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Cartoons and illustrations depicting political events, social commentary, and public sentiments from the 19th century.

Charles Stuart Parnell, M.P., President of the Irish Land League, addressing a meeting | Library of Congress

The organ kicked out by Edward Williams Clay, 1799-1857. Published: 1847. The Senates February 1847 resolution barring reporters and editors of the Washington Union from the Senate floor and gallery was the basis for the artists demeaning portrayal of the newspapers powerful editor Thomas Ritchie. Ritchie strongly criticized congressional opposition to President Polks efforts to raise additional regiments of troops for the Mexican War. His characterization of the bills defeat as another Mexican victory outraged many legislators, particularly South Carolinian John C. Calhoun, who accused him of libelling the Senate.

'The Balance of Power', 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854".

A crowd gathers outside the office of the New York Herald newspaper to read the election returns; they have to be kept in order by police officers Date: 1872

News / 199 / A session of the Electoral Union (IT)

THE LAND AGITATION IN IRELAND, 1881

La Correspondencia del Diablo. Dibujo satírico. El comer y el rascar todo es empezar. Diciembre de 1872.

Chemical-Mexican experimental policy, Urgently recommended for attention, Groups from Düppeler-Bomben splinters,

Southern secessionists raise flag at Yale College. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 11, no. 271 (1861 February 2), p. 173. Yale College (1718-1887), People, Secession, Southern States, 1860-1870, Students, Connecticut, New Haven, 1860-1870, Flags, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects.

The late Senator Sumner. Ceremonies in the Capitol -- colored people of Washington, headed by Frederick Douglass, viewing the remains / Sketched by Joseph Becker. | Library of Congress

A prosperous cobbler in Grub Street recommends his shop to a hungry poet. Etching by I. Cruikshank, 1808.

Andrew Dunn, p. 1, 1800 - 1899, New York, Publisher, Amer. Tract Soc., monographic, Catholic Church -- Antiquities, 11 parts in 1 v. illus. 19 cm

Contraportada del semanario La Doménica del Corriere, editado en Milán (Italia). Rusia. Castigos infligidos a los presos de una cárcel. Diciembre 1909.

Civil Service Reform | Library of Congress

The Drunkards Progress or the direct road to poverty, wretchedness & ruin, designed and by John W Barber, (1798-1885,) New Haven, Connecticut. Print (engraving, hand coloured, ) showing shows four scenes of the drunkard's progress : dram ( father drinking at 8 a.m. ignoring wife and children), the grog shop, (bar room brawls, passed out, vomiting, and drinking customers ), the confirmed customers (father on floor ), wife and children afraid, home falling apart), and concluding scene, (family con

Egyptian Bonds, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain

THE DAILY ADVERTISER : VIDE, DUNDASS SPEECH IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS James Gillray (1757-1815). "The Daily Advertiser : vide, Dundass speech in the House of Commons". Estampe. Paris, mus�e Carnavalet.

An auction at which British dominions are sold, according to proposed Liberal reforms; India being sold at auction to a Russian man. Colour lithograph by Tom Merry, 31 October 1891.

After the plebiscite / binelettes of voters / binettes that voted yes / binettes that voted no

The happy effects of that grand system of shutting ports against the English!!' President Jefferson addressing a group of disgruntled men, as he defends the policy of his Embargo which, combined with the Non-Intercourse Act, was intended to bring about a suspension of foreign commerce.

Suffragete Demonstration in London. Great Britain, 1905. Le Petit Parisien. Supplement Litteraire Illustre. 15 novenber, 1905.

Blind Man's buff as played by John Bull with Authorities of International Law - Political cartoon 1862

'Parks for the People - yes - but what sort of people ' Date: 1881

The freedom of election or hunt-ing for popularity and plumpers for Maxwell, Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, two candidates in the Westminster election, Henry Hunt and Murray Maxwell, addressing a crowd

Emancipation proclamation of President Abraham Lincoln, freeing the slaves of the United States, Daniel, Sr. . | Library of Congress

Northern coat of arms | Library of Congress

Engraving depicting the principles of the cantilever which was used in the Fourth bridge. Dated 19th century

John Redmond (1856-1918) Irish politician, having trouble with Protestant North-East Ulster which opposed Home Rule. 'Punch', London, 8 October 1913.

ELECCIONES LEGISLATIVAS DE 1902 - PROPAGANDA POLITICA FRANCESA. Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France.

Constitution of England / or the triumph of Minister Pitt. (IT)

Cartoon hoping for a knighthood at the November parties, 1863; November Jubilé 1863. Cartoon hoping for a knighthood at the November parties. A man tries to climb in a mast at a funfair in the top whose distinctions hang. Plate appeared at the Weekblad De Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 42, October 17, 1863.

In Frankfurt / Collection for the Union

De begrafenisstoet van Frederik Hendrik (plaat nr. 11), 1647; De begrafenisstoet van stadhouder Frederik Hendrik te 's-Gravenhage in 1647.The funeral procession of Stadholder Frederik Hendrik te 's-Gravenhage on 10 May 1647. Plate no. 11 with part of the procession with standard bearers and two horses, above the people are their name and function. Part of a series of 30 plates and 20 text sheets, intended to be stuck together.

We'll go down ourselves, Work, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1832-1884 (composer), Work, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1832-1884 (lyricist), Root & Cady, Chicago, 1862., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Participation, Female, Songs and music, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Participation, Female, Pictorial works, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music

The ass-headed and cow-heart-ed ministry making the British lion give up the pull. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Donald H. Cresswell, with a foreword by Sinclair H. Hitchings. Washington : For sale by the Supt. of Docs, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1975, no. 858. Tug of war,1780-1790. , Opposition (Political science),England,1780-1790. , International relations,1780-1790. , Symbols,1780-1790. , United States,History,Revolution, 1775-1783.

Advertisement from 1886 for the Medical Battery Company's Electropathic Belt, featuring a caricature of William Gladstone, Prime Minister wielding an axe and wearing the belt. Electrical remedies of this time, which made extravagant claims to cure practically all ailments, were typical of the late nineteenth century. Date: April 10th 1886

The international mille-legs, by Bertall / John Bull and the White Albion.

The great November contest. Patriotism: versus Bummerism | Library of Congress

A hundred years ago ,

The Petition for Abolishing the Slave-Trade, from The Black Man's Lament; or How to Make Sugar, by Ameilia Opie, England, London, 1826

Benjamin Franklin Selling His Ballots on the Streets of Boston Postcard. ca. 1915-1925, This image is after a mural painting by Charles E. Mills at the Franklin Institute in Boston, Massachusetts.

No more credit - Peace and Plenty - The result of Cash. Empty Pockets - The result of credit - Political ad, circa 1885

The Illustrated London News, from July 1 to December 28, 1844. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V.

Cartoon commenting on a Cook's Tourist Ticket (by a person of quality). Dated 19th century

Mehmet Ali was held and staying in a visa cell; around 1908 (1903-00-00-1912-00-00);Semerau-Siemianowski, Władysław (1849-1938), Semerau-Siemianowski, Władysław (1849-1938)-collection, poster, gift (provenance), occasional prints, Islamic art, Turkish art

'Dissent in Earnest', 1860. Artist: Unknown

Kiirunavaara.Kiruna Many Kronology.ur Carl Sahlin Mountain History Collection.

press media canstoria ""Details about Eight Murders commited by a Single Man"" woodcut circa 1840 private collection,

The king has fun, Anonymous, 1897 paper political caricatures and satires. ruler, sovereign

General Ward, of Massachusetts, killed in China, October, 1862 General Burgevine, of New York, recently killed in China ; Funeral of German patriots at Comfort, Texas, August 20, 1865.. Three illustrations in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 473 (1866 Jan. 20), p. 33. Ward, Frederick Townsend, 1831-1862, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Cemeteries, Funeral rites & ceremonies, Texas, Comfort, 1860-1870, China, History, Taiping Rebellion, 1850-1864, Casualties, American.

This late 19th-century illustration shows the opening illustration iin the bookDarkness and Daylight in New York (1899) by Helen Campbell (1918), Thomas W. Knox (1896), and Thomas Byrnes (1910), published by A.D. Worthington & Co. It focuses on homeless in New York City.

This late 19th-century illustration shows the opening illustration iin the book, Darkness and Daylight in New York (1899) by Helen Campbell (1918), Thomas W. Knox (1896), and Thomas Byrnes (1910), published by A.D. Worthington & Co. It focuses on homeless in New York City.

John Hancock's defiance on July 4th 1776. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence.

Illustrated Civil War "Union Envelopes": A Secession Movement - Riding jackass backwards. USA Civil War - 1860s

A cartoon commenting on the Maynooth Grant. Dated 19th century

Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour Advertisement, circa 1920

Coalition arms JN: 1784.. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Donald H. Cresswell, with a foreword by Sinclair H. Hitchings. Washington : For sale by the Supt. of Docs, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1975, no. 871. Fox, Charles James,1749-1806. , North, Frederick,Lord,1732-1792. , George,III,King of Great Britain,1738-1820. , United States,History,Revolution, 1775-1783. , Escutcheons (Heraldry),1780-1790. , Politics & government,England,1780-1790.

Proclamation!! To all the good people of Massachusetts!! : Be it known that there are now three slave-hunters or kidnappers in Boston, looking for their prey... : fourth day of April... 1851... , Antislavery movements, Massachusetts, Boston, Fugitive slaves, Legal status, laws, etc., United States, United States. Fugitive slave law 1850

A bill advertising a West Indian slave auction in 1829, (1965). Artist: Unknown

Proclamation!! To all the good people of Massachusetts!! : Be it known that there are now three slave-hunters or kidnappers in Boston, looking for their prey... : fourth day of April... 1851... , Antislavery movements, Massachusetts, Boston, Fugitive slaves, Legal status, laws, etc., United States, United States. Fugitive slave law 1850

American puzzle cards. A question of honor. A duel. Where is the adversary , Men, Dry goods stores, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Citizens of Boston! : A free citizen of Massachusetts--free by Massachusetts laws until his liberty is declared to be forfeited by a Massachusetts jury, is now imprisoned , Antislavery movements, Massachusetts, Boston, Fugitive slaves, Legal status, laws, etc., United States, United States. Fugitive slave law 1850

County Convention, Liberty and Justice text. Broadsides. 1839-09-26. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Antislavery movements , New York (State) , Dutchess County, Abolitionists, Slavery, Dutchess County (N.Y.)

The Danites / W.J. Morgan & Co. lith., Cleveland, O. | Library of Congress

Famous adventures and prison escapes of the civil war , Prison escapes, Prison guards, Prisoners, Books

To be sold, on board the ship Bance Island, ... negroes, just arrived from the Windward & Rice Coast - newspaper advertisement from the 1780s() for the sale of slaves at Ashley Ferry outside of Charleston, South Carolina

Virginian Marseillaise, Rosier, F. W. (composer), Rosier, F. W. (lyricist), Geo. Dunn & Compy., Richmond, 1863., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Virginia, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Confederate side, sheet music

Surrender of General Lee Announcement - USA Civil War - April 1865

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