wood engravings

New York City--Flower-show, in aid of the German and Orthopedic Hospit...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 60 (1885 March 21), pp. 80-81.

Logging in northern Wisconsin / drawn by T. de Thulstrup, Zimerman & N...

Horses pulling large loads of logs on sleds. Public domain photograph - historical image of Wisconsin, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Closing scenes of the Apache war

Two illustrations: Geronimo and his band, and General Crook's conference with Geronimo, showing Captain Roberts, Geronimo, Nana, Lieutenant Maus, interpreters, Captain Bourke and General Crook.

"The prisoner" - from the water-color painting by H.F. Farny

Print shows a man stripped to the waist lying on the ground with arms spread, tied to stakes at the hands and feet; a Native, holding a rifle, is seated next to him, in the background is a Native encampment. I... More

Washington, D.C.--The wedding at the White House, June 2nd--the mother...

Wedding of Grover Cleveland, with Mrs. Grover Cleveland receiving kiss from her mother. Cover Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1886 June 12, p. 257.

Ireland. After an eviction: a scene in Mayo

An evicted girl, seated on table outside cottage, with household belongings. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1886 May 8, p. 180, middle right.

First market house, 1812 (stone), drawn under the direction of Fred. L...

Illus. in: Annals of St. Louis in its territorial days, from 1804 to 1821 / Frederic L. Billon. St. Louis (Missouri) : Nixon-Jones Printing Co, 1888, between p. 24 and 25.

Avénue de Lamotte-Piquet / 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.

You may break, you may shatter his name if you will; the administratio...

Cartoon showing Benjamin Harrison pulling "pension frauds" from mouth of dog "investigation of frauds" and Green Berry Raum pulling "Harrison" from chair "Rep administration".

W.T. Ellmore & Son, manufacturers of specialties. Bamboo, willow, can...

Advertisement for W.T. Ellmore & Son, manufacturers of furniture, showing two chairs, two unusual tables(?), and a bed headboard. Illus. in: Supplement to the Furniture Gazette, vol. 27, 1889 Jan. 1, p. 11. Ref... More

Looking forward / Dalrymple. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cartoon showing Farmer Washington Mundy saying to his next door neighbor: "Say, Jonas; if you don't keep that rain on your own side of the fence, I'll sue you for damages. Don't you see my clothes are hung out ... More

Well, I hardly know which to take first!

Uncle Sam seated in restaurant looking at bill of fare containing "Cuba steak," "Porto [i.e. Puerto] Rico pig," etc. and talking to waiter "McKinley." Illus. in: The Boston globe, 1898 May 28.

"Dope!" Will John Bull's "pipe dream" ever come true? / F. Opper.

Political cartoon showing Chinese man labeled Chamberlain looking at John Bull smoking long opium pipe "British bullheadedness" and dreaming of the Boers' surrender. Copyright by W.R. Hearst. From the New York journal.

New fish market, New York City (sketched by Theo. R. Davis)

Photograph of an 1869 wood engraving used as a periodical illustration shows exterior view of the new Fulton Fish Market with fishing boats in the foreground. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun... More

[Guy Carleton, half-length portrait, facing left]

Public domain reproduction of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A slave auction at the south / from an original sketch by Theodore R. ...

African American men, women, and children being auctioned off in front of crowd of men. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 237, 1861 July 13, p. 442. Reference copy in: LOT 4422-A-1.

The only one barred out [caricature of Chinese man seated outside Gold...

Page from magazine includes caricature commenting on the Chinese Exclusion Act showing a Chinese man seated outside Golden Gate of Liberty next to sign reading "Notice - communist, nihilist, socialist, Fenian &... More

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, seated at a desk in his study] ...

"Tissandier's workroom" inscribed on mount. Tissandier collection. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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.

Union soldiers in Andersonville prison / The rebel leader, Jeff Davis,...

Published by King & Baird, Printers, Philadelphia. Signed in block: Th. Nast. Title appears as it is written on the item. Forms part of: American cartoon print filing series (Library of Congress) Exhibited in: ... More

The American fire works, on sale here / I. Horn, engraver.

Copyright by T.J. Scharfenberg. Public domain photograph decorative panel, decor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Contraband, Fortress Monroe]. Book illustration from Library of Congr...

Print shows a slave at the Union fort taunting his plantation master. The planter (left) waves his whip and cries, "Come back you black rascal." The slave replies, "Can't come back nohow massa Dis chile's contr... More

Inauguration ball at Washington, March 4, 1861 - superb costumes of di...

Mrs. Colonel Yates, Miss Rose Cowan, Mrs. E.G. Squier, Mrs. Alexander, of Washington, Mrs. Drake Mills, and Mrs. Rice of Boston, at Lincoln's inaugural ball. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 186... More

Washington, D.C. - Public domain city architecture engraving

Two-page panorama showing Corcoran Art Building, Franklin School, War Dept., Treasury Dept., Patent Office, White House, Post Office, Winder Building, Navy Dept., Smithsonian Institute, Agricultural Bureau, Gen... More

Colonel Colt - Public domain engraving

Print shows Samuel Colt, seated, facing slightly right, holding revolver; with text copied from the New York Journal of Commerce. Illus. from: Illustrated London News, 1856 November 29, p. 554.

Cur-tail-phobia / Th. Nast. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Uncle Sam, standing by sign "civil service reform", talking to man who is cutting off dogs tail "salaries."

Going to market--a scene near Savannah, Georgia / E.A. Abbey.

Print shows African Americans carrying food to market in baskets on their heads and by ox-drawn cart. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1875 May 29, p. 436. Reference copy in LOT 4422-D.

District of Columbia - our Indian allies - interview of a delegation o...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 45, no. 1150 (1877 October 13), p. 81.

[4th Division, 9th Army Corps flag in green] / Magee, 316 Chestnut Str...

Picture shows a flag of the 4th Division, 9th Army Corps. "Copy right secured, 1864" printed left side. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: Envelope 17. "E17" is inscribed on front of envelope in pencil. "GE... More

Two illustrations: 1. Engagement between the National troops and the R...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1861 Nov. 16, pp. 408-409.

The House of Representatives / drawn by T. de Thulstrup.

The panic - scenes in Wall Street Wednesday morning, May 14 / drawn by...

Crowd on street, New York City. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 28, no. 1431 (1884 May 24), p. 333.

Plucked or, The Mexican eagle before the war! The Mexican eagle after ...

Two scenes, an eagle perched on a cactus, and a scrawny plucked eagle on a withered cactus. Illus. in: Yankee Doodle, v. 2, no. 32 (1847 May 15), p. 55.

James Buchanan, Democratic candidate for President of the United State...

Proof for a large woodcut campaign poster or banner for Democratic presidential nominee James Buchanan. A bust-length portrait of Buchanan (apparently taken from Mathew Brady's 1854 daguerreotype portrait) is f... More

[Horse, drawn to show muscle structure and anatomy]

Illus. in: Dell' anotomia et dell' infirmita del cavallo / Carlo Ruini. Bologna : Presso gli heredi di G. Rossi, 1598, p. 295. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Libra... More

The Shawanese prophet and Tecumseh / Huyot.

Print shows Tenskwatawa, the Shawnee Prophet, and Tecumseh, with other Natives and tipis in the background. Printed below image: (See page 669). Erroneously inscribed on mount: From The romance and tragedy of ... More

Hoch in der Luft umfuhr sie das Schloss dreimal und stiess jedesmal ei...

Illustration for a story showing Melusine with a serpent or dragon-like tail soaring above the castle where she lived with the nobleman Raymond. Illus. from: Volksbücher. 3 / Heransgegeben von G.O. Marbach. Le... More

Wie sie aber gegen einander ritten, da nahm Peter seine Lanze hoch und...

Illustration for a story showing Peter participating in a jousting tournament where he faces Sir James, his uncle; Peter directs his lance away from his opponent and is struck by his uncle's lance, which breaks... More

Raimund und Melusina hatten das hochzeitliche Lager bestiegen und mit ...

Illustration for a story showing a triptych with, on the center panel, the nobleman Raymond embracing Melusine on a bed labeled "RM" on the day of their wedding; on the left panel people are listening to a musi... More

Inauguration of President Polk. - Approach to the Capitol

Illustration shows crowd in the rain, holding umbrellas, walking up the steps of the U.S.Capitol for the inauguration of James K. Polk. Illus. in: The illustrated London news, v. 6, 1845 April 19, p. 244, top.

Jackson at New Orleans / Lossing - Barritt.

Print shows Andrew Jackson rallying his troops as the British advance on the barricades at the battle of New Orleans, January 8th, 1815.

[Title page and frontispiece showing slave on top of mountain, with hi...

Illus. in: Walker's appeal, with a brief sketch of his life / by David Walker. New York : Printed by J.H. Tobitt, 1848, title page and frontispiece.

Die Christnacht gez. u. rad. v. L. Richter

Print shows angels carrying a pine tree illuminated with candles and many cherubs clustered around the baby Jesus on a cloud above city buildings, with cherubs offering baskets of fruit and small toys. Printed... More

Landing of De Soto in Florida / Warren.

Illustration shows Hernando De Soto, soldiers, sailors and priests landing in Florida. Reference copy available in LOT 4409-D. Illus. in: Ballou's pictorial, v. 8, (1855 April 7), p. 217.

Interior of the old Jersey prison ship, in the Revolutionary War Darle...

Interior view of the Jersey, a British prison ship during the Revolutionary War, showing prisoners and guard. Illus. in: Life and death on the ocean : a collection of extraordinary adventures ... / Henry Howe. ... More

[French naval expedition to the Indo-Chinese archipelago: Port of Napa...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 April 26, p. 341.

John Eliot preaching to the Indians

Illus. in: Ballou's pictorial, v. 10, (1856), p. 232. Reference copy in LOT 4709 L.

Reudy Cressman, dealer in imported and domestic segars of superior bra...

Print shows an advertisement in the form of a $100 denomination bank note for Reudy Cressman's establishment at "No. 318 Vine St., Below Ninth St., Philad'a", "dealer in imported and domestic" cigars and other ... More

Southwark foundry cor. 5th & Washington St. Philadelphia

Print shows a street level view of the Merrick & Sons Southwark Foundry at the corner of 5th & Washington streets in Philadelphia, with many chimneys billowing smoke. Caption continues: Merrick & Sons engineer... More

[French naval expedition to the Indo-Chinese archipelago: Catholic mis...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 April 26, p. 341.

Clippers - Drawing. Public domain image.

Tobacco label showing Yankee Clipper ship. LOT subdivision subject: Ships (clipper and steam). Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by John J. Levy, manufacturer, 177 & ... More

Transverse section. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows the transverse section view of the Boston Public Library. Illus. in: Proceedings at the dedication of the building for the Public library of the city of Boston. Boston : prepared and printed by auth... More

Captain Page of the Paraguay expedition / From a photograph by Brady.

Captain Thomas J. Page, three-quarater length portrait, standing, facing right. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1859 April 2, p. 217.

The Napier Ball at Willard's Hotel, Washington City, on February 17, 1...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. III, no. 114 (1859 March 5), p. 152.

Negro dance on a Cuban plantation Coolies and Negroes ; Farm scene nea...

Three illustrations show laborers from Africa and China dancing, interacting, and working on a farm in Cuba. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. III, no. 109 (1859 January 29), p. 73.

The Republicans in nominating co[nv]ent[ion] in their wigwam at Chicag...

Crowd of mostly women watching Republican convention from upper gallery of a large hall. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 177 (1860 May 19), pp. 312-313.

Scenes in Charleston, S.C. [composite of 4 wood engravings]: Tomb of J...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1860 Nov. 24, title page. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The Gun-boat New Era, just built at St. Louis, Missouri / sketched by ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 Oct. 12, p. 646. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Secrets of the prison-house--a cell in the female department of the Wa...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

United States Volunteers attacked by the mob, corner of Fifth and Waln...

Soldiers firing at crowd of people attacking them. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 231 (1861 June 1), p. 349 (botttom).

The prayer at Sumter, December 27, 1860

Major Robert Anderson and soldiers praying around flag in Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 213 (1861 Jan. 26), p. 49.

The steamship Marion, on her way to New York with the wives and childr...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1861 Feb. 23, p. 212.

[Caricature of Abraham Lincoln wearing Native American headdress, seat...

Public domain photograph of meeting, discussion, group of people, political event, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The battle of Rich mountain, Virginia, July 13, 1861 / Hennessy del.

Men charging into battle. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 239 (1861 July 27), p. 468.

The Battle at the southwest pass - retreat of the rebel flotilla

Sketched by an officer of the "Richmond". From: Harper's weekly, 1861 Dec. 7, p. 773.

The women and children of Louisville, Kentucky, leaving the city, by o...

Illustration showing a throng of Louisville citizens in carriages and covered wagons, and on foot evacuating the city, many headed toward the docks on the Ohio River where they are boarding steamboats. Illus. ... More

The Rebel foray in Pennsylvania - General view of Chambersburg ; The R...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 305 (1862 Nov. 1), p. 693. DCRM(G) example 1D2.4 - material (multiple works) without a collective title

Skating carnival in Brooklyn, February 10, 1862

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 Feb. 22, p. 125. Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The home of the American citizen after the tax bill has passed

Cartoon shows four tax collectors searching the home of an "American citizen," including under his wife's dress and under the children's bed; with the caption: "Scroggs says he is ready and willing to pay any a... More

After the battle - The Rebels in p[ossession] of the field / Th. Nast.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 304 (1862 Oct. 25), pp. 680-681.

Commodore Farragut's squadron and Captain Porter's mortar fleet enteri...

Print shows a large squadron of battleships and ironclads entering the Mississippi River near the "Light-house of Southwest Pass"; some are identified as the "Colorado, 40 Guns", "Pensacola on the Bar", "Westfi... More

The war in Virginia - Officers and men of Meade's army discovering unb...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 17, no. 424 (1863 Nov. 14), p. 120.

Bombardment of Fort M'Allister by the iron-clad fleet / from a sketch ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 7, no. 326 (1863 March 28), p. 196.

Pickets of the First Louisiana "Native Guard" guarding the New Orleans...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 March 7, p. 369.

The ruins of Lawrence, Kansas / sketched by a correspondent.

Print shows ruins of buildings in Lawrence, Kansas, following attack by William Quantrill and his Confederate raiders. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 7, no. 351 (1863 September 19), p. 604.

The food question down south, Confederate States of America

Editorial cartoon shows Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate states, offering a new pair of boots to General Beauregard who, though barefoot, would rather have food for his troops.

Rebel Negro pickets as seen through a field-glass

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 Jan. 10.

The war in Louisiana - Banks's army, in the advance of Shreveport, cro...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1864 May 7, p. 108.

The recruiting business - A cartoon of a man sitting at a table talkin...

Cartoon shows a well dressed man "Volunteer-Broker" with an old man, the volunteer, in a barbershop talking to the barber, "Look a-here - I want you to trim up this old chap with a flaxen wig and a light mustac... More

How Columbia receives McLellan's Salutation from the Chicago Platform

Columbia repudiates Democratic presidential candidate George Brinton McClellan's endorsement of the platform devised at the August 1864 Democratic convention in Chicago. The text below the picture provides the... More

John H. Rock, colored counselor / photographed by Richards, Philadelph...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 Feb. 25, p. 124. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Life on the plains preparing supper / / from sketches by Mr. James F. ...

Print shows, from a full page spread of scenes depicting life on the plains, a vignette of two women preparing a meal on a small, portable stove, with tents in the background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10... More

M. Edouard Laboulaye, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 Dec. 15, p. 789.

Buying tickets for the Dickens readings at Steinway Hall

Crowd of spectators buying tickets to Charles Dickens reading at Steinway Hall, New York, New York. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 11, no. 574 (1867 December 28), p. 829.

Late Indian outrages: Fort Wallace, Kansas

After a photograph by Major Calhoun and Dr. Bell. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 July 27, p. 468.

Seventh Regiment armory. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows the Seventh Infantry Armory in New York City which shared space with Tompkins Market. Illus. in: The manual of the Seventh regiment, National guard, S.N.Y. New York : Pub. by the Board of officers,... More

The Last speech on impeachment--Thaddeus Stevens closing the debate in...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1868 March 21, p. 180. Public domain photograph of a political meeting, politicians, politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[The sharp-shooters' carnival] - Public domain demonstration engraving

Print composed of three separate wood engravings shows men shooting at targets in the shooting gallery, dancing during the festival, and a display of the awards for the competition. Illus. in: Harper's weekly,... More

The reporters' gallery of the House of Representatives, Washington, D....

Print shows a large group of men standing in the reporters' gallery in the House of Representatives of the U.S. Capitol. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 12, no. 584 (1868 March 7), p. 145.

Interior of a palace hotel car used on the Pacific Railroad / sketched...

Interior of dining car on railroad. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 May 29, p. 348.

Crossing Broadway / drawn by Sol Eytinge.

Policeman escorting two women across Broadway, New York City. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 March 12, p. 168.

Church & State - Europe - United States Th. Nast

Published in Harper's Weekly, 1870 February 19, p. 121. Forms part of: Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902. Illustrations and political cartoons by Thomas Nast which is part of: Ben and Beatrice Goldstein Foundation collection.

Pilgrims of the plains / A.R. Waud ; A. Bobbett sc. N.Y.

Print shows a group of men seated around a campfire, one man plays the fiddle; there are several covered wagons nearby and several more approaching in the background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 15, no. 782... More

New York City - first annual ball of the Skidmore Guard, a colored mil...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1872 Feb. 24, p. 380. Title transcribed from item.

Titus Salt, three quarter length portrait

Titus Salt, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing slightly left. Illustration from Harper's Monthly, vol. 44, 1872.

Life sketches in the metropolis - our homeless poor - a midnight visit...

Two page spread showing police officer and civilian investigator arriving at crowded room in lodging house, New York City. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, March 9, 1872, p. 408-409.

Our Japanese visitors / from photographs by Bradley & Rulofson, San Fr...

Two group portraits of men and women of the Japanese embassy on diplomatic mission to the United States. Included in picture is C.E. Delong, U.S. minister at Japan, and his wife. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 187... More

Washington Market, New York - Thanksgiving time [Crowded outdoor food ...

Wood engraving after Tavernier. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 16, (1872 Nov. 30), Supplement, p. 940-941. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Markets; Holi... More

Virginia - a scene in the streets of Richmond - the Darwinian theory i...

Organ grinder's monkey grabbing head of an African American boy. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 34, 1872 April 27, p. 97.

Romance as is a romance or a story without words / L.Y. Hopkins.

Sixteen panel illustration showing a man courting a woman. He tries to kiss her twice but is rebuffed, as she chases him away with a broom. He returns with a bag of money, she embraces him, and they are marrie... More