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1 December 1836
Fry, T., fl. 1836
Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset
One engraving of Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by T. Fry.
GLC08878.1673
GLC08878.1674
6 November 1967
United States Postal Service
Envelope commemorationg Thomas Eakins
One empty envelope commemorationg Thomas Eakins dated November 6, 1967. Features an illustration of a man at a desk watching a boxing match inset is a portrait of Thomas Eakins. It has been postmarked and stamped first day of issue. The stamp is...
GLC08878.2012
1829
Fisher, Son & Co.
Engraving of Benjamin West
One engraving of Benjamin West dated 1829. Half portrait of West.
GLC08878.0832
circa 1830
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830
One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Standing portrait of West based on a painting by Thomas Lawrence.
GLC08878.0833
One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of West.
GLC08878.0834
Thomson, J., fl. 1830
One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of West based on a drawing by J. Thomson.
GLC08878.0835
GLC08878.0836
circa 1820
Engraving of Carl Maria von Weber
One engraving of Carl Maria von Weber dated circa 1820. Bust portrait of Weber.
GLC08878.0815
July 26, 1990
Crossing Cards, fl. 1990
Postcard of Tennessee Williams
One blank postcard of Tennessee Williams dated circa 1990. Seated portrait of Williams.
GLC08878.0907
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 1800
Engraving of Mary Wolsington
One engraving of Mary Wolsington dated circa 1800. Standing portrait of Wolsington.
GLC08878.0951
circa 1950
Walker, S., fl. 1900
Engraving of Fernando Wood
One engraving of Fernando Wood dated circa 1950. Bust portrait of Wood.
GLC08878.0954
GLC08878.0955
25 July 1858
Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913
to "Father"
One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other...
GLC07713.02.01
circa 1700
Dyck, Anthony van, 1599-1641
Engraving of Anthony van Dyck
One engraving of Anthony van Dyck circa 1700. Portrait of Dyck based on his self-portrait.
GLC08878.0661
Vouet, Simon, 1590-1649
Engraving of Simon Vouet
One engraving of Simon Vouet circa 1700. Bust portrait of Vouet in a decorated frame. Based on a self-portrait.
GLC08878.0667
circa 1900
Greaves, Walter, 1846-1930
Engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Half portrait of Whistler. Based on a painting by Walter Greaves.
GLC08878.0774
Menpes, Mortimer, 1855-1938
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Two portraits of Whistler. Based on a sketch by Mortimer Menpes.
GLC08878.0775
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Whistler. Based on a sketch by Mortimer Menpes.
GLC08878.0776
Way, Thomas Robert, 1861-1913
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Whistler. Based on a lithograph by Thomas Robert Way.
GLC08878.0777
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Whistler.
GLC08878.0778
circa 1840
Engraving of Carle Vernet
One engraving of Carle Vernet dated circa 1840. Bust portrait of Vernet.
GLC08878.0630
1852 after
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" banner [on cloth]
Red banner with nine scenes from Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Textile.
GLC06894
1836
American Anti-Slavery Society, 1833-1870
Slave Market of America.
American Anti-Slavery Society broadside regarding the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The text quotes scripture, the Declaration of Independence, the federal Constitution, state constitutions, and news accounts. Illustrated with...
GLC04557
circa spring 1851
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
to Dr. Stone
Writes from "Woodside Cottage." Says she just received his letter and hopes to see him in Boston next week. Asks him "to make no public mention if you have not, of the Uncle Tom project till I have seen you. Don't mention it at any rate till then."...
GLC01584.01
March 20, 1852
to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
On its first day of publication in 1852, Stowe sends a copy [not present] of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. Slavery had been abolished throughout the British Empire in 1833, and Stowe holds Britain up as a model for...
GLC01585
14 December 1852
to Ralph Wardlaw
Writes to thank Wardlaw for his invitation to visit Scotland. Mentions her surprise at the success of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," her belief that the work was divinely inspired, and her hope that its popularity shows Christ has mercy to the cause of...
GLC04631
1835
Prud'homme, R., fl. 1835
Alexander Hamilton.
Engraved from the original miniature by Arch. Robertson. From the National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, conducted by James B. Longacre and James Herring under the superintendence of the American Academy of the Fine Arts. Accompanied...
GLC04842.08.02
circa 1855-1870
Lanman, Charles, 1795-1870
to unknown
Note explains letter in GLC05503.01. Writes that he corresponded with Thomas Sully in 1853 in regard to a portrait of his wife. States that Sully gave him prices: head $80, bust $100, kit kat $200, half length $600. Mentions that in 1855 he...
GLC05503.02
1821
Ackermann, R.A., fl. 1821
A Mandingo
One colored engraving by R.A. Ackermann entitled, "A Mandingo" dated 1821. Features an image of a Mandingo tribesman in traditional clothing.
GLC09791.04
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