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Abû Jahl, Muhammad's most prominent opponent in Mecca, is angered at p...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

William de la Cour - L'Espagnolette

Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lycopersicon, apples of love - Public domain botanical illustration

Tomato in bud, full fruit, and section. Illus. in: The compleat herbal / Joseph Pitton de Tournefort. 2 vols. London : Printed for R. Bonwicke, 1719-30. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno... More

Mark Catesby - [Flamingo against bare tree and tropical waterfront]

Illus. in: The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands / Mark Catesby. London, 1731-1743. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1... More

Antisejanus Drink deep, or taste not the Porterian Spring., British Ca...

Cartoon shows a full-length portrait of a man (possibly Dr. W. Scott) reading from a book, "The Perils of Poetry." In the background a winged donkey flies over a stream spilling from a barrel, labeled "Trin : C... More

Trois tetes sous l'meme bonnet - A painting of a man sitting in front ...

Print shows a neatly dressed man sitting on a bundle surrounded by implements of the Third Estate and holding a large triangle topped with a liberty cap, within the triangle are images of a cleric, an aristocra... More

Great-footed hawk / drawn from nature by A. Wilson ; engvd. by A. Laws...

Illus. in: American ornithology / Alexander Wilson. Philadelphia : Bradford and Inskeep, 1808-1814. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 118.

[Birds, nests and eggs] / drawn from nature by A. Wilson ; engraved by...

Scientific illustration of mockingbird, hummingbird, and touché bunting, their nests and eggs.

Rosa centifolia bullata = rosier a feuilles de laitue / P.J. Redouté, ...

Rose and six buds. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 69. Illus. in: Les roses / Pierre Joseph Redouté. 2 vols. Paris : Impr. de F. Didot... More

Ballroom dancing on British and American 19th-century music covers

Public domain sheet music, notation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rode bloem, brush drawing - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

A minister extraordinary taking passage & bound on a foreign mission t...

The second of two prints surrounding the scandalous trial of Methodist minister Ephraim K. Avery for the brutal murder of factory girl Sarah Maria Cornell. (See "A Very Bad Man," no. 1833-13). Contrary to Weite... More

The cachucha as danced by Mademoiselle Duvernay, with Une valse sentim...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Crimson fronted Purple Finch / Drawn from nature by J.J. Audubon, F.R....

Print shows bird on flowering pea vine surrounded by border of vines, birds, a woman, and a bird's nest. In album: [Album of ephemera and Civil War era photographs; photos and album compiled by Larkin Goldsmit... More

Dance Les polonaises. Mazurkas - Public domain musical sheets

Public domain sheet music, notation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

David Roberts - Louis Haghe - Sarepta April 27th 1839 / David Roberts,...

Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 2, pts. 9-10, p. 13. Surro... More

Ernst Frohlich - Butterflies, letterpress print

Blad met 18 voorstellingen van verschillende vlinders. Onder elke vlinder een naam in het Nederlands en in het Latijn. Genummerd midden onder: Nro. 123. Genummerd rechtsboven: 123.

La Poursuite / Laisné.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Fantasy animals pursuing flying fantasy animals; turtle with dog's head, bear with snake's head, flying frog, bird with insect body. Reference copy in LOT 4624. Illus. in: Grandville, Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard... More

The minuet quadrilles. And The minuet de la cour composed by Jullien.

Public domain sheet music, notation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Valse de Paquita, composed by Deldevez, arranged for the piano forte b...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to dance, musical, theater, performance, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Les rois s'en vont-- bon voyage! / dessiné par Monta.

French cartoon about kings departing for the moon, possibly in reference to the end of monarchy in Europe. Print shows several balloons labeled "Service du roi" from Spain, Prussia, Denmark, Naples, etc., landi... More

La sicilienne. Valse redowa. Music de Pugni pour le piano, par Fred. B...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a 19th-century costume, fashion, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Print speciman of botanical illustrations for Aethusa Cynapium, an he...

Illus. in: Lithography, engraving and printing establishment of Augs. Kollner : designer, engraver & lithographer, copperplate & lithographic printer, [p. 6]

Espérons que ce ballon d'essai ne deviendra pas un ballon captif / A. ...

Cartoon shows a hot air balloon labeled "Suffrage Universel" with wings floating above the Pyrenees and headed toward a sign labeled "Espagne". Illus. from: Actualités, no. 248. Tissandier collection.

Salmon Fall Aug. 16th 1849 / A. Fay.

Print shows a view of the cascade on the Salmon Falls Creek, Idaho. Signed on stone on lower right: A. Fay. Printed on upper right corner: P. 139.

Remains of the party of Narvaez / J.W. Orr, N.Y.

Wolf(?) eating bones. Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. Philadelphia : J.T. Lloyd, 1858, p. 307. Reference copy in LOT 4409-D.

Dance Ruck-ruck-galop: hitch-hitch - Public domain musical sheets

Public domain sheet music, notation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Fairy Queen Takes an Airy Drive in a Light Carriage, a Twelve-in-h...

Richard Doyle (British, London 1824–1883 London) Public domain photograph of butterfly, insect, zoological illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alice Barber Stephens - [Two men about to fight]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Le lest / Ch. Gilbert Martin. - Drawing. Public domain image.

French cartoon shows Marianne (symbol of France) in a balloon labeled "R.F." in the colors of the French flag, jettisoning men from a bag as if they were ballast. Illus. from: Le Don Quichotte, 2ne année, no. ... More

The mallard duck Anas boschas (Linnæus) A. Pope Jr

Print shows pair of mallard ducks swimming near grassy shoreline. 2730 U.S. Copyright Office. Illus. in: Upland game birds and water fowl of the United States / by A. Pope, Jr. New York : Charles Scribner's So... More

Une alerte, place du Carrousel / Lefman, sc. ; PS.

French cartoon shows Prince Don Carlos in a heavily armed balloon that has blown off course appears about to crash into a captive balloon (possibly Henri Giffard's) at the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, France. Ill... More

Kiwi. Museum of New Zealand collection

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Five geese landing] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The hare and the hound - Public domain book illustration

Purchase; (DLC/PP-1982:125.27). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Aesop's Fables, p. 84.

The travellers and the bear - Public domain book illustration

Purchase; (DLC/PP-1982:125.17). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Aesop's Fables, p. 73.

Candace Wheeler - Bees with Honeycomb

Candace Wheeler (American, Delhi, New York 1827–1923 New York)

Escaping from the old shell / J. Keppler.

Print shows a moth or butterfly labeled "N.Y. County Democracy" with bust portraits of Lucius Robinson, Abram S. Hewitt, Samuel J. Tilden, and Clarkson N. Potter on the wings; it has just emerged from a pupa la... More

The deadly upas tree of Wall Street / J. Keppler.

Print shows a large, old tree at the edge of body of water with Albany, N.Y. on the right, in the background, and the U.S. Capitol on the left, in the background. Hanging from the branches are many coins with "... More

Puck magazine cover - Democracy's opportunity / J. Keppler.

Print shows a man labeled "Republican War Record" standing in a pond labeled "Republican Corruption Water", yelling to an Irishman wearing a hat labeled "Democracy", gathering up the Republican's clothing label... More

Stalwart stupidity / F. Graetz., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Puck, holding his lithographic pen, and the Independent Party figure, holding an axe labeled "November Election", standing inside a cabin next to the head of Roscoe Conkling that has been cut... More

Puck magazine cover - A destructive worm / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows a caterpillar labeled "Communism" on a grape leaf showing "$" and labeled "Capital"; also a bunch of grapes, some of which are labeled "Law, Order, Rights, Talent, Worth, Industry, Education,... More

With Puck's compliments to the Democratic National Convention at Chica...

Illustration shows Puck holding a portrait of Samuel J. Tilden labeled "Opposed to Kelly 1876 - Carried New York by 32,000 Votes" and a portrait of Winfield Scott Hancock labeled "Supported by Kelly 1880 - Beat... More

An unpleasant ride through the presidential "haunted forest" / J. Kepp...

Illustration shows Uncle Sam and Dame Democracy riding in a horse-drawn carriage through a forest where 21 or 22 faces of presidential hopefuls can be seen in the trees, rocks, and grasses, and have spooked the... More

The absurdities of the boycott / F. Opper.

Illustration shows a stupefied laborer reading a notice that states "You are hereby ordered to Boycott as follows. Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York Tribune, Straiton & Storms' Cigars, Thalia Theatre, All Fashionabl... More

Puck's political hunting-ground -- how he has made game of the politic...

Illustration shows Puck holding a shotgun over one shoulder and a dead owl in his raised right hand, with him are two hunting dogs labeled "Wit" and "Satire"; he is surrounded by dead animals that have the face... More

Caricature, United in misery / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a minister and a "theater manager" crying because of poor attendance at sermons and theater closures due to "poor business"; a young boy on roller skates is nearby with a sandwich board that ... More

How do they like it themselves? / Gillam.

Illustration shows Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa and Johann J. Most shocked by sudden attempts of violence against them. At their feet are headlines from the "United Irishmen" and "Freiheit" that state "Sacrifice Wo... More

Dendrœca Pennsylvanica, Chestnut-sided warbler

Nest and eggs of an Ohio bird. Reference copy also available in LOT 4707. Illus. in: Jones, Howard / Illustrations of the nests and eggs of birds of Ohio, 1886, plate LVII.

[King walking with stick past tree with letter N]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Cha... More

Delirium of course but so real - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 572.

[Amazon women with shields by tree and letter A]

The boys helped me or I never could have got in

He was hungry for a fight - Public domain drawing

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

Sandy with royalty. Book illustration from Library of Congress

The upshot of the late elections --

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1980:080.1). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

After the explosion. Book illustration from Library of Congress

They came in a body : they came with a whirr

[Seals by beach]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Birds in sack nests] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0056, DLC/PP-1938:0066, DLC/PP-1938:0071, or DLC/PP-1938:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Robin - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0071 or DLC/PP-1938:0075). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Around me was an [...] ring of vultures

(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Jungle Haven.

[Rodent and bee]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

[Two wolverines]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Lippincott's for September - Art nouveau public domain poster - Art no...

A woman stands reading a magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

McClure's magazine for sale here

A woman stands reading a magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

[Turkey leaping from tree] - Public domain book illustration

Open Air Market Scene, (Franklin Street, East from 17th St.) Richmond,...

Description: [Note: The description text is a verbatim transcription of the printed postcard text, and is a reflection of the historical time and place]. The music of a band and the 'meat' of a water-melon are ... More

[Swordfish leaping on line] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Spotted lizard on rock] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Flamingos and other birds feeding]

What is the new thing?: is it a plant or an animal?

No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Sea tortoises coming ashore by night]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938.0066). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Weasel and humming bird] - Public domain book illustration

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Good and bad form illustrated - Public domain drawing

Photo of drawing. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Once a week, 7:9 (Oct. 13, 1891).

Henri Verstijnen - Vlinder op een braamtak

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Through the jungle / Keppler, Jr., Political Cartoon

Print shows President Cleveland as an explorer, with cabinet members John G. Carlisle and Walter Q. Gresham, in a jungle, where they have come across a band of monkeys labeled "D. Hill, C. Dana, W. Reid, Blackb... More

Puck magazine cover - An old imposition / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows President Cleveland as a railroad conductor collecting fares from William McKinley, who is holding a ticket labeled "War Tariff Pass" and an elderly man, dressed as an infant labeled "Infant Industr... More

Portrait from "The Home Beyond. By C. Murray and others. A devotional ...

This image has been taken from scan 000035 from "The Home Beyond. By C. Murray and others. A devotional text-book, etc. [With illustrations.]". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from... More

A picture without words - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows a series of images, starting in the upper left, with a kitten labeled "Romish Influence" drinking from a saucer labeled "Toleration", and a young boy holding a book labeled "Public School System", s... More

Puck magazine cover - 1895 Puck Christmas / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Puck holding mistletoe over the head of a young woman who is reading a magazine or newspaper.

The ladies' home journal, October 1895

A woman stands amidst tree leaves. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Welcome! And let us hope you will be a real happy new year / J.S. Pugh...

Print shows Puck welcoming a cherub representing the New Year who arrives ahead of a whirlwind of dark clouds labeled "Panic 1894" showing the face of a harpy. Illus. from Puck, v. 36, no. 930, (1895 January 2... More

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

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

A result of the system / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a devil wearing a business suit, holding a fire brand labeled "Arson" in one hand and hanging from the other is a large knife labeled "Murder"; he is accepting a payment for $10,000 from a hand labe... More

"He laughs best who laughs last" / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows a portly laborer carrying a full dinner pail and a "Bank Book" in his coat pocket, standing on the roadway with factories spewing smoke in the background. On the left is a sign that states "Voluntar... More

Just wobbling! / Dalrymple. - Public domain engraving

Print shows William McKinley struggling to ride a wooden bicycle with wooden wheels labeled "McKinley's Financial Bicycle".

The New York Sunday World April 19th.

Poster shows an illustration of a woman, wearing a long black dress, lying on a chaise, reading "The Sunday World". Artist not identified. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Si... More

"Every one for himself!" / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows two dogs on a table; one dog labeled "Platt" has its front paws on a platter labeled "Patronage" on which is a piece of meat labeled "Raines Bill", the other dog wearing a collar labeled "Croker" is... More

Three of the greatest requisites of an enterprising housekeeper - Copc...

A woman stands at a counter which has Gold Dust, Cottolene and Copco bathsoap. Behind her ar shelves of the same. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Iris, Art Nouveau Poster - Public domain botanical illustration

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

His silent partners / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Print shows a prospector with a pick working next to a stream and a sluice-box labeled "Klondike Placer" surrounded by vultures labeled "Gin Mill Keeper, Card Sharp, Dance House Keeper, Gambling Den, Dive Keepe... More

"We won't do a thing to it!" / Dalrymple.

Print shows two masked legislators labeled "Anti-Administration Senator" and "Jingo Senator" holding long knives labeled "Hatred of Cleveland" and "Hatred of England", standing outside the "U.S. Senate, waiting... More

In the hands of his philanthropic friends / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Uncle Sam walking between two bloated businessmen labeled, on the left, "Monopolies" and on the right, "Trusts"; each one is picking a pocket while Uncle Sam is blissfully unaware. Illus. from Puck... More

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".

Wrapped up in his pet idea / Dalrymple.

Print shows President McKinley wearing a long cape labeled "Protection Monomania", sitting at a desk working on his "Tariff Plans", while ignoring a businessman who offers "Suggestions for Financial Reform"; in... More

For once, science and religion agree / Keppler.

Print shows Chauncey M. Depew and Robert G. Ingersoll, each in the arms of the other, pointing to quotations attributed to them that justify American imperialist activities in the Philippines through the introd... More

Caricature, Puck Easter / C.J. Taylor., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Puck holding a mirror for a fashionably dressed young woman trying on an Easter bonnet; they are standing among several hat boxes, some showing bonnets.

Effect of acquiring the Platt habit. Roosevelt as he looked when he be...

Cover illustration for The Verdict, vol. 1, no. 26, 1899. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Not so bad / Frank A. Nankivell '99.

Print shows two fashionably dressed women, a mother and her daughter, attending a football game. Caption: Mrs. Newcome (her first game) Oh! isn't it awful? Horrible! Why, they will kill that man underneath! /... More

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