1847

[Unidentified woman, half length portrait, seated with left arm restin...

Case: Rinhart 141. Barboza number: 6019.032. Stamped on brass mat: J. P. Ball, Cincinnati. Date based upon address of photographer. Purchase; Anthony Barboza; 1999; (DLC/PP-1999:022). Forms part of: Daguerreoty... More

The liberator. v.17:no.37(1847:Sep.10)

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... The undersigned would respectfully beg leave to inform his friends...

Clephane, James. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 198, Folder 17.

The liberator. v.17:no.25(1847:June 18)

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The Volunteer. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Originally drawn as J.W. Patton after Battle of Brazito, but here given as sample of Col. Doniphan's command. Illus. in: John Taylor Hughes, Doniphan's Expedition. Cincinnati : U.P. James, 1847. Reference copy ... More

[Map of Mexico City region]. - Public domain old map

Relief shown by hachures. Title supplied by cataloger. Accompanied by label annotated in black ink: This is to certify that the accompanying map was drawn by Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard. 1 leaf ; 5 x 8 cm. Pen-and-i... More

[Grace Church (Brooklyn, New York). Rear elevation. Plan] / Rich Upjoh...

Architectural drawing showing rear elevation and plan of church. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The liberator. v.17:no.28(1847:July 9)

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Amelia Isabella waltz - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

[Unidentified man and woman, three-quarters length portrait, seated]

Case: flowers surrounded by scrolls. Barboza number: 6019.022. Stamped on brass mat: J. P. Ball, Cincinnati. Purchase; Anthony Barboza; 1999; (DLC/PP-1999:022). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library ... More

The liberator. v.17:no.33(1847:Aug.13)

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Map of Chester County, Pennsylvania : from original surveys /

General-content county map also showing rural buildings and householders' names; larger real-property tracts with owners' names shown only in West Chester borough inset. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridian... More

The liberator. v.17:no.51(1847:Dec.17)

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The liberator. v.17:no.33(1847:Aug.13)

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Aki no shika - Public domain scenic drawing

Print shows a large section of text with a deer standing on the right. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Format: Choban Nishikie Surim... More

The liberator. v.17:no.22(1847:May 28)

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The marriage - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Baillie.

Battle of Cerro Gordo - Public domain book illustration, Library of Co...

An attack on James K. Polk's attempts to undermine Winfield Scott's military efforts and reputation through his handling of the Mexican War in April 1847. Shortly after Scott's victory at Cerro Gordo, Polk disp... More

Jim Crow Jubilee - A black and white drawing of a group of animals

Sheet music cover illustration with caricatures of ragged African American musicians and dancers. LOT subdivision subject: Negro Minstrels. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Co... More

The liberator. v.17:no.52(1847:Dec.24)

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The BRITANNIA steamship leaving Boston, U.S.

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1847 October 23, p. 272. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Mass. Boston 1847; Mass. Boston harbor...; Ships BRITANNIA; Shelf.

Map of the Boston & Woonsocket rail road routes compiled from the stat...

Map of eastern Massachusetts showing drainage, place names, and township lines. [From published bibliography]

The liberator. v.17:no.52(1847:Dec.24)

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Daniel O'Connell. The champion of liberty

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Hoffy. Exchange; Old Print Gallery; (DLC/PP-1975:063).

Grand Triumphal Quick Step, by Edward L. White

Music cover illustrated with half length portrait of Gen. Zachary Taylor. LOT subdivision subject: Presidents. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by Oliver Ditson, Bos... More

Victorious bombardment of Vera Cruz, engraving, Library of Congress

Public domain photograph of a ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bulletin. By Telegraph from Richmond to "Union." Washington. 18th from...

Telegraphic bulletin. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 232, Folder 42.

Dance The Highland fling - Public domain musical sheets

My intended - Public domain portrait print

Public domain image - 18th-19th-century female portrait, aristocracy, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

The Hutchinson family - Print, Library of Congress collection

346 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Britton, J.

The liberator. v.17:no.21(1847:May 21)

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... The undersigned have established in this city an institution to be...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 198, Folder 14.

Nouveau système de locomotion aérienne du Docteur Van Hecke / dessine ...

Design drawing for system of harnessing several balloons in descending size to provide the lift to transport various weights of people and mail, proposed by Dr. Van Hecke of Brussels. (Source: A.G. Renstrom, LC... More

Higashi no kata Ichiriki - Public domain portrait print

Print shows sumo wrestler Ichiriki, full-length portrait, standing, facing left. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. From the series: Su... More

Letter from Jane Wigham, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to Maria Weston Chapma...

Public domain scan of manuscript related to Massachusetts, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Going to and returning from Mexico

Caricature of contrast between well-dressed and fit American soldier and 3 crippled civilians before and after active duty during the Mexican War, 1846-1847.

Lincoln as a member of Congress in 1847

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The liberator. v.17:no.19(1847:May 7)

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Grand valse, op. 5 - Public domain American sheet music

cover only From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright D... More

Storming of the Fortress of Chapultepec: at the city of Mexico Sept. 1...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The Liberty Almanac for 1847: [page with slave trade news (no illus.)]

Reference copy may be in LOT 4422A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: African American hist. Slavery; Almanacs; African American hist. Emancipation; Shelf.

The liberator. v.17:no.39(1847:Sep.24)

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The liberator. v.17:no.32(1847:Aug.6)

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Who's dat knockin' at de door? - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Signed in plate: Hinckley. Title appears as it is written on the item. Forms part of: American cartoon print filing series (Library of Congress)

Map of the Seaboard & Roanoke Railroad from Portsmouth, Va. to Weldon,...

Outline map showing area from Pottsville, Pa., to Macon, Ga. [From published bibliography] Scale ca. 1:3,250,000. LC Railroad maps, 557 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.... More

The organ kicked out - Public domain book illustration, Library of Con...

The Senate's February 1847 resolution barring reporters and editors of the "Washington Union" from the Senate floor and gallery was the basis for the artist's demeaning portrayal of the newspaper's powerful edi... More

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.

The Last Parting. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Musical Cover - woman leaning on a man in front of cottage, with boats on bay in the background. LOT subdivision subject: Daily Life. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Publishe... More

Tamaya yoji, Kuniyoshi Utagawa - Public domain image related to music ...

Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: one panel of a set of vertical Oban Nishikie. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Lib... More

... To the sachens, chiefs and warriers of the new confederacy of the ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 120, Folder 9.

General Taylor's letter of condolence to Henry Clay on his recent dist...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 155, Folder... More

Hensel, Fanny Mendelssohn - Public domain portrait engraving

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

The liberator. v.17:no.52(1847:Dec.24)

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Coronation of the virgin - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Cong...

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Baillie.

The night after the battle: burying the dead

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Grace Church (Brooklyn, New York). Side elevation] / Rich Upjohn, arc...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Letter from Jane Wigham, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to Maria Weston Chapma...

Public domain scan of manuscript related to Massachusetts, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The liberator. v.17:no.30(1847:July 23)

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Public sale of household & kitchen furniture. There will be exposed to...

Acc. 667 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 155, Folder 7a.

Solothurner - pfaffen-jagd! - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print showing the pope excommunicating priests and nuns who are attended by a host of flying demons.

Taylor & his battles - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Ensigns & Thayer.

The liberator. v.17:no.22(1847:May 28)

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Order of exercizes for Rittenhouse academy, July 27, 1847 .... [Washin...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 198, Folder 22. Copy scanned: 1

[Hotel for Azariah Fuller, (Kirkwood House), Pennsylvania Avenue and 1...

Inscriptions on recto: Principal floor ; John Haviland Architect Philadelphia. 1847 ; Saloon ; Balconey ; Ladies dressing room ; Gent's dressing room ; Ladies stair-case ; Gentlemen's stair-case ; Piazza ; Ladi... More

The liberator. v.17:no.1(1847:Jan.1)

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St. Mary's Hall / lith. of T. Sinclair, Philadelphia.

Print shows an exterior view of St. Mary's Hall from the Delaware River, with stone retaining wall along the river, trees on the lawn and the building at center, reflected in the river. Illus. from: Views of t... More

Maxime Lalanne - Chateau a Liège

This record contains unverified, preliminary data. Signed, lower left, below image: Lalanne. Stamped on back: LCF 220. "Collection Lalanne" stamp on back.

Croquis del terro, camino, bosques, barrancas, cerro y beredas de Cerr...

Scale not given. LC Luso-Hispanic World, 530 Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Includes "Esplicacion del Plano." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2: 650/2; 650/3

Battle of Churrubusco. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A slightly modified version of "Battle of Cerro Gordo" (no. 1847-2), in all likelihood produced by the same lithographer. The scene is quite similar, except for the inclusion of the later battle (the Battle of ... More

The liberator. v.17:no.51(1847:Dec.17)

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The liberator. v.17:no.14(1847:Apr.2)

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Letter from Jane Wigham, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to Maria Weston Chapma...

Public domain scan of manuscript related to Massachusetts, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Telegraphig, Exclusively for the National Whig. National Whig-----Extr...

To Southern travellers! Spring, Summer and Fall arrangement of the gre...

Transportation. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 30, Folder 27a.

Bulletin by telegraph to "Union," Washington To the editor of the Unio...

Mexican war. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 198, Folder 28.

[Unidentified woman seated in chair, with hand resting on table]

Label on cover glass: 114-21 75 Case: bouquet of flowers surrounded by scrolls. Embossed on velvet: Bailey, 198 Chestnut St. Philada. Barboza number: 6019.002. Purchase; Anthony Barboza; 1999; (DLC/PP-1999:022... More

The liberator. v.17:no.8(1847:Feb.19)

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Map of railways in New England and part of New York; engraved by D. C....

Scale [ca. 1:2,700,000]. LC Railroad maps, 101 Description derived from published bibliography. At top of map: "See paragraph headed Our Railway Map." On the verso: City of Boston. 18 x 14 cm. Available also th... More

Map of the proposed Great Western and Lake Erie Rail Road of Pennsylva...

Physical map of Pennsylvania and parts of adjacent states showing drainage, relief by hachures, spot heights in feet, state boundaries, canals, cities and towns. Finished and proposed railroads with names of li... More

The liberator. v.17:no.35(1847:Aug.27)

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[Map of the United States and Canada].

Shows only southeastern and southwestern portions of Canada. Relief shown by hachures. Title from published version. Published version: Harper's cereographic map of the United States and Canada. New York : Harp... More

Map of the residence & park grounds, near Bordentown, New Jersey : of ...

Relief shown by hachures. Includes index. "To be sold at auction by Anthony J. Bleecker, on Friday 25th, June 1847, at 1 o'clock P.M. on the premises" Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as ... More

Order of exercises for exhibition of the Western academy, June 7th, 18...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 198, Folder 18.

The liberator. v.17:no.35(1847:Aug.27)

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Family Groceries. Your attention is most respectfully invited to my st...

Public domain scan of the book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Samuel Washington Woodhouse, head and shoulders portrait, facing righ...

Case: tendrils and floral motif. Label on case: "50"; label on cover glass: "47". Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.15). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms par... More

Spring cure. Doctor Quenaudon's extract of green herbs for purifying t...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 198, Folder 16.

List of the officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians & privates ...

Print shows a long list of officers and enlisted men of the First Regiment of the Mississippi Riflemen; appearing at the top are a portrait of "Albert G. Brown Governor of the State of Mississippi", the emblem ... More

Map of part of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, showing the location o...

Shows area of Cheshire, Hillsborough, and northern part of Middlesex county. Chartered December 28, 1844. Scale ca. 1:150,000. LC Railroad maps, 617 Description derived from published bibliography. Available al... More

Shakespeare's House. Book illustration from Library of Congress

William Shakespeare books and illustrations

[Grace Church (Brooklyn, New York). Side elevation] / Rich Upjohn, arc...

Architectural drawing showing side elevation of church. Signed. No. 2. Accession box no. DLC/PP-1996:111.11.5

The liberator. v.17:no.42(1847:Oct.15)

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Col. Harney at the Dragoon fight at Medelin, near Vera Cruz: March 25t...

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The soldier's wife - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Baillie.

Anna Bishop - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Currier, C.

His royal highness Prince Albert, K.G. &c. &c. &c. / painted by John L...

Print showing Prince Albert, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, holding scepter and hat. Published at the Albion Office, New York.

[Hotel for Azariah Fuller, (Kirkwood House), Pennsylvania Avenue and 1...

Inscriptions on recto: Third story ; John Haviland Archt Philadelphia 1847 ; Gentlemen's stair ; Ladies stair. Building originally Fountain Inn, then Irving Hotel (1848), then The Kirkwood House (1854). Demolis... More

Pursuit of the Mexicans by the U.S. Dragoons: under the intrepid Col. ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Diadem 1847 / Reverend W.H. Furness ; John Sartain.

Print shows a young boy walking between tall flowers in a grassy field and stopping to look at a butterfly on a flower blossom. Includes verse from "Song of the Flowers" by "Leigh Hunt": "The dear lumpish baby ... More

To the people of Cumberland County. The heart-rending state of starvat...