Des Morgens legten die Schneidergesellen den Laden auf die Pfosten, se...
Illustration for a story showing scaffolding crashing to the ground after a pig has bumped one of the support posts, causing three tailors who had been working on the scaffolding to come crashing to the ground ... More
Fetridge and Co's periodical arcade, Washington and State Streets, Bos...
Interior view of "Fetridge's book and periodical depot." Illus. in: Gleason's pictorial, v. 3, 1852 July 31, p. 80. Reference copy available in LOT 4397-S. Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of... More
City of Montreal J. Walker sc. Montreal
Print shows an elevated view of the city of Montreal, Québec, showing many buildings and churches, the Notre-Dame Basilica, the Pont Victoria, a railroad bridge spanning the Saint Lawrence River, and a bit of t... More
The freedom of the seas, our inalienable right!
A large, printer's stock cut of a defiantly patriotic motif designed for use on political banners and placards. The design features a somewhat combative-looking bald eagle, wings spread and standing on a globe.... More
Relief of Fort Pickens, by the United States fleet, March 23, 1861 / s...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1861 May 11, pp. 408-409.
![[M.B. Brady's new photographic gallery, corner of Broadway and Tenth Street, New York] / A. Berghaus, del.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4NjEvMDEvMDEvbWItYnJhZHlzLW5ldy1waG90b2dyYXBoaWMtZ2FsbGVyeS1jb3JuZXItb2YtYnJvYWR3YXktYW5kLXRlbnRoLXN0cmVldC1uZXctNjQwLmpwZw%3D%3D/40/25/webp "[M.B. Brady's new photographic gallery, corner of Broadway and Tenth Street, New York] / A. Berghaus, del.")
[M.B. Brady's new photographic gallery, corner of Broadway and Tenth S...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic place interior, salon, hall lobby, living room, 18th-19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
The dangerous playmate--A singular instance of fascination
Cartoon showing innocent infant "Jonny Bull" feeding coins to snake "Rebellion, slavery". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 259 (1861 Dec. 14), p. 800.
General Fremont's camp near Jefferson City, Missouri / Sketched by Ale...
Illus. from: Harper's weekly, 1861. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Aquia Creek, on the Potomac, new base of supplies of the Army of the P...
Illus. from: Harper's weekly, 1862 Dec. 6, p. 779. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Surrender of Vicksburg / Theodore R. Davis.
The rebels marching out and stacking arms, with Gen. Grant and staff on horseback meeting marching soldiers on left and Gen. Pemberton and staff on right; view of the city from the river bank, showing part of t... More
Contrabands coming into camp in consequence of the proclamation / draw...
Illustration shows former slaves sitting in and around a wagon drawn by a mule. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 7 (1863 Jan. 31), p. 68. Reference copy in LOT 4422.
The war in Louisiana - destruction of the U.S. transport John Warner b...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, l864 June 18, p. 197.
The war in Louisiana--the U.S. barracks at Brownsville, destroyed by t...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1864 June 11, p. 188.
General Meade and his staff / from a photograph by Brady.
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1864 July 23, p. 469. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scenes and incidents of the Great Indian Council, at Medicine Lodge Cr...
Seven illustrations depicting events during peace negotiations between Native Americans and representatives of the U.S. government. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1867 Nov. 23, p. 153.
A political discussion / W.L. Sheppard, del.
Three African American men discussing politics. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 13, no. 673 (1869 Nov. 20), p. 737.
Under-ground life in New York / drawn by C.S. Reinhart.
One illustration shows caricatures of people in an unhealthy boarding house; another illustration shows health officers raiding a barroom.
View on Harlem River, near High Bridge, New York W.R. Miller ; C. Mint...
Print shows a woman and a child walking along a dirt road through a wooded area that borders the Harlem River near the "High Bridge" otherwise known as the Croton Aqueduct, which is not visible from this vantag... More
The fire in the Patent Office Sheep raid in Colorado Photographed by T...
Two illustrations after photographs by Timothy O'Sullivan show the 1877 fire at the U.S. Patent Office, Washington, D.C. One illustration after drawing by Paul Frenzeny shows armed cattle-owners holding sheep-o... More
![[U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.], engraving, Library of Congress](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4ODAvMDEvMDEvdXMtbmF2YWwtb2JzZXJ2YXRvcnktd2FzaGluZ3Rvbi1kYy0xLTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/22/webp "[U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.], engraving, Library of Congress")
[U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.], engraving, Library of Cong...
Wood engraving shows groups of people standing on the lawn and sidewalks at the front entrance to the Old Naval Observatory, Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
New Jersey--President Garfield at Elberon--His first view of the ocean...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 63, 1881 Oct. 1, p. 65.
New York entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge. Evidently the "elevated" ge...
Cartoon showing man on stilts, probably J.A. Roebling, over entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge, on page of text. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1883 Nov. 24, p. 743.
The New York and Brooklyn suspension-bridge - New York entrance / from...
New York entrance of Brooklyn Bridge, and insert of head-and-shoulders portrait of J.A. Roebling. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1883 May 26, p. 321.
The Bartholdi Statue of Liberty / drawn by John Durkin.
Construction of the Statue of Liberty, showing the statue in scaffolding, man with the flame, man with the foot, and head-and-shoulders portrait of Frederic Bartholdi. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1884 Jan. 19, p. 41.
The Dakota flats - Interior court
View of the courtyard of the Dakota apartment house, New York City. Illus. in: The Daily Graphic, v. 35, no. 3558 (1884 September 10), p. 525 (lower right).
The Battle of Resaca, Georgia / A.R. Waud ; E.H., sc.
From "The mountain campaigns in Georgia, etc." published by the Western & Atlantic R.R. Co. Illus. from: Century magazine, 1887.
Map of Oklahoma and surrounding portions of the Indian Territory
Map showing railroads, projected railroads, and wagon roads.
Scenes and incidents of the settlement of Oklahoma
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1889 May 18, p. 392. Public domain photograph of Oklahoma, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
La terrasse des Arts Libéraux / A. Lepere.
Made to illustrate article of same title by Frantz Jourdain, published in Revue illustré, 1889. L'Architecture à l'exposition universelle series. Signed in ink and numbered 5/35.
One hundred cuts to the comic annual
Prints show small vignette cartoons (71) that are satires on daily life, often in the form of puns, or plays on words between the title and image. These sheets may have served as a catalogue of images available... More
Ladies' dress reform meeting at Freeman Place Chapel, Boston, Massachu...
Illustration shows women displaying comfortable women's undergarments to a female audience at the Dress Reform Convention. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. XXXVIII, no. 977 (1874 June 20), cover.
Letter from Isaac McCoy to his mother, Nancy McCoy, from Louisville, K...
Handwritten letter from Private Isaac McCoy of Co. A, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, on pictorial lettersheet showing the U.S. Capitol building. Caption on print: View of the Capitol at Washington. Envelop... More
El coyote. Tomo I, Núm. 27 - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Co...
One issue of the weekly periodical "El Coyote", published in Mexico City, September 5, 1880. Artist's signature illegible.
El coyote. Tomo I, Núm. 27 - Public domain dedication image
One issue of the weekly periodical "El Coyote", published in Mexico City, September 5, 1880. Artist's signature illegible.
![[A metamorphosis print on the hanging of Jefferson Davis]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4NjUvMDEvMDEvYS1tZXRhbW9ycGhvc2lzLXByaW50LW9uLXRoZS1oYW5naW5nLW9mLWplZmZlcnNvbi1kYXZpcy0yLTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/84/webp "[A metamorphosis print on the hanging of Jefferson Davis]")
[A metamorphosis print on the hanging of Jefferson Davis]
"Metamorphosis" prints usually consist of folding flaps, each printed with part of a design and which, when opened sequentially, show several consecutive scenes. This example is an imaginary view of the hangin... More
Cutting the canal opposite Vicksburg / sketched by Mr. Theodore R. Dav...
Illustrations showing African American laborers digging the canal.
A public reception at the White House / drawn by Paul Renouard.
President Grover Cleveland greeting guests. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1888 Oct. 20, p. 796-797.
Black republican wood engraving, Library of Congress
Picture shows an African American man wearing dress clothes, holding his hat and gloves in his hands.
Effect of John Brown's invasion at the South
Cover of Harper's Weekly with three scenes including an elderly man using a pike to dig potatoes, a woman cook brandishing a kitchen knife, and a southern planter handing out weapons to his slaves. Illus. in: ... More
Every public question with an eye only to the public good / Th. Nast.
Political cartoon showing Justice saying to members of the press, "Let him that has not betrayed the trust of the people, and is without sin, cast the first stone," as she points to men under sign reading "disg... More
The House of Representatives / drawn by T. de Thulstrup.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a group of people, United States politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Barnum's new American museum, no. 539 & 541 Broadway, N.Y., between Sp...
Prints show the exterior facade of Barnum's American Museum and an interior view of the lecture hall or auditorium with large audience during a theatrical production. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated news... More