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State elephant, Delhi, and the Himalayas
title
State elephant, Delhi, and the Himalayas
Subject
Elephants, Cities & towns, Mountains
Date created ms
1860, 1899
Abstract
Wood engraving of three images: a state elephant of India, the city of Delhi, and the Himalayas.
East view of State Street Boston
title
East view of State Street Boston
Subject
Architecture, Buildings, Commercial streets
Abstract
East view of State Street Boston showing buildings, churches, horses, and pedestrians
Sketches above Louisiana
title
Sketches above Louisiana
Date created ms
1871
State visit of the French President Louis Napoleon to the opera
title
State visit of the French President Louis Napoleon to the opera
Subject
Opera houses, Interiors, Chandeliers, Audiences
Abstract
Engraving of the interior of an elaborate opera house. Caption reads: State visit of the French President Louis Napoleon to the Opera. Item is a clipping.
Snoqualmie Falls and Tacoma
title
Snoqualmie Falls and Tacoma
Subject
Studies (visual works), Waterfalls, Landscape drawings
Date created ms
1870, 1891
Abstract
Sketches of Snoqualmie Falls and the Tacoma settlement in Washington State.
Hay Secretary
title
Hay Secretary
Subject
Studies (visual works), Portrait drawings, Women
Date created ms
1850, 1891
Abstract
Portrait sketch of a standing woman who rests her chin in her hand. Caption reads: Hay Secretary, State Department, Washington D.C.
South Carolina images
title
South Carolina images
Subject
Capitols, Cotton, Rice industry
Date created ms
1860, 1899
Abstract
Wood engraving of images of South Carolina including the state capitol building, Charleston, cotton farming, Fort Sumter, and rice harvesting.
Topeka
title
Topeka
Subject
Rivers, Citiscapes, Architecture
Date created ms
1854, 1900
Abstract
Birds-eye view of Topeka with two bridges. Inset are views of Kansas State University in Lawrence, and Central School House in Athison [sic].
Battle scene
title
Battle scene
Subject
Studies (visual works), Campaigns & battles, Civil wars
Date created ms
1860, 1865
Abstract
Civil War battle image in grisaille, showing soldiers firing rifles and advancing towards a hill at right. Two casualties lie at left; more troops visible in background.
Two musicians playing for two listeners
title
Two musicians playing for two listeners
Subject
Genre paintings, Musicians, Men
Date created ms
1850
Abstract
Two men playing a fiddle and a flute play for a man sitting at a table and a man leaning against a wall.
Woman with parasol, two men in background
title
Woman with parasol, two men in background
Subject
Studies (visual works), Men, Women, Umbrellas
Date created ms
1850, 1891
Abstract
A sheet of studies of a woman holding a parasol and two men in the background.
Hotel Dieu near Southwest Pass
title
Hotel Dieu near Southwest Pass
Subject
Marine paintings, Rivers, Barges
Date created ms
1871
Abstract
Marine scene showing an ark-like structure on a barge docked along swampy bank and the mouth of the Mississippi River, with a rowboat moored to a pier behind floating hotel. Shows a ladder and a flag staff at rear of boat, and three bench-like structures atop the vessel. Shows a cabin at far right with smoke coming from the chimney.
United States Frigate Congress
title
United States Frigate Congress
Subject
Studies (visual works), Sailing ships, Rowboats
Date created ms
1850, 1891
Abstract
Sketch of the United States Frigate Congress. Sailors are rowing an officer to the ship.
Landing of the 24th Marine Regiment
title
Landing of the 24th Marine Regiment
Subject
Sailing ships, Towers, Waterfronts
Abstract
Engraving of a sailing ship anchored at a levee. Men and women stand on the shore. A crenelated tower can be seen in the distance. Caption reads: Landing of the 24th Marine Regiment at the United States Barracks, New Orleans. Item is a clipping.
Listening to organ music
title
Listening to organ music
Subject
Studies (visual works), Men
Date created ms
1860
Abstract
Sketch of men standing and sitting. Caption reads: First Japanese Embassy to the United States. of America, 1860, Washington. D.C.. Listening to Organ Music (Captain Porter, Mr. Portman, Capt. Lee)
Attack on Presque Isle
title
Attack on Presque Isle
Subject
Campaigns & battles, Indians of North America, Forts & fortifications
Date created ms
1860, 1892
Abstract
In June of 1763, a combined force of Senecas, Ottawas, Hurons, and Chippewas laid siege to Fort Presque Isle as part of Pontiac's Rebellion. The fort was located in or near modern Erie, Pennsylvania. Image published in Edward Ellis, The Indian Wars of the United States (Grand Rapids, Michigan: 1892).
Man holding a card
title
Man holding a card
Subject
Studies (visual works), Men
Date created ms
1866, 1871
Abstract
Sketch of the back of a seated man holding a playing card.
St. Bernard dogs and frozen travelers
title
St. Bernard dogs and frozen travelers
Date created ms
1860, 1899
Pilgrims the first winter
title
Pilgrims the first winter
Date created ms
1860, 1899
Robinson Crusoe on beach
title
Robinson Crusoe on beach
Date created ms
1860, 1899

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