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[Notable men]

One engraving of a set of portraits of notable men dated circa 1800. This is a series of twenty portraits aon one page of notable men including; Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Homer, William Shakespeare, Milton, Byron...

GLC08878.1875

Francis North, Earl of Guilford

One engraving of Francis North, Earl of Guilford dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1642

Henry Bennet, Earl of Arlington

One engraving of Henry Bennet, Earl of Arlington dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1643

James Scott, Duke of Monmouth

One engraving of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1644

Anne Russell, Countess of Bedford

One engraving of Anne Russell, Countess of Bedford dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1645

Algernon Sidney

One engraving of Algernon Sidney dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1646

William, Lord Russell

One engraving of William, Lord Russell dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1647

[Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant with aides Adam Badeu & Orville E. Babcock]

One signed photograph of Ulysses S. Grant dated May 1865. Depicts Grant seated in stuffed sedan, center (3 stars) with smoking cigar, flanked by Badeau and Babcock (aide de camp). "1866" written under Grant's signature. Portrait by Leon Van Loo.

GLC10011

Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Sunderland

One engraving of Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Sunderland dated February 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1648

David Leslie, First Lord Newark

One engraving of David Leslie, First Lord Newark dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1649

Photograph of Ulysses S. Grant

One photograph of Ulysses S. Grant dated circa 1864. Oval photograph with imprint of Wenderoth, Taylor & Brown at bottom. It shows Grant seated in a worn chair, wearing the uniform of a Lieutenant General. Oversize photograph, seated 3/4 length, 3...

GLC10012

Heneage Finch, Earl of Nottingham

One engraving of Heneage Finch, Earl of Nottingham dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1650

General Orders No. 9

One document by Robert E. Lee titled General Orders No. 9 dated April 10, 1865. Large, oversize copy of Lee's farewell to his troops composed the day after his surrender to Grant.

GLC10013

View of Harper's Ferry, VA, (from the Potomac side)

One print entitled View of Harper's Ferry, VA. dated 1861. Described by authenticator as hand-colored lithograph. (Possibly chromolithograph with hand-retouching?)

GLC10014

Royal Family of England

One engraving of the Royal Family of England dated circa 1860. Based on the painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

GLC08878.1876

This Map of the City of New York...is laid out by the Commissioners...

One map of City of New York produced by William Bridges dated 1811. The "Commissioner's Map" of New York. Oversize engraving in six joined sheets depicting Manhattan island horizontally (north on right, south on left) with the modern street grid...

GLC10015

Translators of the Bible

One engraving of Translators of the Bible dated circa 1860.

GLC08878.1877

Chattanooga and its approaches [military campaign folding map]

One map of Chattanooga and its approaches produced by John M. Brannon dated 1863. Folding map with paper board covers signed by J.M. Brannon on title as Brevet Major. The map shows the Chicamauga [sic] battleground.

GLC10016

[Group of men]

One engraving of a group of men dated circa 1860. The group is labeled with the names; Bates, Robert Winter, Christopher Wright, John Wright, Thomas Percy, Guido Fawkes, Robert Cateby and Thomas Winter.

GLC08878.1878

[Land grant to Christian Pietersen in Bergen, part of New Netherland] [in Dutch],

One Dutch document concerning a land grant to Christian Pietersen in Bergen dated May 4, 1667. Verso has a manuscript (also in Dutch) signed by Christian Pietersen and five others and dated 4 May 1667 from Bergen. The land granted consisted of two...

GLC10017

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...

GLC10018

[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...

GLC10019

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...

GLC10020

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

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

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

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...

GLC08878.1882

[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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Scenes from the bible]

One engraving featuring scenes from the bible dated circa 1860.

GLC08878.1895

Engraving of Robert S. Reeden

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

GLC08878.1896

Engraving of Charles Perk

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

GLC08878.1897

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

Engraving of unknown man

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

GLC08878.1899

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

Engraving of Two men eating

One engraving two men at a table eating dated circa 1865.

GLC08878.1901

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Three quarter length portrait of a man in a military uniform. He is holding the handle of a sword and has a hat with white plumage next to him.

GLC08878.1902

Engraving of unknown man

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

GLC08878.1903

John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale

One engraving of John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1651

Fall of Richmond, Va. on the night of April 2nd 1865

One print entitled Fall of Richmond from Currier and Ives dated 1865.

GLC10022

Surrender of Port Hudson, La. July 8th 1863

One print entitled Surrender of Port Hudson from Currier and Ives dated 1863.

GLC10023

Com. Farragut's fleet passing forts on the Mississippi

One print entitled Com. Farragut's fleet passing forts on the Mississippi from Currier and Ives dated 1862. One of Currier & Ives's great night-time battle scenes.

GLC10024

Destruction of 'Merrimac' off Craney Island

One print entitled Destruction of 'Merrimac' off Craney Island from Currier and Ives dated 1862.

GLC10025

Bombardment of Fort Sumter from Fort Moultrie

One print entitled Bombardment of Fort Sumter from Fort Moultrie from Currier and Ives dated 1861.

GLC10026

Interior of Fort Sumter during bombardment

One print entitled Interior of Fort Sumter during bombardment from Currier and Ives dated 1861.

GLC10027

Victorious bombardment of Port Royal, S.C.

One print entitled Victorious bombardment of Port Royal, S.C. from Currier and Ives dated 1861.

GLC10028

Destruction of rebel ram 'Arkansas' by Essex'

One print entitled Destruction of rebel ram 'Arkansas' by Essex' from Currier and Ives dated 1862.

GLC10029

The fifteenth amendment celebrated May 19th 1870

One print entitled The fifteenth amendment celebrated May 19th 1870, dated 1870. Copyright entered by Thomas Kelly. From an original by James Beard. Lithograph in color with much iconography relating to passage of the Reconstruction amendments and...

GLC10030

A sketch of the operations.... [Howe's occupation of New York]

One map entitled A sketch of the operations concerning Howe's occupation of New York dated January 17, 1777. From the Atlantic Neptune. The map depicts New York, roughly from Haverstraw Bay in the north, to Sandy Hook in the South. Land masses are...

GLC10031

The Phoenix and the Rose engaged by the enemy's fire ships... on the 16th August

One print entitled The Phoenix and the Rose engaged by the enemy's fire ships... on the 16th August dated May 2, 1778. Aquatint with original watercolor wash, occupying lower half of sheet, below "References" referring to map of New York. The upper...

GLC10032

Jackson and a standing army...

One print entitled Jackson and a standing army dated September 30, 1828.

GLC10033

Bird's-eye view of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia

One map entitled Bird's-eye view of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia dated 1861. From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War.

GLC10034

Bird's-eye view of North and South Carolina and part of Georgia

One map entitled Bird's-eye view of North and South Carolina and part of Georgia dated 1861. From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War.

GLC10035

Bird's-eye view of Florida and part of Georgia and Alabama

One map entitled Bird's-eye view of Florida and part of Georgia and Alabama dated 1861. From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War.

GLC10036

Bird's-eye view of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and part of Florida

One map entitled Bird's-eye view of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and part of Florida dated 1861. From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War.

GLC10037

Bird's-eye View of Kentucky and Tennessee showing Cairo...

One map entitled Bird's-eye View of Kentucky and Tennessee showing Cairo dated 1861. From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War.

GLC10038

Washington crossing the Delaware

One print entitled Washington crossing the Delaware dated 1853. Engraved by Paul Girardet after the painting by Emanuel Leutze. Printed at New York by Goupil & Co. (Copyright by M. Knaedler.)

GLC10039

Map of the vicinity of Richmond and part of the peninsula [folding map]

One map entitled Map of the vicinity of Richmond and part of the peninsula dated 1864. Photographically produced map with watercolor. "Photographed in Off. Top. Dep. D.N.V." Scale 1/80,000. Map compiled by Lieutenant McDonald. Produced in sections by...

GLC10040

John Leslie, Duke of Rothes

One engraving of John Leslie, Duke of Rothes dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Peter Lightfoot.

GLC08878.1652

[Sketchbook of Henry Berckhoff, B company, 8th regiment, New York, infantry]

One set of sketches by Henry Berckhoff dated 1861-1863. Taken from a sketchbook which has been disbound. Graphite and watercolor sketches on wove paper, mounted on green stock. Ink frames were drawn around each image, and a caption have been added...

GLC10041

Map of the field of Shiloh [showing forces of Grant and Buel]

One map entitled Map of the field of Shiloh dated April 7, 1862. Drawn by Otto H. Matz. Lithographed by Charles Robyn and Co. Captured from the home of Jefferson Davis.

GLC10042

to Ulysses S. Grant

One letter from Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant dated September 12, 1864. Makes a suggestion for Philip Sheridan's Shenandoah campaign. Notes that "Sheridan and Early are facing each other at a dead lock." Asks if they could mobilize "ten...

GLC10043

Battlefield of Chattanooga

One map entitled Battlefield of Chattanooga dated November 1863. Printed lithograph in color (brown, red and blue), from the U.S. Coast Guard Survey. Lithograph by Charles G. Krebs. Operations of the national forces under the command of Maj. Gen. U.S...

GLC10044

William Howard, Viscount Stafford

One engraving of William Howard, Viscount Stafford dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1653

Lithograph titled The Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776

One print entitled The Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776 dated circa 1850. This image is a gathering of men and is considered to be depicting the signing or presentation of the Declaration of Independence. The original painting by Trumbull...

GLC10045

George Digby, Earl of Bristol

One engraving of George Digby, Earl of Bristol dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1654

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Half portrait of a man in military uniform.

GLC08878.1904

Engraving of unknown man

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

GLC08878.1905

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of a man in military uniform consisting of a heavily embroidered jacket, sash and fez.

GLC08878.1906

Engraving of unknown man

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

GLC08878.1907

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of a man in military uniform consisting of a pins on half the jacket and a sash.

GLC08878.1908

Engraving of unknown man

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

GLC08878.1909

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Full portrait of a man sitting beneath and tree having a picnic.

GLC08878.1910

Engraving of unknown woman

One engraving of an unknown woman dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of a woman.

GLC08878.1911

George Digby, Earl of Bristol

One engraving of George Digby, Earl of Bristol dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1655

William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle

One engraving of William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1656

William Kerr, Earl of Lothian

One engraving of William Kerr, Earl of Lothian dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1657

Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery

One engraving of Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1658

John Powelett, Marquis of Winchester

One engraving of John Powelett, Marquis of Winchester dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1659

Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon

One engraving of Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1660

Sir Philip Sydney

One engraving of Sir Philip Sydney dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Robinson.

GLC08878.1661

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

One engraving of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1662

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick

One engraving of Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1663

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick

One engraving of Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1664

Cardinal Allen

One engraving of William Allen dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1665

Philip Howard, Earl of Arunde

One engraving of Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1666

John, First Lord of Maitland, of Thirlestane

One engraving of John, First Lord of Maitland, of Thirlestane dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Hall.

GLC08878.1667

John, First Lord of Maitland, of Thirlestane

One engraving of John, First Lord of Maitland, of Thirlestane dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Hall.

GLC08878.1668

Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex

One engraving of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Henry Mote.

GLC08878.1669

John, First Marquis of Hamilton

One engraving of John, First Marquis of Hamilton dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Peter Lightfoot.

GLC08878.1670