confrontations

[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - headed for the shrine]

Drawing shows a few men confronting by the 47 rōnin on the Ryogoku Bridge over the Sumida River during the night on their return after attacking Kira Yoshinaka's home and beheading him.

The challenge, Thomas Rowlandson

Public domain image, 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor... More

Shodan. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Shunsh Katsukawa

Print shows a confrontation between a court official and a lesser official with his wife standing nearby, following an offense by the court official; this sets the stage, in later acts, for the lesser official'... More

General Monkey and General Wolfe!!, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Napoleon I, wearing a large hat, carrying a long sword, and having a body where his shoulders rest on his waist, cowering before the large ogre-like figure of John Bull. Forms part of: British Cart... More

Kira Yoshinaka - Sandanme, Katsushika Hokusai, Forty Seven Rōnin

Print shows a confrontation at the rear gate outside the shogun's palace between Sagisaka Bannai and two other men, who are Moronō's retainers, and Kampei, who is fleeing with his lover Okaru. Scene from act th... More

Kira Yoshinaka - Kudanme Historic map, Library of Congress, Forty Seve...

Print shows two women, possibly Tonase and Konami, and Honzō, looking at a map of Morono's villa, and Rikiya, standing, about to draw his sword. Scene from act nine of the play Chūshingura or revenge of the 47 Rōnin.

Rokudanme, Utagawa Kuniyasu, Forty Seven Rōnin

Print shows a woman, Osai, owner of a brothel, in a palanquin with porters at the front and back. She has come to Yoichibei's cottage to make the final payment for Okaru, Yoichibei's daughter. She is confronted... More

Cave dwellers - watercolors fore edge painting

Information from accompanying cards: The fore edge painting on this volume is somewhat unusual and exceptionally interesting. It depicts a scene in the days when men lived in caves, showing the males members of... More

[Two mice, one lying on the ground with head resting on forepaws, the ...

Attributed to a group of drawings, formerly bound, referred to as the "Hokusai School sketchbook." Many of the drawings have a small tab of similar paper attached at a later date and numbered in pencil. Forms ... More

Famil[?], Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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The michievous boy, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Family days, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Family days, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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The ghost, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Homer Winslow. The meeting after the marriage

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Finding the man, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Jones, just home from his club, fears the storm

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Finding the man, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Kiralfy Bro's. "Michael Strogoff"

N16298 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy, 1882." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The new policeman on the beat - the monopoly gang defies him! / F. Opp...

Illustration shows a policeman from the "New Chicago Anti-Monopoly Party" holding a broken nightstick labeled "Popular Support", standing on a sidewalk at "Vanderbilt's Monopoly Car Yard", confronting a gang of... More

Two of a kind / J. Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a confrontation between a pope and the leader of a rival spiritual organization, the pope with a banner that states "Papal Encyclical - You're a Humbug and you Dupe the People!!", the other s... More

Icon Richelieu's defiance / Gillam., public domain photograph

Illustration shows President Cleveland as Cardinal Richelieu embracing a young woman labeled "Civil Service" as he is confronted by a group of courtiers labeled "Manning, Barnum, C.S. Blackburn, [and] Hendricks... More

An uneven game / Zimmerman. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows William E. Gladstone standing on the balcony of a building where the windows are labeled "Pride, Prestige, Supremacy in India, Commerce, British Empire, [and] Control of the Afgan Frontier" (... More

"Peace" assured / J. Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows William E. Gladstone dressed as an old woman wearing keys labeled "Suez, Gibraltor, [and] Herat", pushing John Bull into a kissing embrace with Tsar Nicholas II who is, likewise, being pushed... More

The issue / Gillam. - Public domain engraving

Illustration shows John Kelly holding a shillelagh in one hand and a rope tied to an injured tiger labeled "Tammany" with bandages labeled "1880, 1882, [and] 1884" in the other, standing outside the "White Hous... More

Bliss disturbed, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Bliss disturbed, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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The cotton king the London Adelphi Theatre success : by Sutton Vane.

Caption: You coward! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management, Wm. A. Brady. No. 6174. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The greater Shenandoah by Bronson Howard.

Z43604 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Halt! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. - N.Y." Management, Charles Frohman. N.Y. 6088. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The cotton king the London Adelphi Theatre success : by Sutton Vane.

Caption: What does this mean? Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti, N.Y." Management, Wm. A. Brady. No. 6175. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Coon Hollow Chas. E. Callahan's big scenic play.

Z62743 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1894." Created by The Gribler Bank Note Company. Lower left corner missing; imprint information torn. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The greater Shenandoah by Bronson Howard.

Z43604 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A fair prisoner. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. NY." Management, Charles Frohman. N.Y. 6087. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... More

"Begorrah, Bridget, lits arbitrate", Sterescope Card, Boston Public Li...

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Not so happy as he might be / Keppler.

Print shows John Bull sitting in a chair, confronted by a swarm of mosquitos labeled "Afridis [who has drawn blood from Bull's brow], Transvaal Republic, Grecian Question, Russia, France, Sudan Troubles, [and] Germany".

"Begorrah, Bridget, lits arbitrate", Sterescope Card, Boston Public Li...

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Chas. H. Yale's fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The many, merry ...

48058 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyright 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3351. Under the management of the author, Sidney R. Ellis. Forms part of: Theatrical p... More

Edward C. White's dramatic production, Two little vagrants by Pierre D...

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Chas. H. Yale's fantastic spectacle, The evil eye, or The many, merry ...

48059 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., largest in the world, Cincinnati, U.S.A." No. 3350. Under the management of the author, Sidney R. Elli... More

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

48683 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: De-Carteret plays his last card. De-Carteret, "I object to Lady-Love being declared the winner, because Lord Woodstock is dead, and ... should therefore be disqualified! Cre... More

The Southern chimes great melo-drama : by James W. Harkins, Jr.

73338 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: "Time's up" The Belfry scene; The mark of Cain; Look again - then look at me and swear that he's the man; Say! I want your bones; "A suicide!" The gates of eternal hope are... More

Blue jeans "will never wear out" : written by Joseph Arthur, author of...

"The mighty thrilling theatrical triumph of 2 continents." Caption: The big 4 famous features of the play that has made all America talk: Feature no. 1: "The big political barbeque." Feature no. 2: "Thrilling s... More

Tribulation, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Revelation, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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The latest Chinese wall / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows the Russian bear wearing a military uniform and with sword drawn, standing on one side of a ditch; facing the bear on the other side of the ditch are various rulers, including "Japan," "Germa... More

Too many Shylocks / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows the emperors of Russia, Japan, and Germany, and the king of Great Britain, each holding a balance scale and all but "Japan" holding a paper that states their country's "claim for indemnity" a... More

The dog in the manger / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a bulldog labeled "Jingoism" standing in a ditch labeled "Nicaragua Canal" confronting animals representing European countries, the British Lion holding a pick labeled "England," a boar label... More

Between two of a kind / Keppler.

Illustration shows an angry capitalist labeled "Commercial Trust" confronting an angry laborer labeled "Labor Trust" holding a club labeled "Strike"; between them is a diminutive man labeled "Consumer", he is o... More

A Kansas David in the field / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Henry Harrison Tucker, Jr. as the youthful David with sling confronting John D. Rockefeller as Goliath, holding a large club labeled "Standard Oil". Illus. in: Puck, v. 57, no. 1464 (1905 Ma... More

The fair trade minute men / Keppler.

Illustration shows Sereno E. Payne in the role of British Major John Pitcairn, commander of an occupying troop of British soldiers in Massachusetts in 1775, standing before a group of Patriots under the banner ... More

In the highlands of high finance / Keppler.

Illustration shows Edward H. Harriman, in the Scottish Highlands, standing with arms and sword raised next to a diamond-shaped rock labeled "Flim Flam Finance" balancing on a pointed base; Harriman is confronti... More

Jack and the giant / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as a giant sitting on a rock with a large stick across his lap; he is being challenged by a diminutive figure labeled "The Constitution" with a large sword and two even sma... More

If Moses came down to-day / Kep.

Illustration shows an angry mob of capitalists, businessmen, and politicians, some shaking their fists at Moses, who is standing on the left holding a tablet with "The Ten Commandments". Caption: Chorus of "Co... More

Puck magazine cover - Grand opera opens / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Giulio Gatti-Casazza and Oscar Hammerstein throwing puppets labeled "Tenor, Second Tenor, Contralto, Baritone, Basso, Mezzo Soprano, [and] High Soprano" at each other. Illus. in: Puck, v. 64... More

A coldness between them / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Arctic explorers Frederick A. Cook and Robert E. Peary facing off on either side of a frozen figure labeled "The Pole" holding up Cook's "Book Royalties" and Peary's "Lecture Receipts"; each ... More

The laughter of the gods / Kep.

Illustration shows two diminutive figures labeled "Democratic Principles" and "Republican Principles" arguing between themselves; in the background are four large men, "the Gods", labeled "Democratic Boss, Priv... More

America's knight, the world's challenger / Kep.

Illustration shows a large knight sitting on a horse, holding a lance with a banner that states "American Crops"; he has thrown a gauntlet to the ground before him. In the background, Uncle Sam and Columbia sit... More

Police at Gates Ave. station in Brooklyn check loot, including several...

Photograph shows police officers Tom McMahon, David Ablett, and Robert Fales documenting confiscated stolen items. Title from news agency caption on item. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun New... More

'It really takes guts to stick' This scene occurred at Fulton St. and ...

Photograph shows confrontation between African Americans and police with billysticks. Title from news agency caption on item. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection ... More

The confrontation, Selma, Alabama / McMahon.

Drawing shows clergy and nuns facing police officers in a confrontation with the Sheriff's posse. Container list: McMahon. Title on container list: Clergy facing police officers, Selma, Alabama, 1965 (Confront... More

A view of the U.S. Embassy, destroyed by terrorist bombing on April 18...

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A view of a shell-damaged building in Beirut. Buildings throughout the...

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A view of the U.S. Embassy, destroyed by terrorist bombing on April 18...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of a shell-damaged area on the outskirts of Beirut. Buildings t...

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In the afternoon of the 21st of April, 1996, in the small town of Viso...

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In the afternoon of the 21st of April, 1996, in the small town of Viso...

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In the afternoon of the 21st of April, 1996 in the small town of Visok...

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In the afternoon of the 21st of April, 1996, in the small town of Viso...

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In the afternoon of the 21st of April, 1996 in the small town of Visok...

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The Mayor of Visoko and MG Farmen, North Atlantic Treaty Organization ...

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A view from the underside of the Visoko Bridge in the small town of Vi...

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In the afternoon of the 21st of April, 1996, in the small town of Viso...

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An audience of soldiers and media line the street in the afternoon of ...

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"'Oho!' He roared. 'I will broil you for my breakfast!'"

The Mahdi or For the Victoria cross

Caption: Scene 1st. Sunset in the Soudan. The declaration of hostilities and persecution of Christians by the Soudanese. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." No. 97.B.46. P... More

She did not mind death, but she could not stand pinching.

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The Mahdi or For the Victoria cross

Caption: Scene 1st. Sunset in the Soudan. The declaration of hostilities and persecution of Christians by the Soudanese. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." No. 97.B.46. P... More

The Mahdi or For the Victoria cross

Caption: Scene 1st. Sunset in the Soudan. The declaration of hostilities and persecution of Christians by the Soudanese. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." No. 97.B.46. P... More

The Mahdi or For the Victoria cross

Caption: Scene 1st. Sunset in the Soudan. The declaration of hostilities and persecution of Christians by the Soudanese. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." No. 97.B.46. P... More

Revelation, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Tribulation, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Famil[?], Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

Local Accession Number: 06_11_002651.Title: Famil[?].Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints; Portrait photographs; Group portraits; Humorous pictures.Date issued: 1850-1920 (approximate).Physical description:... More

Family days, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

Local Accession Number: 06_11_002652.Title: Family days.Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints; Portrait photographs; Group portraits; Humorous pictures.Date issued: 1850-1920 (approximate).Physical descripti... More

The ghost, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

Local Accession Number: 06_11_002712.Title: The ghost.Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints; Portrait photographs; Group portraits; Humorous pictures.Date issued: 1850-1920 (approximate).Physical description... More

The michievous boy, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

Local Accession Number: 06_11_002751.Title: The michievous boy.Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints; Portrait photographs; Group portraits; Humorous pictures.Date issued: 1850-1920 (approximate).Physical de... More

Revelation, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

Local Accession Number: 06_11_002839.Title: Revelation.Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints; Portrait photographs; Group portraits; Humorous pictures.Created/Published: New York ; London ; Toronto - Canada ... More

Tribulation, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

Local Accession Number: 06_11_002840.Title: Tribulation.Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints; Portrait photographs; Group portraits; Humorous pictures.Created/Published: New York ; London ; Toronto - Canada... More

"Begorrah, Bridget, lits arbitrate", Sterescope Card, Boston Public Li...

Local Accession Number: 06_11_002878.Title: "Begorrah, Bridget, lits arbitrate".Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints; Portrait photographs; Group portraits; Humorous pictures.Created/Published: New York, N.... More

Bliss disturbed, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

Local Accession Number: 06_11_002885.Title: Bliss disturbed.Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints; Portrait photographs; Group portraits; Humorous pictures.Created/Published: Meadville, Pa. ; St. Louis, Mo. ... More

Bliss disturbed, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

Local Accession Number: 06_11_002887.Title: Bliss disturbed.Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints; Portrait photographs; Group portraits; Humorous pictures.Created/Published: Meadville, Pa. ; St. Louis, Mo. ... More

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A240001 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of In old Kentucky. Caption: The child is mine, she shall go with me! Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." Jacob Litt, p... More

Poster - The war of wealth - Public domain lithograph

A240001 U.S. Copyright Office By C.T. Dazey, author of In old Kentucky. Caption: The child is mine, she shall go with me! Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." Jacob Litt, p... More

Charles Frohman presents Miss Maude Adams in a new comedy, The little ...

C263234 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: It is Mrs. Dishart! Yes!; Can a man like a woman against his will?; He's drinking tea with you! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New ... More

Charles Frohman presents Miss Maude Adams in a new comedy, The little ...

C263234 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: It is Mrs. Dishart! Yes!; Can a man like a woman against his will?; He's drinking tea with you! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New ... More

Emily Bancker in A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Sai...

Caption: Ice-water sah? Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti - New York." Management of Thos. W. Ryley. N.Y. no. 7536. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Emily Bancker in A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Sai...

Caption: Ice-water sah? Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti - New York." Management of Thos. W. Ryley. N.Y. no. 7536. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Genl. Harrison & Tecumseh. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Knifing his victim. - Public domain dedication image

Breaking him in. - Public domain dedication image

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Elijah, Ahab, and Jezebel in Naboth's vineyard

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That man that overtook you, was Moses. He spareth none, neither knowe...

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