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Harmony in the wigwam! Democracy of the right brand-y

Harmony in the wigwam! Democracy of the right brand-y

A comic scene ridiculing the Tammany Democrats of New York City. Tammany headquarters, known as the "Wigwam," here erupts in a drunken fracas over the Democratic platform for the presidential race of 1852. The ... More

Scarcity of Domestic Services, or Every Family Their Own Cooks!!! from George Cruikshank's Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853 (top left)

Scarcity of Domestic Services, or Every Family Their Own Cooks!!! from...

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

No'm, I habn't seed your chicken pie, but dat dog Ponto hab ben lookin' mighty fat and guilty all de afternoon

No'm, I habn't seed your chicken pie, but dat dog Ponto hab ben lookin...

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1933:0118). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's bazaar, 20:864 (Dec. 10, 1887).

To Date. A new un serio, a good un comic

To Date. A new un serio, a good un comic

Everett E. Lowry, artist. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D42. 1895

The great Wallace shows ... The Jacksons - Eccentric stilt skaters ..

The great Wallace shows ... The Jacksons - Eccentric stilt skaters ..

Circus poster showing performers on elevated skates and comic skating figures. A large piece at the lower right hand, small upper middle portion is missing. Copyright deposit.

Knott Wright. "Stop reading that paper!"

Knott Wright. "Stop reading that paper!"

Four-frame comic strip. Knott and Mrs. Wright sit at a table eating breakfast. When Mrs. Wright asks if Knott can get his mind off baseball for a minute, he replies that her wheat-cakes remind him of baseball... More

Maw, Paw, and Willie. "I met the funniest fellow, today ..."

Maw, Paw, and Willie. "I met the funniest fellow, today ..."

Four-frame comic strip. Paw enters the room where Maw is standing, saying that he met a funny man. Maw says she knows, because she can smell it on Paw's breath. Inscribed, lower right: A.C. Hutchison, 39 W. 4... More

The enchanted drawing / - vaudeville film

The enchanted drawing / - vaudeville film

"Upon a large sheet of white paper a cartoonist is seen at work rapidly sketching the portrait of an elderly gentleman of most comical feature and expression. After completing the likeness the artist rapidly dr... More

The diversions of high society / Albert Levering.

The diversions of high society / Albert Levering.

Illustration shows a large crowd of men and woman, all wearing formal evening clothes, three women wearing short red dresses have secured the attentions of several young men, to the chagrin of others, during an... More

Little Nemo in slumberland. Oug! oug! glabble gick iggle gouck

Little Nemo in slumberland. Oug! oug! glabble gick iggle gouck

Four panels of an eight-panel comic strip about the adventures of a boy, Little Nemo, in Slumberland. Impy is being attacked by a giant bee, which has attached itself to his head. Flip uses his cigar to kill th... More

Spareribs and Gravy. "I've got a scheme to square ourselves with the king"

Spareribs and Gravy. "I've got a scheme to square ourselves with the k...

Eight-frame comic strip. Spareribs comes up with a scheme to appease an African king. He dresses Gravy up in a bearskin he has stolen from the palace. Spareribs pretends that he has acquired a dancing bear, ... More

Polly and her pals. "Everybudy swears off somethin' fer New Years', ad' besides Paw smokes too much

Polly and her pals. "Everybudy swears off somethin' fer New Years', ad...

Six-frame comic strip. Maw has persuaded Paw to quit smoking as his New Years' resolution. Paw is angry, because Maw has the whole family spying on him to insure that he keeps his promise. A friend invents a... More

This is what the country air does for me!

This is what the country air does for me!

Public domain photograph of a postcard advertisement - Picryl description

There was a girl from St. Paul, who went to a newspaper ball, her dress caught on fire and exposed her entire front page, sport section and all

There was a girl from St. Paul, who went to a newspaper ball, her dres...

Public domain photograph of a postcard advertisement - Picryl description

The fish here are putting up some fight!

The fish here are putting up some fight!

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Couldn't you get on a concrete road while I'm doing the dishes?

Couldn't you get on a concrete road while I'm doing the dishes?

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Bathing beauties - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

Bathing beauties - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Headed for - with loads of good wishes just for you!

Headed for - with loads of good wishes just for you!

Picryl description: Public domain image of railroad tracks, railway, train car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I had a beautiful dream last night

I had a beautiful dream last night

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I'm just an 'old rag mop' back home, but - down here I'm the 'top banana'!

I'm just an 'old rag mop' back home, but - down here I'm the 'top bana...

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Sun-tanned - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

Sun-tanned - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

I'm a good hearted gal and the boys like my style, 'cus I'm the type that keeps -my end up and always get a smile

I'm a good hearted gal and the boys like my style, 'cus I'm the type t...

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

The haulin' 'em is easy - it's haulin' 'em home that's tough!

The haulin' 'em is easy - it's haulin' 'em home that's tough!

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

I get awful tired of chicken all the time!

I get awful tired of chicken all the time!

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of chicken, poultry, agriculture, farm animals, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I'm saving them for you! - Drawing. Public domain image.

I'm saving them for you! - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph of a postcard advertisement - Picryl description

Hi Bill - I see you're looking the same as ever

Hi Bill - I see you're looking the same as ever

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Yes, I find travel so broadening!

Yes, I find travel so broadening!

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Fish - Fishing & hunting gear - Fishing - Boats

Fish - Fishing & hunting gear - Fishing - Boats

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I'm no dude just the outdoor type

I'm no dude just the outdoor type

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Call back later. she's busy on another line

Call back later. she's busy on another line

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Scat you tom cat! Last time you told me you only wanted to wrestle!!

Scat you tom cat! Last time you told me you only wanted to wrestle!!

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Gosh, a lie so big - takes two of 'em to tell it. Here to here

Gosh, a lie so big - takes two of 'em to tell it. Here to here

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Here's that fish that's been getting away for years. I landed him easy. Wish you were here

Here's that fish that's been getting away for years. I landed him easy...

Picryl description: Public domain image of fishing, fishing boat, river, lake, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dropped everything to say hello!

Dropped everything to say hello!

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Here's my fish story - and I'm goanna stick to it

Here's my fish story - and I'm goanna stick to it

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

Gosh! The fish are so big and plentiful here, that I don't even believe it myself

Gosh! The fish are so big and plentiful here, that I don't even believ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of fishing, fishing boat, river, lake, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Zap comix. The comic that plugs you in

Zap comix. The comic that plugs you in

Cover illustration for Zap Comix, No. 0, showing a man in an electronic halo after plugging into an outlet a cord (like an umbilical cord) attached to his genitals. (DLC/PP-2003:162.3262). Forms part of: Ben a... More

The Yellow Dugan Kid - Public domain portrait drawing

The Yellow Dugan Kid - Public domain portrait drawing

Copyright registration drawing shows the cartoon character whom Outcault has identified as "The yellow Dugan kid," better known as the Yellow Kid. It is a full-length drawing of Mickey Dugan in his characterist... More

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Cover title. Comic cartoons from the New York herald of 1901-02.

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Cover title. Comic cartoons from the New York herald of 1901-02.

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Cover title. Comic cartoons from the New York herald of 1901-02.

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Cover title. Comic cartoons from the New York herald of 1901-02.

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Pore lil Mose; his letters to his mammy

Cover title. Comic cartoons from the New York herald of 1901-02.

Pachyderms (L'Elephant) - Le Buffon Choisi

Pachyderms (L'Elephant) - Le Buffon Choisi

Collection of posters and other poster-like images from various sources selected by BibliOdyssey.

A little duck - Victorian era public domain image

A little duck - Victorian era public domain image

Collection of book illustrations from various sources selected by BibliOdyssey. Public domain scan of British political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scotch Fun in the Olden Times - A drawing of a man balancing on a rope

Scotch Fun in the Olden Times - A drawing of a man balancing on a rope

ADVERTISING POSTCARD FOR MACKIE'S WHITE HORSE WHISKEY Public domain scan of the vintage Australian postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Henry Garlick - Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!

Henry Garlick - Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!

Vintage Australian postcard designed by Henry (Harry) Garlick (1878-1910), an Australian cartoonist

Comic vintage postcard. Australian postcard

Comic vintage postcard. Australian postcard

"I originally joined Flickr to dedicate and share on my photostream vintage photographs taken by Henry William Mobsby F.R.G.S., F.R.S.A. (1860-1933) who was my husband's great great uncle... He was an Englishma... More

Comic vintage postcard. Australian postcard

Comic vintage postcard. Australian postcard

"I originally joined Flickr to dedicate and share on my photostream vintage photographs taken by Henry William Mobsby F.R.G.S., F.R.S.A. (1860-1933) who was my husband's great great uncle... He was an Englishma... More

Comic vintage postcard. Australian postcard

Comic vintage postcard. Australian postcard

"I originally joined Flickr to dedicate and share on my photostream vintage photographs taken by Henry William Mobsby F.R.G.S., F.R.S.A. (1860-1933) who was my husband's great great uncle... He was an Englishma... More

WW2 era comic postcard postcard

WW2 era comic postcard postcard

"I originally joined Flickr to dedicate and share on my photostream vintage photographs taken by Henry William Mobsby F.R.G.S., F.R.S.A. (1860-1933) who was my husband's great great uncle... He was an Englishma... More

WW2 era comic postcard postcard

WW2 era comic postcard postcard

"I originally joined Flickr to dedicate and share on my photostream vintage photographs taken by Henry William Mobsby F.R.G.S., F.R.S.A. (1860-1933) who was my husband's great great uncle... He was an Englishma... More

Tom And Jerry - Public domain movie poster

Tom And Jerry - Public domain movie poster

Poster for the comic characters Tom and Jerry. These characters were produced by en:Van Beuren Studios from 1931-1933. The cartoon shorts were distributed by RKO and have no connection to the cartoon cat and ... More

Caricature, The Poll (BM 1851,0901.203 1), public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The Poll (BM 1851,0901.203 1), public domain cartoon image

A see-saw representing the state of the poll between Fox and Wray, Mrs. Hobart (left) seated on one end, the Duchess of Devonshire (right) on the other, in front of the polling-booth in Covent Garden. Mrs. Hoba... More

The Poll (BM 1851,0901.203) - Drawing. Public domain image.

The Poll (BM 1851,0901.203) - Drawing. Public domain image.

A see-saw representing the state of the poll between Fox and Wray, Mrs. Hobart (left) seated on one end, the Duchess of Devonshire (right) on the other, in front of the polling-booth in Covent Garden. Mrs. Hoba... More

'The feast of reason, and the flow of soul,' - ie - the wits of the age, setting the table in a roar by James Gillray

'The feast of reason, and the flow of soul,' - ie - the wits of the ag...

This set of images was gathered by User:Dcoetzee from the National Portrait Gallery, London website using a special tool. All images in this batch have been confirmed as author died before 1939 according to the... More

1937 1107 kkat brick 500 - Drawing. Public domain image.

1937 1107 kkat brick 500 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Consulting the Library of Congress copyright renewal list shows that the copyright lapsed and was not renewed. King Features has, however, trademarked Krazy Kat and related images, and so these images may not ... More

Dancer Cartoon - Drawing. Public domain image.

Dancer Cartoon - Drawing. Public domain image.

Published in Gee Whiz magazine, controlled by "Humorama" publishing - Humorama renewed only their "Cartoon Fun and Comedy", "Fun House", "Sky Worlds" and "Words a Poppin" publications and the others were left unrenewed.

Fem Dom Spanking in Garters - Drawing. Public domain image.

Fem Dom Spanking in Garters - Drawing. Public domain image.

Published in Gee Whiz magazine, controlled by "Humorama" publishing - Humorama renewed only their "Cartoon Fun and Comedy", "Fun House", "Sky Worlds" and "Words a Poppin" publications and the others were left unrenewed.

Wyatt earp 20 pg10 - A comic strip with a man in a cowboy hat

Wyatt earp 20 pg10 - A comic strip with a man in a cowboy hat

Français : première page de l'histoire The No-Gun Man publiée dans Wyatt Earp, Frontier Marshall numéro 20 par Charlton Comics, dessinée par Pete Morisi

Dorothy's Christmas Tree (1904-12-11)

Dorothy's Christmas Tree (1904-12-11)

W.W. Denslow did a story about Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. The text in this image should be transcribed and included in the description on this page. See also {{Transcription}}. The Google OCR tool may be ... More

C1437 the parting salute (part 2 of 2)

C1437 the parting salute (part 2 of 2)

Currier & Ives caricature frm Darktown Comics series Public domain photograph of political cartoon, comics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Satirical map of Europe, 1877 - Public domain old map

Satirical map of Europe, 1877 - Public domain old map

Octopus Map. Serio-comic war map for the year 1877

Krazy Kat 1916-05-14 - A comic strip with a cartoon of a man in a boat

Krazy Kat 1916-05-14 - A comic strip with a cartoon of a man in a boat

Krazy Kat - Sunday comic strip by George Herriman from 1916-05-14. Mention of unlucky 13, Krazy Kat meets Krazy Katfish...

Indoor Sports - Sticking the Office Wise Guy with a Trick Cigar

Indoor Sports - Sticking the Office Wise Guy with a Trick Cigar

In this installment of Tad Dorgan's comic strip "Indoor Sports", a practical joker becomes the victim of an exploding cigar. The text in this image should be transcribed and included in the description on thi... More

Decĭ, să remănemŭ Ceĭa ce sîntemŭ. Satyrul, March 22 (April 3), 1866

Decĭ, să remănemŭ Ceĭa ce sîntemŭ. Satyrul, March 22 (April 3), 1866

Fragment of a lithographed comic strip in Satyrul paper, commenting on the 1866 Romanian interregnum; explanatory couplet most likely done by Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu: Decĭ, să remănemŭ / Ceĭa ce sîntemŭ ("So ... More

Little Nemo creature - A comic strip with a bunch of people in it

Little Nemo creature - A comic strip with a bunch of people in it

Public domain photograph of political cartoon, comics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dreams of a rarebit fiend. "Why, dearie! They look like horns to me! Huh!"

Dreams of a rarebit fiend. "Why, dearie! They look like horns to me! H...

Nine-frame comic strip. A man's wife confirms that he is growing horns. A doctor says that he has hornitis, which, it soon becomes apparent, everyone has. He sees horns on his wife, the family pets, horses a... More

The serenade - Public domain dedication image

The serenade - Public domain dedication image

(DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: "The Serenade," Harper's bazaar, 22:916 (Dec. 14, 1889).

[McFadden's Row of flats inauguration of the football season in McFadden's Row] / R.F. Outcault.

[McFadden's Row of flats inauguration of the football season in McFadd...

Cartoon shows the Yellow Kid, holding a football, charging through a group of players leaving bodies flying in all directions. The Kid's pet goat Plato and a biting dog add to the melee. The Kid's girl friend... More

School begins / Dalrymple., Alaska, Political Cartoon

School begins / Dalrymple., Alaska, Political Cartoon

Print shows Uncle Sam as a teacher, standing behind a desk in front of his new students who are labeled "Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, [and] Philippines"; they do not look happy to be there. At the rear of the clas... More