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Americana & Miscellany

The fruits of temperanceThe fruits of temperance (New York : Published)The Progress of intemperance: plate III. the relapseThe Progress of intemperance: plate III. the relapse (New York : Published)The progress of intemperance: plate V. the expectant wifeThe progress of intemperance: plate V. the expectant wife (New York : Published)Son of temperanceSon of temperance (New York : Published)The tree of temperanceThe tree of temperance (New York : Published)The prodigal son wasting his substanceThe prodigal son wasting his substance (New York : Published)Reading the scripturesReading the scriptures (New York : Published)Oscar Wilde / Sarony.Oscar Wilde / Sarony. (c1882.)The liberator of Ireland. Daniel O'ConnellThe liberator of Ireland. Daniel O'Connell (c1873.)Pa. Ave., D.C. from the Treasury Dept.Pa. Ave., D.C. from the Treasury Dept. (1890)Historic Landscape - Bombardment of Island Number tenHistoric Landscape - Bombardment of Island Number tenFall in for soupFall in for soup (c1876.)Battle of Corinth, Miss. Oct. 4th 1862Battle of Corinth, Miss. Oct. 4th 1862 (New York : Published)Burgess - Dunne Training Plane - 1916 Version of the Flying WingBurgess - Dunne Training Plane - 1916 Version of the Flying Wing (1916)Signal Corps Dirigible Cruising over Ft. MyerSignal Corps Dirigible Cruising over Ft. Myer ([no date recorded on)Riley Scott who is about to try out his Mechanical BombsightRiley Scott who is about to try out his Mechanical Bombsight ([no date recorded on)Lt. H.H. Arnold and T.D. MillingLt. H.H. Arnold and T.D. Milling (1912)Army Aircraft began to take Modern form with this Burgess Tractor of 1913Army Aircraft began to take Modern form with this Burgess Tractor of 1913 (1913)[Robert Powel the Puppet Show man][Robert Powel the Puppet Show man] ([England : Published)Wolves triumphant or A fig for public opinion / R C [Cruikshank].Wolves triumphant or A fig for public opinion / R C [Cruikshank]. ([England] : Pub. Jan)Blowing up the Pic Nic's;--or--Harlequin Quixotte attacking the puppets / Js. Gillray, invt. & fect .Blowing up the Pic Nic's;--or--Harlequin Quixotte attacking the puppets / Js. Gillray, inv ([England] : Publish')The Burnside expedition landing at Roanoke Island - February 7th 1862The Burnside expedition landing at Roanoke Island - February 7th 1862 ([no date recorded on)Going to the trotGoing to the trot (c1870.)Independent order of odd fellow's of the United States of AmericaIndependent order of odd fellow's of the United States of America ([no date recorded on)Antique Photo Print - The last offer of reconciliation in remembranceAntique Photo Print - The last offer of reconciliation in remembranceThe outbreak of the rebellion in the United States 1861The outbreak of the rebellion in the United States 1861 (New York : Published)United States Senate chamber / designed by J. Whitehorne ; engraved by T. Doney.United States Senate chamber / designed by J. Whitehorne ; engraved by T. Doney. (New York : Edward An)American privateer General Armstrong" Capt. Sam. C. Reid / Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier."American privateer General Armstrong" Capt. Sam. C. Reid / Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier." ([New York] : N. Curr)Franklin's first audience before King Louis XVI, at Versailles. March 20, 1778Franklin's first audience before King Louis XVI, at Versailles. March 20, 1778 (c1903.)Stonewall Jackson, Bull Run, Aug. 17, 1861Stonewall Jackson, Bull Run, Aug. 17, 1861 (1900 March 1.)Principles of the Prohibition partyPrinciples of the Prohibition party (c1888 Sept. 11.)[Defeat of Roman Nose by Colonel Forsyth][Defeat of Roman Nose by Colonel Forsyth]The Emancipation proclamationThe Emancipation proclamation (c1863 March 26.)[Woman wearing a tapada, Peru][Woman wearing a tapada, Peru] ([between 1830 and 18)[Woman wearing a tapada seated on a stone block, Peru][Woman wearing a tapada seated on a stone block, Peru] ([between 1830 and 18)[Franciscan monk, Peru][Franciscan monk, Peru] ([between 1830 and 18)[Penitent in procession, Peru][Penitent in procession, Peru] ([between 1830 and 18)Protector engine no. 2Protector engine no. 2 ([between 1848 and 18)Hospital attendants - collecting the wounded after the engagement - within our lines near Hatchers runHospital attendants - collecting the wounded after the engagement - within our lines near ([1864 between Septem)Genl. Wadsworths division in action in the Wilderness, near the spot where the General was killedGenl. Wadsworths division in action in the Wilderness, near the spot where the General was ([1864 May 5-7])The American fireman: rushing to the conflictThe American fireman: rushing to the conflict ([New York] : Currier)Prang's aids for object eaching. GardeningPrang's aids for object eaching. Gardening (c1874.)Prang's aids for object teaching. ShoemakerPrang's aids for object teaching. Shoemaker (c1874.)Patent officePatent office ([no date recorded on)View of the Box in which the Pr[esident was assassina]ted. Taken from the Dress CircleView of the Box in which the Pr[esident was assassina]ted. Taken from the Dress Circle ([1865 April 14])Georgetown Convent, Wash., D.CGeorgetown Convent, Wash., D.C ([between 1890 and 19)Officers of the Mothers' Congress, Feb. 7, 1897, Wash., D.C. Phoebe Apperson Hearst, 3rd from right, 1st row - Letitia Green Stevenson, wife of Vice President Adlai Stevenson, 2nd from left, 1st rowOfficers of the Mothers' Congress, Feb. 7, 1897, Wash., D.C. Phoebe Apperson Hearst, 3rd f ([between ca. 1890 an)Fresh and cold--Direct from the North Pole / Lith. by A. Hoen & Co.Fresh and cold--Direct from the North Pole / Lith. by A. Hoen & Co. (Baltimore : F. Klemm)Gilbert & Parsons, hygienic whiskey--for medical use / lith. in colors by Robertson, Seibert & Shearman, N.Y.Gilbert & Parsons, hygienic whiskey--for medical use / lith. in colors by Robertson, Seibe (c1860.)The Christian's refuge: Rock of ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. In my hand no price I bring, simply to the cross I cling.The Christian's refuge: Rock of ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. In my hand ([New York] : Currier)New-Harmony am Wabash - New Harmony sur le Wabash - New Harmony on the WabashNew-Harmony am Wabash - New Harmony sur le Wabash - New Harmony on the Wabash ([no date recorded on)Fort Harrison in 1812Fort Harrison in 1812 ([no date recorded on)5 to one ha5 to one ha ([Cincinnati] ; 1861.)The strong pantaloon overalls warranted never to rip. For sale hereThe strong pantaloon overalls warranted never to rip. For sale here ([no date recorded on)General Harrison's log cabin marc & quick stepGeneral Harrison's log cabin marc & quick step (Baltimore : Publishe)Whale fishery: attacking a right whaleWhale fishery: attacking a right whale (New York : Published)John C. Fremont. Republican candidate for the presidencyJohn C. Fremont. Republican candidate for the presidency (c1856 July 7.)Grand democratic free soil bannerGrand democratic free soil banner ([New York] : Lith. &)The Capture of HBM. frigate Java by the U.S. frigate Constitution after an action of 1 hour, 55 minutesThe Capture of HBM. frigate Java by the U.S. frigate Constitution after an action of 1 hou ([New York] : Sarony )Battle of Sacramento, Feb. 28th 1847: terrific charge of the Mexican lancersBattle of Sacramento, Feb. 28th 1847: terrific charge of the Mexican lancers ([New York] : N. Curr)Portland, Oregon - the metropolis of the Pacific Northwest / C.L. Smith.Portland, Oregon - the metropolis of the Pacific Northwest / C.L. Smith. (c1888 May 17.)Day we celebrate. 1876 / painted by F.A. Chapman ; engraved by John C. McRae, N.Y.Day we celebrate. 1876 / painted by F.A. Chapman ; engraved by John C. McRae, N.Y. (c1875.)Washington senate chamberWashington senate chamber (c1850 May 30.)Hiawatha's departureHiawatha's departure (New York : Published)Capture of the city of WashingtonCapture of the city of Washington (London : J.J. Gundee)Photographic Views of ThailandPhotographic Views of Thailand ([between 1890 and 19)Photographic Views of ThailandPhotographic Views of Thailand ([between 1890 and 19)Photographic Views of ThailandPhotographic Views of Thailand ([between 1890 and 19)The Surrender of Nieuw Amsterdam in 1664The Surrender of Nieuw Amsterdam in 1664 (1908)Yankee doodle 1776 / A.M. Willard.Yankee doodle 1776 / A.M. Willard. (Cleveland, Ohio : Pu)Reading the Emancipation Proclamation / H.W. Herrick, del., J.W. Watts, sc.Reading the Emancipation Proclamation / H.W. Herrick, del., J.W. Watts, sc. ([Hartford, Conn. : S)Trotting cracks" on the snow"Trotting cracks" on the snow" (New York : Published)The Battle of Williamsburg, Va. May 5th 1862The Battle of Williamsburg, Va. May 5th 1862 ([New York] : Currier)Distant view of the Rocky Mountains / S. Seymour, delt. ; I. Clark, sculpt.Distant view of the Rocky Mountains / S. Seymour, delt. ; I. Clark, sculpt. (1823)Assassination of President McKinleyAssassination of President McKinley (c1905.)Birthplace of the Jr. O.U.A.M.Birthplace of the Jr. O.U.A.M. (c1896 Jan. 30.)Mündung des Fox-River, Indiana - embrochure du Fox-River, IndianaMündung des Fox-River, Indiana - embrochure du Fox-River, Indiana ([no date recorded on)The almighty leverThe almighty lever (New York : Published)Democratic platform and presidential nomineesDemocratic platform and presidential nominees ([no date recorded on)The Escape of Sergeant ChampeThe Escape of Sergeant Champe (New York : Published)Funeral obsequies of free-tradeFuneral obsequies of free-trade (N.Y. : H.R. Robinson)The death-bed of CalvinThe death-bed of Calvin ([no date recorded on)Pictures of all the Roman Pontiff from Saint Peter to Pius the NinthPictures of all the Roman Pontiff from Saint Peter to Pius the Ninth (c1878.)James Knox Polk, President of the United States / engraved by J. Sartain from the original picture painted by T. Sully, Junr.James Knox Polk, President of the United States / engraved by J. Sartain from the original (c1845.)Portraits & autographs of the signers of the Declaration of IndependencePortraits & autographs of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (c1876.)John Knox reproving the ladies of Queen Mary's courtJohn Knox reproving the ladies of Queen Mary's court ([no date recorded on)William Shakespeare / Samuel Cousins, A.R.A.William Shakespeare / Samuel Cousins, A.R.A.His holiness Pope Pius IX / painted by Joseph Ames ; engraved by H. W. Smith.His holiness Pope Pius IX / painted by Joseph Ames ; engraved by H. W. Smith. (c1851 ( E.H. Ball, p)Thomas Morse bi-plane in flightThomas Morse bi-plane in flight (c1922.)The sleigh raceThe sleigh race (New York : Published)There are so many other places they can go!There are so many other places they can go! (1928)The Radical Party on a heavy grade / J.M. Ives, del. ; on stone by Cameron.The Radical Party on a heavy grade / J.M. Ives, del. ; on stone by Cameron. ([New York : Currier )[Calvin Coolidge taking the oath of office][Calvin Coolidge taking the oath of office] (c1924.)Tyler receiving the news of Harrison's death [April 5, 1841]Tyler receiving the news of Harrison's death [April 5, 1841] (1888)Kennesaw's Bombardment, 64Kennesaw's Bombardment, 64 (1864 [June 27])Infernal machines discovered in the Potomac [near Aquia] Creek by the flotilla ...Infernal machines discovered in the Potomac [near Aquia] Creek by the flotilla ... ([1861 July 7])Trial of the conspirators - Strong guard posted in front of main entrance to penitentiary, WashingtonTrial of the conspirators - Strong guard posted in front of main entrance to penitentiary, (1865)General Patricks punishment for gamblersGeneral Patricks punishment for gamblers ([1863 October])Battle of Allatoona Pass, Ga. Oct 5-64Battle of Allatoona Pass, Ga. Oct 5-64 (1864 October 5.)Charles GoodyearCharles Goodyear ([no date recorded on)The great November contest. Patriotism: versus BummerismThe great November contest. Patriotism: versus Bummerism (1868)Defense of the California BankDefense of the California Bank (N.Y. : Lith & pubd b)Gasshukoku suishi teitoku kōjōgakiGasshukoku suishi teitoku kōjōgaki ([between 1850 and 19)U.S. sloop of war Vincennes: 20 gunsU.S. sloop of war Vincennes: 20 guns (New York : Published)Teufel Hunden" on the Marne"Teufel Hunden" on the Marne" (1918 Aug.)Vintage Military Print - A little more grape Capt. Bragg, 1847 (1)Vintage Military Print - A little more grape Capt. Bragg, 1847 (1)Ultimatum on the Oregon questionUltimatum on the Oregon question (N.Y. : Lith & pub. b)Pawnee Council / S. Seymour, delt. ; I. Clark, sculpt.Pawnee Council / S. Seymour, delt. ; I. Clark, sculpt. (1823)Col. Fremont's last grand exploring expedition in 1856Col. Fremont's last grand exploring expedition in 1856 (N.Y., : For sale [by)[Tuskegee Institute faculty with Andrew Carnegie, Tuskegee, Alabama][Tuskegee Institute faculty with Andrew Carnegie, Tuskegee, Alabama] (1906)A representation of the sugar-cane and the art of making sugarA representation of the sugar-cane and the art of making sugar (1749)The undecided political prize fightThe undecided political prize fight ([Cincinnati? : s.n.])[The neighborhood of the Sultan Beyazit Camii (mosque)] / Abdullah Frères.[The neighborhood of the Sultan Beyazit Camii (mosque)] / Abdullah Frères. ([between 1880 and 18)Battle of GettysburgBattle of Gettysburg (c1887 May 16.)Candidates from the exempt brigadeCandidates from the exempt brigade (1862)[Recess period on the playground, 6th Division][Recess period on the playground, 6th Division] ([1899?])J MarshallJ Marshall (c1832 Nov. 30.)Operations against the Japanese on Arundel and Sagekarsa Islands / photo by Sgt. John Bushemi.Operations against the Japanese on Arundel and Sagekarsa Islands / photo by Sgt. John BushThe Democratic funeral of 1848The Democratic funeral of 1848 (Philada. : Pubd. by )The last great battles and victories in the Crimea, conflagration of the city of Sebastopol,...The last great battles and victories in the Crimea, conflagration of the city of Sebastopo (1886)

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