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[Carte de visite of William Shakespeare]
William Shakespeare, carte de visite made from steel engraving. Albumen print. Inscribed: "A[aron]. Jeffery / Richmond / E.R.A. [Edward R. Archer]"
GLC01896.198
circa 1865
H. W. Smith (fl. 1865)
[Hand-colored engraving of President Andrew Johnson]
GLC01993.03
1842-1870
D. Rice & A.N. Hart (fl. 1854)
[Lithograph of Wat-Che-Mon-Ne, Ioway Chief]
Published by Rice & Hart, printed and colored by Bowen. From The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall, and published between 1842 and 1870.
GLC01993.04
1792-1793 ca.
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
Collateral to US Mint: Rittenhouse medal, one-cent & half-cent coins with prints
Collateral items: print of Jefferson; a photo, "Ye Old Mint;" a print titled "The Coin Room;" a commemorative medal with the words "David Rittenhouse 1st Director U.S. Mint;" a one cent coin with a flowing hair liberty on the front and chain link on...
GLC01997.02
1861
Bachmann, John (fl. 1849-1885)
Panorama of the Seat of War. Birds Eye View Of North And South Carolina And Part Of Georgia.
One of Bachman's six lithographic views of the Confederate States in the series: "Panorama of the Seat of War." Shows the Atlantic coast from Albemarle Sound south to Savannah and inland to the Blue Ridge Mountains. All the major towns of the...
GLC02003
1776
Ratzer, Bernard
Plan of the City of New York in North America
Engraved by Jeffrey and Fagan. Oversize engraving showing lower Manhattan Island, part of Brooklyn and Hoboken, N.J. A cartouche extending across the bottom has a panoramic "South West View of the City of New York." Based upon the survey of 1766...
GLC02006
1863
Marshall, William Edgar (1837-1906)
[Pen and ink drawing of council of war at Gettysburg]
Signed in pencil by Marshall, and apparently intended for publication. The original pen and ink drawing shows Meade, Sykes, Newton, Butterfield, Getty, and Howard. Mounted; dimensions refer to the image.
GLC02057
21 February 1863
Tate, Jeremiah M. (fl. 1829-1877)
to his sister
Continuation of GLC02082.25-.26. Mentions sham battles with North Carolina troops, and includes verses of "Maryland."
GLC02082.27
17 March 1863
Written "Near the Rapperhanock [sic]." Includes camp news and a song called "Wait for the wagon."
GLC02082.29
16 March 1874
Hymns and music at the funeral services of Charles Sumner.
Held at King's Chapel, Boston, 16 March 1874.
GLC02095.35
1862
Bachelder, John B. (1825-1894)
Capture of a rebel Lunette near Yorktown, Va. April 26th 1862 by detachments from the 1st & 11th Mass. Vols. commanded by Brig. Gen. Cuvier Grover
Chromolithograph with hand retouching. Published by John B. Bachelder in Boston and lithographed by Endicott & Co., New York. Depicts a battle scene at sunset. Key identifies officers and regiments featured in the image.
GLC02131.03
4 July 1895
American Bank Note Company (fl. 1895)
[Membership certificate of John B. Bachelder as director of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association]
Steel engraved certificate, published by the American Bank Note Company, apparently prepared for Bachelder's heirs the year after his death in 1894. With gold seal. States that Bachelder was director from 22 June 1881 through 26 June 1882. Decorated...
GLC02131.05
1860
Currier & Ives
[Color print depicting Hannibal Hamlin]
A caption underneath this print describes Hamlin as the Republican candidate for Vice President of the United States. A red drapery serves as a backdrop for this oval-shaped print. Hamlin served as a U.S. congressman from Maine (1843-1846), U.S...
GLC02132.02
18 March 1863
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
Comments that mistakes in the letter are due to his companions' singing. Also notes that making rings out of bone or wood has become fashionable in his company.
GLC02155.088
21 May 1863
Complains that some of his fellows have obtained a furlough, while he has not. Discusses Mr. Frey, a sutler, and the sutler store. In a post script, notes that he enclosed a song (not included) with this letter.
GLC02155.101
2 April 1798
[Receipt]
Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Receipt of Henry Knox for $200 for repairs of the Boston Theatre. Signed by E. [Sigonmey ?].
GLC02437.08731
circa 1791
Henri, Pierre (ca. 1760-1822)
to Henry Knox
"Henri," an artist, sends samples of his work (not present) and asks for the addressee's patronage. He gives his address, and notes he can also do portraits in crayon. Location and date of creation inferred from dates of Henri's presence in...
GLC02437.09910
31 August 1787
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Catharine Littlefield Greene
Discusses Mrs. Greene's financial situation and her children. Mentions the quality of the schools in France as being one of the best, where "the system is admirably adapted to impress the best habits - both of body and mind - Dancing fencing... "...
GLC02437.03649
16 July 1776
Whipple, William (1730-1785)
to [John Langdon].
Discusses contracting for guns, military preparations, and the Declaration of Independence. Remarks that independence was proclaimed in the army at New York last Wednesday and a statue of King George III was taken down and cast into bullets, "...
GLC03186
Bird's-eye view of Texas and part of Mexico
From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War.
GLC03484
May 1770
Revere, Paul (1735-1818)
A view of part of the town of Boston in New-England and Brittish Ships of War landing their troops 1768
One of two copies known to be signed by colorist Christian Remick, and engraved by Paul Revere. Originally framed in worn edge scallop frame and old glass, with frame cut-down for the print. Propaganda print showing disembarkation of British troops...
GLC02873
circa 1862
Battle of Williamsburg Va. May 5th 1862
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption under the title reads: "Victorious charge of the gallant Soldiers of the North and East, under Genl. McClellan, the invincible leader of the...
GLC02881.03
Battle of Mill Spring, Ky. Jan 19th 1862
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption beneath the title reads: "Terrific bayonet charge of the 9th Ohio Volunteers (Col. McCook) and total defeat of the Rebel under Genl...
GLC02881.04
circa 1861
Bombardment & capture of the forts at Hatteras Inlet, N.C.
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption below the title reads: "By the U.S. Fleet under Commodore Stringham and the Forces under Genl. Butler. Aug. 27th 1861." Depicts the Union...
GLC02881.07
Bombardment of Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, Geo 10th & 11th of April 1862
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption under the title reads: "After a bombardment of 30 hours, the Fort surrendered unconditionally to the U.S. Forces, under the immediate...
GLC02881.08
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