Series IV. Antebellum Period, 1841-1859, inclusive
Scope and Contents
The series includes about 238 caricatures dating from the two decades (1841-1959) prior to the Civil War. Most of the caricatures relate to the Presidential election campaigns of 1844, 1848, 1852, and 1856. Candidates featured include Henry Clay and James Polk (1844); Zachary Taylor, Lewis Cass, and Martin Van Buren (1848); Franklin Pierce and Winfield Scott (1852); and James Buchanan, John C. Frémont, and Millard Fillmore (1856). In addition to the principals, the vice-president candidates and major politicians affiliated with the candidate's parties or positions appear in the caricatures. The aging Andrew Jackson appears frequently in the caricatures of the early 1840s in association with Martin Van Buren and the Democratic Party. Similarly, Martin ("Matty") Van Buren also appears frequently during this period either as a principal in a presidential election or in the background connecting him to the Democratic Party. Among other individuals appearing are John Tyler, John Calhoun, Horace Greeley, and P.T. Barnum.
The themes of the caricatures touch on the major national issues of the 1840s-1850s, primarily in the context of presidential campaigns and party platforms, though also as standalone images. Images concerning slavery and abolition are found throughout the series, especially in the context of the Texas annexation, the dispute over whether to admit Kansas as a free or slave state ("Bleeding Kansas"), the possible acquisition of Cuba, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, and others. One image portrays the emergence of escapee Henry "Box" Brown from his box.
Other themes represented with at least a few caricatures are the War with Mexico (1846), the Wilmot Proviso (1846), the Oregon Territory border dispute (1846), the California Gold Rush (1849), and the Panic of 1857. Social caricatures include those related to the increasing role of women outside the domestic sphere and the working class men known as "b'hoys."
Among the caricaturists that are particularly well-represented in the series are: H.R. Robinson, J. Childs, E.W. (Edward Williams) Clay, James S. Baillie, H. Buoholzer (H. Bucholzer), Nathaniel Currier (beginning 1844), Sarony & Major, F. & S. Palmer, and John L. Magee.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in approximate chronological order.
John Tyler Attempts to Escape from the Tyler Platform, Which Stands on Three Legs, to the Democratic Platform, and is Repelled by the Globe and Enquirer. [Tyler, Newspapers, Van Buren, Others], 1841
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Wood Engraving: Anonymous. N-YHS copy has additional figures pasted over left side of picture. Acquisition(?) date on front: Nov. 26, 1923.
The Captain & Corporal's Guard [Tyler et. al.], 1841
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Handcolored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York & Washington, DC.
Black and White Slaves [Slavery], 1841
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Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), published by A. Donnelly, New York. Contrasts American slavery (happy enslaved blacks taken care of by their masters) with that of England (poor whites in misery exploited by the rich).
Notice to Quit. March 4th 1841 [Harrison Victory over Van Buren], 1841
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Lith. and published by J. Childs, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 21, 18/99.
The Triumph of Liberality and Justice. [Gov. Seward], 1842
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Lithograph signed HD (H. Dacre), published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Impure Spirits Disappearing before the Rising Sun. [Clay, Jackson, Van Buren] (2 copies), 1843
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2 copies. Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay); W.R. Willis, Lith., New York. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08. Copy 2 is stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Governor Dorr's Extra! [Dorr's Rebellion], 1843
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Wood Engraving: Anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 20, 1908. Pencil note on back states Copy 2 is in Broadsides.
Faneuil Hall (misspelled as Fanueil Hall). A Boston Notion for the World's Fair, A New Cradle of Liberty. [Abolition/Massachusetts Passage of Personal Liberty Act], 1843
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Wash Drawing by EWC (E.W. Clay).
St. David Playing the Devil with the Apple Women in the Exchange [David Hale/New York Journal of Commerce], 1844
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Lithograph: anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 6, 19/05.
Great Presidential Steeple Chase of 1844. Coming In - Odds 10-1 on Old Kentucky. [Clay, Van Buren et. al.], 1844
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Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), published by A. Donnelly, New York.
Handicap Race Presidential Stakes 1844 [Clay, Van Buren, et al.], 1844
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Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), published by J. Childs, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
A Caster, Or Many a Slip 'twixt the Hand and the Lip. [Polk, McLane & Brit. King], 1844
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Lithograph: anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 25, 18/96.
Ground & Lofty Tumbling. [Clay, Frelinghuysen, Election of 1844], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
A View of the Political World from Kinderhook. [Van Buren], 1844
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Lithograph published by E. Jones, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
A Triumphal Entry into the White House after the Manner of the Ancients. [Election of 1844, Clay, Calhoun, et al], 1844
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Lithograph: EWC (E.W. Clay), published by A. Donnelly, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Weighed and Found Wanting, Or the Effects of a Summer's Ramble. [Van Buren, Clay], 1844
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Lithograph signed HD (H. Dacre), printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York
Requesting Him to Resign, Or the End of the Weathercock Dynasty (Title cut off) [Election of 1844, Tyler, Clay, et al.], 1844
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Lithograph signed by Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
The Polka, A New National Dance Adopted by the Democratic Convention at Baltimore May 29th,1844. [1844 Election, Calhoun, Tyler, Polk, et al.], 1844
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Lithograph signed by EWC (E.W. Clay), published by A. Donnelly, New York, sold by A. H. Purdy, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 26, 1907.
Polk in his Extremity. [Election of 1844, Polk, Clay, et al.], 1844
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Lithograph: Lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Balloon Acension to the Presidential Chair. [Election of 1844, Clay, Polk, et al.], 1844
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Lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith and published by J. Baillie, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The Pedlars. [Election of 1844, Clay, Frelinghuysen], 1844
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Lithograph lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Not a Drum was Heard Nor a Funeral Note... [Election of 1844, Clay, et al]], 1844
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Lithograph signed by H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
The Masked Battery or Loco-Foco Strate(gy.) [Election of 1844, Polk, Clay, Texas], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph signed by H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Man Worshipping in 1844. [Henry Clay], 1844
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Lithograph published by A. Donnelly, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
The Little Magician Invoked. [Polk, Dallas, Van Buren], 1844
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Lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Nov. 27, 1895.
Fight Between the Kentucky Coon & The Tenessee Alligator. [Election of 1844, Clay, Polk, et al.], 1844
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Lithograph signed by H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Force & Persuasion in the Great Race of 1844. [Clay, Polk, et al.], 1844
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Lith. and published by Willis & Probst, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The Great American Steeplechase for 1844. [Election of 1844], 1844
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Lithograph signed C. (E.W. Clay), published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Consecration of the 'Lone Star'. In presence of the king of the south, the king of the north, and general quattlebum. [Annexaxtion of Texas, slavery], 1844
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Line engraving by C.C. Green. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 21, 1905.
Tariff. Anti-Tariff. [Clay v. Polk], 1844
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Lithograph: no imprint, margin trimmed.Pro-Clay/tariff and against Polk/free trade. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
The Hunter of Kentucky [Election of 1844, Henry Clay], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
The Race Course. [Election of 1844, Henry Clay], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Polk Versus Wool, Or the Harry-Cane. [Polk support for Free Trade and Texas Annexation], 1844
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Lithograph: Lith. and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Cleansing the Augean Stable. [Election of 1844, Texas Annexation], 1844
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Lithograph: Lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 25,/1909.
Political Cock Fighters. [Election of 1844, Clay, Polk], 1844
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Lithograph signed H.B. (H. Buoholzer), lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Sold for Want of Use. [Election of 1844, Clay, Tyler, Polk, Van Buren], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and printed J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
Footrace, Pensylvania (sic) Avenue. Stakes $25,000. [Election of 1844, Webster, Clay, Polk, Tyler], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Matty Taking his Second Bath in Salt River. [Clay, Van Buren, et al.], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
A Peep at the Future. [Election of 1844, Tyler, Clay, et. al.], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph: Lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Dated on front, June 3/08.
Acts for the Better Maintaining the Purity of Elections. Respectfully Inscribed to the Independent and Vigilant Police of New York, by [a Lookeron] (last two words cut off), 1844
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Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), Willis & Probst, Lith., New York.
[No Title] [James Polk], 1844
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Wood Engraving: Anonymous. The two-headed figure of Polk stands among tradesmen and farmers, holding manuscript containing inscription, "The Constituent has a right to know the opinions of the candidates before he casts his vote."
Dose ("se" crossed out) -The-Boys'-Hall. [Election of 1844, Clay, Van Buren, et. al.], 1844
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Lithograph: Printed and published by E. Jones, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
Jamie & The Bishop. [J.G. Bennett & Bishop Hughes], 1844
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Lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and printed by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 2, 19/03.
All the Morality & All the Religion; or Studio of Henry Clay. [Frelinghuysen & Clay] (2 copies), 1844
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2 copies. Lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and printed by J. Baillie, New York. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950. Copy 2: Acquisition(?) date on front: Nov. 27, 18/95.
Matty Meeting the Texas Question. [Election of 1844, Van Buren, Benton, Calhoun, et al.], 1844
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Lithograph: Lith and printed by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Jan. 27, 18/97.
James K. Polk, Going through Pennsylvania for the Tariff [James K. Polk], 1844
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Lithograph: Entered ... by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Uncle Sam and his Servants. [Tyler, Polk, Jackson, et al], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Whig Appeal for an Excuse. [Clay, Frelinghuysen, tariff ], 1844
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Lithograph: printed by James Baillie, New York.
[No Title] [Clay & Frelinghuysen], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph: Lith. & Published by James Baillie, New York. Caricature depicts Jackson in uniform in front of a gallows labelled "Constitution", "Liberty", "Equality". Clay & Frelinghuysen mourning the execution of "The Old Coon". Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
Doings of the Decency, Or "Charity Covering a Multitude of Sins" [Frelinghuysen & Clay], 1844
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Lithograph: Lith. & Published by Jno. Childs, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The Man Wot Drives the Constitution. [Election of 1844, Clay, Jackson, Tyler, et al.] (2 copies), 1844
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2 copies. Lithograph: Signed EWC (E.W. Clay), published by Jno. Childs, New York. Copy 1: Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting." Copy 2: has no dates or stamps.
Fight for the Champion's Belt Between the Kinderhook Pet & The Game Cock of the West [Election of 1844, Van Buren & Clay], 1844
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Lithograph: signed EWC (E.W. Clay); lith. & published by Willis & Probst, New York.
The Two Bridges. [Election of 1844, Clay, Polk, et al.], 1844
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Handcolored lithograph: signed H. Buoholzer. Lith. & published by J. Baillie, New York.
The Returns of the Election. [Celebration of Polk/Dallas Victory], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: published by Jno. Childs, New York.
Polk's Dream at the Hermitage. [Polk, Jackson, Clay, et al.], 1844
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Lithograph: signed EWC (E.W. Clay); published by A. Donnelly, New York.
John Asking for More. [Election of 1844, Tyler, Texas Annexation], 1844
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Lithograph: printed and published by E. Jones, New York.
Silas Wright Going for the Tariff., 1844
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Drawing: pen & brown ink. Similar to 1844-39.
The Slavery Question. Great Prize-Fight of the American Eagle against the Wolf and the Alligator. [Slavery], 1844
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Lithograph: signed WA (monogram)
A Lesson in Reading by a Distinguished Teacher. [Trial of B.T. Onderdonk], 1844
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Lithograph: signed OD (monogram). Acquisition(?) date on front: April 29, 1901.
Annexation, Or Sport for Grown Children. [Annexation of Texas], 1844
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Lithograph: signed Seatsfield.
El Ultimo A Dios, circa 1844
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Lines of verse in Spanish. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Grand National Whig Banner. "Onward" [Clay & Frelinghuysen Presidential Campaign], 1844
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Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York.
Tyrants Prostrate. Liberty Triumphant [Dorr Rebellion], 1844
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Page from "Rhode Island History" with image of print.
Jonathan's Soliloquy [Politics], circa 1845
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Lithograph: signed Whitley's Lith. Paterson, N.J.
The B'Hoys - Tooling a Tit. [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph of Sarony & Major. Published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caricature: Strong's Sketches No. 7. "B'Hoy", in use between 1846-66, meant a town rowdy.
A Regular Sucker. One of the B'Hoys, with a glass before him - a Mint Julep or "Something Else!" [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: signed G. Thomas; Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caricature: Strong's Sketchs [sic] No. 17.
Broadway Promenaders - Latest Style. "Like a sick kitten, leaning against a warm brick." [Mexican War], 1846
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Colored lithograph: lith. by Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caricature: Strong's Sketches No. 7.
Mexican Valor!! Gilbert Dudley, son of a constable at Newark capturing two Mexican soldiers, and driving them into the American Camp. [Mexican War], 1846
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Lithograph: of Chas Pollard, "Sun Building"; published by Turner & Fisher, New York. By J.L. Magee.
One of the Californian Bo-Hoys Taking Leave of his Gal. [Mexican War], 1846
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Lithograph and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Signed EWC (E.W. Clay).
A Volunteer for Rio Grande [G and e crossed out, and B and y substituted to form "Brandy"] [Mexican War/Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caption: Strong's Sketches No. 5. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901 [1907?].
War! or No War [Oregon Territory], 1846
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Lithograph: Lith. F. & S. Palmer, New York. Entered with Clerk's Office by Thomas Oldham.
The Mexican Rulers, migrating from Matamoras - with their Treasures [Mexican War), 1846
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Colored lithograph: Lith. by F. & S. Palmer, New York. Entered with Clerk's Office by Thomas Oldham.
Blower, The King of the Road [Social], 1846
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Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York. Depicts an advertisement for a horse, showing the animal and carriage outrunning a steam engine.
Ho-Ho-Ho--Sambo - get along there what ar' you at? No. 6 [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "O.K"] Lith. & published by F. & S. Palmer, New York.
Two of the B'Hoys. No. 4 Breaking. [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "O.K."] Lith. & published by F. & S. Palmer, New York.
[No Title] (A person speaking from a shack asks of a character driving a horse: "Are you one of the B'Hoys!" [Social], 1846
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Lithograph: signed J.B.
One of the B'Hoys. No. 3 Striking the Pavements. [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "OK"] Lith. & published by F. & S. Palmer, New York.
Heigh--gh! Wake Up There, What Are Ye At? No. 5 [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "O.K."] Lith. & published F.& S. Palmer, New York. Entered with Clerk's Office by Thomas Odham.
Take Ca-are What Ar-Ye 'Bout. No. 2. [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "OK"] Lith. & published by F. & S. Palmer, New York.
No. 1! and Northin Else. [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "OK Clarke] Lith. of F. & S. Palmer, New York.
The Mexican Commander Enjoying the Prospect Opposite Matamoras. [Mexican War], 1846
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caricature: Strong's Sketches No. 4.
One of the "Fancies." Sketches of N. York, No. 2. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York.
One of the Bo-Hoys Getting Slung [married]. [Social], 1846
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Lithograph: signed EWC (E.W. Clay) Lith. by H.R. Robinson, New York.
An Involuntary Tee Totaler; or the Effect of the New Licence Law. Strong's Sketches No. 6. [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] Lith. & pub. by Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York.
One of the Bo-Hoys. [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] published by T.W. Strong, New York.
Uncle Sam's Taylorifics. [Mexican War], 1846
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2 copies. Colored lithograph: signed EWC (E.W. Clay); lith. & published by A. Donnelly, New York. Copy 2: Acquisition(?) date on back: December 31, 1953.
Above: New-York Tricks upon Country Dealers. Magee Comic Sketches. Below: The Thimble Rigger. [Social], 1846
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Lithograph: Lith. by C.J. Pollard, "Sun Building"; entered ... J.L. Magee.
Richard the Third or The Battle of Oregon as Performed by the Washington Company. [Oregon Territory], 1846
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Colored lithograph: Magee, del.; lith. & published by C.J. Pollard, "Sun Building".
John Bull and Brother Jonathan. [Canadian Border Dispute?], 1846
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Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901 (1907?)
President (C)ass Beginning Operations, Losing No Time. [Mexican War], 1846
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2 copies. Lithograph: signed by 54.40; lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Copy 1 acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906. Copy 2 acquisition(?) date on back: July 3, 1945.
One of the Galls. Or, the Polka on the Pave - showing how a "Little Gypsy" may make a "Great Bustle" in a very Broad-Way - very! Sketches of N. York No. 3 [Socal], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York.
Above: A New York Belle. Below, 2 images: Noon. Night. [Social re: Women's Clothing/Fashion], 1846
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Lithograph: Lith. of H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Celebrated Horse "Blower" King of the Road in his Great Match Against Time ... Driven by One of the Bo-Hoys ... [Social], 1846
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Colored lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier. Currier No. 237. Acquisition(?) info on back: Old Print Shop 1981.
One of the News-B'Hoys. Sketches of N. York, No. 18. [Social], 1847
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] signed N. Sarony. Lith of Sarony & Major. Published by T.W. Strong, New York.
Courtesies of the Weed. Sketches of New-York, No. 19. [Social], 1847
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Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] signed Sarony. Lith of Sarony & Major. Published by T.W. Strong, New York.
Grand, National, Whig Banner. [Portraits of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore with "The People's Choice for President & Vice President from 1849 to 1853"] [Presidential Campaign], 1848
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Colored lithograph: Ltih & published by N. Currier, New York.
A War President. Progressive Democracy. [Zachary Taylor], 1848
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1848 by Peter Smith ...
An Available Candidate. The One Qualification for a Whig President. [Zachary Taylor], 1848
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Lithograph: For sale at 2 Spruce Street, NY. (N. Currier's address)
Grand Presidential Sweep-Stakes for 1849 [Presidential Elections], 1848
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Lithograph: signed WJC (Condit); lith & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Studying Political Economy. [Taylor & Fillmore, Wilmot Proviso], 1848
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Lithograph: Published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia. Sold by Turner & Fisher, NY and Phila. Includes depictions of two men enslaved by Taylor's slaves.
The Assassination of the Sage of Ashland. [Henry Clay], 1848
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Lithograph: Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 190-
Popular Conveyances, Or Telegraphic Dispaches for the White House. [Presidential Campaign], 1848
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Lithograph: Signed illegible initials; sold by Turner & Fisher, NY and Phila.
Marriage of the Free Soil and Liberty Parties [Van Buren, Anti-Slavery], 1848
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1848 by Peter Smith ... Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
Town & Country Making Another Drive at the Great Question. -No Go! [ZacharyTaylor, Wilmot Proviso], 1848
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Lithograph: Lith & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Shooting the Christmas Turkey. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by J. Baillie, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Deputation of Citizens of the United States of America to the Provisional Gouvernment (sic) of France. Paris, March 6th 1848 ...[French-US Alliance], 1848
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Lithograph: Lith. Vayron, Paris, Mr. Galle. Text in French and English.
Mose and Lize on the 3rd Avenue N.Y. [Social], 1848
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Colored lithograph: Signed (pencil) G.S.M (?); published by James Baillie, New York.
River of Styx, Or Horace with his Trundle Cassius, Bearing a Load of "Principles Not Men" [H. Greeley], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
The Democratic Funeral of 1848. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia.
The Democratic B-Hoy. [Presidential Election], 1848
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Lithograph: Published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia.
The Buffalo Hunt. [Presidential Election], 1848
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Lithograph: Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Cock of the Walk. [Presidential Election], 1848
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Lithograph: Published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia.
An Old Hunker Fishing for Votes. [O'Connor Campaign for Governor of NY], 1848
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Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Cass & His Cabinet in 1849. [Lewis Cass], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Available Party Trying to get their Villany Endorsed by the Very Man They Have Assassinated. [Clay, Mayor Brady], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Strife between an Old Hunker, a Barnburner and a No Party Man. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Printed & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Political Game of Brag, Shew of Hands. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed C. (E.W. Clay); published by Andrew Donnelly. Sold wholesale and retail at the Book-stand Wall Street.
The Liberty Chariot. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed E.F.D.; published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia.
Fording Salt River. [the Clays, Van Burens, Taylor, Greeley], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed H.B. (reversed - H. Bucholzer); published by J. Baillie, New York.
Rough and Ready Locomotive Against the Field. [presidential election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed C. (E.W. Clay); published by A. Donnelly - Sold wholesale and retail at the Book-Stand Wall Street.
"Misery Acquaints a Man with Strange Bed-Fellows." [H. Greeley, J.W. Webb], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Joshua, Commanding the Sun to Stand Still. [Calhoun Opposing Anti-Slavery Publications], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: W.I.C.; Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Modern Pandora. Horace Greeley Contemplating All the Evils which are to flow from the Nomination of General Taylor. [Presidential Campaign], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Hinckley.
The Candidate of Many Parties. A Phrenological Examination to Ascertain What his Political Principles Are. [Zachary Taylor], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Modern Gilpins. Loves Labor Lost. [Wilmot Provio, Texas Annexation], 1848, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Mack, del.; published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition: Purchase, Old Print Shop, 2000.
Defence of the California Bank. [Gold Rush, Political Sign], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by Serrell & Perkins, New York.
Things as They Are. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Perkins; lith. & published by Serrell & Perkins, New York.
Worrying the Bull. [Zachary Taylor], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Able (Abel) & Durang. Philadelphia.
Above: California. Below: Josey & Matilda Going to Colonise California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Nagel Print; published and for sale by Robert H. Elton, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
A California Gold Hunter Meeting a Settler. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Serrell & Perkins, New York. Acquisition(?) dated on front: May 5, 1900.
Pork and Beans in the Gold Diggins. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed C.G.B. (?); published and for sale by Robert H. Elton, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
Off for California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Manning, published 31 Park Row, New York. Acquisition(?)date on front: May 5, 1900.
O'Flannigan Among the Sharps in California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Alban, del.; lith. & published H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
Gold! Gold! Gold! Mr. Hexekiah Jerolomans Departure for California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Nagel Print. Published and for sale by Robert H. Elton, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
Rough & Ready Presidential Cabinet in 1849. [President Zachary Taylor], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Californians in Jamaica. A Good Freight. No. 1. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed A. Duperly.
Californians Type. The Pilot Fish and the Shark. No. 2. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. by A. Duperly, Kingston Jamaica.
One of the Codfish Aristocracy [Astor House Riot], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Nagel & Weingartner Print. Published by Elton, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 31, 1906.
From the Place We Hear About. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by Serrell & Perkins, New York. Although 1849-14 and 1849-15 have very similar titles, the images are different.
The Place We Hear About. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by Serrell & Perkins, New York. Although 1849-14 and 1849-15 have very similar titles, the images are different. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
[Two pictures each captioned] Going to California via Fremont's Route! Returning from California via Cape Horn! [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Elton Publisher. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
Grand Patent India-Rubber Air Line Railway to California. Competition Defied. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York.
Fariboles. Jeunes fideles de la Paroisse Notre Dame de Lorette partant en pelerinage pour la Californie. [California Migration, Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Imp. de MeVe Aubert, Paris. "Lorette" was equivalent to "street-walker". Acquisition(?) date on back: June 15, 1957.
Mr. Golightly. Bound for California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Published by A. Donelly, New York.
Mose, Lize, & Little Mose Going to California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee (pencil); lith. & published J.L. Magee, New York. (Formerly was numbered by N-YHS as 1851-1.)
Where's My Thunder? [Webster & Clay, Fugitive Slave Act], 1850
The Sad Parting Between Two Old Friends. [Benton & Foote], 1850
Doing in the Jerseys [New Jersey Railroad], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: published for the people of New Jersey by Serrell & Perkins, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 31, 1906.
The Second Deluge. First Appearance of Jenny Lind in America. [Social], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by W. Schaus, New York. Jenny Lind was known as the "Swedish Nightingale". P.T. Barnum convinced her to tour in America in 1850.
Practical Illustration of the Fugitive Slave Law. [Slavery], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed E.C. Del.
Some Pumpkins. Trotting his mile in 2:10. beating "Lightning" by nearly 5 lengths, on a descending grade; and carrying 25 lbs over weight., 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York.
[Under right hand image] Upper Ten Dom, Entering Washington Square... [Left hand image] Upper Ten Dom, Leaving the "Square" . [Social], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Gobble, Viper & Co., published simultaneously in London, Paris & New York. Acquisition info on back: Purchase, July 15, 1949, Wilbur Fund
Conquering Prejudice to Save the Union. [Fugitive Slave Act], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Anonymous. Acquisition date on front: Apr. 16, 1914.
Illustration of Jenny Lind's Mocking-Bird Song. Papageno, Prince of Iranistan in Mozart's celebrated Opera "The Magic Flute". Pl. 5. [Social], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed W.A. (monogram).
Parody as not quite of Norma. Pl. 6. Piano carissima! Don't Frighten the Subscribers! [Social], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed W.A. (monogram).
Massachusetts Baby Show. [Political Candidates], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: J. Curtis Lith. N. York. The "babies" are identified in brown ink.
The Resurrection of Henry Box Brown at Philadelphia, Who Escaped from Richmond Va. in a box 3 feet long 21/2 ft deep and 2 ft wide. [Slavery], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 9, 1901.
Effects of the Fugitive-Slave-Law. [To the left, quote from the Bible ... To the right, quote from the Declaration of Independence ...] [Slavery], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Huff & Bloede, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 2(?), 19/06.
Hum-Bug [P.T. Barnum], 1851
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. in color by L. Rosenthal, Philadelphia. (From "A Comic Natural History"). Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 31, 1903.
Old Shad & Young, 1851
Scope and Contents
Lithograph of Rosenthal, Philadelphia. (From "A Commic Natural History").
The Game-Cock & The Goose [Winfield Scott, Franklin Pierce], circa 1851
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee dell[sic]. Pub. at T.W. Strong Lith., New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
[Left hand image] The Gladiatos [Gladiators] of the Senate! The Pious Dodge! Coward! Liar! [Right hand image] The Bulleys of the House. They work very hard and only get $8 a day and their Mileage., 1851
Scope and Contents
Images contrast a Senate fight, in which the combatants dodge each other's weaponry, with a House of Representatives fight, which is fisticuffs.
Two of the Fe'He Males [Feminist Movement], 1851
The Great Bloomer Prize Fight for the Champions Belt. [Feminist Movement, Tom Hyer], 1851
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered ... 1851 by J.L. Magee. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
What's Sauce for the Goose Is Sauce for the Gander. [Two images labeled North and South respectively.] [Fugitive Slave Act], 1851
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed E.W.C. (E.W. Clay); Pub. at 152 Nassau Street ... Entered ... 1851 by E.W. Clay.
Above: Life in San Francisco. [Cut] Below: The King's Campaign or Removal of the Deposites. Composed and sung by Frank Ball [50 lines of verse beneath], 1851
Above: Pl. 11. That Hat Again! the real cause of the Eclipse, July 28th 1851. Below: Deacon, seeing the Archbishop [John Hughes] in trouble ..., 1851
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed AW (monogram). Image also refers to New York merchant Mr. Genin.
The Happy Family Exhibited since 1776 in Uncle Sam's Republican Gardens for the Instruction of Nations! [Concerns U.S. Involvement in Cuba], 1851
Scope and Contents
Lithograph by Nagel and Weingaertner, after design by Adam Weingaertner, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Purchase 1981.
In Full Bloom!, 1851
Scope and Contents
Appears to be folded card: by Beck & Co., London. Dated on the card: 10 Nov. 1851. On the inside of the card, stamped twice "BCL" [Bella Landauer]
Political Hypocrisy. Disappointed Candidates Congratulating Genl. Frank Pierce on his Nomination for the Presidency. [Democratic Party Presidential Candidates], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed E.W.C. (E.W. Clay); published by J. Childs, New York.
Capability and Availability. [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York.
A Bad Egg. Fuss and Feathers. [Winfield Scott], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered ... 1852 by P. Smith ... (New York).
[Left hand image] Scene in a New Hampshire Court - General Pierce Examining a Witness. [Right hand image] Scene in a New Hampshire Village - General Pierce The Good Samaritan. [Franklin Pierce], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by T.W. Strong, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
Fighting and Fainting. "That Pierce-ing Cry - He Faints on the Battle Field." [Franklin Pierce], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Strong Lith., New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
Soliciting a Vote. [Presidential Election: Webster, Houston, Douglas, Scott], 1852
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph: No imprint. On one copy, written on back (pencil), "Gift of Miss Anne K. Hays Apr. 27, 1936".
House Hunting!! Bloomer Ladies Looking for a House for the Next Term. [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 2, 1905.
The Champion of Despotism. [J.W. Webb, Lajos Kossuth], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 9/99.
Loco Foco Hunters Treeing a Candidate [Pierce], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed H.O.
No Go and Going with A Rush. [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed EWC (monogram, E.W. Clay); published by J. Childs, New York.
Save Him From His Friends _ Loco Foco Ingratitude, Burial of the Old Fogies. [Presidential Election, Democratic Party], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: T.W. Strong, Lith., New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1914.
Ornithology. Two Great Birds of the United States, not described by Audubon. [Scott & Pierce, Mason-Dixon Line], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed EWC (monogram, E.W. Clay).
Position of the Democratic Party in 1852. "Freemen of America, how long will you be led by such leaders!" [Slavery], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Sold by Bela Marsh, Boston, MA. Entered ... 1852 by William K. Leach ... Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
Great Foot-Race for the Presidential Purse ($100,000 and Pickings) Over the Union Course 1852. [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: For sale at 2 Spruce Street (N. Currier's address).
A Grand Slave Hunt, Or Trial of Speed for the Presidency, between the Celebrated Nags Black Dan, Lewis Cass, and Haynau. [Fugitive Slave Act, Slavery], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed T.C. del N.Y. Acquisition(?) date on front: Jan. 12, 1914.
Pap, Soup, And Chowder. [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee, del., Entered ... 1852 by P. Smith ...
A Contested Seat [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: For sale at 2 Spruce Street (N. Currier's address).
Harmony in the Wigwam! Democracy of the Right Brand-y. [Presidential Election], 1852
April Fools! [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. This cartoon and 6 others, though encountered separately in collections, appeared in the number dated April 1, 1852, of the Old Soldier, published at 69 Nassau Street, New York.
Grand Fight for the Champions Belt between Granite Pierce and Old Chapultepec. [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee, published by P. Smith, New York.
Whig Candidates for the Presidency. [Van Buren, Scott, Seward, Fillmore, Webster], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by J. Childs, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 2, 1908.
Managing a Candidate. [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered ... 1852 by P. Smith ...
Young America. [Democratic Party under Pierce], 1852
Scope and Contents
Wash Drawing.
Gas and Glory (Two pictures are titled "New Hampshire" and "Mexico".) [Franklin Pierce, Presidential Election], 1852
"The Blind Man's Bluff," or The President's Election for 1852. Chorus dancing and singing Yankee Doodle. Pl. 9., 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed After [Robert D.] Wilkie and WA (monogram).
A Paid Fire Department, As It Is Likely To Be Under The Contract System, 1853
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: J.L. Magee, Publisher, Philadelphia. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 6, 1906.
A "Circulating Medium" secured by "Public Stocks." [Wild Cat Banker], 1853
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 26 1900.
Paid Fire Department., 1853
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed by P. Kramer (in reverse); published by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.
The "Ostend Doctrine." [Use of force to seize Cuba for national security], 1854
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [By Louis Maurer] [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
A Good Tree Cannot Bring Forth Evil Fruit: Neither Can a Corrupt Tree Bring Forth Good Fruit. Matt. VII 18. [Anti-Slavery], 1854
Above: Sunday Travel, No. I. Below: An "Old Hoss" and the "Mare." [Mayor Harvey - Phila], 1854
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1914.
"Outward Bound, The Quay of Dublin." [Irish Immigration], 1854
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Painted by T. Nicol. Drawn on stone by T.H. Maguire lithographic artist to the Queen. Printed by M & N Hanhart. Published by Henry Graves & Co., London, and Williams, Stevens and Williams, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 25, 1959 (Abbott & Lenox).
"Homeward Bound, The Quay of New York." [Irish Immigration], 1854
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Painted by T. Nicol. Drawn on stone by T.H. Maguire lithographic artist to the Queen. Printed by M & N Hanhart. Published by Henry Graves & Co., London, and Williams, Stevens and Williams, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 25, 1959 (Abbott & Lenox).
"No Higher Law" [Fugitive Slave Act], 1854
Scope and Contents
Woodcut: For sale by Wm. Harned, New York.
Uncle Sam's Youngest Son: Citizen Know-Nothing, 1854
Scope and Contents
Bust portrait of man in oval. Lithograph by Sarony & Co. Published by Williams, Stevens, Williams & Co. 2 copies: one stamped "Victor Wilbour".; the second copy is a variant, tinted, acquisition(?) date on front: April 30, 1915 (Stevens collection)
Virtuous Indignation of John Bull at the Horrors of the War for the Union. [Benjamin Butler Order 28, New Orleans], 1854, 1862
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Signed Mullen. On back is a second copy of The Ostend Doctrine (1854-1).
A Grave Subject for the New Yorkers [Street Cleaning], 1854
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Designed, lith. & published by Hatch & Severin, New York.
A Brush on the Road. Mile Heats, Best Two in Three. [Social], 1855
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed T. Worth, lith. & published by N. Currier, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 1900. Stamped on back: "F. Nordstrom. Collection No. ..."
Liberty, The Fair Maid of Kansas _ In the Hands of the "Border Ruffians". [Bleeding Kansas: Marcy, Pierce, Buchanan, Cass, Douglas], 1855
The Fisherman Astray! [Church Property Bill], 1855
Scope and Contents
Line engraving and etching: Copyright secured by G. Daelly. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 6, 1906.
The Discord. [Battle of the Sexes], 1855
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Pubished and for sale by Valentine Lutz, New York. Lith. by F. Heppenheimer, New York. On back, lithograph portrait of Henriette Sonntag: lith: Plann del. Charles Schuler so. Published by Stich, Druck u. Verlag von C. Kneller in Stuttgart. Also stamped: "F. Nordstrom. Collection No. ..."
Disturbed by the Night Mare., 1855
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: published by Kellogg & Comstock, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 5 1900.
The True Holy Alliance [Anti-Catholicism, Popery], circa 1855
Scope and Contents
Copyright by G. Daelly.
"Young '76" [Boy in Soldier's Garb], 1855
Scope and Contents
Lith by Lafosse. Painted by C.G. Corbin. Published by W. Schaus. Imp. Fois. Delarue, Paris.
Forcing Slavery Down the Throat of a Freesoiler. [Bleeding Kansas, Douglas, Pierce, Buchanan, Cass], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by J.L. Magee, Philadelphia. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
The Morning after the Election - November 1856. [Presidential Election, Buchanan, Fillmore], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Childs, Philadelphia.
The Presidential Campaign of '56 [Slavery, Kansas], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by John Fahnestock, Cincinati(?). Graphic includes the use of term "Peculiar Institution" ny Buchanan
Southern Chivalry - Argument against Club's. [Kansas, Slavery, Preston Brooks, Charles Sumner], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee, del.
A Serviceable Garment - or Reverie of a Bachelor. [Ostend Manifesto, Buchanan, Cuba, Slavery], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Louis Maurer] [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 2, 19/06.
The Democratic Platform. [Buchanan, Pierce, etc., Slavery], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 2/06.
The Balls are Rolling - Clear the Track [Presidential Election, Free Soil, Fremont], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives].
The Great Presidential Sweepstakes of 1856. Free for all ages, "go as they please" [Presidential Election], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]
Shall I Vote for Ten Cents a Day? [Presidential Election, Buchanan, Fillmore], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by I. Childs, Philadelphia.
The Right Man for the Right Place. [Presidential Election, Slavery], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr.2, 19/06.
The "Mustang" Team [Horace Greeley and other Press, Presidential Election, Fremont], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on back: June 3, 19/03.
"Buck" Taking the "Pot". [Presidential Election], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 2, 1906.
The Great Republican Reform Party. Calling on Their Candidate. [Presidential Election, Fremont], 1856
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph: [Louis Maurer] [Currier & Ives]. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Col. Fremont's Last Grand Exploring Expedition in 1856. [Presidential Election, Fremont, Beecher, Greeley, Seward], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Great American Buck Hunt of 1856. [Presidential Election], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Road to a Know-Nothing Lodge. [American Party, Irish Emigration from America], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 26, 1900.
A Pro Slavery Incantation Scene. or Shakespeare Improved. See MacBeth [Free Soil, Slavery, Fremont], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
[Below upper image]: Dream of a Black Republican. Before 4th of November 1856. [Below lower image]: The Fourth of November 1856. [Presidential Election], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered ... 1856 by Edw. De Gotzkow(?) and Joe De Kammerhuber ... Acquisition(?) date on front: March 26, 1901 (1907?).
Turkey, John Bull & Monsieur Frog-Eater in a Bad Fix. [Crimean War], 1856
[Above image]: The Right Man in the Right Place [in a Stock]. [Below image]: "Bully Brooks" [Preston S. Brooks], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan 12, 1914.
Queen of the Amazons Attacked by a Lion. [Gen. Nath. Lyon], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier.
Fancied Security, or the Rats on a Bender [Millard Fillmore], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph attributed to Currier & Ives in Gale Research's catalogue raisonné. For sale at No. 2 Spruce Street (N. Currier's address). Acquisition date on front: Apr. 12, 1906. (Formerly coded by N-YHS as 1850-3.)
Stump Speaking, 1856
Scope and Contents
Engraved by Gautier. Print from the painting by George C. Bingham. Published by Groupel & Co.
Mormon Breastworks and U.S. Troops. Officer U.S.A.: "Trumpeter! Sound the retreat! We never can carry that battery in the World, Cesar himself would be defeated before such breastworks.", 1857
Scope and Contents
Image depicts armed Mormon men using women and children as human shields against troops.
Suspending Specie Payments, 1857
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph: For sale at 217 Walnut Street. Phila. Copy 2 (colored): stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting." Acquisition(?) date on back of copy 2: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Great Pictorial Romance of the Age, or Steam Ship Commodores & United States Mail Contractors. [Transportation/Mail], 1857
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Colored. Published by Chas. F. Gildersleave (New York). Acquisition(?) date on back: December 14, 1977, Old Print Gallery, Washington, DC.
The Little Giant-In The Character of the Gladiator. [Douglas & Buchanan], 1858
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: For sale at 217 Walnut St. Phila. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting." Also, Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Panic Season. Good Times for Non-Speculators. 1858. [Social], 1858
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Charles Magnus & Co., New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901(?)
Aunty Lecompton settling with Richard. [Philadelphia Election, May 1858], 1858
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Handbill size. Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 12, 1905.
Pl. 3. The New-York Elephant. National Monument to be erected at the top of New City-Hall. [Fernando Wood, New York City Politics], 1859
Scope and Contents
Lithgraph: Signed WA.