1863

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Print

Title: Gettysburg Battle-field [color lithograph] [panorama of field]

One print entitled Gettysburg Battle-field by John B. Bachelder dated 1863. "Isometrical" panoramic chromolithograph with some hand-coloring showing troops positions and movements over the three days, with (lithographed) endorsement of General Meade, his corps commanders and civilians (town authorities and administrators of the Lutheran Theological Seminary). Bachelder visited the field shortly after the battle and drew a map which he published in the Autumn after the battle. His "Key" to the drawing asked the viewer to imagine himself in a balloon suspended in the air two miles east of…

GLC10018

circa 1810

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815

Sketch

Title: [Watercolor drawing showing conversion of merchant vessels to torpedo ships]

One sketch detailing the conversion of merchant vessels into torpedo ships dated circa 1810. Two paneled drawing showing conversion of merchant vessels into torpedo ships. Each sides contains notes written by Fulton about obtaining and outfitting the ships. In pencil with gray and blue-gray washes. With stamp of New Jersey Historical Society. The ships were planned as part of the east coast defense against British attack. For more information, refer to "Fulton's Torpedo War and Submarine Explosions" (New York, 1810).

GLC10019

1866

Carpenter, Francis Bicknell, 1830-1900

Print

Title: The First reading of the Emancipation Proclamation...[engraving after Carpenter]

One engraving depicting the First reading of the Emancipation Proclamation based on the painting by Francis Bicknell CArpenter dated 1866. Steel engraving by A. H. Ritchie after the painting by Francis B. Carpenter. Fully titled "The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the Cabinet. From the original picture painted at the White House in 1864." Large "premium engraving from 'The Independent.'" The image depicts Lincoln and his cabinet at his first reading of the proclamation, ending slavery in states still in rebellion. From left to right the men are identified (per the…

GLC10020

circa 1860

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: The English Reformers and Martyrs

One engraving of The English Reformers and Martyrs dated circa 1860. Based on a painting by John Sartain.

GLC08878.1879

circa 1860

Engraving

Title: The Discovers of the source of the Nile

One engraving of The Discovers of the source of the Nile dated circa 1860. A portrait of John Hanning Speke, and James Augustus Grant

GLC08878.1880

circa 1860

Perine, George Edward, 1837-1885

Engraving

Title: The Prince and Princess of Wales

One engraving of The Prince and Princess of Wales dated circa 1800. A portrait of Princess Alexandra and Edward VII.

GLC08878.1881

circa 1860

Engraving

Title: The Provisional Government of the French Republic

One engraving of The Provisional Government of the French Republic dated circa 1860. A group portrait of eleven men named in a cation below. The men featured are Adolphe Crémieux, E. Picard, Louis-Antoine Garnier-Pagès, Gambetis, Eugen Pellatan, Rochefort, Jules Fabre, Jules Simon, Jules Ferry, Em. Arago and Glais-Bizoin.

GLC08878.1882

circa 1860

Engraving

Title: [Five composers]

One engraving of five composer portraits dated circa 1860. Features five portraits of men, below each portrait is a name. The men included are Samuel Arnold, Thomas Augustine Arne, George Frideric Handel, Henry Rowley Bishop, and Henry Purcell.

GLC08878.1883

circa 1820

Printed document

Title: Illustrations of Moore's Melodies from drawings by T. Stothard. R.A.

One title page for Illustrations of Moore's Melodies from drawings by T. Stothard. R.A. circa 1820. Features an engraving of a man surrounded by cherubs, the man is most likely Thomas Moore.

GLC08878.1884

1861

Printed document

Title: Title page of The Ladies Repository dated 1861

One title page for The Ladies Repository dated 1861. Features a woman seated at a table under a tree looking out at a pastoral scene.

GLC08878.1885

1863

Bramhall, Frank J., 1846-1907

Printed document

Title: Title page of The Military Souvenir A Portrait Gallery of Our Military and Naval Heroes

One title page for The Military Souvenir A Portrait Gallery of Our Military and Naval Heroes dated 1863. Features an engraving of two men on horseback.

GLC08878.1886

circa 1860

D. Rice & Co.

Printed document

Title: Title page of The National Portrait Gallery

One title page for The National Portrait Gallery dated circa 1860. Features an engraving of the capitol building of the United States.

GLC08878.1887

circa 1860

D. Rice & A.N. Hart (Philadelphia, Penn.), fl. 1854

Printed document

Title: Title page of The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans

One title page for The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans dated circa 1860. Features an engraving of the capitol building of the United States.

GLC08878.1888

circa 1860

D. Rice & A.N. Hart

Printed document

Title: Title page of The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans

One title page for The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans dated circa 1860. Features an engraving of Montpellier. Same as GLC08878.1890.

GLC08878.1889

circa 1860

D. Rice & A.N. Hart

Printed document

Title: Title page of The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans

One title page for The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans dated circa 1860. Features an engraving of Montpellier. Same as GLC08878.1889.

GLC08878.1890

circa 1860

Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873

Printed document

Title: Title page of The National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans From the original paintings by Alonzo Chappel

One title page for The National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans From the original paintings by Alonzo Chappel dated circa 1860. Features an engraving of lady liberty holding a laurel and spear.

GLC08878.1891

circa 1860

Johnson, Wilson, & Co. (publishers), fl. 1872-1878

Printed document

Title: Title page of The National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women

One title page for The National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women dated circa 1860. Features an engraving of lady liberty holding a laurel.

GLC08878.1892

circa 1860

Johnson, Wilson, & Co. (publishers), fl. 1872-1878

Printed document

Title: Title page of The National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women

One title page for The National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women dated circa 1860. Features an engraving of lady liberty seated holding a tablet.

GLC08878.1893

circa 1865

Johnson, Wilson, & Co. (publishers), fl. 1872-1878

Printed document

Title: Title page of The War with the South

One title page for The War with the South dated circa 1865. Features an engraving of a sea battle.

GLC08878.1894

circa 1860

Engraving

Title: [Scenes from the bible]

One engraving featuring scenes from the bible dated circa 1860.

GLC08878.1895

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Robert S. Reeden

One engraving of Robert S. Reeden dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Reeden.

GLC08878.1896

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Charles Perk

One engraving of Charles Perk dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Perk.

GLC08878.1897

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Three quarter length portrait of a man standing next to a table holding a book.

GLC08878.1898

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of a man in a suit.

GLC08878.1899

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Scene

One engraving of a man possibly blessing another man as he runs by him dated circa 1865. It looks like the subjects are caricatures of a Jesus figure and possibly a devil figure.

GLC08878.1900