Goicoechea draws a sketch of a dress.
Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Elsa's Fashions, a dress shop at 368 21st Avenue, Paterson.
The tired soldier - a sketch from life at Petersburg during the siege ...
Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.242) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
History of the discovery of the Northwest by John Nicolet in 1634 : wi...
Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description
Town of Stoutsville, Stoutsville, Monroe County, MO
Survey number: HABS MO-1212
[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Sketch of principal front]
Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain scan of 19th century architectural drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bill Ryan, the stage hand a comedy vaudeville sketch
Picryl description: Public domain image of music song book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
[Full-length sketch of officer] during American Civil War
Title devised. Sketch on recto of soldiers in dress uniform, inscribed: 9. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.625) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
[Design drawing "preliminary sketch" for mural with Holy Spirit for Ma...
Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
[White House, Washington, D.C. Sketch - President's house/executive of...
Miscellaneous studies on verso (ADE - UNIT 2465, no. 1v). Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R).
A sketch of the action between the British forces and the American pro...
Scale ca. 1:13,800. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Indexed for points of military interest. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC Maps of North America, 1750-178... More
Sketch from a cabinet picture by Gibert taken in 1843 by A.J.S.
Drawing shows an unidentified man, seated, holding a glass as if for a toast. Exhibited: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, Library of Congress, 2005-2006.
The great sea-serpent, found in Hungary Bay, Bermuda, on January 22, 1...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 166 (1860 March 3), p. 132.
The charge of the First Iowa Regiment, with General Lyon at its head, ...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 11, 1861 Aug. 31, p. 244.
Review of the volunteer troops in Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island,...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1861 Feb. 23, pp. 216-217. Mrs. Pickens is Lucy Petway Holcombe Pickens, third wife of Gov. Pickens of S.C.; identification based on date of event depicted (M. K... More
The campaign in Kentucky--The national troops under General Johnston a...
2 illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1862 Jan. 18, p. 129.
Battle of Antietam, Maryland--Burnside's division carrying the bridge ...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 15, no. 367 (1862 Oct. 11), p. 33.
The Invasion of the North - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania / from a sketch b...
View of the city from across Susquehanna River. Reference copy in LOT 4416G (1863). Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 July 18, p. 461.
The head of the canal, opposite Vicksburg, Miss., now being cut by Com...
Print shows Union troops and contrabands constructing a canal near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 16, no. 391 (1863 March 28), p. 8-9.
The war in Texas - The city of Matamoras, Mexico, opposite Brownsville...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 Dec. 5, p. 173.
The recent accident on the Mississippi Central Railroad / from a sketc...
Five illustrations: Accident on the Mississippi Central Railroad, near Oxford, Mississippi. Head-and-shoulders portraits of Lieut. Commander W.L. Stewart; Commander E.H. Williams; and Lieut. Commander A.W. Muld... More
Taking the census / after sketch by Thomas Worth.
Census taker talking to a group of men, women, and children; including an African American in front of a building. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 Nov. 19, p. 749. Reference copy in LOT 4394A.
Virginia - a family of Negroes, who do not favor the exodus, returning...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 48, 1879 May 10, p. 153. Title transcribed from item.
[Arrival of visitors outside home of James A. Garfield, at Mentor, Ohi...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1880 Dec. 18, p. 252.
Sketch plan - Public domain architecture drawing
Illustration, a detail from drawings entitled "The Converse Memorial Library, Malden, Mass.", by E. Eldon Dean - shows the library's floor plan, drawn to scale. Illus. in: American architect and building news ,... More
"She pretended to eat a little of the furmity with the leaden spoon." ...
Illustrates scene of Mrs. Newsam and old saleswoman at the fair from Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge; and oyster boats at war in the Chesapeake Bay off the Maryland shore. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1... More
The Battle of the Petersburg Crater: The Crater, as seen from the Unio...
Illus. in: Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, 1st ed., v. 4, p. 555. Reference copy may be available in LOT 4416 (1865). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Va... More
[George Washington Vanderbilt house, 640 Fifth Avenue, New York. Recep...
Original architectural drawing showing perspective view of reception room, including fireplace design. G. W. Vanderbilt engaged Hunt & Hunt to remodel the house upon inheriting it. Gift ; American Institute o... More
[Travel sketch of a chateau] - Architectural drawing, public domain im...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a castle, view, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
["Westlawn," Edward Tiffany Dyer house, Great Plains Road, Southampton...
Photograph of a plan by Clarence Flower, "consulting landscape architect, 15 E. 40 St. N.Y.," undated. Site History. House Architecture: Francis Burrall Hoffmann, Jr. Landscape: Clarence Fowler. Associated Name... More
[Stadium ("National Stadium Project"), Washington, D.C. Site plan. Ske...
Facsimile scan provided for: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-May 2012.
Shaker Village (Sketch Map), New Lebanon, Columbia County, NY
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-410 Survey number: HABS NY-6261
[Artist with sketch of Henry T. Rainey]
A man standing in front of a painting. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Copy of artist's sketch of proposed Bound Brook community. New Jersey
Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sketch from "The Unconquered People." One of the illustrations from "T...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
1 minute sketch - Public domain dedication image
Sketch showing soldiers resting while stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 1, [p. 19] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).
Frederick G. Necker, business at 3410 Broadway, New York City. Clay sk...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a cemetery, memorial, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[Interama project for Miami, Florida. International bazaar. Sketch wit...
Forms part of: The Paul Rudolph Archive. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 2001:126.
[Lower Manhattan Expressway, New York City. Study. Perspective sketch]
Forms part of: The Paul Rudolph Archive. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 2001:126. Conservation no. 8.10.2396.14.
Sketch book showing positions of Second Corps, A.N.Va. in engagements ...
Shows several battles with troop movements and names of some residents. Relief shown by hachures. Title from paper label affixed to cover. "Return to Jed. Hotchkiss, Staunton, Virginia"--On label on cover. Pen-... More
New York - Welcome to the land of freedom - An ocean steamer passing t...
Immigrants on deck of steamer "Germanic." Reference copy in LOT 7010. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1887 July 2, pp. 324-325.
New York - Welcome to the land of freedom - An ocean steamer passing t...
Immigrants on deck of steamer "Germanic." Reference copy in LOT 7010. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1887 July 2, pp. 324-325.
The tired soldier - a sketch from life at Petersburg during the siege ...
Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.242) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
Sketch of a group of Collis' Zouaves--General Banks bodyguard, now att...
"Officers & non-commissioned officers of Collis' Zouaves. General Banks' bodyguard. Camp Pardee, near Upperville, Va." on mount. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.19) Forms part of: Morgan collection ... More
[Rough sketch showing the Mississippi River from its junction with the...
Title devised by cataloger. Pen-and-ink sketch with numerous notations on the east bank of the Mississippi. "Wolf Isld." and "Big Island" are named. Condition imperfect: Foxed, torn and missing small internal s... More
History of the discovery of the Northwest by John Nicolet in 1634 : wi...
Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description
History of the discovery of the Northwest by John Nicolet in 1634 : wi...
Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[John N. A. Griswold house (now Newport Art Museum), Newport, Rhode Is...
Inscribed in pencil J. Griswold [?]. Notation on verso: HWM1.1.3. Also: P.50. Floor plan sketch on verso, also small detail sketch. Gift ; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation ;... More
John Quincy Adams / sketch'd by Arthur J. Stansbury Esqr. a few hours ...
Sold by N. Currier, 152 Nassau St., N.Y. Copyright 1848 by A.J. Stansbury. Library has two impressions: Full print PGA - Currier & Ives John Quincy Adams; and print trimmed and attached to sketchbook in Unproc... More
The Trollope Family, from a sketch taken from life, made in Cincinnati...
Print shows a caricature of Mrs. Trollope seated on floor with her book, Refugee in America, which caused much resentment. Six other people are present in the room, with an artist making an equestrian painting ... More
Washington, D.C. - The great inauguration ball on Tuesday evening, the...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 36, 1873 March 22, p. 34-35. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Grant, Ulysses S. Inauguration, 1873.
Major General Zachary Taylor / drawn by S. Wallin, from a late sketch ...
A full-length standing portrait of Mexican War hero Zachary Taylor. Although issued in 1847, this poster-sized woodcut was probably designed with the 1848 U.S. presidential campaign in mind. The Library also ha... More
Glimpses at the Freedmen - The Freedmen's Union Industrial School, Ric...
Room of African American women sewing. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 23, 1866 Sept. 22, p. 5. Reference copy filed in: LOT 4422.