The International book-binder
1 drawing : ink over graphite and blue pencil underdrawing. | Illustration for journal cover shows such bookbinding equipment as a press, calipers, rollers, and gluepot; some being held by women and cupids. J.L. Feeney of Washington, DC, published The International book-binder from 1900 to 1904.
Date:1900-01-01
Photo, Print, Drawing
[American eagle]
1 drawing on cardboard : ink wash ; 18.8 x 26.5 cm. (sheet). | Drawing shows American bald eagle, facing left, wings slightly spread and talons resting on American flag, olive branch, and arrows.
[Allegorical scene showing prosperity]
1 drawing on tan paper : ink wash ; sheet 12.2 x 8.8 cm. | Drawing shows an allegorical scene with an eagle spilling the contents of a cornucopia into the lap of a woman, possibly the goddess Euthenia, seated, holding up her apron to catch them, she is handing some to a young child who stands with another child and a woman holding…
Contributor:
Barralet, John James
Date:1807-01-01
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Summer [mendener?] Grove St.
1 drawing on paper : graphite. | Drawing shows a small shelter for animals in the corner of a wooden fence.
Promulgation of the first law in the Northwestern Territory
1 print. | Print of drawing shows men in colonial dress nailing a broadside onto a tree. Other figures, including some which appear to represent historical figures such as George Washington and Patrick Henry, and some Indians, watch. The drawing probably refers to the 1787 Northwest Ordinance which created the Northwest Territory as a part of the United States.
Contributor:
Beard, James Henry
Date:1837-01-01
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Glen Haven
1 drawing : graphite and opaque white ; sheet 22 x 19.5 cm, on mount 29.5 x 27 cm. | Drawing shows a trail along the shore of a lake or river, with large trees bordering the trail, docks or wharves jutting out from the shore, and a flag pole just right of center, possibly Glen Haven, New York.
Contributor:
Bellows, A. F. (Albert Fitch)
Date:1878-01-01
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[Greek goddesses]
1 drawing on paper : ink wash and graphite. | Incomplete drawing shows nine Greek goddesses, including, from left to right, Clio, goddess of history with her scroll, Calliope with her writing tablet and to her right, Minerva, goddess of war and knownledge.
Contributor:
Billings, Hammatt
Date:1891-01-01
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[Design for certificate for Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association]
1 drawing : ink brush and ink wash over graphite underdrawing. | Allegorical drawing shows such Greek muses as Minerva, goddess of war and knownledge (center), and to her left muses of the arts and to her right, such artisans as shipbuilders, blacksmiths, silversmiths, architects, and clockmakers. The certificate was used for the Fourteenth Exhibition in 1881.
Contributor:
Billings, Hammatt
Date:1850-01-01
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Perry's victory
1 drawing : ink and wash ; 26.5 x 60.2 cm (sheet) | Marine view showing American fleet, under the command of Oliver Hazard Perry, engaged in battle with the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
Contributor:
Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress) - Birch, Thomas
Constitution and Java, 2nd view
1 drawing : ink and wash ; 15.2 x 23.3 cm (sheet) | Drawing shows the British frigate HMS Java, commanded by Captain Lambert after it lost in the clash with the USS Constitution, commanded by Commodore William Bainbridge, off the coast of Salvador, Brazil.
Contributor:
Birch, Thomas
Date:1813-01-01
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Ship United States
1 drawing : watercolor and graphite ; 5.4 x 20.2 cm (sheet), 10.8 x 29.2 cm (mount) | Detail drawing showing how the hull of the USS United States, under the command of Stephen Decatur, sails in the water.
Contributor:
Birch, Thomas
Date:1813-01-01
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United States & Macedonian
1 drawing : pen and ink, with ink wash ; 15.3 x 23.5 cm (sheet) | Preliminary drawing for an oil painting showing the sea battle between the USS United States, under the command of Stephen Decatur, and HMS Macedonian off the coast of Maderia on October 25, 1812.
Contributor:
Birch, Thomas
Date:1813-01-01
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A view of the Capitol of Washington before it was burnt down by the British
1 drawing : watercolor ; 22.5 x 29.2 cm (sheet) | This famous watercolor view by William Birch shows the North Wing of the Capitol. This was the only section of the Capitol that had been completed when the government moved to Washington in 1800. Workmen are still cutting stones in the left foreground, and the city can be seen in the distance on…
Camps at Stevenson Ala. March 4-1864
1 drawing on white paper : black ink and red ink ; 32.2 x 48.9 cm. (sheet). | Naive (self-taught) image with cabins in foreground, men in carriage pulling cannon lower left, tents, cabins and fort in background.
[Silhouette of three men gathered in a square]
1 picture : cut black paper silhouette. | Hand-cut silhouette shows three men gathered in a town square between a street lantern and a storefront.
Photo, Print, Drawing[Washington, D.C. square, north side F Street near 15th Street, view from southwest, December 17, 1874, 12 to 3 pm] 1 drawing : watercolor and ink over graphite underdrawing. | Watercolor shows a large brick house in Washington DC on a winter morning. Other buildings can be seen over the fence. A woman, perhaps African American, moves across the square.
Photo, Print, DrawingWashington St., Harper's Ferry, W. Virginia, Sat. June 21, 1873 Tm 6 p.m. light fr. left 1 drawing : watercolor and ink over graphite underdrawing. | Watercolor drawing shows the view of the houses down Washington Street in Harper's Ferry West Virginia.
Photo, Print, DrawingView from N.E. corner, 17th & H sts, Spring of 1875. Washington, D.C. 1 drawing : watercolor and ink over graphite underdrawing. | Watercolor drawing shows houses at the corner of 17th and H streets, presumably in the Northwest quadrant of Washington DC.
Photo, Print, DrawingThe International book-binder 1 drawing : ink over graphite and blue pencil underdrawing. | Illustration for journal cover shows such bookbinding equipment as a press, calipers, rollers, and gluepot; some being held by women and cupids. J.L. Feeney of Washington, DC, published The International book-binder from 1900 to 1904.
Photo, Print, Drawing[American eagle] 1 drawing on cardboard : ink wash ; 18.8 x 26.5 cm. (sheet). | Drawing shows American bald eagle, facing left, wings slightly spread and talons resting on American flag, olive branch, and arrows.
Photo, Print, DrawingU.S. Corvettes Cumberland and Sarataga engaging rebel steamer Jamestown--off Newport News 1 drawing on brown paper : pencil, Chinese White and black ink wash ; 17.1 x 30.5 cm. (sheet) | Cannons being fired from fort in foreground at ships in background.
Photo, Print, DrawingFederal Vessels Driving Back the Iron-Plated Rebel Steamer Yorktown, which At mpted to Run the Blockade, Near Newport News 1 print : wood engraving ; 17.5 x 23.5 cm. (image).
Photo, Print, Drawing[American orator Robert G. Ingersoll] 1 drawing : charcoal ; sheet 63 x 48 cm.
Photo, Print, Drawing[Allegorical scene showing prosperity] 1 drawing on tan paper : ink wash ; sheet 12.2 x 8.8 cm. | Drawing shows an allegorical scene with an eagle spilling the contents of a cornucopia into the lap of a woman, possibly the goddess Euthenia, seated, holding up her apron to catch them, she is handing some to a young child who stands with another child and a woman holding…
Photo, Print, DrawingSummer [mendener?] Grove St. 1 drawing on paper : graphite. | Drawing shows a small shelter for animals in the corner of a wooden fence.
Photo, Print, Drawing[Three figures, natives of St. Lucia] 1 drawing : watercolor.
Photo, Print, DrawingPromulgation of the first law in the Northwestern Territory 1 print. | Print of drawing shows men in colonial dress nailing a broadside onto a tree. Other figures, including some which appear to represent historical figures such as George Washington and Patrick Henry, and some Indians, watch. The drawing probably refers to the 1787 Northwest Ordinance which created the Northwest Territory as a part of the United States.
Photo, Print, DrawingGlen Haven 1 drawing : graphite and opaque white ; sheet 22 x 19.5 cm, on mount 29.5 x 27 cm. | Drawing shows a trail along the shore of a lake or river, with large trees bordering the trail, docks or wharves jutting out from the shore, and a flag pole just right of center, possibly Glen Haven, New York.
Photo, Print, Drawing[Greek goddesses] 1 drawing on paper : ink wash and graphite. | Incomplete drawing shows nine Greek goddesses, including, from left to right, Clio, goddess of history with her scroll, Calliope with her writing tablet and to her right, Minerva, goddess of war and knownledge.
Photo, Print, Drawing[Design for certificate for Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association] 1 drawing : ink brush and ink wash over graphite underdrawing. | Allegorical drawing shows such Greek muses as Minerva, goddess of war and knownledge (center), and to her left muses of the arts and to her right, such artisans as shipbuilders, blacksmiths, silversmiths, architects, and clockmakers. The certificate was used for the Fourteenth Exhibition in 1881.
Photo, Print, DrawingPerry's victory 1 drawing : ink and wash ; 26.5 x 60.2 cm (sheet) | Marine view showing American fleet, under the command of Oliver Hazard Perry, engaged in battle with the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
Photo, Print, Drawing[Five sketches: one portrait, two marine views, exterior of a house, and one landscape showing trees] 5 drawings mounted on brown paper : pencil, ink, and watercolor ; 20.2 x 28.3 cm (mount)
Photo, Print, DrawingConstitution and Java, 2nd view 1 drawing : ink and wash ; 15.2 x 23.3 cm (sheet) | Drawing shows the British frigate HMS Java, commanded by Captain Lambert after it lost in the clash with the USS Constitution, commanded by Commodore William Bainbridge, off the coast of Salvador, Brazil.
Photo, Print, DrawingShip United States 1 drawing : watercolor and graphite ; 5.4 x 20.2 cm (sheet), 10.8 x 29.2 cm (mount) | Detail drawing showing how the hull of the USS United States, under the command of Stephen Decatur, sails in the water.
Photo, Print, DrawingUnited States & Macedonian 1 drawing : pen and ink, with ink wash ; 15.3 x 23.5 cm (sheet) | Preliminary drawing for an oil painting showing the sea battle between the USS United States, under the command of Stephen Decatur, and HMS Macedonian off the coast of Maderia on October 25, 1812.
Photo, Print, DrawingA view of the Capitol of Washington before it was burnt down by the British 1 drawing : watercolor ; 22.5 x 29.2 cm (sheet) | This famous watercolor view by William Birch shows the North Wing of the Capitol. This was the only section of the Capitol that had been completed when the government moved to Washington in 1800. Workmen are still cutting stones in the left foreground, and the city can be seen in the distance on…
Photo, Print, Drawing129th Reg + ILL Volls. [sic] at camp "Lady Polk," Nashville, Tenn 1 drawing on tan paper : black, green, red, and black ink ; 20.7 x 29 cm. (sheet). | Ink sketch within oval border of Federal encampment with numerous tents, trees and a flagpole with the Union flag.
Photo, Print, DrawingCamps at Stevenson Ala. March 4-1864 1 drawing on white paper : black ink and red ink ; 32.2 x 48.9 cm. (sheet). | Naive (self-taught) image with cabins in foreground, men in carriage pulling cannon lower left, tents, cabins and fort in background.
Photo, Print, DrawingLookout. Mt. from the west. Captured No 23 1863 by Maj Gen Hooker & the 11 and 12 A[G?] 1 drawing on cream paper : black, blue, and red ink ; 30.6 x 48.8 cm. (sheet). | Naive (self-taught) landscape of tree-covered hills, with Lookout Mountain and outline of flag atop it in background.
Photo, Print, Drawing[Silhouette of three men gathered in a square] 1 picture : cut black paper silhouette. | Hand-cut silhouette shows three men gathered in a town square between a street lantern and a storefront.