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Utilité particuliére, du vaisseau volant Divers utilités, du vaisseau ...

Two songs illustrated with humorous pictures of men using flying machines for various purposes. The left panel shows a man fleeing from his creditors, while the four vignettes to the right depict a clergyman, a... More

[The day's folly] / A. Se., f. - Engraving, Public domain image

Humorous print shows two women and a man trying to capture a man wearing nightgown before he flies through an open window. Title pencilled on verso of mount next to "A.F. Sergent" (possibly the artist). Pencill... More

Giga shinnen no iwai - Public domain drawing

Print shows a man kneeling, holding a saucer overhead with outstretched arms and a servant standing on her toes, pouring tea into the saucer. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-spon... More

The bassoon with a French horn accompanyment Rowlandson, del, British ...

"A man and woman sleep in a rough wooden bed, heads thrown back so that their nostrils face the spectator..." (Source: George) Repository impression is hand-colored. Filed in Caricature Magazine, London (77-10... More

An interesting scene, on board an East-Indiaman, showing the effects o...

"Passengers seated at a table in the state cabin under six windows in the stern, are flung violently about as the ship slants steeply to the left..." (Source: George) Print after design by Captain Frederick Ma... More

[Portly man walking with arms outstretched]

Illustration shows a depiction of the Japanese saying "the person who fills the Great Way," which refers to a person of great virtue who has nothing to hide, although it shows a corrupt man who carries money in... More

[Nine humorous vignettes of a woman looking at her reflection in two m...

Illus. in: Scraps / David Claypoole Johston. Boston : [s.n.], [1828?]-1849, pl. 1 in 1830 issue.

Old Mother Hubbard [nursery rhyme]

Print shows Old Mother Hubbard and her dog in a series of vignettes corresponding to the text of the nursery rhyme.

[Woman and man digging money out of a giant's navel]

Ukiyo-e print book wrapper (fukuro) shows a literal depiction of the Japanese saying "hesokuri-gane," or "money dug out of one's navel," which refers to a hidden stash of savings. Page in: Kotowaza heso no yado... More

Und sie rannten davon wie Spitzbuben, ohne umzuschauen, und rannten im...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians running in fear of what might be chasing them. Caption continues: es war aber der Spiegelschwab, der auch nicht säumte, ... Illus. from: Volksbüc... More

Geschichte von den seiben Schwaben Die sieben Schwaben hatten aber auf...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians meeting an old woman sitting beneath a tree, cooking an unusual dish. Caption continues: woran sicher die Zigeunerin schuld war, die alte Her. Di... More

Das sah der Blitzschwab, und er ging ganz stät hinterrücks auf ihn zu ...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians coming to the edge of an embankment, possibly along a river, where one gets a push over the edge. Illus. from: Volksbücher. 7 / Heransgegeben von... More

Und wie sie nun gegen den Busch weiter vordringen und lugen und losen,...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians staring in wonder as the rabbit flees in fear of them. Caption continues: der lugt und lost auch, und macht ein Männle und erschrickt und lauft d... More

Als sie nun so um die Pfanne herum sassen und sich die gerösteten Spät...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians sitting around a large pot from which they are about to eat, though appear to be pondering some larger issues, particularly, at the moment, about ... More

Der wiedererstandene Eulenspiegel Da es nun Zeit war, gebot er dem Eul...

Illustration for a story showing an elderly man riding on a horse with a young boy seated behind him; the horse has lifted its tail to defecate on the street, at the same time, the boy lifts his shirt to expose... More

Als nun Eulenspiegel mit dem Rector und etlichen Magistris kam, legte ...

Illustration for a story showing Eulenspiegel wearing the hat of a jester, standing in a stable with members of the clergy watching a donkey turning pages in a book that had been placed in its feeding trough, g... More

Nun hatte die Frau im Dorfe etwas zu thun; während der Zeit that Eulen...

Illustration for a story showing a man wearing the hat and clothing of a jester, sitting on a low stool defecating into a basket; he is holding a young child on his knee who is holding a jester doll. There is a... More

Des Morgens legten die Schneidergesellen den Laden auf die Pfosten, se...

Illustration for a story showing scaffolding crashing to the ground after a pig has bumped one of the support posts, causing three tailors who had been working on the scaffolding to come crashing to the ground ... More

Des andern Morgens sagte Eulenspiegel zu dem Spitalmeister: nun wären ...

Illustration for a story showing a man, wearing the hat of a jester, and a young child looking out a hospital window in the background; the man gestures toward a group of handicapped persons making their way to... More

Wie Reineke an den Hof des Königs kommt, vor dem er fich demüthig vern...

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox presenting himself to the court of the King Lion; other animals have gathered around to witness Reynard's testimony during the proceedings. Illus. from: Volksbü... More

Ludwig Richter - Wie Isegrim krank darnieder liegt

Illustration for a story showing "Isegrim" the Wolf lying in bed, with his wife "Dame Gieremund" attending to the wounds he sustained during his defeat in the wrestling match with Reynard the Fox. Illus. from:... More

John Leech - Design for the new postage envelopes Leech

Print shows a comical Britannia seated on a small island, with her arms outstretched, and the British Lion standing before her; from her outstretched arms fly postmen delivering messages in all directions; on t... More

Wie Reineke seine Reise antritt und sich sehr traurig anstellt, und wi...

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox accompanied on his journey by the "Bellyn" the Ram and "Lampe" the Hare. Illus. from: Volksbücher. 15, 16, 17 / Heransgegeben von G.O. Marbach. Leipzig : Druck ... More

Malepartus Wie Braun der Bär mit einem Briefe zu Reineke gesandt wird ...

Illustration for a story showing "Braun" the Bear knocking on a door to deliver a letter to Reynard the Fox who sits inside his lair labeled "Malepartus"; there is an Eulenspiegel-like figure squatting atop a p... More

Ludwig Richter - Wie Reineke sich todt stellt v. Ritschl

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox lying on the ground among dandelions, pretending to be dead, with the crow and his wife "Sharpbeak" looking at him. "Sharpbeak" will get too close to Reynard's m... More

Ludwig Richter - Wie Hinze geschlagen und geschändet wird und endlich ...

Illustration for a story showing Hinze the Cat escaping from the trap he was tricked into by Reynard the Fox just before the farmer's wife and others arrived to see what they had caught. Illus. from: Volksbüch... More

Ludwig Richter - Wie Isegrim der Wolf wider Reineken klagt

Illustration for a story showing "Isegrim" the Wolf sitting on the ground complaining to Reynard the Fox who is sitting on a small mound in the background. Illus. from: Volksbücher. 15, 16, 17 / Heransgegeben ... More

Wie der Kampf beginnt und welcher Lift sich Reineke bedient

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox and "Isegrim" the Wolf wrestling in a fight-to-the-death before the Royal Court to solve the differences between them. Reynard brushes his vinegar soaked tail ac... More

Wie Reineke zum Tode geführt wird und seine Freunde den Hof verlassen

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox being led up a ladder leaning against a makeshift gallows with a rope around his neck, pulled toward the top by "Braun" the Bear and pushed by "Hinze" the Cat, "... More

Wie Reineke mit Grimbart auf dem Wege nach des Königs Hofe bei einem K...

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox traveling to the King's court accompanied by Grimbart the Badger, as they pass a monastery Reynard spies a chicken outside the walls and attacks it, much to the ... More

Wie Reineke erzählt, dass er den Wolf unter die Meerkatzen gebracht, w...

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox at home with his wife "Dame Ermelyn" and two children "Rossel" and "Reynardine." Illus. from: Volksbücher. 15, 16, 17 / Heransgegeben von G.O. Marbach. Leipzig ... More

Moritz von Schwind - Herr Winter. Book illustration from Library of Co...

Illustration shows seven scenes: 1. Wie der gestrenge Herr Winter sein Regiment antritt, die Eisdecke bei stiller Nacht über den Storm spannt und mit emsigem Fleisse ebnet und glättet showing bearded Father Win... More

Moritz von Schwind - Die guten Freunde. Book illustration from Library...

Illustration shows six scenes: 1. Wie der Fuchs mit der Kasse ewige Freundschaft schleist, bei der erften Gefahr aber von ihr im Stich gelassen wird showing dog chasing fox as cat climbs a tree; 2. Wie der Wolf... More

Hymenial expositor, or, matrimonial chart / desigd. by A. Kollner ; Tr...

Print shows at top, a wedding being performed; at left and right are spaces for recording marriages; at center is "The Great Ocean of Love" dotted with many small islands, bays, straits, gulfs, and rivers, the ... More

A Meeting of umbrellas / P.V., delin. ; J. Kent, fecit., British Carto...

Cartoon showing two men under umbrellas facing each other and another man under umbrella with left hand extended between the two men. Engraving attributed to Gillray. Forms part of: British cartoon Prints coll... More

English fisherman in Norway. Playing him out

Drawing shows a Englishman fishing in Norway. This humorous image shows the man standing in a stream, with his fishing line caught on trees and hooked to the seat of his pants. Bayard Taylor traveled through No... More

Bear chase in Norway - Public domain drawing

Humorous drawing shows a bear chasing a sportsman who fires his rifle into the air as the bear chews the tails of his coat. Taylor visited Norway in 1856 and 1857 after the death of his first wife. Inscribed ab... More

Utagawa Hiroshige - Asakusa oumayagashi - Ukiyo e print

Print shows two workmen, one standing on a scaffold applying plaster to a wall, the other has fallen into the tray of plaster as he attempted to pass some plaster on the end of a long pole to the other workman.... More

Shinobazu no ike - Public domain image related to music prformance, dr...

Print shows a comical scene with a group of people walking along the bank of the Shinobazu Pond, with cherry blossoms and dwellings in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibu... More

Dōkanyama mushi kiki - Public domain image related to music prformance...

Print shows four men drinking alcoholic beverages in a field at night. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Edo meisho dōk... More

Utagawa Hiroshige - Okuramae no yuki - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a man stooping to tie a knot in his geta in front of a large snow sculpture, a shovel leans against one side and a dog is trying to reach items placed on top of the other side; a large parasol rests... More

Shijūhachi shin-yoshiwara emonzaka - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a full moon over the two porters carrying a sedan chair with passenger, the porter in the rear has slipped causing the passenger to tumble out of the chair onto the ground; another man, wearing get... More

The quilting party - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Photograph of a staged scene showing men and women sewing at a quilting bee. Man under table appears to be attempting a prank with an animal. Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code... More

Camp punishments--too fond of whisky [sic]--scene in the Army of the M...

Soldier in barrel labeled "Too fond of whiskey; forged an order on the surgeon," with one soldier saying to him "How are you Monitor?" and another saying to him "Where's the Merrimac?" Illus. in: Harper's weekl... More

Geir Zoega and Brusa - Public domain portrait drawing

Humorous drawing shows Geir Z"ega, an Icelandic travel guide, holding a dog in one hand and a switch in the other. Brusa is a Scandanavian word for horsefly, but also any animal that disturbs livestock. Taylor ... More

L'opinion / lith Van Geleyn. - Lithograph, public domain, Library of C...

Humorous print shows a theatrical performer on an outdoor stage shooting at a balloon, labeled "L'opinion," as a man leaps from the basket and a woman clings to a rope below the basket. Band members and another... More

Suspense. First appearance of the grasshoppers in Nebraska

Humorous photograph shows a man sitting in his home watching grasshoppers outside the door. 7535J U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by James A. Farnham, 1875. No. 1.

Adversity. Effect of grass-hoppers coming down

Humorous photograph shows man in home looking poverty stricken. House is in disarray and writing on wall says "Go west young man, go west." 7537J U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by James A. Farnham, 1875. No. 3.

Eclipse. The sun darkened by the grassphoppers

Humorous photograph shows a man sitting in his home watching grasshoppers outside the door. 7536J U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by James A. Farnham, 1875. No. 2.

A little "high strung" Thos. Worth

Print shows a raging horse that has broken free from the post to which it was tied and is terrorizing everyone in the immediate vicinity; a sign on a shed states: "For Sale. A nice gentle family horse." At leas... More

[Collecting cards depicting a story about a Chinese governor of "Bac-N...

Sheet of 11 uncut cards, individually numbered from 1 to 10. Sheet includes duplicate cards for no. 7. French captions on each card. Tissandier collection.

A bottomless Christmas pocket, or a growing doll

(DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's bazaar, 1888 (?).

Auguri e felicitazioni, Tissandier Collection, France

A humorous print from an Italian illustrated periodical shows frogs dressed in street clothes climbing out of a packing crate carrying New Year's greetings on strips of paper, while a well-dressed woman watche... More

Le Sortie de l'opéra en l'an 2000 / A. Robida.

Print shows a futuristic view of air travel over Paris as people leave the Opera. Many types of aircraft are depicted including buses and limousenes, police patrol the skies, and women are seen driving their ow... More

Here is Robertson, the son of a wealthy merchant, with splendid prospe...

Public domain photograph of meeting, discussion, group of people, political event, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A slight mistake - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Maude: Mama, who is that vulgar looking man standing near the doorway? Mama (without turning around) ... that is young Lord Spendquick, the heir of one of the oldest and one of the richest. Maud: ... how noble... More

[Mr. Stretcher: It was at Shiloh, Mrs. Keene, I had been hard hit, & w...

Title continues: ... Mrs. Keene: Beg pardon, Mr. Stretcher, but how you must have changed your methods since then ... Why now judging from the fact that Shiloh was fought 25 years ago, you must be lying where y... More

A matter of direction - Public domain drawing

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Must the classics go? - Public domain portrait drawing

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lan' sakes, Allsbury Ferguson, ef dat statoo [i.e. statue] hain't turn...

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1933:0118). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: "A Change of Base," Harper's bazaar, 20:576 (Aug. 13, 1887).

Enfant terrible: and did they all go into the ark two by two?

"Shepherd, apres Phyfe." Variant title on verso: Mamma: The animals all went into the ark two by two. Young hopeful: Who went with Auntie, Mamma? Image blemish on digital file is not on actual item. (DLC/PP-19... More

The national game. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

"Do you play baseball much, Mr. Featherly?" asked Bobby. I never played a game in my life, Bobby! Then Pa must be off his base, said Bobby ... he told me something about your getting on a bat pretty often" vers... More

Artful cousin James - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Consternation of poor dear cousin James who had forgotten all about leap year and that beastly mistletoe." Verso. Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1937:0027). Forms part of: Cabinet of American ... More

Newton, the Clothier - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3328 ( tradecards,3328 ) .. Subject (TGM): Men; Humorous pictures; Railroad passenger cars; Railroads; Railroad travel; Dandies; Caricatures; Wounds & injuries; Feet; Clothing & dress; Clothi... More

Eureka Silk - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3393 ( tradecards,3393 ) .. Subject (TGM): Men; Children & adults; Boys; Fish; Fishermen; Fishing; Eels; Sea monsters; Humorous pictures; Thread industry; Sewing equipment & supplies;

Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Company - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3893 ( tradecards,3893 ) .. Subject (TGM): Coffee industry; Humorous pictures; Judges; Police; Bailiffs;

Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Company - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3761 ( tradecards,3761 ) .. Subject (TGM): Coffee industry; Humorous pictures; Satires (Visual works); Ethnic groups; Ethnic stereotypes; Immigrants;

John J. Hart - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,4619 ( tradecards,4619 ) .. Subject (TGM): Dry goods stores; Silhouettes; Puns (Visual works); Humorous pictures;

Samuel Doll's Perfection Combination Coffee

: tradecards,3227 ( tradecards,3227 ) .. Subject (TGM): Ethnic groups; Ethnic stereotypes; Racism; Afro-Americans; Cotton; Coffee; Humorous pictures; Grocery stores;

Woolson Spice Co. - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3731 ( tradecards,3731 ) .. Subject (TGM): Coffee industry; Humorous pictures; Animals in human situations; Jockeys; Dogs; Monkeys;

Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Co. - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,4091 ( tradecards,4091 ) .. Subject (TGM): Coffee industry; Satires (Visual works); Restaurants; Restaurant workers; Waiters; Humorous pictures; Quotations

Chase & Sanborn - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3749 ( tradecards,3749 ) .. Subject (TGM): Coffee industry; Recipes; Humorous pictures; Newspapers; Children & animals; Pets; Cats;

Besse, Besse & Co's (Clothiers and Hatters)

: tradecards,3564 ( tradecards,3564 ) .. Subject (TGM): Men; Women; Stoves; Humorous pictures; Fire; Clothing & dress; Clothing industry; Clothing stores; Hats; Coats; Wounds & injuries; Burns & scalds;

James McNeill Whistler - [Butterfly]

On front: pen and dark brown ink sketch of Whistler's standing butterfly, with wings raised, tail above head ending in a squiggle and arrow, with small letter c. On back: pen and purple ink sketch of Whistler's... More

[Humorous scene of k.o.'d boxer being carried away]

Photograph shows a band playing while a woman is crying as a knocked out boxer is being carried away on a stretcher. Copyrighted by H. C. Miner Lithographing Co.

[Bathing beauties horsing around, Atlantic City, N.J.]

Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

J. D. Larkin & Co. (Manufacturers)

: tradecards,4547 ( tradecards,4547 ) .. Subject (TGM): Animals; Birds; Owls; Humorous pictures; Rain; Lumber; Floods; Puns (Visual works); Household soap;

Jas. W. Hamblet (Manufacturers)

: tradecards,4085 ( tradecards,4085 ) .. Subject (TGM): Tea industry; Coffee industry; Animals in human situations; Primates; Monkeys; Humorous pictures;

W.H. Morris, Jr. (Dealer) - Public domain portrait print

: tradecards,3298 ( tradecards,3298 ) .. Subject (TGM): Animals; Caricatures; Humorous pictures; Dogs; Millinery; Dry goods stores; Corsets;

A positive process from a negative result, "try yer funny bizness on u...

Print shows a man with canine facial features that match his dog's, is swinging a large camera like a club at a man whose clothing is in tatters and who is sprawled on the floor, the dog biting his ear; the fur... More

Woolson Spice Co. - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3746 ( tradecards,3746 ) .. Subject (TGM): Coffee industry; Humorous pictures; Animals in human situations; Crows; Ravens; Owls; Flowers;

Sulpho-Saline - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3483 ( tradecards,3483 ) .. Subject (TGM): Women; Bathrooms; Toilets; Owls; Humorous pictures; Patent medicines;

J. & P. Coats - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3316 ( tradecards,3316 ) .. Subject (TGM): Ships; Sailing ships; Thread; Thread industry; Obelisks; Monuments; Sewing equipment & supplies; Tall tales; Oceans; Seas; Humorous pictures;

Bathing beauties horsing around, Atlantic City, N.J.

Title devised by cataloger. Locale based on negative D418-30968. "3" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 030967. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Co. - Victorian era public domain image

: tradecards,3887 ( tradecards,3887 ) .. Subject (TGM): Coffee industry; Humorous pictures; Servants; Interviews; Satires (Visual works); Quotations;

Woman's rights - wash day - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpap...

Man doing laundry, as woman reads. 44372 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[A festive moment : Thanksgiving Day]

Title from mat. (DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's bazaar, 29:1004 (Nov. 28, 1896).

The injustice of it - Drawing. Public domain image.

Possibly in boat yard. (DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's bazaar, 27:488 (June 16, 1896).

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).

In the Rogue's Gallery. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

A cat is posed seated on a chair in front of another cat operating a camera.

On the contrary - Public domain dedication image

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1933:0094). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's bazaar, 31:388 (April 30, 1898).

[Amorous situation comedies involving domestics: woman frightened out ...

[Butterfly] [Chequered butterfly].

On front: slight pencil sketch of Whistler's standing butterfly, larger pen sketch of Whistler's standing butterfly with shaded wings, long squiggly tail with arrowhead point. On back: pen sketch of Whistler's ... More

The boatman somewhat rattled - stereoscopic view, public domain photor...

Man in rowboat with five young women in bathing dresses. No. 1.

[Boys posed with dog carts in field]

Public domain photograph of Middle East, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Incorrigible - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Bystander: Gee! Mister! They pretty near kill you that time ... Victim (auto fan): Yes, but oh boy! Wasn't that a pippin of a car!" Verso. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabine... More

Boys posed with dog carts in field

Title devised by cataloger. "K 3467" on negative. No Detroit Publishing Co. no. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Caught in the act - A black and white photo of a man dressed as santa ...

Man dressed as Santa Claus seated on model of chimney smoking long pipe and blowing circles of smoke. D4849 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 3.

Mama's view - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... She: He says he can not live without me. Mama: Well, I'd rather have him single than married when he finds out that he can. (DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustrati... More