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Native American Life

[Entering the Bad Lands. Three Sioux Indians on horseback][Entering the Bad Lands. Three Sioux Indians on horseback] (c1905.)General Joseph M. Street, Iowa's first Indian agentGeneral Joseph M. Street, Iowa's first Indian agent ([published 1897])Tejon ranch. Indian reservation ; the churchTejon ranch. Indian reservation ; the church ([between 1888 and 19)[Indian hut in clearing on river bank, Brazil][Indian hut in clearing on river bank, Brazil] ([between ca. 1890 an)[Explorer, with Indian, on raft, in the Amazon Jungle, South America][Explorer, with Indian, on raft, in the Amazon Jungle, South America] ([between ca. 1890 an)Hopi (Moqui) Indians. Snake danceHopi (Moqui) Indians. Snake dance ([between 1890 and 19)A Sioux war partyA Sioux war party ([between 1880 and 19)A Pawnee Indian braveA Pawnee Indian brave (c1908.)Siwash Indian, Wilson George--Chief Seattle's tribeSiwash Indian, Wilson George--Chief Seattle's tribe (c1925.)[Arnold Genthe and wife of Penri II, chief of the Ainus][Arnold Genthe and wife of Penri II, chief of the Ainus] ([1908])Afraid of Eagle, SiouxAfraid of Eagle, Sioux (c1898.)Indian squawIndian squaw ([between ca. 1900 an)Indian congressIndian congress (c1901.)Indian congressIndian congress (c1901.)Indian encampment, Dalles of the Columbia, May 1860Indian encampment, Dalles of the Columbia, May 1860 (1860)Colville Indian woman and childColville Indian woman and child ([1861])

Political Cartoons & Illustration

[Anti-American cartoon based on the Yankee Pig theme][Anti-American cartoon based on the Yankee Pig theme] (1898 Feb. 19.)[Cartoon relating to Chamberlain, Daladier, and the Czechoslovak problem"]"[Cartoon relating to Chamberlain, Daladier, and the Czechoslovak problem"]" (1938)Political caricature. No. 2, Miscegenation or the millennium of abolitionismPolitical caricature. No. 2, Miscegenation or the millennium of abolitionism (1864)The political cartoon for the year 1775The political cartoon for the year 1775 ([1775 May 1])Historic Architecture - Preliminary drawing for Discovery of the LandHistoric Architecture - Preliminary drawing for Discovery of the LandHistoric Architecture - Architectural drawing for alterationsHistoric Architecture - Architectural drawing for alterations[Caricature of head-and-shoulders of Woodrow Wilson, with long face and large ears] / Weal.[Caricature of head-and-shoulders of Woodrow Wilson, with long face and large ears] / Weal (1915)[Sketch of the stairway, Leylan's house, 49 Princes Gate][Sketch of the stairway, Leylan's house, 49 Princes Gate]Architectural drawing for a commercial building with ashlar masonry. Front elevation renderingArchitectural drawing for a commercial building with ashlar masonry. Front elevation rende (and Engineering (ADE)Chelsea, the nearly new handsome contents, comprising an ebonized & gilt drawing room suite ...Chelsea, the nearly new handsome contents, comprising an ebonized & gilt drawing room suit ([London] : printed b)[Illustration for poem The Faithful One" by David Ignatow]"[Illustration for poem The Faithful One" by David Ignatow]"[Dutch cartoon showing Joseph Chamberlain as Satan and John Bull as Bacchus][Dutch cartoon showing Joseph Chamberlain as Satan and John Bull as Bacchus]Frontispiece - when fell debate & civil wars shall cease ...Frontispiece - when fell debate & civil wars shall cease ... (1775)[Pencil sketch by Emanuel Leutze: (self-portrait, painting large mural)][Pencil sketch by Emanuel Leutze: (self-portrait, painting large mural)]Vintage Photo Print - Illustration for article The Golden Bull (1)Vintage Photo Print - Illustration for article The Golden Bull (1)Vintage Photo Print - Illustration for article The Golden Bull (2)Vintage Photo Print - Illustration for article The Golden Bull (2)[Reproduction of drawing in the Workers Monthly, 1925: 51 miners killed in coal mine explosion at Sullivan, Ind.; hand of Death holding miner - v4#6][Reproduction of drawing in the Workers Monthly, 1925: 51 miners killed in coal mine explo[Signing of the Constitution of the U.S. - 1787 study sketch by Thomas Pritchard Rossiter[Signing of the Constitution of the U.S. - 1787 study sketch by Thomas Pritchard Rossiter[Engraving by Tudor Horton, based on daguerreotypes by Mathew Brady, printed in Sampson's Rationale of Crime...1846 (phrenological studies): head measurements of two pickpockets][Engraving by Tudor Horton, based on daguerreotypes by Mathew Brady, printed in Sampson's [Illustration by Frederic Remington: A Fantasy from the Pony War Dance][Illustration by Frederic Remington: A Fantasy from the Pony War Dance][Illustration by Frederic Remington: Indians circling wagon train, using horses as shields][Illustration by Frederic Remington: Indians circling wagon train, using horses as shields[Illustrated Civil War Union Envelopes"]: [Caricature of "Southern Gentleman"]"[Illustrated Civil War Union Envelopes"]: [Caricature of "Southern Gentleman"]"[Wood engr. from drawing by Howard Pyle which illus. his article, A Peculiar People" Oct. 1889 pp. 776-785. Dunker religion in Penna.]: [woman serving drinks to wounded Continentals]"[Wood engr. from drawing by Howard Pyle which illus. his article, A Peculiar People" Oct. (1889)[Half-tone repr. of drawing by G.W. Peters in Among the Dunkers" Nov. 1901 pp. 513-528]: An Amish Girl"[Half-tone repr. of drawing by G.W. Peters in Among the Dunkers" Nov. 1901 pp. 513-528]: A (No call number recor)[Union Station, Wash., D.C.: Ground floor plan; (arch. drawing)][Union Station, Wash., D.C.: Ground floor plan; (arch. drawing)][Cartoon related to the stock market crash of 1929]: First in war first in the hearts of its countrymen!""[Cartoon related to the stock market crash of 1929]: First in war first in the hearts of i (1 photomechanical pr)[Cartoon related to the stock market crash of 1929]: Finis""[Cartoon related to the stock market crash of 1929]: Finis""Judge James Wickersham in council with Indian chiefsJudge James Wickersham in council with Indian chiefs ([between 1900 and 19)Closing a furnace at Homestead, [Pa.] after drawing molten ironClosing a furnace at Homestead, [Pa.] after drawing molten iron (c1907.)[British cartoon concerning the execution of Charles I (1600-1649) and the restoration of 1660 of Charles II (1630-1685). Shows trumpeting angel with banner proclaiming Murder" beside hand of God watering drown of "CII" concealed in the Royal Oak; with descriptive poem and historical data]"[British cartoon concerning the execution of Charles I (1600-1649) and the restoration of ([ca. 166_])[The Lawton house, Manila: view of drawing room][The Lawton house, Manila: view of drawing room] ([between 1899 and 19)Bureau of Engraving and PrintingBureau of Engraving and Printing ([no date recorded on)[French cabaret singer Yvette Guilbert wearing gown and long black gloves; illustration and surrounding text][French cabaret singer Yvette Guilbert wearing gown and long black gloves; illustration an ([1894])[Three monkeys strangled by a sanke. Satire on the Laocoon"]"[Three monkeys strangled by a sanke. Satire on the Laocoon"]" ([15--])[Judge William Hastie with NAACP youth council members: L.N. Sedwick, Violet Beard, Katherine Burton, Minnie Harrison, Mary E. James, Lina Belle Laine, Mary Anna Woolfolk, Louisville, Ky.][Judge William Hastie with NAACP youth council members: L.N. Sedwick, Violet Beard, Kather ([between 1940 and 19)[Cover of Tecnocracy Number of Judge, illustrated with 3 men dancing, machinery and mathematical figures][Cover of Tecnocracy Number of Judge, illustrated with 3 men dancing, machinery and mathem ([no date recorded on)Architectural drawing for a house (Cape Cod House"). Perspective entrance detail"Architectural drawing for a house (Cape Cod House"). Perspective entrance detail" (and Engineering (ADE)[South elevations, block 4 and block 5, of architectural plan drawing of Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico][South elevations, block 4 and block 5, of architectural plan drawing of Acoma Pueblo, New ([1934 May])Taking the census / after sketch by Thomas Worth.Taking the census / after sketch by Thomas Worth. (1870)Drawing papa's pictureDrawing papa's picture (Meadville, Pa. : Sta)The return of the prodigal father" at the "Puck" office / J. Keppler."The return of the prodigal father" at the "Puck" office / J. Keppler." ([published 1883])Old Judge Cabinets (N173)Old Judge Cabinets (N173) (1888-1889.)[Draftsman drawing a lute] / AD, 1525.[Draftsman drawing a lute] / AD, 1525. ([published 1525])The looking glass for 1787. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Mat. chap. 13th verse 26The looking glass for 1787. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Mat. chap. 13th v ([New Haven] : 1787.)[Illustration showing two Brazilian slaves in Bahia carrying cloth covered sedan chair on shoulders with woman inside, with surrounding text][Illustration showing two Brazilian slaves in Bahia carrying cloth covered sedan chair on ([1824?])[Cartoon showing D-Day invasion of France by British troops in a parody of the Bayeux Tapestry] / Rea Irvin.[Cartoon showing D-Day invasion of France by British troops in a parody of the Bayeux Tape ([1944])Title page of Charles Joseph Hullmandel's, The Art of Drawing on StoneTitle page of Charles Joseph Hullmandel's, The Art of Drawing on Stone (1824)[Albin Brunovsky, Bella Italia VI, from the Bella Italia portfolio (1969), etching][Albin Brunovsky, Bella Italia VI, from the Bella Italia portfolio (1969), etching] ([1969])A tale of the times - Pat takes his cue from John, and solves the Chinese puzzle [caricature of Irishman seated on heavily loaded wagon, which is being pulled by a Chinese man; the Irishman is holding the man's pigtail as a rein]A tale of the times - Pat takes his cue from John, and solves the Chinese puzzle [caricatu (1870)Free instruction for children in painting & drawing / nbs.Free instruction for children in painting & drawing / nbs. (N.Y.C. : WPA Federal)A.D. 1915 - with Puck's apologies to the coming woman""A.D. 1915 - with Puck's apologies to the coming woman"" (1895)[Houses and a church (Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Sketch at Norfolk and description]"[Houses and a church (Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Sketch at N ([between 1795 and 17)Architectural drawing for a monument. Front elevationArchitectural drawing for a monument. Front elevation ([1810-1832].)Architectural drawing for seating in a gallery supported by Corinthian columns. Gallery, section with corinthian capitalArchitectural drawing for seating in a gallery supported by Corinthian columns. Gallery, s ([1800-1832].)[Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Competition drawing][Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Competition drawing] ([1980 or 1981])[Japanese cartoon showing winged insects (Jap.?) threatening a weeping pig with pigtail hair (Chinese?); Sino-Japanese war, 1894-5][Japanese cartoon showing winged insects (Jap.?) threatening a weeping pig with pigtail ha ([no date recorded on)Draftsman drawing a reclining nudeDraftsman drawing a reclining nude ([published 1965])Caricature curiosity / Woodward, delt.Caricature curiosity / Woodward, delt. (London : Pudbd. by W)[Lillie Langtry in As in a looking glass"]"[Lillie Langtry in As in a looking glass"]" (c1887.)[Sketch of Woody Guthrie, half-length portrait, facing right, playing guitar] / Willa Gray Martin.[Sketch of Woody Guthrie, half-length portrait, facing right, playing guitar] / Willa GrayOld Judge Cabinets (N173)Old Judge Cabinets (N173) (1888-1889.)New Jersey--President Garfield at Elberon--His first view of the ocean from his reclining-chair, Sept. 13th / from a sketch by a staff artist.New Jersey--President Garfield at Elberon--His first view of the ocean from his reclining- (1881 Oct. 1.)Sherman's department - engagement at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia / from a sketch by Theodore R. Davis.Sherman's department - engagement at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia / from a sketch by Theodore (1864)Old Judge (N172)Old Judge (N172) (1887-1890.)In danger. Puck: What are you going to do about it?" / Keppler."In danger. Puck: What are you going to do about it?" / Keppler." ([published 1881])[Perspective sketch of Herman Miller showroom interior with Eames furniture][Perspective sketch of Herman Miller showroom interior with Eames furniture]The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism. ([London : s.n., 1776)Historic Architecture - Preparatory drawing for The teachingHistoric Architecture - Preparatory drawing for The teachingA leap year drawing room, or the pleasures of petticoat government / Cruikshank fecit.A leap year drawing room, or the pleasures of petticoat government / Cruikshank fecit. ([London] : Pub'd by )[Cartoon showing D-Day invasion of France by British troops in a parody of the Bayeux Tapestry] / Rea Irvin.[Cartoon showing D-Day invasion of France by British troops in a parody of the Bayeux Tape ([1944])[Early concept sketch for lounge chair, with sketches of various chairs and tables][Early concept sketch for lounge chair, with sketches of various chairs and tables] ([ca. 1948])[Stag on top of rocky tor with sparse trees - impressionistic storyboard drawing][Stag on top of rocky tor with sparse trees - impressionistic storyboard drawing]

Portraits & Notable People

Mme. MaternaMme. Materna (c1882.)Professor Leonard D. GaleProfessor Leonard D. Gale (1888)Jacob CrowninshieldJacob Crowninshield ([no date recorded on)Lieut. General A.P. HillLieut. General A.P. Hill ([between 1861 and 18)Charles NagelCharles Nagel (c1905.)H.D. GilpinH.D. Gilpin ([no date recorded on)Horace CapronHorace Capron ([no date recorded on)Captain C.M. MorrisCaptain C.M. Morris (1864)[Bust of Stephen Douglas over Northern Democratic Party's presidential campaign shield][Bust of Stephen Douglas over Northern Democratic Party's presidential campaign shield] ([1860])Linus PaulingLinus Pauling ([no date recorded on)Belva A. LockwoodBelva A. Lockwood (1903)William P. ConneryWilliam P. Connery (1924 Feb. 18.)Rosa BonheurRosa Bonheur ([1873])Col. Samuel ColtCol. Samuel Colt (1857)RochambeauRochambeau ([no date recorded on)Brig. Gen. L.O.B. BranchBrig. Gen. L.O.B. Branch ([no date recorded on)Brig. Genl. Turner AshbyBrig. Genl. Turner Ashby ([no date recorded on)Henry KnoxHenry Knox ([no date recorded on)[J.Q. Adams][J.Q. Adams] ([no date recorded on)Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson ([no date recorded on)Martin Van BurenMartin Van Buren ([no date recorded on)[Abraham Lincoln, half-length portrait, seated, with pencil and spectacles retouched][Abraham Lincoln, half-length portrait, seated, with pencil and spectacles retouched] ([Washington, D.C. : )Joseph Joachim RaffJoseph Joachim Raff (1878)Iacope D'Agar PittoreIacope D'Agar Pittore (1762)Charles PinckneyCharles Pinckney ([no date recorded on)Sir Henry A. DupontSir Henry A. Dupont (1910)Stephen A. DouglasStephen A. Douglas ([no date recorded on)Freidrich Wilhelm IIIFreidrich Wilhelm III (1793)[Abigail Scott Duniway, bust portrait, facing right][Abigail Scott Duniway, bust portrait, facing right] ([between 1870 and 18)Mrs. Martin Van BurenMrs. Martin Van Buren (1871)FahneneidFahneneid (1936 Oct.-Nov.)Joseph LaneJoseph Lane ([no date recorded on)

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