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Abbildung der zwar hoch betrübten ...

Mock funeral procession for the heavy imperial taxes levied on the Protestants but lost after the Protestant victory at Breitenfeld. A similar copy, with different text, is filed under PC 6 - 1632 (B size).

Frontispiece to the Middlesex Petition, British Cartoon Print

Broadside showing, above three columns of text (comprising the petition), George III seated on his throne receiving several men, one, kneeling before him, presents the petition, on May 24th 1769. Catalogue of ... More

[Title page of An argument in the case of James Sommersett ...]

Text in: Hargrave, Francis. An argument in the case of James Sommersett,... London : Printed for the author and sold by W. Otridge ..., 1772, title page. Published in: Slavery in the courtroom : an annotated bi... More

Shaker's worshiping, (exercise) Gilbert, engraving, Library of Congres...

Print shows several rows of Shakers, separated by gender, performing a step dance in the meeting hall at New Lebanon, New York; a woman spectator is seated in left foreground and a top hat rests on a bench on t... More

Papiers monnoies et autres de la Republique Française / gravé par I. H...

Print shows a trompe-l'oeil presentation of many French revolutionary assignats in various demoninations, issued between 1789 and 1795. Paper is watermarked, but difficult to distinguish.

Autumn. No. 4. Gigantic sycamores, [...]

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Bennett, W.J.

Winter. No. 5. Impeded travellers in a pine forest [...]

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Bennett, W.J.

Summer. No. 3. A road accident [...]

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Bennett, W.J. Check 050 and 245 field.

[View of the battle near Chalmettes plantation, Jan. 8, 1815]

Print shows a bird's-eye view of the battlefield printed above a key identifying the essential features, with the Mississippi River in the foreground. This print is the key to illustration filed under: PGA - D... More

Sacred to the memory of the late Commodore Stephen Decatur

Print shows funerary monument, emblems, War of 1812 naval operations, and text commemorating Commodore Stephen Decatur.

Combat naval devant la Chesapeak (5 Septembre 1781) peint par M. Théod...

Description of a naval battle in front of the Chesapeak. Description in French. Inscribed on print above title: Aile du midi. Galerie des Marines. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Libr... More

Old Mother Hubbard [nursery rhyme]

Print shows Old Mother Hubbard and her dog in a series of vignettes corresponding to the text of the nursery rhyme.

United States slave trade, 1830 - Public domain engraving

An abolitionist print possibly engraved in 1830, but undocumented aside from the letterpress text which appears on an accompanying sheet. The text reads: "United States' slave trade, 1830. The Copper Plate from... More

Geographical, historical, and statistical chart of the United States o...

Print showing scenes of American history juxtaposed with textual accounts and statistical geographic charts.

[Executor's notice for will of Anna Carpenter and administrator's noti...

Executor's notice for will of Anna Carpenter by executors Stephen Gould and Edward W. Lawton and administrator's notice for estate of Mrs. Frances Woodman by administrator John Stevens, both published in the Ne... More

[Probate notice for Mary Pitman, single woman]

Probate notice from the Court of Probate, Newport, Rhode Island, published in the Newport Mercury. Item in: Newport Mercury. Newport, R.I. : Printed by J. Franklin, 1835 April 6. (Bound volume 9658). Published ... More

St. Crispin's celebrated vegetable paste blacking

Print shows six circular labels, possibly intended for the top of a round container of blacking paste, showing a man shielding his eyes as he reaches for a boot, freshly blacked with "St. Crispin's celebrated v... More

Ein Neues Trauer-lied ... - Public domain book illustration

In German, a poem, entitled "A New lament," which tells the tale of Susanna Cox (1785?-1809), who was executed for the murder of her illegitimate child.

United States almanac, for the year 1841

Print shows the title page for the United States Almanac for the year 1841 showing the deity Mercury/Hermes soaring above the waterfront at Philadelphia with ships and boats on the Delaware River and two men mo... More

Mrs. Bird, female physician To the Ladies--Madame Costello.

Two advertisments from the New York sun newspaper. Mrs. Bird offers pills for treatment of menstrual irregularity and Madame Costello offers help to women who want to be treated for "obstruction of their month... More

Bible baptism designed by H. Billings ; lettering eng'd by E. Tappan ;...

Print shows the baptism of Jesus at top center, above a group baptism of several women in a river in front of a church; on the left and right are two columns of text labeled "The Law of Baptism", each with bibl... More

French periodical pills - Warranted to have the desired effect in all ...

Advertisment by Dr. L. Monroe in the Boston daily times newspaper for "French periodical pills" for regulation of "the monthly turns of females." Advertisement advises that "ladies married should not take them ... More

The last supper of our Lord / the drawings by G. Pfau ; written & engr...

Print showing a reproduction of the Last Supper surrounded by text and three angels. 234 U.S. Copyright Office. Inscribed in ink: 234. Deposited in the Clerk's Office for the Sn. Dist. of New York Dec. 30, 18... More

Incipit liber primus Theophili monachi, de diversis artibus The beginn...

Text, in Latin and English, on the mixing of pigments to produce certain colors in oil paint. Illus. in: Theophili, qui et Rugerus, presbyteri et monachi, libri III. de diversis artibus: seu, Diversarum artium... More

Robinson's Onondaga temperance house, corner of Church and Salina st's...

Print shows an advertisement for Robinson's Onondaga Temperance House showing an exterior view of the building, with coach arriving with passengers, above text. Caption continues: This well-known Stand has bee... More

J. Hall Rohrman, ornamental japanner and manufacturer of grocers' tea ...

Print shows an embossed and gilt print advertising "J. Hall Rohrman" ornamental japanning services and japanned-ware products. (DLC/PP-2001:068). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

The great explosion in New-York, February 4th, 1850

Print shows firemen putting out a fire in the aftermath of an explosion in a building on Hague Street, New York City, and, with the help of other citizens, searching the ruins for victims. Includes a printed ac... More

Second street museum of living animals now exhibiting at 281 North 2d ...

Print shows an advertisement for the Second Street Museum of Living Animals depicting "Romulus, the fighting California grizzly bear" in a fight against "Napoleon 4th", a large bull, on April 8, 1853. The adver... More

State of Louisiana wood engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows the title page to "Ballou's Pictorial" for "Saturday, December 22, 1855" showing, at top, a view of Boston Harbor with sailing ships, steamboats, a rowboat, and a view of the city of Boston in the b... More

Cushings & Bailey, booksellers & stationers, no. 262 Market Street, op...

Print shows an advertisement for Cushings & Bailey bookstore and stationery establishment where they "keep constantly on hand a very large and extensive assortment of Law, Medical, Classical, School and Miscell... More

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

Ballon de cuivre. Ateliers de construction, impasse du Maine, no. 10, ...

Admission ticket to an exhibition of a copper balloon in Paris in the late 1850s. Text continues: "Cette machine aérostatique, de forme sphérique, de 10 mètres de diamètre, complètement en cuivre, offre l'impo... More

H.F. Van Dake. 4 State Street T.W. Strong

Print shows an advertisement for "boots and shoes" with a well-dressed man, possibly Henry F. Van Dake, shooting a rifle that emits a cloud of smoke filled with many number 4s and the address "4 State Street".... More

Now ready: the Dred Scott decision--Opinion of Chief-Justice Roger B. ...

Advertisement for pamphlet of the Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision by Van Evrie, Horton & Co., No. 40 Ann Street, New York. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 3, no. 134 (1859 July 23), p. 479.

[The Charleston convention] - A black and white drawing of a building

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 9, no. 228 (1860 April 14), p. 303 (title page).

National rotunda pictures. One set - price $1. Consisting of eight vie...

Print shows an advertisement, cover sheet, or title page for one set of "National Rotunda Pictures" consisting of: 1. "Declaration of Independence", 2. "Surrender of General Burgoyne", 3. "Surrender of Lord Cor... More

Now ready - American slavery justified

Advertisement and short notice for "American slavery distinguished from the slavery of English theorists, and justified by the law of Nature" by Rev. Samuel Seabury, D.D. and published by Mason Brothers, New Yo... More

[Page of text with articles: Commander Dahlgren and his guns; the Wash...

Page from: Harper's weekly, 1861 April 20, p. 246. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The battle of wild cat, Oct. 21st, 1861 sketched on the spot, by Alfre...

Print shows an engagement between Union and Confederate soldiers in a wilderness area of Kentucky, with the Confederate forces on the left at the edge of the forest and the Union forces in a clearing at center ... More

Stacy's Photographic Carte de Visite, 691 Broadway

Business card used by photographer George Stacy listing his New York City studio address at 691 Broadway which he occupied from 1861 to 1865. Additional text on card: Every description of photography executed ... More

Presidential campaign, 1864. Candidates for President and Vice-Preside...

Print shows bust portraits of Abraham Lincoln, George B. McClellan, Andrew Johnson, and George H. Pendleton above a map of the United States, with bust portraits of the previous 15 presidents with George Washin... More

[Printed mount for Civil War photograph]

Mount for photographic print by Alexander Gardner of negative by Timothy O'Sullivan published by Philip & Solomons, Washington [D.C.]. Printed on mount: Incidents of the war. Group of scouts and guides attatch... More

Preamble & resolutions adopted by the Fire Department of Philadelphia,...

Print shows bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln, facing right, mounted on a broadside containing text of the preamble and resolutions of the Fire Department of Philadelphia as stated following the death of Preside... More

Mortar dictator during American Civil War

Page of text describing the mortar pictured in the accompanying plate. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, [D.C.]: Philp & Solomons, [1865-66], v. 2, [75]. ... More

Robert Wood's ornamental iron works, Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia / Hinc...

Print shows an advertisement for Robert Wood's Ornamental Iron Works on "Ridge Avenue below Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia" showing cast iron statues and fountains, the "Clay Monument, at Pottsville, Pa.", ... More

A burial party on the battle-field of Cold Harbor

Page of text describing the scene pictured in the accompanying plate. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, [D.C.]: Philp & Solomons, [1865-66], v. 2, [94]. ... More

Our national chart, a supplement to the "Cincinnati Weekly Times" for ...

Print showing right side illustration of "The soldier's dream" in which a soldier asleep on the ground during the Civil War dreams of returning home to loved ones; left side illustration shows bust portrait of ... More

R. Esterbrook & Cos. Lincoln Pen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Paper wrapper for a box of R. Esterbrook's Lincoln Pen showing a bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln, facing right, above laurel boughs and American flags. 734 U.S. Copyright Office. Entered according to Act of C... More

Republican chart for the presidential campaign, 1868 / E. Baldwin eng.

Print shows Ulysses S. Grant, bust portrait, facing slightly right, and Schuyler Colfax, bust portrait, facing slightly left, with brief biographies of each, also with text of the Republican Party platform, as ... More

Mrs. E.C. Cowdrey, milliner - Public domain engraving

Print shows an advertisement broadside with a hand holding up a bouquet of flowers, among which are bust portraits of women wearing fashionable hats; includes advertising text and two hat styles at bottom. Cap... More

Ultimi avvenimenti della vita di Beatrice Cenci rappresentati nelle se...

Print shows title page to an edition of prints related to the life and death of Beatrice Cenci. Printed on lower right: Prezzo £.,20. Stamped on lower right: Library of Congress City of Washington 1870. (DLC/PP-43735)

Robert Emmett, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows Robert Emmett, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Includes excerpts from his address to the court during his trial for treason after the rebellion of 1803; also eight lines of verse from a po... More

Weltausstellung 1873 in Wien / gezeichnet von F. Laufberger ; radirt v...

Print shows an ornamental certificate with allegorical figures presented to Joseph E. Holmes, a juror of "Group XIII" at the Vienna International Exhibition, Vienna, 1873. Caption: Der Präsident der Kaiserlich... More

The West Virginia cigar Wheeling Intelligencer Steam Job Press

Print shows an advertisement for the West Virginia cigar, "widely known throughout the United States as the Wheeling Stogie", which is available at Henry Seamon's establishment "located at No. 1150 Water Street... More

Grand ballon captif a vapeur, de M. Henry Giffard [text].

Blank form for passengers to record "observations" (data) during ascents in Giffard's giant captive balloon from the Tuileries courtyard in the Paris Exposition of 1878. Tissandier collection.

[Page of text containing poem "Cato's Song" and three articles: "The R...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 28, no. 1419 (1884 March 1), p. 138.

Art's airy shrine--Where "V.G." works, and how he does it / Donaghy.

Periodical page with text of article and an illustration showing Valerian Gribayédoff working at his desk with pen and paper. Illus. in: The journalist, 1886 July 10, vol. III, no. 16, p. 1. Wood engraving afte... More

The donkey party game of putting the tail on the donkey. The funniest ...

Print shows a donkey facing left with 28 tails to be cut out of the bottom half of the print; includes wood engraved illustration of the game in progress with printed "directions", metal pins, and cardboard "me... More

The black list of states - Public domain book illustration

Listing of states which allowed girls younger than eighteen to legally marry. Includes Delaware (seven years) and North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama (eight years). Item in: The courier-journal. Louisvi... More

John Robinson's 10 big shows. Circus - Museum - Menegarie ... Noveltie...

Circus poster showing the interior view of a temple with hundreds of dancing women performing around the throne.

Character by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Commemorative or keepsake letterpress print, suitable for framing, of quote from Emerson's essay "Character", includes photomechanical reproduction of engraving of head-and-shoulders portrait of Emerson, facing... More

John Robinson's ten enormous shows combined

A two-sided circus poster showing a large circus herald covered with text and pictures of acts: animals, acrobats, parades, horseback riding, novelty acts, etc. Copyright deposit.

Lithographs of New York by Joseph Pennell. Table of contents

Contents sheet on laid paper with large watermark at center of verso showing a human figure holding a jumprope while standing on a ball, facing right. Section title devised by Library staff. In portfolio: Litho... More

Now that everyone has advanced his little idea explaining their presen...

In the first of two illustrations a tall man "Mr. Hi Costo Living" and a short man "Mr. L.O. Wages" are singing "We're here because we're here because we're here..."; in the second illustration a man in tattere... More

Spolium! Album de quatorze eaux-fortes sur la guerre par Louis Jous

Front cover and title page to portfolio of 14 etchings about World War I. Edition of 100. Library has "3-100." Straight no. 966 Album V. Annotation: "5eme Japon." Forms part of: Straight collection of French g... More

Refugees in Russia during World War I

Poster showing an illustration by Boardman Robinson depicting scene in a refugee camp, also shows the emblem of czarist Russia, includes text about the plight of Russian citizens. Issued(?) by: International Re... More

The Masses is your magazine - Drawing. Public domain image.

This issue of The Masses, for August 1917, vol. 9, no. 10 (issue no. 74), includes a front cover illustration by Frank Walts showing a woman's head, upside down. Other illustrations are by H.J. Glintenkamp, K.R... More

Across! / Orr. - An open book with a drawing of a man sitting on a ben...

An old woman "Eliza Prohibition", carrying a baby "Constitutional Amendment", hops across ice floes labeled after U.S. states towards solid ground "Ratification"; in the background three dogs "brewer", "distill... More

Cover of portfolio: Deutsche Kampfflieger und Seehelden nach dem Leben...

Cover of portfolio containing photographic reproductions of portrait drawings of German World War I military personnel.

We go hunting in Kashmir / World Wide Photos.

Page from scrapbook showing Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Eleanor Butler Roosevelt, and others standing next to an elephant lying on the ground with a ladder against it's side and a driver, with two others, sitting ... More

Abbildung der prächtigen - und zwar trawrigen Leichbestattung - gehalt...

A mock funeral procession for the heavy imperial taxes levied on the Protestants but lost after the Protestant victory at Breitenfeld. The procession begins in the lower right corner and advances across the bot... More

National Washington Monument - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows architect Robert Mills's original design for the Washington Monument with colonnade at the base; shows sightseers on the grounds and an artist seated at center of the foreground, sketching the monum... More

The star spangled banner / written by Francis S. Key, Esq. of Georgeto...

Print shows the text of the Star Spangled Banner within an oval design at center, surrounded by circular star-bursts that contain letters spelling "Bombardment of Fort M'Henry" within a frame that has a ship in... More

Explanation of a view of the siege of Antwerp exhibiting at the Panora...

Print shows a panorama of the seige in two panels with earth works, artillery batteries, and French soldiers in the foreground, and various buildings in the background. Buildings and French guns and soldiers ar... More

J.M. Newby & Co. dealers in ready made clothing, hats, caps, stocks, g...

Print shows an advertisement for J.M. Newby & Co., a clothing dealer operating at the United States Hotel in Augusta, Georgia, with view of the hotel and additional text about the goods they offer. Caption con... More

Books and stationery - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print of advertisement for books and stationary showing items related to the stationary trade and a list of available products. Copyright 1865 by Andrew Peck.

El Ahuizote, semanario feroz, aunque de buenos instintos, Viernes 13 d...

Prints show eight pages of the "El Ahuizote" newspaper with illustrated masthead, cartoons on the front and back covers, and a double page centerfold spread, articles under headings "Tonteras" and "Claridades" ... More

Don Quixote, Tomo 1, Num 1 Newspaper, 8 pp Mexico: Viernes 2 de Marzo ...

Print shows eight pages of "D Quixote" newspaper with illustrated masthead, cartoons on front and back covers and a double page centerfold spread and articles under various headings; issue published weekly in M... 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.

Jas. G. Stacy, photographer, Rahway, N.J

Business card used by photographer James G. Stacy listing his studio which was located at 3 Cherry Street, Rahway, N.J., and in operation between February 1866 and May 1894. The illustration on back of the card... More

Dancing Academy Union Hall, Morrow, O., Tuesday evening, September 9th

Print announcing a dance academy under the direction of Prof. Erwin Thomas to commence Tuesday, September 9th, showing adult and children couples dancing, and a cameo portrait of Erwin Thomas. 2854 U.S. Copyrig... More

Valeur des assignats et autres papiers monnoies / J. Benizy dit Dubuis...

Print shows a trompe-l'oeil presentation of many French revolutionary "assignats", or paper money, in various demoninations, issued between 1789 and 1795. Caption continues: Depuis l'époque de leur emission en... More

Les belles villes gauloises d'entre Rhin et Moselle, lithographies ori...

Folder containing original lithograph showing a bird's-eye view of "Schlestadt" at the intersection of streets with city buildings, St. George's Church, St. Faith's Church, and other nearby churches, also shows... More

Les belles villes gauloises d'entre Rhin et Moselle, lithographies ori...

Folder containing original lithograph showing a bird's-eye view of "Thann" with the Thur River and the Witches' Tower in the foreground and the church of St. Theobald in the middle distance, with remarque showi... More

Explanation of a view of the siege of Antwerp exhibiting at the Panora...

Jas. G. Stacy, photographer, Rahway, N.J

Les belles villes gauloises d'entre Rhin et Moselle, lithographies ori...

Folder containing original lithograph showing a bird's-eye view of "Strasbourg" with dwellings and other buildings around the cathedral, with remarque showing a stork flying above the city, it appears to be car... More

Don Quixote, Tomo 1, Num 1 Newspaper, 8 pp Mexico: Viernes 2 de Marzo ...

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.

Les belles villes gauloises d'entre Rhin et Moselle, lithographies ori...

Folder containing original lithograph showing a bird's-eye view of "Mayence" (Mainz) and the Mainz Cathedral in the middle distance with a plaza and an outdoor market in the foreground, with remarque showing so... More

Villes de Gloire et de Souffrance, lithographies originales par A. Rob...

Folder containing original lithograph showing "Verdun" during World War I, with remarque showing a low arch bridge leading to twin gate towers with a building in the background; accompanied by four pages of tex... More

El Ahuizote, semanario feroz, aunque de buenos instintos, Viernes 13 d...

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.

Les belles villes gauloises d'entre Rhin et Moselle, lithographies ori...

Folder containing original lithograph showing a bird's-eye view of "Metz" and the waterfront along a river in the foreground and the Metz Cathedral in the middle distance, with remarque showing the German eagle... More

Les belles villes gauloises d'entre Rhin et Moselle, lithographies ori...

Folder containing original lithograph showing a bird's-eye view of "Colmar" at the intersection of streets with a large building on the corner and a church behind, also shows activity on the streets, with remar... More

Villes de Gloire et de Souffrance, lithographies originales par A. Rob...

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