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Alice Barber Stephens - [Two men about to fight]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

And Captain Roderique made a profound obsequious bow

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Letters of a new congressman's wife."

Main building, International Exhibition, 1876--Fairmont Park, Philadel...

Illus. in: Album of the International exhibition at Philadelphia to commemorate the centennial of the United States of America. New York : J. Bien, 1875, plate 8. Copyright by Schwarzmann and Pohl.

Situation plan--International Exhibition, 1876--Fairmont Park, Philade...

Illus. in: Album of the International exhibition at Philadelphia to commemorate the centennial of the United States of America. New York : J. Bien, 1875, plate 6.

Judges Hall, International Exhibition, 1876--Fairmont Park, Philadelph...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Up in a balloon - Political cartoon, public domain image

Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loganian Library, 1745-'50 - Public domain book illustration

Illus. in: Public libraries in the United States of America, their history, condition, and management. Special report, part I. Washington [D.C.] : Government Printing Office,1876, p. 7-8.

[Sumo wrestlers]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Wrestlers. No. 835. Illus. in: Views & costumes of Japan by Stillfried & Andersen. Yokohama : Stillfried & Andersen, [ca. 1877, p. 24] In 1877 Stillfried & Andersen purchased Feli... More

[Two women riding in a rickshaw]

Photograph shows two women with a large parasol riding in a rickshaw pulled by a man with a second man walking nearby, possibly to relieve the first man. Exterior view of building with tiled roof in the backgro... More

[Interior view of room where men and women are playing the board game ...

No. 656. Illus. in: Views & costumes of Japan by Stillfried & Andersen. Yokohama : Stillfried & Andersen, [ca. 1877, p. 19] In 1877 Stillfried & Andersen purchased Felice Beato's stock of photographs, some may... More

Landing of the pilgrims / A. Bobbett sc.; F.O.C. Darley.

Illus. in: Our country. A household history ... from the discovery of America to the present time / by Benson J. Lossing, LL.D. New York : Johnson & Miles, 1877, opposite p. 206. Reference copy in LOT 4709-B.

[Fallen cavalier by half-timbered street]

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The hares and the frogs - Public domain book illustration

Purchase; (DLC/PP-1982:125.23). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Aesop's Fables, p. 95.

[Father Time bowing to hatted woman]

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ole Mammy in Beauty Land - Public domain portrait engraving

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1933:0119). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The old woman and the physician

Purchase; (DLC/PP-1982:125.21). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Aesop's Fables, p. 101.

[Two men and a woman in a theater balcony]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1937:0027). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Horses. Running. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Photograph shows eighteen consecutive images of a man riding a horse named "Florence A.". Illus. in: The attitudes of animals in motion : a series of photographs illustrating the consecutive positions assumed ... More

Athletes. Walking. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Photograph shows two series of five consecutive images depicting two athletes walking. Illus. in: The attitudes of animals in motion : a series of photographs illustrating the consecutive positions assumed by ... More

Skeleton of horse. Leaping. Leaving the ground

Photograph shows a skeleton of a horse leaping. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whi... More

Horses. Running. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Photograph shows two series of five consecutive images of a man riding a horse named Mahomet, running. Illus. in: The attitudes of animals in motion : a series of photographs illustrating the consecutive posit... More

Horses. Running. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Photograph shows twenty-four consecutive images of a man riding a horse named "Hattie H.".

Horses. Leaping. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Photograph shows two series of five consecutive images of a man riding a horse named Phyrne L., leaping over fence. Illus. in: The attitudes of animals in motion : a series of photographs illustrating the cons... More

Athletes. Walking high leap - Public domain book illustration

Photograph shows eight consecutive images of a man jumping over a hurdle. Illus. in: The attitudes of animals in motion : a series of photographs illustrating the consecutive positions assumed by animals in pe... More

Skeleton of horse. Running. Off the ground

Photograph shows a skeleton of a horse running. Illus. in: The attitudes of animals in motion : a series of photographs illustrating the consecutive positions assumed by animals in performing various movements... More

Horses. Leaping--Horses. Walking

Photograph shows two series of five consecutive images. Series on left depicts a man riding a horse named Phyrne L., leaping over fence. Series on right depicts a man riding a horse named Clyde, walking. Illus.... More

Skeleton of horse. Leaping. Contact with the ground

Photograph shows a skeleton of a horse leaping. Illus. in: The attitudes of animals in motion : a series of photographs illustrating the consecutive positions assumed by animals in performing various movements... More

Bird's eye view of Golden, Colo. co. seat of Jefferson County, 1882

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Oriented with north toward the lower right. Includes illus. and index to points of interest. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 68 Available also through the Library of Congress We... More

[Man with hand on head of weeping woman on porch]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0039). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Man confronted by barking dog tied to post]

Title devised by cataloger. Sketch for Rudder Grange / Frank Stockton. New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1885. (DLC/PP-1933:0054). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[And by the camp-fires flickering light]

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as headpiece in: "Onnalinda" by J.H. McNaughton. London: Kegan, Paul... More

[Barge ; boy sleeping under hat]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1936:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as tailpiece in: A Book of the Tile Club. Boston & New York : Houghton, Mifflin... More

[Two illustrations, one depicting couple lounging in front of fire pla...

Caption for illus. at lower right reads: Social life in the occident. A western house-warming. Illus. in: Puck, 1886 Sept. 29, p. 69.

[Ambrose Everett Burnside, half-length portrait, facing left, in unifo...

Illus. in: Battles & leaders of the Civil War, vol. 3, 1887, p. 109. Reference copy available in 1956 edition.

Animal locomotion. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Electro-photographic investigation showing a series of consecutive images of a fish hawk in flight. 9804S U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Eadweard Muybridge. From: Animal locomotion / Eadweard Muybridge. Ph... More

Animal locomotion. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Electro-photographic investigation showing a series of consecutive images of a man lifting a log. 9423 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Eadweard Muybridge. From: Animal locomotion / Eadweard Muybridge. Phila... More

Winslow Homer - On Abaco Island / Cap, sc.

Bahama Islands; engraving after Winslow Homer's watercolor studies in Nassau, showing rock formation and waterscape. Illus. in: Century magazine, 1887 Feb., p. 501. Reference copy also available in FOREIGN GEOG... More

Animal locomotion. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Electro-photographic investigation showing a series of consecutive images of a woman carrying vessels up and down steps. 9544 U.S. Copyright Office. Published in: Animal locomotion / Eadweard Muybridge. Philade... More

[Dressing up the cat] - Public domain book illustration

Title from typewritten caption on mat. (DLC/PP-1933:0118). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's first reader. New York : Harper & Brothers, 1888, p. 24.

Plan of the main library floor - Public domain book illustration

Print shows the flor plan for the University of Pennsylvania library. Illus. in: Library Journal, vol. 13, no. 8, August 1888 / editors C.A. Cutter, R. R. Bowker. New York : [American Library Association], 188... More

Life of Mark Twain Cigarette Card

Cigarette card for W. Duke, Sons & Co. tobacco manufacturer shows portrait of Samuel Clemens also known as Mark Twain. On verso: Illustration of cherubs reading Roughing It. Issued by: W. Duke, Sons & Co., Dur... More

Un missionnaire du moyen âge raconte qu'il avait trouvé le point où le...

Illustration shows a man on earth peering through the universe to what was believed in the middle ages to lie beyond. Illus. in: L'atmosphere; météorologie populaire / Camille Flammarion. Paris : Librairie Hach... More

Caught! / Th. Nast.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Girl in bed with arms around the neck of Santa Claus, who is holding a toy.

Mr. Muybridge showing his instantaneous photographs of animal motion a...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1889 May 25. Reference copy may be in BIOG FILE - Muybridge, Eadweard, 1830-1904. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: PI; Shelf.

Ohio River - Davis Island dam, plate no. 2, plan

Plate no. 2, showing the plan for sections A thru H, weirs no. 1 thru 3, pool level, navigable pass, abutment, and piers no. 1 thru 3, as well as the lock and lock keeper's house. Illus. in: Davis Island Dam, ... More

The spirit that goeth with burdens that have not honor

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 359.

Effect of the pipe on Sandy - Public domain scenic drawing

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Barber to H.M. the King - Public domain book illustration

[Man and woman facing a schoolroom]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Unfinished drawing. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Barn against trees]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

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

[Man and woman in kitchen with baby in background]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Unfinished drawing. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Girl with sunshade beside a fence]

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

[Octopus with fish] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0056, DLC/PP-1938:0066, DLC/PP-1938:0071, or DLC/PP-1938:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Snakes in water] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Revolutionary officer talking to soldier in an overcoat]

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

[Valley with meandering stream]

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

[Waiter talking to man with woman at a restaurant table]

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Boars and cattleya in forest] - Public domain dedication image

[Lizard on rock] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Vanity Fair - Public domain image related to music prformance, print

Ralph Meriman, artist. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D42. 189-

[Leopard with dead monkey] - Public domain scenic drawing

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Rip van Winkle surrounded by villagers]

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Collie with pups in storm] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Sailboats at a wharf] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0062.14). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

She always stood waiting until he came near enough to ask "well, what ...

(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Bulwark."

[Woman with candle looking down at girl in bed]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Man in bed playing violin] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

The surrender of Vicksburg, July 4, 1863

Illus. in: Harper's pictorial history of the Civil War / Alfred H. Guernsey and Henry M. Alden. Chicago : The Puritan Press Co., c1894, v. 2, p. 479.

The opening of the lower Mississippi and the capture of New Orleans. M...

"Clifton" and "Westfield," altered New York City ferry-boats. "Owasco." "Harriet Lane." Illus. in: Battles and leaders of the Civil War, p. 96.

[Reproduction of page from notebook of Leonardo da Vinci showing the o...

Illus. in: Il codice atlantico di Leonardo da Vinici nella Biblioteca ambrosiana di Milano. Milano : U. Hoepli, 1894-1904. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leon... More

Admiral Porter's fleet at the mouth of the Yazoo

Print shows the Union vessels under the command of Admiral David D. Porter at the mouth of the Yazoo River, Mississippi, December 1862. Illus. in: Harper's pictorial history of the Civil War / Alfred H. Guerns... More

Lighthouse Matinicus light-station, looking NE

Illus. in: Annual Report of the U.S. Light-House Board, 1894, plate 60, middle photograph.

"The street-preacher," a story of the Southeast

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895 Gift; J.H. Corning estate.

Contents, October 6, 1895: Newest Miss Conseulo Vanderbilt and the Duk...

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895 Gift; J.H. Corning estate.

Flower pot stands sold here - Public domain engraving

Poster made by the Illinois Engraving Co. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. C3. 1895.

[A three-horsepower internal combustion engine that ran on coal gas]

Illus. in: The gas and oil engine / by Dugald Clerk. New York : J. Wiley & sons, [1896]. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : L... More

In the timber region, Arkansas / Wittenberg & Sorber, St L.

Exterior view of sawmill surrounded by lumber. Illus. in: Arkansas. Statistics and information showing the agricultural and mineral resources / Missouri Pacific railway company. 17th edition, c1896, p. 43. Refe... More

Portion of an illustrated Japanese or Chinese manuscript or scroll tha...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese scroll painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The evolution of church music by the Reverend Frank Landon Humphreys w...

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. K9. 1896

Poster - The sidewalks of New York - Public domain lithograph

Caption: Sherlock's bold defiance : "you kick me, and I'll holler 'bloody murder!'" Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7388. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Li... More

Outing. Holiday number, Jan. 1896

Poster shows an illustration of Santa Claus skiing down a mountain in snow shoes while toasting champagne, by moonlight, with a young woman wearing skis. Signed: Hy. S. [V]atson. "Winter fishing, Moose hunting... More

Selden's funny farce, A spring chicken

Caption: Oh! Mama. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6170. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Champlain Market = Marché Champlain

Illus. in: Quebec of To-Day. Public domain photograph, building in Quebec, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brig.-General Lucius J. Gartrell; Brig.-General Dudley M. DuBose; Brig...

Head-and-shoulders portraits of ten Confederate leaders. Illus. in: Confederate military history / ... edited by Gen. Clement A. Evans of Georgia. Atlanta, Ga. : Confederate Publishing Company, 1899, vol. 6, o... More

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

13516 U.S. Copyright Office "Herald Square Theatre." Caption: There's something going on in this house! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8380. Forms part of: ... More

[Old woman and cat looking at broken bowl]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[People watching train and letter I]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Sleeping boy] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

George W. Lederer's Belle of New York the rage of two continents : boo...

"65 people direct from Shaftesbury Theater, London and Casino Theater, New York." Caption: M'lle Fifi, come with us to Portico. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cinc... More

On the beach - Public domain portrait print

Two girls wearing bathing clothing, posed in front of beach backdrop. H21477 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by the Ullman Mfg. Co., New York.

The only way out - fighting them with their own weapons / Keppler.

Illustration shows a larger-than-life-size man, the representative for the "Employers Union", who gestures toward a sign on a wall around a construction site, the sign states "Notice - The right to lock out is ... More

Acephala. - Muscheln. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration showing a variety of mollusks. Public domain scan of drawing of animal, zoological illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Christmas call / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Mars, the Roman god of war, with bandages on his head, arm, and foot, sitting in his tent with a map of "Manchuria" on the small table next to him; hanging on the wall behind him are his helm... More

The good ticket - Drawing. Public domain image.

Schoolboys talking by a fence. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Edward S. Curtis - A Nambe girl. Book illustration from Library of Con...

H71083 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1829-05. Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seattle, Wash.] : Edward S. Curtis, 1907-30, v. 17, p. 136. "Cohet Sou... More

Rise, sweet songmaker. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Wakeful Princess," The Fairy godmother-in-Law / Oliver Herford. New Yo... More

[Marcos, Palm Cañon Cahuilla, half-length portrait, facing slightly ri...

J270868 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1609-05. Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seattle, Wash.] : Edward S. Curtis, 1907-30, suppl., v. 15, pl. 517.

[Gathering hanamh - Papago woman picking cactus fruit with wooden stic...

H99558 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 2298-07. Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seattle, Wash.] : Edward S. Curtis, 1907-30, suppl., v. 2, pl. 49.

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