fools and jesters

Bal chinois donné par l'empereur une fois tous les ans aux jours gras

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Menagerie nationale - A drawing of a group of people standing in front...

Print shows a harlequin standing on a makeshift stage with three cages on it containing members of the clergy and the nobility, and flying a banner "Collection d'Animaux Feroces et Traitres". The first cage is ... More

Das allegrösste Bilder ABC. G bei Winckelmann & Söhne in Berlin

Print shows the letter "G" formed by a harlequin with left arm extended, holding his hat, and standing before a table with three cups for a shell game on it, with examples "Grossmutter" showing an elderly woman... More

Reminiscences of a fancy dress ball, in Philadelphia, February 1850 / ...

Print shows a crowd at "Masonic Hall" during "Naylor's Grand Fancy Dress Party", a masquerade with an orchestra playing on the right as revelers mingle on the main floor and on the balconies. [Source: Library C... More

Vanity fair H.L.S. monogram ; Wevill sc

Print shows a cover design for Vanity Fair magazine showing a harlequin standing on the left gesturing toward a theater stage for a puppet show and a large audience at his feet, in the foreground. 317 U.S. Copy... More

A belle savage, Columbia (receiving congratulations from all parts of ...

Columbia holding papers of congratulations from William Von Bismarck, Alexander II, V.E. Manuel, United States, Austria, and Poland. Behind her stand some of the men from whom she received the papers. A jester ... More

[Harlequin, full-length, standing, looking back over right shoulder; i...

Gift; Mrs. Alfred Bendiner and the Alfred Bendiner Foundation; 1985; (DLC/PP-1985:318.220). Forms part of: Alfred Bendiner Memorial Collection (Library of Congress).

[Man and woman in medieval dress juggling]

Title devised by cataloger. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life magazine.

Alas, poor Yorick .. - Drawing. Public domain image.

No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860221.

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

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Who killed Hancock? / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows the ghost of Winfield Scott Hancock sitting on a throne in a banquet hall, Samuel J. Tilden pushes a frightened Charles A. Dana, as Macbeth, toward Hancock, Dana makes wild statements while waving a... More

He missed the chair, but he has the floor / Gillam.

Print shows Samuel S. Cox, as a court jester, booted off a podium by a man sitting in the "Speaker's Chair" in a congressional chamber, and about to land on the floor; he is holding a stick with balloons attach... More

The honor of the country in danger / Gillam.

Illustration shows the spirits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln looking at a throne draped with an American flag beneath a sign that states "This coming term will end the first hundred years of the Amer... More

Once the senatorial Apollo - now the court-jester / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Roscoe Conkling and a court jester during proceedings in "Surrogate's Court - Hort Will Case"; papers extending from his pocket state "There's Millions in it" and "Fee". Illus. from Puck, v.... More

Puck's plan to relieve the country of two embarrassments - give Grant ...

Illustration shows Ulysses S. Grant as a king sitting on a throne, surrounded by his courtiers, identified as Rev. J.P. Newman, Henry Ward Beecher, Roscoe Conkling, Jay Gould, George W. Childs, William Belknap,... More

Harmony and envy / K. after Garnier's "Jour de Fête."

Illustration shows a street scene with three monks, Whitelaw Reid, James G. Blaine, and John Logan, walking a few steps ahead of a band of merry revelers composed of Puck, Puck's figure for the "Independent" pa... More

Coleman's Millinery and Fancy Dry Goods

: tradecards,4682 ( tradecards,4682 ) .. Subject (TGM): Magicians; Fools & jesters; Millinery; Dry goods stores; Clothing industry;

Casino de Paris. Camille Stéfani. Concert-spectacle bal / J. Chéret.

Poster showing Camille Stéfani with acrobats and jesters. Public domain scan of French performing arts poster, burlesque, operetta, musical advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl ... More

An old fable with new application / F.M.H.

Print shows David B. Hill as a jackass wearing a coat with ribbon that states "I am a Democrat", standing on rocks, kicking at the moon, which shows the face of Grover Cleveland. Puck and a group of citizens ar... More

Puck magazine cover - Don't!! / Dalrymple. Joseph Pulitzer

Print shows a man, possibly Joseph Pulitzer, dressed as a jester holding papers labeled "Income Tax Law", which he is pointing to with his right hand, standing before a woman labeled "Democracy" who is sitting ... More

Trying to make an April fool of him / F. Opper.

Print shows Uncle Sam dancing through a minefield of political issues, such as "Catholic Demands for part of School Funds", "Single Tax Fad", "Populism", "Prohibition Foolishness", "Women's Rights Nonsense", an... More

April fools and April showers - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's young people, 17:872 (April 7, 1896).

The old colonial dames / Ehrhart., Political Cartoon

Print shows a vignette cartoon with scenes of colonial men and women working at domestic and blue collar chores and jobs, leading to a scene with upper class women, each clutching an approved "Family Tree". Il... More

[Jester] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Grotesque gyrations by gifted eccentriques

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 31. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Caricature, A sad case / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Puck massaging the scalp of a deranged-looking Richard Olney who is sitting on a bench in a padded cell in the "Hopeless ward for incurables" and holding a rattle of William Jennings Bryan as... More

What! thundered his Majesty, J.J Gould

(DLC/PP-1933:0011). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Seven Studious Sisters" by Margaret Sherwood, Scribner's magazine, 35:72 (Jan. 1904).

The way of the transgressor is-- / J.S.P.

Illustration shows a large bull labeled "Beef Trust" wearing a crown, sitting on its haunches, with its front hooves crushing a "Cattle Raiser" and a "Consumer"; a jester labeled "Anti-Trust Laws" is flogging i... More

Caricature, Puck Easter / Hassman̄., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a court jester entertaining a young woman wearing a crown on her head, sitting on a large stone bench. Illus. in: Puck, v. 59, no. 1519 (1906 April 11), cover. Copyright 1906 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

The yellow press / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows William Randolph Hearst as a jester tossing newspapers with headlines such as "Appeals to Passion, Venom, Sensationalism, Attacks on Honest Officials, Strife, Distorted News, Personal Grievan... More

The annual scatter / L.M. Glackens. - Public domain map

Illustration shows a jester pouring dice in the shape of men and women from a cup labeled "The Rail Roads" onto a topographical map. The travel number. Illus. in: Puck, v. 69, no. 1789 (1911 June 14), cover. C... More

Puck magazine cover - The court jester / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam wearing royal robes, a crown, and sitting on a throne, at his feet is a court jester labeled "Andy" sitting with his legs crossed and holding a short staff with two balls attached l... More

Sly-dog days / W. Barribal 1914 ; painted by W.H. Barribal.

Illustration shows a young woman and a harlequin, they both hold glasses of wine, and the man is holding a bottle of wine. Illus. in: Puck, v. 76, no. 1955 (1914 August 22), cover. Copyright 1914 by Puck Publi... More

Some-body home / F. Earl Christy.

Illustration shows a beautiful young woman, full-length portrait, facing front, dressed as a harlequin. Illus. in: Puck, v. 76, no. 1966 (1914 November 7), cover. Copyright 1914 by Puck Publishing Corporation.

The King's fool - Drawing. Public domain image.

Man dressed as a jester holding and pointing to doll of jester(?). J266283 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Exhibit Supply Co. No copyright renewal. No. 2.

Portefeuille historique de l'ornement, Pl. 14

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Morris dancers - Public domain dedication image

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Les sobres sotz: Le badin - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Three masked performers with sea monsters]

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DINNER [held by] ORPHEUS MASQUERADE [at] "BUFFALO, NY" (REST;)

DINNER [held by] ORPHEUS MASQUERADE [at] "BUFFALO, NY" (REST;)

DINNER [held by] ORPHEUS MASQUERADE [at] "BUFFALO, NY" (REST;)

DINNER [held by] ORPHEUS MASQUERADE [at] "BUFFALO, NY" (REST;)

Poster - New books. - Public domain lithograph

Local Accession Number: 2012.AAP.349.Title: New books..Created/Published: Boston : Lothrop Publishing Company.Date issued: 1890-1920 (approximate).Physical description: 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 57... More

Poster - New books., Art Nouveau poster - Public domain lithograph

Local Accession Number: 2012.AAP.349.Title: New books..Created/Published: Boston : Lothrop Publishing Company.Date issued: 1890-1920 (approximate).Physical description: 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 57... More

Reduced rates, Mardi Gras New Orleans via Southern Ry.

Local Accession Number: 2012.AAP.526.Title: Reduced rates, Mardi Gras New Orleans via Southern Ry..Date issued: 1890-1920 (approximate).Physical description: 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 60 x 21 cm. .... More

The Ameer music by Victor Herbert ; book by Frederic Rankin & Kirke La...

Caption: Your ship sails Wednesday. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Frank Daniels Comic Opera Comedy; Kirke La Shelle, proprietor. No. 4627.... More

The Ameer music by Victor Herbert ; book by Frederic Rankin & Kirke La...

Caption: Your ship sails Wednesday. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Frank Daniels Comic Opera Comedy; Kirke La Shelle, proprietor. No. 4627.... More

Morris dancers, Art print depicting dance

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Derviche) Bektachi Emin Baba, Seirdin-Ustasi (chef des Bouffons), Soit...

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Clowns and jesters in nineteenth-century prints

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The Christie Street Brigade

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DINNER [held by] ORPHEUS MASQUERADE [at] "BUFFALO, NY" (REST;)

Clowns and jesters in nineteenth-century prints

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The Christie Street Brigade

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Clowns and jesters in nineteenth-century prints

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The Christie Street Brigade - Public domain dedication image

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DINNER [held by] ORPHEUS MASQUERADE [at] "BUFFALO, NY" (REST;)

Clowns and jesters in nineteenth-century prints

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The Christie Street Brigade - Public domain dedication image

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DINNER [held by] ORPHEUS MASQUERADE [at] "BUFFALO, NY" (REST;)

Clowns and jesters in nineteenth-century prints

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The Christie Street Brigade - Public domain dedication image

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The Christie Street Brigade

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The mascot. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

M17163 U.S. Copyright Office "A.S. Seer's Print., N.Y. (copyrighted)." Created by A.S. Seer's Print. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The mascot, engraving, Library of Congress

M17163 U.S. Copyright Office "A.S. Seer's Print., N.Y. (copyrighted)." Created by A.S. Seer's Print. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)