cover from "Battles of the United States, by Sea and Land: embracing t...
This image has been taken from scan 000123 from volume 01 of "Battles of the United States, by Sea and Land: embracing those of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War; with impo... More
cover from "Battles of the United States, by Sea and Land: embracing t...
This image has been taken from scan 000569 from volume 01 of "Battles of the United States, by Sea and Land: embracing those of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War; with impo... More
cover from "Battles of the United States, by Sea and Land: embracing t...
This image has been taken from scan 000683 from volume 01 of "Battles of the United States, by Sea and Land: embracing those of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War; with impo... More
cover from "Battles of the United States, by Sea and Land: embracing t...
This image has been taken from scan 000017 from volume 01 of "Battles of the United States, by Sea and Land: embracing those of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War; with impo... More
Amity enterprise - coin, public domain photograph
Print shows a Native man sitting on a log on the left, a bundle of arrows at his feet and a tomahawk peace pipe between his legs, he is offering an ear of corn to a pioneer who is sitting on a tree stump on the... More
View of Tremont House, Boston - Engraving, Public domain image
Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Symbolic religious image - Print, Library of Congress collection
Print showing various images: Noah's Ark; child with lion; person praying on mountain top; woman making sacrifice; woman teaching group from large book; woman kneeling in prayer; woman in white appearing before... More
Bataille des pyramides, 21 Juillet 1798 peint par Gros ; gravé par Fri...
Print shows Napoleon on horseback during the Battle of the Pyramids, gesturing toward the pyramids in the distance while speaking to his officers and soldiers on the left; in the lower right foreground are defe... More
Le Colonel Rampon à la tete de la 32° demi-brigade, défend la redoute ...
Print shows troops charging up a hill towards a bunker. Gift; Joseph Verner Reed; 1955 July 22, Copy 5. Printed in italics at top left: Galrie Histque de Versailles. Printed at top right: 185. Printed in itali... More
School house, Tappan / painted by Robert W. Weir ; engraved on steel b...
Print shows children departing a rural school house in Tappan, New York. Printed below title: Engraved for the New York Mirror.
Joseph Skelton - Siege de Dantzick peint par Siméonfort ; gravé par Sk...
Print shows troops in the trenches carrying the wounded; troops positioned near cannons overlooking battleground. Gift; Joseph Verner Reed; 1955 July 22, Copy 5. Printed in italics at top left: Galrie Histque ... More
O.H. Perry / painted by J.W. Jarvis ; engraved by W.G. Jackman.
Print shows Oliver H. Perry, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing military uniform. The portrait of Perry painted by J.W. Jarvis between 1814 and 1820 is now in the Collection of the Detroit Insti... More
William Henry Harrison President of the United States, Inaugurated Mar...
Print shows portrait of William Henry Harrison seated. No. 251. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Engraved on steel by H.S. Sadd from a portrait by E. D. Marchant painted in 1840. Illegibl... More
Exeter Hall, the great anti-slavery meeting, 1841 / T.H. Shepherd [del...
Print shows interior of Exeter Hall filled with a large crowd for the Anti-slavery Society meeting, London, England. Le grande salle d'Exeter-Hall assemblie des amis des noirs : Die so-gennante Exeter-Halle ve... More
people from "The American in Egypt, with rambles through Arabia Petræa...
This image has been taken from scan 000299 from "The American in Egypt, with rambles through Arabia Petræa and the Holy Land, during the years 1839 and 1840 ... Illustrated with numerous steel engravings: also ... More
pyramids from "The American in Egypt, with rambles through Arabia Petr...
This image has been taken from scan 000008 from "The American in Egypt, with rambles through Arabia Petræa and the Holy Land, during the years 1839 and 1840 ... Illustrated with numerous steel engravings: also ... More
portrait from "The American in Egypt, with rambles through Arabia Petr...
This image has been taken from scan 000234 from "The American in Egypt, with rambles through Arabia Petræa and the Holy Land, during the years 1839 and 1840 ... Illustrated with numerous steel engravings: also ... More
The old soldier & his family painted by Bellangé ; eng'd. by William M...
Print shows a young male traveling merchant or peddler selling figurines door-to-door throughout the countryside, he carries them on a board resting on his head; he is standing before an old soldier and his fam... More
[Farmers nooning, from the original picture in the possession of Jona....
Print shows workmen resting in the shade of a tree, one man is sharpening a tool, an African American man reclining on a stack of hay, a young boy is leaning over the stack, tickling the man's ear with a piece ... More
[Farmers nooning, from the original picture in the possession of Jona....
Print shows workmen resting in the shade of a tree, one man is sharpening a tool, an African American man reclining on a stack of hay, a young boy is leaning over the stack, tickling the man's ear with a piece ... More
[Farmers nooning, from the original picture in the possession of Jona....
Print shows workmen resting in the shade of a tree, one man is sharpening a tool, an African American man reclining on a stack of hay, a young boy is leaning over the stack, tickling the man's ear with a piece ... More
[Farmers nooning, from the original picture in the possession of Jona....
Print shows workmen resting in the shade of a tree, one man is sharpening a tool, an African American man reclining on a stack of hay, a young boy is leaning over the stack, tickling the man's ear with a piece ... More
[Farmers nooning, from the original picture in the possession of Jona....
Print shows workmen resting in the shade of a tree, one man is sharpening a tool, an African American man reclining on a stack of hay, a young boy is leaning over the stack, tickling the man's ear with a piece ... More
[Farmers nooning, from the original picture in the possession of Jona....
Print shows workmen resting in the shade of a tree, one man is sharpening a tool, an African American man reclining on a stack of hay, a young boy is leaning over the stack, tickling the man's ear with a piece ... More
[Farmers nooning, from the original picture in the possession of Jona....
Print shows workmen resting in the shade of a tree, one man is sharpening a tool, an African American man reclining on a stack of hay, a young boy is leaning over the stack, tickling the man's ear with a piece ... More
[Farmers nooning, from the original picture in the possession of Jona....
Print shows workmen resting in the shade of a tree, one man is sharpening a tool, an African American man reclining on a stack of hay, a young boy is leaning over the stack, tickling the man's ear with a piece ... More
engraving from "National History of the War for the Union, civil, mili...
This image has been taken from scan 000124 from volume 01 of "National History of the War for the Union, civil, military, and naval ... Illustrated with ... steel engravings ... by A. Chappel and T. Nast". The ... More
map from "The Southern Rebellion: being a history of the United States...
This image has been taken from scan 000753 from volume 01 of "The Southern Rebellion: being a history of the United States from the commencement of President Buchanan's administration through the war for the su... More
Melrose Abbey from "Scott and Scotland: or, historical and romantic Il...
This image has been taken from scan 000170 from "Scott and Scotland: or, historical and romantic Illustrations of Scottish Story ... With ... steel engravings". The title and subject terms of this image have be... More
map from "The Southern Rebellion: being a history of the United States...
This image has been taken from scan 000551 from volume 01 of "The Southern Rebellion: being a history of the United States from the commencement of President Buchanan's administration through the war for the su... More
map from "The Southern Rebellion: being a history of the United States...
This image has been taken from scan 000358 from volume 01 of "The Southern Rebellion: being a history of the United States from the commencement of President Buchanan's administration through the war for the su... More
engraving from "Scott and Scotland: or, historical and romantic Illust...
This image has been taken from scan 000205 from "Scott and Scotland: or, historical and romantic Illustrations of Scottish Story ... With ... steel engravings". The title and subject terms of this image have be... More
engraving from "Scott and Scotland: or, historical and romantic Illust...
This image has been taken from scan 000149 from "Scott and Scotland: or, historical and romantic Illustrations of Scottish Story ... With ... steel engravings". The title and subject terms of this image have be... More
portrait from "The Southern Rebellion: being a history of the United S...
This image has been taken from scan 000742 from volume 01 of "The Southern Rebellion: being a history of the United States from the commencement of President Buchanan's administration through the war for the su... More
portrait from "National History of the War for the Union, civil, milit...
This image has been taken from scan 000079 from volume 01 of "National History of the War for the Union, civil, military, and naval ... Illustrated with ... steel engravings ... by A. Chappel and T. Nast". The ... More
Allegory of arts and sciences - A drawing of a group of people sitting...
Print shows a tribute to the arts and sciences with women instructing young boys and girls, showing symbols relating to music, geometry, chemistry, geography, navigation, painting, industry, and astronomy. Sta... More
Marie Antoinette condemned by the Revolutionary Tribunal / from the or...
Print shows Marie Antoinette, full-length portrait, facing front, with soldiers during her trial by the Revolutionary Tribunal.
engraving from "Scott and Scotland: or, historical and romantic Illust...
This image has been taken from scan 000100 from "Scott and Scotland: or, historical and romantic Illustrations of Scottish Story ... With ... steel engravings". The title and subject terms of this image have be... More
Columbia bridge (Susquehanna) / drawn after nature for the proprietor ...
A47235 U.S. Copyright Office. Published for Herrmann J. Meyer, 164 William Street, New York. Copyright secured according to Act of Congress. Probably after engraving by William H. Bartlett.
[Model of a statue dedicated to French balloonists, Joseph and Etienne...
Tissandier collection. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Walt Whitman, three-quarter length portrait, facing front, as a young...
Signed by Whitman (Walt Whitman in 1855) across top. Saunders, no. 4 Forms part of: Feinberg-Whitman Collection (Library of Congress).
[Walt Whitman, three-quarter length portrait, facing front, as a young...
Signed by Whitman across top. Saunders, no. 4 Forms part of: Feinberg-Whitman Collection (Library of Congress).
View of the Hudson River near Newburg [sic]
Print shows, on the right, a man and a woman standing on a portico of a building high above the Hudson River near Newburgh, New York; they are talking, a third person is sitting in a chair next to them; at cent... More
Rio San Pedro - second crossing of Devil's Rivers J.D.S
Print shows a bird's-eye view of the Devil's River valley with a military camp in the middle ground on the left, with the river visible in the background, and with mountains on the right and beyond the river. A... More
Bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin, inaugurated September 17, 1856 in ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a cemetery, memorial, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Samuel Houston / engd. by W.J. Edwards, from a daguerreotype.
Print shows Sam Houston, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, in oval with scroll work border above a cartouche showing a view of the "City of Houston in Texas." (DLC/PP-1998:151) Forms part of: Marian S... More
Battle of the Thames - death of Tecumseh / painted by A. Chappel ; eng...
Print shows the death of Tecumseh from a bullet fired by Colonel Richard Johnson at the Battle of the Thames in Ontario, Canada, on October 5th, 1813.
Capture of Fort George (Col. Winfield Scott leading the attack) / Chap...
Print shows American soldiers storming the gate at Fort George, Ontario.
Battle between the United States and the Macedonian / painted by Chapp...
Print shows the warship United States, on the right, firing at HMS Macedonian on the left. From the original picture in the possession of the Publishers.
burning infant from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, d...
This image has been taken from scan 000125 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
Central America from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000051 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000420 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000459 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000172 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000513 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000270 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
atrocities from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, disco...
This image has been taken from scan 000070 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000324 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000517 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000210 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
Lundy's Lane / from an original painting by Chappel.
Print shows a battle scene at Lundy's Lane, Ontario, near Niagara Falls, July 25th, 1814.
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000431 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
Sierra from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discovere...
This image has been taken from scan 000201 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000481 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
canoe from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer...
This image has been taken from scan 000461 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000499 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
robbing temple from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, d...
This image has been taken from scan 000426 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000258 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
burial from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discovere...
This image has been taken from scan 000388 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
atrocities from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, disco...
This image has been taken from scan 000185 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
hot springs from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, disc...
This image has been taken from scan 000502 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
Commodore Perry at the battle of Lake Erie / J.R. Chapin ; F.F. Walker...
Print shows Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry behind a cannon aboard ship during the Battle of Lake Erie, with men waving hats, and a rooster perched on an unattended cannon.
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000301 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
Death of Genl. Ross at Baltimore / from the original painting by Chapp...
Print shows British General Robert Ross, on horseback, mortally wounded, on September 12th, 1814.
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000010 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
explorer from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000491 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
shooting from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discove...
This image has been taken from scan 000102 from "The Life, Travels and Adventures of F. de Soto, discoverer of the Mississippi ... Steel engravings by J. & S. Sartain, ... The illustrations, designed and engrav... More
Western bank note & eng. co. steel plate engraving & lithography
Print shows an advertisement for the Western Bank Note & Engaving Company, La Salle Street, corner Randolph, Chicago, Illinois, makers of "steel plate engraving & lithography" of "Bonds, Checks & Certificates, ... More
A soldier's wife at Fort Niagara / engd. by T. Walker.
Print shows a woman lifting cannon balls in an artillery bunker during a battle at Fort Niagara in New York, during the War of 1812. Entered according to act of Congress, AD 1860, by John Emmins, in the clerk'... More
[Henry E. Davis, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right] /...
Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Commodore Perry at the battle of Lake Erie. "Ready! All ready your hon...
Print shows Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry speaking to gunners aboard ship during the Battle of Lake Erie.
O.H. Perry / from the original painting by Chappel.
Print shows Oliver H. Perry, full-length portrait, facing slightly left, wearing military uniform, with nautical backdrop and props. Entered according to act of Congress AD 1862, by Johnson, Fry & Co. in the c... More
Peace - burial of Wilkie / Turner ; F.E. Jones.
Print shows a steamship illuminated by flames during burial at sea of David Wilkie. Caption continues: Engraved expressly for the Ladies' Repository. Illus. from: The Ladies repository; a monthly periodical de... More
D. Porter / from the original painting by Chappel in the possession of...
Print shows David Porter, full-length portrait, sitting sideways in a chair, facing slightly left, wearing naval uniform with sword. , facsimile signature. Entered according to act of Congress AD 1862, by Johns... More
cover from "History of the United States of America: ... to the presen...
This image has been taken from scan 000315 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
map from "History of the United States of America: ... to the present ...
This image has been taken from scan 000647 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
portrait from "History of the United States of America: ... to the pre...
This image has been taken from scan 000010 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
map from "History of the United States of America: ... to the present ...
This image has been taken from scan 000383 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
portrait from "History of the United States of America: ... to the pre...
This image has been taken from scan 000188 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
map from "History of the United States of America: ... to the present ...
This image has been taken from scan 000490 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
map from "History of the United States of America: ... to the present ...
This image has been taken from scan 000088 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
cover from "History of the United States of America: ... to the presen...
This image has been taken from scan 000007 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
ship from "History of the United States of America: ... to the present...
This image has been taken from scan 000011 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
Allegory of Emancipation, shows African American family admiring bust ...
Printed on lower right corner: 44. Container 1 Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
cover from "History of the United States of America: ... to the presen...
This image has been taken from scan 000107 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
cover from "History of the United States of America: ... to the presen...
This image has been taken from scan 000417 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
cover from "History of the United States of America: ... to the presen...
This image has been taken from scan 000213 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
map from "History of the United States of America: ... to the present ...
This image has been taken from scan 000058 from volume 02 of "History of the United States of America: ... to the present time. [Drawn from Hinton's History, Holmes' “Annals,” etc.] By T. P. Shaffner [assisted ... More
town best known for its mineral waters and spa and for its casino from...
This image has been taken from scan 000049 from "Bubbles from the Brunnen of Homburg ... With numerous steel engravings. [A guide-book.]". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags... More
German from "Bubbles from the Brunnen of Homburg ... With numerous ste...
This image has been taken from scan 000017 from "Bubbles from the Brunnen of Homburg ... With numerous steel engravings. [A guide-book.]". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags... More