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The ten commandments C. Schuessele delt. & invent

Print shows two panels representing the tablets containing the Ten Commandments with illustrated scene above text for each commandment; with Moses seated at top. Entered according to act of Congress in the yea... More

P.S. Duval & Son, lithographers, 22 & 24 South 5th St. ab. Chestnut, P...

Print showing advertisement for printing firm with a scene entitled "The dream of heaven" depicting a sleeping woman being presented by heavenly beings with a basket of fruit containing the words "wisdom, the r... More

South West gate leading into Indapendance [i.e., Independence] Square,...

Framed. Accompanying labels detached from cover glass: "27" and "11." Label from back of frame: Daguerreotypes are "mirror Reflections" and show the picture in reverse. This is an entrance to Independence Squar... More

Mr. Titian Peale and Miss Mary Peale

Photograph shows Titian Peale, Miss Mary Peale, and another woman (seated on the left) sitting at a table set for tea, with a large silver tea service on the fore-edge of the table; they are in a room with two ... More

[Entrance to Independence Square, Philadelphia]

Framed. Accompanying labels on cover glass: "28" and "12." Label from back: Daguerreotypes are "mirror reflections" and thus show the ac... picture in reverse. This picture is the South West entrance to Indepen... More

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin - William Thornton afte...

Print shows William Thornton, bust portrait, left profile, in oval. (DLC/PP-1998:151) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Frakturs illumination - Crucifixion of Jesus Ange or Auge Palus? fecit

Drawing shows the crucifixion of Jesus Christ; two angels, representing Fame, appear at the top corners, one holds a banner labeled "Engel Palus"[?]; two horsemen with swords enter from the sides at the base; t... More

Vue de la prise des forts et ville de Havane par les Anglois en 1762

Print shows a perspective rendering of the bombardment of Havana by British ships and the landing of English troops where the fortress wall has been breeched to capture the city. Caption continues: Vista presp... More

The fire engine, common pump, &c

Print shows three figures illustrating water pumps; figure 3 shows a water tank with two men operating a pump and a fireman holding a hose. Inscribed in pencil on upper left corner: 1765. (DLC/PP-2001:068). Fo... More

Capt. Gg. [George?] Newell silhouette, American

Bust portrait silhouette of an elderly man identified as "Capt. G. Newell", facing left. He wears his hair in a short pony-tail tied with a ribbon and he wears a high collar with cravat tied in a bow. Inscribe... More

Myra Newell silhouette, American

Bust portrait silhouette of a young girl identified as "Myra Newell", facing right. Inscribed in ink at top center: 7. Inscribed in ink at botom left: Myra Newell. (DLC/PP-1998:151.27, .28, .29) Forms part of:... More

Mrs. Newell silhouette, American

Bust portrait silhouette of woman identified as "Mrs. Newell", facing left. She wears a bonnet with ribbon at top and fastened beneath the chin. Inscribed in ink at top center: Mrs. Newell. (DLC/PP-1998:151.27... More

Robt. [Robert] Newell silhouette, American

Bust portrait silhouette of a young boy identified as "Robt. Newell", facing right. Inscribed in ink at top center: 5 Robt. Newell. Inscribed in ink at botom left: Rob' N. (DLC/PP-1998:151.27, .28, .29) Forms ... More

The siege of Rhode Island, taken from Mr. Brindley's house on the 25th...

Print shows General John Sullivan's troops advancing on the British at Newport, Rhode Island; includes identifying letters that may correspond to a key or legend possibly published along with the print in The G... More

Offrandes faites au capitaine Cook, aux isles Sandwich Benard direxit

Print shows a Native priest offering a roast pig to Captain James Cook at a dinner with other priests and a few members of Cook's staff, in front of a tall wooden idol and the temple of the God of Agriculture. ... More

Baptism of Edward I / M. Brown Jr.

Drawing of an infant, perhaps an angel on the recto. Sketch of an elderly man with cane on verso. (DLC/PP-1997:105) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

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

Bombardment of Algiers / Sergent, delint. ; Barlow, sculpt.

Print shows fighting in the streets during the bombardment of Algiers, with women fighting, armed with knives, to protect their children against men armed with swords, while buildings are burning in the backgro... More

The showman - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a man standing next to his peepshow box, with hand extended to accept a coin from a young boy who is standing in front of the box with a young girl behind him; the children's mother or nanny stands ... More

[Cut-paper silhouette of John I. Hawkins, left profile, possibly by hi...

Inscribed in ink on lower left corner: Mr. Hawkins. (DLC/PP-1998:151.28) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Bucked and gaged - triced up DS monogram

Drawing shows two sailors being punished, the first is seated with a rod beneath his knees and over his elbows, his hands tied together just below his knees, a small rod is placed in his mouth with a cord tied ... More

Flower with stem and blossoms - Drawing. Public domain image.

Printed within border at top right: 19. Watermark on right side showing the top or bottom portion of letters. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Insurance against fire only. Capital 500,000 dolls engraved by W. Knea...

Print shows fire fighters manning firehoses and pump wagons at a fire in a commercial building or warehouse, as other men attempt to salvage property from the burning building. At right center is a statue of a ... More

Bust portrait of unidentified woman, facing right

Irregular edges on two sides as print was torn from a sheet. (DLC/PP-1997:105) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Lib... More

Napoleonic era battle scene showing soldiers fighting at close-quarter...

Inscribed in pencil on verso: Found in Hopkinson silhouette book. (DLC/PP-2000:095) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (Libr... More

Twenty five dollars - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows a bank note for $25 with a bust portrait of George Washington, right profile, in a medallion surrounded by text which states: "The President, Directois and Company of Washington Bank in Westerly [Rh... More

Tomb of Abelard and Heloise W.D. Fellowes delt. ; J. Hill sc

Print shows a view of the tomb of Abelard and Héloïse in a fairly wooded section of the Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris, France, with two pilgrims in prayer. (DLC/PP-1998:151) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson c... More

Punishment for spitting on the deck - carrying a spittoon for the crew

Drawing shows a sailor carrying container into which another sailor spits. Removed from mat with notation: SE 3300.5 Cat 168. (DLC/PP-1997:105) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Cong... More

Unidentified woman, bust portrait, facing left, wearing a bonnet

(DLC/PP-2001:029). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (Library of Congress).

Single renuclus i.e., ranunculus, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows a ranunculus with blossoms and leaves. Printed outside border at top right: 4. Watermark on right side showing a portion of letters. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at ... More

The bloody massacre perpetrated in King Street Boston on March 5th 177...

Print shows British troops firing on a group of citizens on a street in Boston, Massachusetts, with the Royal Custom House known as "Butcher's Hall" on the right, the First Church and Town House in the backgrou... More

Portly man, full-length, left profile, holding a rifle, standing at at...

Paper is blind stamped on lower left corner. Paper is lined on verso. (DLC/PP-2000:095) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (... More

Theory of navigable canals J. Pass sculpt

Print shows several figures illustrating the mechanical devices that operate the hydraulic and dragging mechanisms, and other features of canal operations, also shows a canal boat loaded with freight. Printed ... More

Henry Clay's bulbous panteloons sic or where the coffee went to

Drawing shows an Anglo-African (or African American) cabin boy named "Henry Clay" on board a ship; he has been caught by another sailor with a stash of stolen coffee that he has hidden in pantaloons. Inscribed... More

Married to the gunner's daughter DS monogram

Drawing shows a sailor being punished by having him lie on a cannon barrel with his hands tied at one end and his feet at the other, he is then flogged. Signed with monogram on lower right: DS. Removed from ma... More

Single annemones i.e., anemones, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows an anemone with blossoms and leaves. Printed outside border at top right: 2. Watermark on right side showing the top or bottom portion of a crown. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson ... More

Thomas Moor [i.e., Moore], July 1804 silhouette, American

Bust portrait silhouette of Thomas Moore, facing right. Embossed blind stamp at the base of the cutout: Peale. Inscribed in pencil at bottom left: 14. Inscribed in pencil on verso: Thomas Moor, July 1804. See ... More

Charles Willson Peale - Tom Moor [i.e., Moore], 1804 silhouette, Ameri...

Bust portrait silhouette of Thomas Moore, facing right. Inscribed in pencil on verso: #10. Inscribed in pencil on verso: Tom Moor 1804. See LOT 14101, no. 69 for the hollow-cut silhouette of this item. (DLC/PP... More

Falls of Niagara. View of the great pitch taken from below, see Forest...

Drawing shows great volumes of water cascading over a cliff as seen from below at Niagara Falls. See: "The Foresters : A poem descriptive of a pedestrian journey to the falls of Niagara, in the Autumn of 1804"... More

Pennsylvania Academy of fine arts. Founded 1805 J.J. Barralet del. ; B...

Print shows an exterior view of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts building printed at the top of certificate "No. 1002", which states that W.P. Cresson a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine A... More

Schuylkill Bridge High Street Philadelphia / [drawn by W. Birch ; engr...

Print shows a view of the Schuylkill Bridge at High Street, Philadelphia, with exposed frame structure prior to being enclosed; insert at bottom center shows a view of the bridge as covered. On the left, a man ... More

The little man in black - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows a caricature of Aaron Burr, full-length portrait, right profile, carrying a book titled "Linkum Fidelius"; originally published in "Salmagundi" by Washington Irving. (DLC/PP-1998:151). Forms part o... More

In crowds the ladies ran, all wish'd to see and touch the tawny man Ti...

Print shows a tall Native, missing one eye, standing with five women and two men on a street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, also a cluster of women and a few men at the entrance to a building behind them. In th... More

Allegorical scene showing prosperity J.J. Barralet 1807

Drawing shows an allegorical scene with an eagle spilling the contents of a cornucopia into the lap of a woman, possibly the goddess Euthenia, seated, holding up her apron to catch them, she is handing some to ... More

[Mr. Graupner - seated and holding music]

Drawing shows a portrait of Gottlieb Graupner, a music publisher in Boston, facing front while holding a sheet of music. (DLC/PP-1995:140.28) Philadelphia Print Shop inventory no. 28. Title from Philadelphia Pr... More

[Family group - Smith, his wife and six children pointing at examples ...

(DLC/PP-1995:140.27) Philadelphia Print Shop inventory no. 27. Title from Philadelphia Print Shop inventory. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress).

[Scene with windmill on right, Brooklyn Navy Yard to left]

(DLC/PP-1995:140.256) Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory no. 256. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress).

[Home of Lord Timothy Dexter, Newburyport, Massachusetts with wooden s...

(DLC/PP-1996:023.96) Philadelphia Print Shop inventory no. 682. Erroneously inscribed below image: "John Rubens Smith, pinxt" before leaving England some time before 1807.... See also: PGA - Bufford View of ...... More

Scene on the Susquehannah [sic.] See the Foresters a poem

Print shows Alexander Wilson and two companions walking along a trail in a heavily wooded area near the Susquehanna River where they encounter a large rattlesnake blocking their way, one man raises a rifle to s... More

Mechanics. Coal measuring Kneass sc

Print shows a mechanical device for measuring coal. Each component is lettered, but lacks the identifying key. Printed at top right: "Plate." (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the... More

Woman archer - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a well-dressed woman about to shoot an arrow, possibly at a tournament, with male and female archers observing, also shows a bell-shaped tent in the background. (DLC/PP-2001:029). Forms part of: Ma... More

View on the Delaware / by Rubens Peale.

Print shows a view of the Delaware River from an elevated vantage point with pine trees in the foreground, the Delaware River, and in the distance, pasture land and farm buildings. Inscribed in ink on verso: V... More

View of the great pitch taken from below Barralet delt. from a sketch ...

Print shows great volumes of water cascading over a cliff as seen from below, at Niagara Falls. Illus from: The Port Folio / Oliver Oldschool, Esq. Philadelphia, Pa. : The Editor and Asbury Dickens, New Series... More

United States & Macedonian - Public domain drawing

Preliminary drawing for an oil painting showing the sea battle between the USS United States, under the command of Stephen Decatur, and HMS Macedonian off the coast of Maderia on October 25, 1812. The original... More

New York from Fort Wood - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows a panoramic view of New York from Bedloe's Island. A group of people in a boat row away from the island into the harbor. (DLC/PP-1995:140.269) Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory no. 269. Forms pa... More

Sweet pea, hyacinth, sun flower Thackara sc

Print shows a bouquet of sweet pea blossoms, hyacinths, and a sunflower tied with a ribbon, and with a butterfly or moth perched on the sunflower. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Popular graphic art print fil... More

The Revd. Francis Asbury, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in ...

Print shows Francis Asbury, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, with right hand resting on small book. (DLC/PP-1998:151) Forms part of: M... More

Aricula sic, apple blossom, great daffodil Thackara sc

Print shows a bouquet of spring blossoms and flowers tied with a ribbon; shown are a Primula auricula cultivar, a sprig of apple blossoms, and daffodils. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Popular graphic art pr... More

Canals. Bridges - view: fig 42, section fig. 41, plan fig. 40 G. Murra...

Print shows three views of a bridge over a canal, side view, end view, and overhead view. Printed on upper right corner: Plate VI. (DLC/PP-2001:068). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library o... More

Thomas Howell - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a man, identified as "Thomas Howell", full-length, standing, facing left, wearing tattered clothing. Inscribed on mount: Thomas Howell. No. 24. Picture of deranged T.H. by our celebrated young pa... More

General Jackson, hero of New Orleans aquatinted by W. Strickland

Print shows Andrew Jackson, half-length portrait, facing left, wearing military uniform and hat, with clouds, cannons and ribbon that states "Defeated 8000 British at New Orleans 1815". Stauffer, 3048 (DLC/PP-... More

George E. Blake no. 13, So. 5th St. Philadelphia. Piano-forte maker. &...

Print shows a woman playing an upright piano or piano-forte manufactured by "G.E. Blake". Printed at bottom left: Pianos to Hire. Printed at bottom right: Music Bound. (DLC/PP-2001:-068) Forms part of: Marian ... More

Sellers & Pennock 231 High Street Philadelphia

Print shows an advertisement for Sellers & Pennock showing several men operating a firehose water-pumping machine. Caption continues: Patent rivet hose, fire bucket and hydraulion manufacturers. Trimmed to wit... More

Guann's near Fort - Swift, Brooklyn / J.R. Smith, fecit., 1817.

Drawing shows the landscape of a rural area in Brooklyn with cattle grazing on a dirt road. Ships travel through what may be Gowanus Canal in the distance. (DLC/PP-1995:140.268) Philadelphia Print Shop Invento... More

Album lithographique Vauzelle del, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows gothic architecture, possibly of a church with an opening at center that frames a landscape scene with a large stone slab labeled "Album Lithographique" that may have formed the side of the building... More

Sellers & Pennock 231 High Street Philadelphia

A match between a race horse, and a hobby horse. engd. by Gebolidus Cr...

Print shows a man on a velocipede running to the left well ahead of a man on a race horse; several spectators comment on the race, which is closely followed by two barking dogs. Printed at bottom center: "Just... More

The embankment on upper basin, the ladder conducting? to the top of th...

Drawing shows upper basin of the Great Falls of the Passaic River, Paterson, New Jersey. Initialed in pencil. Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory, no. 642 (DLC/PP-1992:217.13). Forms part of: John Rubens Smith C... More

Falls of St. Anthony on the Mississippi painted by J. Shaw ; engraved ...

Print shows a view through an opening in the trees of a small cascade of water forming the St. Anthony waterfalls. Illus. from: Picturesque views of American scenery, 1820 by J. Shaw. Philadelphia : M. Carey &... More

Art academy showing students at work on various projects

(DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

Rose blossoms on stem with leaves

Typed on label attached to verso: This flower study was painted by William W. Thackara 1791-1839 water colors. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms par... More

Encampment at West Point - Public domain scan / drawing

Drawing shows tents pitched on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. Initialed in pencil. Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory, no. 590 (DLC/PP-1995:141.590). Forms part of: John Rubens ... More

Paper mill at Hodgskintown near New Haven

Landscape drawing showing small paper mill beside stream with cliffs in the background, near New Haven, Connecticut. Title inscribed from item. Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory, no. 89. (DLC/PP-1995:140.89) Fo... More

Side view of unidentified building with bay window, a fence made from ...

(DLC/PP-2000:095) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (Library of Congress).

Draw bridge over Potomac at George Town, D.C. / J.R.S.

Drawing shows the Chain Bridge spanning the Potomac River at Georgetown, Washington, D.C., with a covered wagon on the bridge; also shows men loading a boat with barrels from a loading dock at left center, with... More

Equites Achivi Machaon Swallowtail

Typed on label attached to verso: Painted by William W. Thackara 1791-1839 water colors. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary draw... More

Portrait of unidentified man, half-length, seated, facing front

(DLC/PP-2000:095) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (Library of Congress).

Water proof - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a female figure possibly representing Columbia or Commerce, full-length, seated, facing right, wearing a helmet with an eagle(?) with wings spread on top; she is holding a pike with her right hand, ... More

Arrangement of a peony with other flowers

(DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (Library of Congress).

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

Circus scene showing a man (magician?) standing on a table holding a c...

Woodside's drawing may be a copy after an illustration from an 1815 English edition of "Songs of the Chase." Inscribed in pencil on verso: This is a copy by John A. Woodside of a vignette cut in the book "Songs... More

Letter signed by James Smith with sketches of two unidentified people,...

Inscribed in ink at top: Mr. Tucker[?] For I have not time to waight but I wil call on you and pay the [...] the last of next week and I want to no how much do I ask for it it $30 per year. Yours James Smith. ... More

T.R. Peale, U.S. ship Vincennes, Decr. 14th 1841 / Chas. W. Peale, pin...

Photograph shows Titian Ramsay Peale, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing uniform. Halftone print after oil painting by Charles Willson Peale, 1819, when Titian was part of a scientific expeditio... More

Rose on a stem with leaves and unopened blossoms

Inscribed in ink on verso: Painted by William W. Thackara 1791-1839 water colors. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing fil... More

From atop the Indian leap towards the imbankment [sic] which forms the...

Drawing shows a bird's-eye view of the reservoir at Deep Gap, North Carolina, with mountains and forest. Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory, no. 641. (DLC/PP-1992:217.12). Forms part of: John Rubens Smith colle... More

The Upper Schuylkill Bridge at Philadelphia, from the S.E. The greates...

Print shows the Upper Ferry or Colossus Bridge spanning the Schuylkill River at Callowhill Street in Philadelphia, a single span, slightly arched, covered bridge, also shows a detail of a "plan", "transverse se... More

Bro öfver Skuylkill strommen nära Philadelphia rit. af Klinckowström ;...

Print shows a single span, slightly arched, covered bridge spanning the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia; also shows a covered wagon on the roadway leading up to the bridge and three men in a boat loaded with m... More

Durand & Co. bank note engravers

Print shows a sample bank note surrounded by vignettes of allegorical scenes, portraits, including George Washington, numbers, and various designs. Possibly engraved by Cyrus Durand or Asher B. Durand. (DLC/PP... More

[Preliminary sketch, with grid, of the driveway in front of Mount Vern...

Drawing shows a preliminary sketch, set on a grid, of the circular drive in front of the manor house at Mount Vernon, including outbuildings on the left and tall trees in the background. Philadelphia Print Sho... More

Polygraph. Hawkins's machine for writing, drawing &c. / J. Pass sc.

Print shows a duplicating device, or polygraph, for simultaneously producing two copies of a handwritten document. (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

A view of the residence of the late Richard Jordan taken from Newtown ...

Print shows a man, possibly Quaker preacher Richard Jordan, walking along a cart path with fenced areas to the right and left and his house in the background with outbuildings on both sides; a large cow or ox i... More

First plate of four subjects, for Birch's Philadelphia

Print showing four vignette views on one sheet; upper left, "Franklin Library in 1800", bottom left, "Swedes Church Southwark", upper right, "Pennsylvania Hospital in 1800", and bottom right, "High St. Market H... More

Unidentified man, half-length portrait, facing front Schoener 1827

Signed and dated in ink on right. (DLC/PP-2000:095). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (Library of Congress).

Philadelphia silversmith William Faber

Drawing shows Faber seated at desk with quill pen in hand. (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress).

Mr. Jefferson as Solus / engraved by D. Edwin from a painting by J. Ne...

Print shows Joseph Jefferson half-length portrait, facing right, in the role of the character "Solus" in Mrs. Inchbald's play "Every one has his fault; a comedy, in five acts." Printed below attribution statem... More

West front - a duplicated copy from the col[ore]d one Bullfinch's [i.e...

Drawing shows west front of the U.S. Capitol. Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory, no. 663. (DLC/PP-1996:032.8). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress).