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Cow, irregular. Book illustration from Library of Congress

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

The two Indian seasons [2 illustrations: 1. Summer - showing Indians k...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 53 (1881 Oct. 1), p. 80.

My home in the Rocky Mountains - Public domain book illustration

Lava beds, Longs Peak, Rocky Mountains, Colorado. Illus. in: A Lady's life in the Rocky Mountains / by Isabella L. Bird. New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1882, oppos. p. 120. Reference copy in LOT 4390-B.

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. - Political cartoon, public domain image

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

He paused, held up his hand and looked at the princess: Mr. Silas Finn...

Title from handwritten notation on mat. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0039). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[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).

The Bombardment of Fredericksburg, December 11, 1862 / R.F. Zogbaum ; ...

Illus. in: Battles and leaders of the Civil War. New York : The Century Co., c1884, c1888, vol. 3, p. 112. Reference copy in LOT 4416-H (1862).

Detroit River Light House - Public domain book illustration

Diagram of Detroit River light house elevation, scale provided. Public domain photograph - historical image of Michigan, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Marché de l'avé Maria, architects: M.M.A. et L. Magne

Illus. in: La Construction moderne. Paris : Houghton,Conseils, 1886, pl. 31.

A stand for ornaments - Public domain book illustration

A stand for ornaments, containing pottery and other objects, in the house of William Burges, London. Illus. in: The house of William Burges, A.R.A. London :1886, pl. 18.

The banner in the grand procession

Illus. in: Souvenir, presented by Department of New York, to Department of California, Grand Army of the Republic, at National Encampment, San Francisco, Cal., August 1886, p. 47. Copyright by Grand Army Publishing Co.

Animal locomotion. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Electro-photographic investigation showing a series of consecutive images of an elk running. From: Animal locomotion / Eadweard Muybridge. Philadelphia : Photogravure Company of New York, 1887, pl. 692.

Animal locomotion. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Electro-photographic investigation showing a series of consecutive images of a crippled nude woman walking, with assistance. 9581 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Eadweard Muybridge. From: Animal locomotion ... More

Animal locomotion. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Electro-photographic investigation showing a series of consecutive images of a man running. 9099 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Eadweard Muybridge. From: Animal locomotion / Eadweard Muybridge. Philadelphi... 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

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

A day in the country - Public domain book illustration

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

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

The feast. Book illustration from Library of Congress

(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. 413.

[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

[Trees]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. (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 : Cha... 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

Armor is heavy, yet is a proud burden and a man standeth straight in i...

[Gathering in the living room] - Public domain book illustration

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1933:0179). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Young woman looking to left] - Public domain portrait drawing

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). 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).

[Four people in Slavic costume, woman giving another beads]

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

[Man looking at baby held by a nurse]

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

[Horses charging over battlefield]

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

[Three geese flying] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

[Fat cook stirring a pot] - Public domain book illustration

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

Suicide! he repeated, this is terrible

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

[Barn] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

[Lion attacking wolf]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

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).

[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).

[Water with land in background]

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

[Weasel and humming bird] - Public domain book illustration

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. 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

[Woman in ethnic or national costume]

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

Scene of McPherson's death - A black and white drawing of a sign in th...

Print shows location in wooded area where Union General James B. McPherson was killed while positioning his troops during battle in the Atlanta campaign. Illus. in: Harper's pictorial history of the Civil War ... More

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

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

Pussy & the Fool's-Cap III - Public domain book illustration

Title on verso. Sketches of mice on verso; not on digital file. (DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's young people, 16:416 (A... 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

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.

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 magazine cover - 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.

De Soto and Vitachuco / George Gibbs.

Vitachuco, an Indian leader in Florida, speaking to Hernando de Soto with Indians and Spaniards gathered around them.

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.

Maj.-General E.C. Walthall; Brig.-General C.W. Sears; Brig.-General J....

Head-and-shoulders portraits of nine Confederate leaders. Illus. in: Confederate military history / ... edited by Gen. Clement A. Evans of Georgia. Atlanta, Ga. : Confederate Publishing Company, 1899, vol. 7, ... More

Puck magazine cover - 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

Hustled it into a nightgown and sent it to Dick's study with a stolen ...

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

[Hunting in the Adirondacks, New York]

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miss Fidelia with her lover's profile / Allen.

Photograph for book illustration shows a woman,"Miss Fidelia", dressed in mid-19th century style costume, sitting in front of fireplace looking at framed silhouette of a man. Signed on mount: Allen. On verso: ... More

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

Poster showing a woman eating almond cookies. Public domain photograph of beverage advertisement, food, drinks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Woman in black evening dress] - Public domain print

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

[City skyscrapers] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. Note on verso: Illustration for "Mid-Air Dining Clubs" by Cleveland Moffett, Century, 62:643 (Sept. 1901) ; not published. (DLC/PP-1932:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illu... More

In the shadow - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

N.H. Abel. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Half-length portrait, facing left. Illus. in: Neils Henrik Abel Memorial. Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1902, frontis. Reference copy also available in BIOG FILE - Abel, Neils Henrik, 1802-1829.

The Earliest known picture of a buffalo

Illus. in: Pioneer Spaniards in North America / William Henry Johnson. Boston : Little, Brown, and Company, 1903, p. 212. Reproduction of engraving from De Laet, Descriptions Indiae Occidentalis. Reference copy... More

Indians killed by dogs - Public domain scan / engraving

An enemy Indian tribe is attacked by Ferocious dogs unleashed by Spaniards led by Balboa. Illus. in: Pioneer Spaniards in North America / by William Henry Johnson. Boston : Little, Brown, and Company, 1903, p. ... More

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

Puck magazine cover - 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

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

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

Edward S. Curtis - A swap, portrait of american indian man

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).

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

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.

[Cats decorating Christmas tree]

Public domain photo of drawing, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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

[Hasen harvest [B]--Qahatika. Three women walking through desert, two...

Public domain photograph of cactus plant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The haunted house / Art Young. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

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. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

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

The storks / Ella Du Cane. - Public domain book illustration

Illus. in: The Flowers and Gardens of Japan / painted by Ella Du Cane ; described by Florence Du Cane. London: Adam & Charles Black, 1908. Plate 3, facing p. 12.

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

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

[German soldiers machine gunning New York crowds]

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

[Yard with mallet, axe, and clothesline]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Adventures in Friendship / David Grayson (Ray Stannard Baker). New York : Do... 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.

[Boy with lantern] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

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

[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

Luxuries versus lifeboats / Kep., Political Cartoon

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

[So Barbara fell asleep] - Public domain book illustration

"B3957." Title from book. No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Coming of the Prince," Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse / Eugene Field... More

Panama Canal IAS Travel Poster - American Art Poster

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

['E is a comic] - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1939:0098). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Pippin / Evelyn van Buren. New York : the Century Co., 1913, p.113.

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

Peter Dunne / Herford. - Public domain portrait drawing

Full-length profile of Peter Dunne playing harp. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Celebrities I have not met... More

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.

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

Poster shows a soldier of the Royal Highlanders Battalion. Public domain scan of Canadian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Reproduction of print showing plan of orchard and garden]

Photograph of print in A new orchard and garden, with The country housewife's garden, by William Lawson, 1618. On slide (handwritten): "Lawson, 1618." Also, red seal sticker. Possibly photographed by Frances Be... More

"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.

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.

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