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[Four illustrations of 15th c. daily live from the text of Boethius, D...

Illus. in: Boethius, De consolatione philosphiae. Dutch and Latin. Ghent, Arend de Kaysere, 3 May 1485. No file print. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI WORK... More

Typus arithmeticae. Book illustration from Library of Congress

The form of arithmetic, possibly muse of arithmetic, shown as woman standing between Boethius writing Arabic numerals and Pythagorus doing reckoning with counters. Illus. in: Margarita philosophica / Gregor Rei... More

De Terre motu. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Buildings moving and spire toppling in an earthquake. Illus. and text in: Margarita philosophica noua / Gregor Reisch. [Ex Argentoraco veteri, J. Gruningerus, 1515]. Published in: The tradition of science / Leo... More

[Pendulum or oscillating clock mechanisms, showing escapement mechanis...

Illus. in: Horologium oscillatorium / Christiaan Huygens. Parisiis : Apud F. Muguet, 1673. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 272.

Le Duc d. Albe / Henri. Causé, sculp.

Portrait print showing half-length portrait of the Duke of Alba, wearing armour. Tom. I., pag. 445. Possibly from edition of Don Quixote.

[Murder of David van der Leyen and Levina Ghyselins, Ghent, 1554] / I....

Illustration showing the execution of van der Leyen and Ghyselins by burning at the stake; van der Leyen, showing signs of life, is stabbed with a long fork; implements of torture lie on the ground; spectators ... More

[Alchemical scene showing two putti holding philosopher's stone contai...

Illus. in: Mutus liber / Altus. 1702, pl. 11.

An Offering before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands / Webber del. ...

Captain James Cook and four of his men with natives.

[Harmony weeps for the present situation of American affairs] / J.C. i...

Print shows Harmony leaning against an urn weeping in a pastoral setting. Illus. in: A sermon on the present situation of American affairs / William Smith. London : Edward and Charles Dilly, 1775, title page. ... More

Elevation of a truck-carriage [and] plan of a truck carriage

Print shows two views of a "Truck carriage." Illus. in: A treatise on artillery ... / John Muller. Philadelphia : Printed by Styner and Cist, for J. Norman, 1779, PL XXIV. Published in: The American Revolution... More

Air-balloons / A. Bell, sculpt.

Book illustration shows five early balloon ascensions in France: two Montgolfier balloons (Fauxbourg St. Antoine and St. Germain); a 1784 balloon of Jean-Pierre Blanchard; and a Charles and Robert balloon being... More

Auguste et Livie Camee d'Apollonius de Sicyone.

Print shows a woman and man engaged in sexual intercourse. Illus. in: Hancarville, Pierre d'. Monumens de la vie privée des douze Césars ..., 1785, pl. III.

[Frontispiece portrait of Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, or King of t...

Frontispiece and title page in: Travels through North & South Carolina / William Bartram. Philadelphia : James & Johnson, 1791. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Libr... More

Scorpio / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing a scorpion forming the constellation. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 23. Exhibited: World Treasures of the Library of Congress.

Massacre of the Whites by the Indians and Blacks in Florida

Massacre of whites by Florida Natives and African Americans. Illus. in: An authentic narrative of the Seminole war; [...]. Providence : Printed for D.F. Blanchard, 1836. Reference copy in LOT 9356. Published in... More

Opothle Yoholo A Creek chief / / Drawn printed & coloured at I.T. Bowe...

Print shows portrait of Opothle Yoholo in traditional dress from painting by Charles Bird King for History of the Indian tribes of North America... / By Thomas L. M'Kenney and James Hall, 1836-1844.

Mount Tabor from the Plain of Esdraelon April 19th 1839

Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 1, pts. 3-4, p. 12. Surrog... More

Louis Haghe - Quay at Suez Febrary 11th 1839 / David Roberts, R.A.

Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 3, pts. 19-20, p. 11. Surr... More

Excavated Temple of Gyrshe, Nubia / David Roberts, R.A.

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Scene on the Macedonian after the battle

Print shows a busy scene in the physician's quarters below deck on the HMS Macedonian where wounded sailors are being attended to by medical staff, some are having limbs amputated. Illus. from: Life and death ... More

U.S. steam frigate Mississippi passing Punta Tristao. N. west point of...

Print shows the American side wheel steam frigate Mississippi on rough seas as it passes Tristram Point, Madeira. Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan ...... More

Suruga satta no kaijō

Print shows waves crashing on rocks along the coast at Satta in the Suruga Province, with view of Mount Fuji in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo prin... More

Santa Claus sugar plums--U.S. Confection Co., N.Y.

Confection label, showing Santa Claus on sleigh with reindeer. Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Back of caddie with bag]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Pencil sketch on verso of three men standing beside prostrate golfer; not recorded in digital file. (DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American... More

[Studio portrait of models wearing traditional clothing from the provi...

(1) Wealthy Albanian of Yanı̈a (Yanya); (2) Married Albanian woman of Yanı̈a (Yanya); and (3) Albanian child of a wealthy family. French caption: Yania: Figure 1: Riche Arnaout de Yanı̈a; Figure 2: Dame Arnaou... More

[Studio portrait of models wearing traditional clothing from the provi...

(1): Turkish woman of Osmandjik (Osmancik); (2): Muslim artisan of Amasia (Amasya); and (3): married Christian woman of Tokat. French caption from book: Sivas: Figure 1: Femme Turque d'Osmandjik; Figure 2: Art... More

[Robinson Crusoe sitting under shelter]

Title devised by cataloger. Purchase; (DLC/PP-1982:125.38). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Robinson Crusoe, Chapt. XV, p. 204.

I'm going to give a picnic

No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Ascensione del cave. Emile Julhes, capitano areonauta [i.e. aeronauta]

Italian poster shows two men in a captive balloon labeled "Italia"; the uniformed man sits on the hoop, and the other stands in the basket waving a cloth. Tissandier collection.

A bull fight. Book illustration from Library of Congress

(DLC/PP-1933:0055). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Spanish Sketches / Edward Penfield. New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911, p. 95.

Kiralfy Bros "Around the world"

N16295 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Larger version of poster: POS - TH - KIR, no. 1a (C size). Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More

Gambling with death / Gillam.

Illustration shows, at center, a capitalist, sitting on money bags labeled "Insurance Money" and leaning against several papers labeled "New Policy", gambling with the Grim Reaper, while all around them disaste... More

[Girl holding tea pot and cup on tray]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information; possibly advertisement. (DLC/PP-1933:0034). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Animal locomotion. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Twelve consecutive images of nude man in boxing positions. 9384 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Eadweard Muybridge. From: Animal locomotion / Eadweard Muybridge. Philadelphia : Photogravure Company of New Y... More

Animal locomotion. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Twelve consecutive images of Hornet, a horse, rocking; and six consecutive images of Eagle, a horse, rolling a barrel. 9789S U.S. Copyright Office. From: Animal locomotion / Eadweard Muybridge. Philadelphia : P... More

Official map of Los Angeles County, California : compiled under instru...

Relief shown by hachures. Cadastral map showing drainage, roads, railroads, ranchos, township & section lines, land ownership, landowners' names, etc. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1888, by ... More

A day in the country

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1937:0027). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's second reader. New York : Harper & Brothers, 1888, p. 36.

Playhouse with Kate in front of it

Title on mat: Shall I tell you what this little house is? (DLC/PP-1937:0027). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's first reader. New York : Harper & Bro... More

[Two geese and acanthus decoration]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as heading for chapter 13 in: "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samu... More

Harper's bazaar, Christmas 1889, Harpers magazine posters

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D41. 1889

[Weasel and humming bird]

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Three geese flying]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938.0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Young woman lifting long skirts]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Girl feeding a horse in his stall]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Jules Cheret - L'Etendard français, bicyclettes et tricycles / J. Chér...

Poster showing a woman riding a bicycle, carrying a tri-color pennant. 15,196-91.

Two gypsy women standing, full lgth., Palestine - Frank G. Carpenter c...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. LOT subdivision subject: Palestine. Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress). Photograph by Sebah and Joaillier. No. 555. ... More

Edward Penfield - Harper's for May, Harpers magazine posters

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D42. 1894

[Woman in ethnic or national costume]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The American Extravaganza Co. in Aladdin Jr. a tale of a wonderful lam...

Z35299 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti., N.Y." Mr. David Henderson, sole manager; the Chicago Opera House. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Librar... More

The Boston Sunday Hearld - ladies want it Feb. 24 / Boston Eng. Co. ; ...

Print shows a portrait of a woman, half-length, right profile, sitting, reading a newspaper, with flowers in the background. Possibly a self-portrait by artist Ethel Reed. Exhibited: "Craft and Modernity : Pro... More

Koster & Bial's Music Hall W. 34th St. near Broadway.

B252629 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lithographing Co., Cin'ti & New-York." No. 7298. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Puck Christmas 1896 / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Santa Claus holding a tankard and sitting on a large chair with Puck, holding the "Christmas Number", sitting next to him; their feet rest on a sack of toys. Illus. from Puck, v. 40, no. 1031, (189... More

Cinderella / /W.B. Conkey Company, Chicago-New York.

Illustration for cover of children's book, "Cinderella," showing Cinderella running down steps, dropping her slipper. 47254L U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by W.B. Conkey Company.

Battle of Tippecanoe - where Jo Daviess fell / Huyot ; Andriotti(?).

Print shows small group of dragoons under the command of Major Joseph H. Daviess meeting the attack of a band of Natives during the battle of Tippecanoe, Indiana, in 1811.

A tempting opportunity / Keppler.

Print shows the British Lion attempting to put out the flames of a campfire labeled "South African War"; in the background are two figures labeled "Russia" and "France", holding large pincers, who are pondering... More

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

64790 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Cook and Sorona. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2828. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. 68998 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8727. Forms part of:... More

[Hunting in the Adirondacks, New York]

Amandines de Provence. Biscuits H. Lalo / L. Cappiello.

Poster showing a woman eating almond cookies.

[Woman in black evening dress]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Widow and her Friends. New York : R.H. Russell, 1901. Exhibited: "The Gibs... More

The next candidate for statehood / O'Neill.

Illustration shows Columbia handing a dress labeled "Statehood" to a young woman labeled "New Mexico." Illus. in: Puck, v. 50, no. 1294 (1901 December 18), cover. Copyright 1901 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

In the shadow

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The two paths--What will the girl become?

Image of a seven year old white girl, flanked by two columns of illustrations showing on left: the girl reading bad literature, flirting, drinking with men, and as an outcast, and on right: the girl studying, i... More

A revelation in revolutions / Kep.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with a bundle of papers labeled "Canal Plans" patting a diminutive man, wearing a hat labeled "Panama", on the shoulder. The man smiles broadly and is leaning on a large sword. Cana... More

Discomedusae. - Schweibenquallen. Book illustration from Library of Co...

Illustration showing four different types of jellyfish. Lithograph by Adolf Giltsch after sketch by Ernst Haeckel. Illus. in: Kunstformen der Natur. Von Prof. Dr. Ernst Haeckel. Hundert Illustrationstafeln mit... More

Asteridea. - Seesterne. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration shows starfishes in the phyllum Echinodermata Lithograph by Adolf Giltsch after sketch by Ernst Haeckel. Illus. in: Kunstformen der Natur. Von Prof. Dr. Ernst Haeckel. Hundert Illustrationstafeln ... More

Edward S. Curtis - Apsaroke War Group. Book illustration from Library ...

Print shows three Crow Indians, Uphaw, Which Way, and Packs The Hat, on horseback. H66952 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1364-05. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Published ... More

Edward S. Curtis - A swap

Crow men on horseback apparently involved in an exchange. H66918 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1273-05. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Arion Musical Club, Milwaukee, Wis., Pabst Theatre, Nov. 23, 1906

Public domain photograph of a church interior, gothic architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Cats decorating Christmas tree]

The haunted house / Art Young.

Illustration shows an interior view of a boardroom where the appearance of a ghost labeled "Spirit of Honesty" has frightened the men conducting business there, who are labeled "Corporation Lawyer, Fake Promote... More

The rake's progress / Keppler.

Illustration shows a group of men identified as "Land Grafter, Politician, Special Privilege, Timber Grafter, Mineral Grafter, Public Utilities, Corporation Lawyer, [and] Tariff Grafter" sitting around a table ... More

Tenements under Brooklyn Bridge (Brooklyn Bridge tenements)

New York City. Diagonal view of crowded street, scribbled figures on sidewalks, wagon on street. In background, dominating scene is Brooklyn Bridge, twin arches of support showing sky beyond. Inscribed on recto... More

Residence of Commodore James, front view

Photograph shows view of "Beacon Hill House," home of Arthur Curtiss and Harriet Eddy Parsons James, Newport, Rhode Island, with workers in the garden. From group of photos that appears to be a proof for devel... More

Nez Percé matron. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Picryl description: Public domain image of Native Americans, Indians of North America, indigenous tribes, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Diagrams showing perspective, including a road with trees in a symmet...

Illus. in: Landscape and figure composition, by Sadakichi Hartmann. New York: Baker and Taylor, [1910], p. 29, diagrams 17, 18, and 19. Published in: Gardens for a Beautiful America / Sam Watters. New York : A... More

And the prize is death / Albert Levering.

Illustration shows a macabre figure of the Roman god Mercury labeled "Speed Mania" leading automobile drivers speeding along country roads in an automobile race; they are being cheered by crowds even while havi... More

Luxuries versus lifeboats / Kep.

Illustration shows an ocean liner sinking amid icebergs with many passengers jumping into the sea for lack of enough lifeboats, as a few lifeboats loaded with passengers row clear of the ship. Caption: The Gri... More

Panama Canal IAS

Two parrots on branch in foreground, and ship in background. K63973 U.S. Copyright Office. Promotional goal: U.S. E6. 1913.

Zdeňka Černý The greatest Bohemian violoncellist Much́a

Poster for 1914-1915 European concert tour shows Zdeňka Černý with her cello turning pages of music on music stand; concert tour was cancelled due to World War I. Purchase; Rennert's Gallery; 2015; (DLC/PP-201... More

The happy man today is the man at the front. Royal Highlanders of Cana...

Poster shows a soldier of the Royal Highlanders Battalion.

Join the Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion

Poster shows a soldier with shamrocks in his hand, cap and in his gun barrel, walking along a country road.

"We took the Hill, come and help us keep it!" / Harry J. Weston.

Poster shows a wounded Australian soldier standing over the body of an enemy soldier; in background, ships in the sea. Poster is possibly a reference to the battle at Gallipolli.

I want you for the Navy Apply any recruiting station or postmaster / /...

Poster showing a young woman in Navy uniform jacket and cap. 1129 2nd Ave., near 59th St., N.Y. City. Stamped: U.S. Government Property, $5000 fine and imprisonment for defacing. Forms part of: Willard and Doro... More

10,000,000 members by Christmas On Christmas eve, a candle in every wi...

Poster showing a holly-decked candle in a window, with the Red Cross symbol in its glow. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

The ships are coming United States Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Cor...

Poster showing a large eagle flying above ships setting sail for a distant shore in flames. Issued by Publications Section, Emergency Fleet Corporation, Philadelphia, Pa.

Uphold our honor--Fight for us Join Army-Navy-Marines.

Poster showing figure of Liberty with the American flag. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

Bedouin life in Trans-Jordan. Pounding coffee to a rhythmic tune

Public domain photograph of bedouin, arab, Israel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Looking for small favors

(DLC/PP-1934:0119). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Watched by wild animals / Enos A. Mills. New York : Doubleday, Page & Co., 1922, p. 177.

[Achomawi mother and child]

Public domain photograph of infant, child, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Edward S. Curtis - [Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico]

View of the pueblo. J289239 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 832. Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seattle, Wash.] : Edward S. Curtis, 1907-30 suppl., v... More

Imperial gesture

Photographer unknown. (General) Reproduced with permission of Martha Graham Resources, a division of The Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, www.marthagraham.org. (Copyright Notice)

Art - Free neighborhood classes for adults ... enroll now

Poster from the WPA Adult Education program of the Chicago Board of Education announcing free neighborhood art classes, showing men and women working at easels. Date stamped on verso: May 22 1937. Work Projects... More

Posters exhibition Executed under Federal Art Project poster division.

Poster for exhibition of posters from the Federal Art Project poster division at the Federal Art Gallery, 7 East 38th St., New York City, showing art supplies. Date stamped on verso: Mar 21 1941. Work Projects ... More

Keep fit ... get your test now / Kreger.

City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium poster promoting testing for tuberculosis and showing two athletes hurdling barriers "malnutrition" and "heart disease" and a third athlete stumbling over the b... More

Tuberculosis Don't kiss me! : Your kiss of affection - the germ of inf...

Poster about tuberculosis in children and methods of transmission, showing a child wearing a bib. Town of Hempstead, W.H. Runcie M.D. Health Officer. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Work Projects Administra... More

WPA women painters, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston / RW(?)...

Poster for exhibition of WPA women painters at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass., showing a woman painting outdoors. Date stamped on verso: Feb 23 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

Night Must Fall

Text on Poster: Mason Opera House 2 Weeks Starts May 3 Emlyn Williams’ Horror Drama (Content)

Overseas highway, Miami to Key West, Florida

Photograph shows a bird's-eye view of the highway between Miami and Key West, showing a section over water. Illus. in: Survey of the architecture of completed projects of the Public Works Administration / C.W. ... More

Frank Sinatra lighting a cigarette World Telegram photo by Al Aumuller

Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).