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circa 1800
Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815)
Engraving of Mercy Otis Warren
One engraving of Mercy Otis Warren dated circa 1800. Standing portrait of Warren. Based on the painting by John Singleton Copley.
GLC08878.0726
circa 1910
Unknown
Engraving of Armenia S. White
One engraving of Armenia S. White dated circa 1910. Bust profile portrait of White.
GLC08878.0788
circa 1930
Wills's Cigarettes
Trading card of Rebecca West
One trading card featuring Rebecca West dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of West. Part of a series of trading cards featuring famous British authors. West is number 38 in the series.
GLC08878.0838
circa 1880
Engraving of Emma Willard
One engraving of Emma Willard dated circa 1880. Profile portrait of Willard.
GLC08878.0887
circa 1900
Engraving of Frances E. Willard
One engraving of Frances E. Willard dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Willard.
GLC08878.0888
circa 1890
Engraving of Eliza Winstanley
One engraving of Eliza Winstanley dated circa 1890. Full portrait of Winstanley in costume portraying Mrs. Quickly from the play the Merry Wives of Windsor.
GLC08878.0925
circa 1920
Engraving of Garnet Joseph Wolseley
One engraving of Garnet Joseph Wolseley dated circa 1920. Half portrait of Wolseley.
GLC08878.0949
circa 1990
Crossing Cards
Engraving of Virginia Woolf
One engraving of Virginia Woolf dated circa 1990. Bust portrait of Woolf.
GLC08878.0967
circa 1865
Engraving of Frances Wright
One engraving of Frances Wright dated circa 1865. Half seated portrait of Wright.
GLC08878.0984
Engraving of Martha Coffin Wright
One engraving of Martha Coffin Wright dated circa 1880. Bust portrait of Wright.
GLC08878.0986
Stuart, F.T., fl. 1900;
Engraving of leaders of Prussia
One engraving of leaders of Prussia dated circa 1900. A grouping of five bust portraits. The men included are William I King of Prussia, William, the Crown Prince of Prussia, Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia, Count Otto von Bismarck, and General...
GLC08878.1002
Engraving of William I Emperor of Prussia
One engraving of William I Emperor of Prussia dated circa 1890. Bust portrait of William.
GLC08878.1003
1870
Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887)
One engraving of William I Emperor of Prussia dated 1870. Three quarter length portrait of William based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.
GLC08878.1004
Postcard of the Royal family of Prussia
One blank postcard featuring William II, German Emperor, Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia, Hermine Reuss of Greiz, and Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The postcard is dated circa 1900. Features the two women seated in...
GLC08878.1005
Postcard of William II Emperor of Prussia
One blank postcard featuring William II, German Emperor dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of William II with a quote in German and highly decorated frame.
GLC08878.1006
1934
Photograph of William II Emperor of Prussia
One photograph of William II, German Emperor, dated 1934. Bust portrait of William II. On the rear of the image is the text "Meinen Dank Fur Treues Gedenken!"
GLC08878.1007
One photograph of William II, German Emperor, dated 1934. Bust portrait of William II. On the rear of the image is the text "Haus Doorn, den 27. Januar. Herzlichen Dank fur die guten Wunsche zu Meinem Geburtstage und die Gabe, mit der Sie Mich...
GLC08878.1008
Engraving of William II Emperor of Prussia
One engraving of William II, German Emperor, dated circa 1930. Bust portrait of William II.
GLC08878.1009
One engraving of William II, German Emperor, dated circa 1930. Three quarter length portrait of William II.
GLC08878.1010
Hall, H.B., fl. 1930;
GLC08878.1011
Johnson, T., fl. 1930;
GLC08878.1012
1890
Herker, Elias, fl. 1800-1890
Maj. Gen. Wool
One print of John E. Wool dated approximately 19th century. Print created by Elias [Herker].
GLC08878.1041
1859
Johnson Fry & Co.
[Print of John E. Wool]
One engraving print of John E. Wool dated 1859. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co. Print created from original painting by Alonzo Chappel.
GLC08878.1042
circa 1872
Longacre, James Barton, 1794-1869
David Wooster
One booklet from the second volume of "The National Portrait Gallery of Distingued Americans." Contains print of David Wooster and biography. The second volume was originally printed in 1835.
GLC08878.1043
circa 1846-1848
Sartain, John, 1808-1897
[Engraving of William J. Worth]
One print of William J. Worth. Includes signature. Originally from a daguerreotype.
GLC08878.1044
1848
One print of William J. Worth engraved by John Sartain for Graham’s Magazine dated 1848. Includes a dedication and signature.
GLC08878.1045
Johnson, Fry & Co.
One print of William J. Worth engraved by Johnson, Fry & Co. Created from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.
GLC08878.1046
September 1890
[Print of Charlotte Mary Yonge]
One print of Charlotte Mary Yonge dated September 1890.
GLC08878.1059
circa 1863
Hall, Henry Bryan, 1808-1884
Samuel Kosciuszko Zook
One undated print of Samuel K. Zook. Engraved by Henry Bryan Hall, from an original photograph taken by Charles D. Fredericks. Printed by John B. Bachelder.
GLC08878.1069
circa 1830-1860
Stuart, Gilbert Charles, 1755-1828
A. Adams
One print of Abigail Adams printed by Johnson, Wilson, & Co. Publishers. From an original painting by Gilbert Stuart.
GLC08878.1070
1840
Pelton, Oliver, 1798-1882
Abigail Adams. From a Portrait Taken at the Age of 21
One print of Abigail Adams engraved by Oliver Pelton after Benjamin Blyth's painting dated 1840.
GLC08878.1071
Blyth, Benjamin, 1746-1787
Abigail Adams
One print of Abigail Adams from an original painting by Benjamin Blyth dated 1840. From the Massachusetts Historical Society.
GLC08878.1077
One print of Abigail Adams from an original painting by Gilbert Stuart.
GLC08878.1078
circa 1834-1860
Storm, G.F., fl. 1834-1860
Louisa Catherine Adams
One print of Louisa Catherine Adams dated approximately between 1834-1860. Engraved by G.F. Storm from an original painting by Charles Robert Leslie.
GLC08878.1079
1857
Wellstood, William, 1819-1900
John Quincy Adams
One print of John Quincy Adams dated 1857. Engraved by William Wellstood. Inset depicts military officers meeting with indigineous people.
GLC08878.1088
1885
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
[Print of Rose Cleveland]
One print of First Lady Rose Cleveland dated 1885. Engraved by John Chester Buttre.
GLC08878.1105
circa 1881
Mrs. Abigail Fillmore
One print of First Lady Abigail Fillmore.
GLC08878.1116
10 February 1865
Mitchell, Wallace (fl.1861-1867)
to Mary Mitchell
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated February 10, 1865. Pertains to fighting a battle, possibly Battle of Hatcher's Run. Some horses had to be abandoned en route as the road conditions were so bad. He describes the...
GLC08334.30
Baxter, William, (fl. 1865)
The Refugee
One poem entitle The Refugee sent by Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated circa 1865.
GLC03523.29.096.02
9 September 1782
Tilghman, Tench (1744-1786)
to Samuel Shaw
Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I would ever wish to pay proper attention to the business of Ladies, but without I am acquainted with the Resolve of the 6 July 1779 in [favor?] of Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin, I cannot tell what it is she wants -...
GLC02437.01591
September 10, 1782.
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
to Tench Tilghman
Writes that it is not in his power to send him Congress's resolve of 6 July 1779, concerning Margaret Corbin. Explains that her case is "peculiar": "Her husband and son killed and herself wounded in the services, were misfortunes of so aggravated as...
GLC02437.01595
11 September 1782
Writes, "It appears clearly to me that the order forbidding the issue of Rum to Women does not extend to Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin - Granting provision at all, to Women who are followers of the Army, is altogether matter of courtesy, and therefore the...
GLC02437.01597
4 January 1789
Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810)
to Henry Knox
Two parts. First part from Samuel Ogden. Sends regards to Knox's children who have recovered from the measles. Writes about work done for a ship and land on the St. Lawrence river. Mentions that Mr. [Gouverneur] Morris "will be authorized to sell a...
GLC02437.10218
26 March 1784
Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804)
[Salary account for service in the Continental Congress]
Lists his salary for a 240 day term he served for the state of New York from 25 November 1782 to 30 July 1783 at five dollars a day for a total of $524. Also lists traveling expenses for 14 days. Lists credits to his account of $460 leaving a...
GLC01605
2 November 1785
Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785-1789
Writes, "Accept my thanks, my dear Sir, for the Extract, from the Journals of Congress- It appears to be fully in point- But now I have begun with you I must have your further assistance- Will it not be necessary that a certificate should be obtained...
GLC02437.03210
Wednesday March 1776
Jay, John (1745-1829)
to Sarah Livingston Jay
Written by Jay as a member of the Continental Congress to his wife Sarah, who he refers to as "Sally." References Sarah's letter of 17 March 1776 (date of creation inferred from this reference), which gave news of her and their son's improved health...
GLC01220
1812
Bowen, A. (fl. 1812)
A View of Col. Johnson's engagement with the savages
Wood block of early engagement in the War of 1812 between American troops and Indians commanded by Tecumseh, near the Moravian town, 10/5/1812. Actual battle took place in 1813, so there is a error in the printed title. Print was published circa 1828...
GLC03798
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