rites and ceremonies

Theodor de Bry - [The dances at their great feasts]

Native men and women dancing around a circle defined by posts with carved faces, three Native women stand together in the center of circle. Illus. in: Admiranda narratio, fida tamen, de commodis et incolarvm ri... More

[The widows approach the chief]

Native youths shooting arrows, throwing balls at target placed atop tall pole, and running races.

Un des rois de la Floride, consultant son magicien, avant que de march...

Public domain photo of art print, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Ritual in honor of Psyche / AA [monogram of Andrea Andreani] in Mantou...

Print showing Psyche standing to the right with urns or incense burners on the ground at her feet, behind her and on the left are several women. Title provided by researcher 10/2017. Alternate title from "The '... More

Utagawa Toyoharu - Ukie isedaijingū ryōsho daidaimikagura no zu

Print shows a perspective view in the shrine at Ise with a ceremony taking place before the royal throne. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-... More

The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar, sc.

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Natche, a ceremony in honour of the Kings son in Tongataboo [i.e. ...

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.

Festival procession, 4 carrying white temple on litter, and 2 musician...

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Festival procession, Hanuman/green monkey god figure on litter, with 8...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to Hindu, Hinduism, India, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Chariot festival procession with red and black chariot drawn by dozens...

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Festival procession with idol inside white temple structure borne on l...

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

River festival procession of floating green barge with red temple, pol...

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Shaker's worshiping, (exercise) Gilbert, engraving, Library of Congres...

Print shows several rows of Shakers, separated by gender, performing a step dance in the meeting hall at New Lebanon, New York; a woman spectator is seated in left foreground and a top hat rests on a bench on t... More

Sumiyoshi odori, Eishi Hosoda - Public domain drawing

Print shows five women dancing beneath a large parasol during the annual rice planting ritual at the Sumiyoshi shrine. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print special... More

[Religious ceremony with rooster]

Gift; Crosby Stuart Noyes; 1906. Forms part of: Crosby Stuart Noyes collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Actors or musicians standing next to a large, decorated cylindar with...

Gift; Crosby Stuart Noyes; 1906. Forms part of: Crosby Stuart Noyes collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Ne no hi no komatsubiki - Public domain drawing

Print shows two women, one presenting pine boughs to a man holding a fan. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Format: Kogata Nishikie Su... More

Yodanme, Katsushika Hokusai, Forty Seven Rōnin

Print shows several persons gathered for the ritual suicide, seppuku, of Enya Hangan (Asano). Scene from act four of the play Chūshingura or revenge of the 47 Rōnin. Title and other descriptive information comp... More

Californie indien dansant, Dance

Public domain scan of 19th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mutsuki - Public domain drawing - Ukiyo e print

Print shows several people outside the entrance to a building, a couple is about to enter, an elderly man is using a broom to knock something from the branches of a tree, beneath which three girls are standing,... More

The new London bridge, as it appeared on Monday, August 1st, 1831, at ...

Print shows balloon possibly piloted by British balloonist Charles Green ascending over New London Bridge on the occasion of its opening, August 31, 1831, witnessed by William IV, King of Great Britain. (Source... More

Miya, Andō Hiroshige - Public domain drawing

Print shows people running with horses on long ropes through the torii at the shrine at the Miya station on the Tōkaidō Road. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print ... More

Miya, Andō Hiroshige - Public domain drawing

Print shows people running with horses on long ropes through the torii at the shrine at the Miya station on the Tōkaidō Road. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print ... More

Différentes formes de masques (coëffures [coiffures]).

Public domain illustrated book page scan, related to travels, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinowa no fuji, Katsushika Hokusai - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a priest standing next to a torii with a large wreath attached through which Mount Fuji is visible in the distance; on the left, two men and a woman are bathing at a cistern fed by water pouring fro... More

Lord Mayor's day. Bringing the Baron of Beef into Guildhall

Several male kitchen servants carry beef on a litter and into a banquet hall. The two head cooks supervise the proceedings. Several men in offical dress watch. Inscribed below image: Mr. Young Husband the chi... More

The king performing a religious ceremony.

Public domain illustrated book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The king standing over the prostrate bull.

Public domain illustrated book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Theodor de Bry - [Trophies and ceremonies after a victory]

Natives gathered at designated place to celebrate victory over their enemies, with Chief Holata Outina standing in foreground with French soldiers. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇... More

An Offering before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands / Webber del. ...

Captain James Cook and four of his men with natives. Public domain photograph - historical image of Hawaii, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

La Plantation des croix à Embrun, au mois de mai / d'après M.E. Guigne...

People planting crosses on mountain on May 3, 1855, Embrun, France. Reference copy in LOT 7001. Illus. in: L'illustration, journal universel, 1855 May 19, p.309. Wood engraving after painting(?) by M.E. Guignes.

Indian princess presenting a necklace of pearls to de Soto / J.W. Orr,...

Princess Xualla presenting a necklace of pearls to Hernando de Soto, at Cofachiqui (South Carolina) Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. W... More

Sasshu makurazaki kaimongadake jusei odori - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a group of dancers wearing oversized masks dancing in a circle on a beach with small village on the shore and a view of snowcapped mountain in the background. Title and other descriptive information... More

Cordoue. L'absolution, chez les ermites de la Sierra (d'après nature)

Two hermits, full-length portrait, one kneeling before the other, who is offering absolution. In album: Spain, verso p. 64. No. 633.

The director and prefect of the Sodality of St. Joseph's Church, Phila...

Print shows the Blessed Virgin Mary and scenes showing church services where young men and young women are "received into the Sodality" of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Includes pencil inscriptions that point out d... More

Religioznye obriay i obychai Tadzhikov. Vnutrennost' mecheti sviatogo ...

Photograph shows a group of men seated on the floor of the mausoleum of Sheikh Maslakhatdin (Sheikh Muslihiddin) in Khujand, Tajikistan. Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, par... More

Religioznye obychai Tadzhikov. Kliatva (ispat.)

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 64. "Ispat" translated from Arabic as: proof.

Tadzhikskie remeslennye obriady (arbai pir). Obiet (buakhurdi)

Photograph shows one man feeding another bread during an initiation ceremony(?).

Portrait photo of Tadzhikskie svadebnye obriady. Chimilig

Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, pl. 73.

Religioznye obriady i obychai Tadzhikov. Sekta "Dzhakhrie"

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 65.

Ovation to Lieutenant General Grant at the Cooper Institute, New York,...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 20, no. 508 (1865 June 24), p. 209.

Religioznye obriady i obychai Tadzhikov. Sekta "Khufie"

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 65.

Obriady sovershaemye musul'manami pri molitvie (namaz). Takbiri-takhri...

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

Svadebnye obriady Kirgiz. Glazhen'e volos (Sach sinadi [sic.])

Photograph shows the Kyrgyz wedding rite of the groom ironing the bride's hair. Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 39. "Sach sinadi" translated from Turki... More

Presentation of two hundred battle-flags to Governor Fenton at Albany,...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 July 29, p. 468, top. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Obriady sovershaemye musul'manami pri molitvie (namaz). Kaada

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

Obriady sovershaemye musul'manami pri molitvie (namaz). Siachda

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

[Soldiers(?) in wagons and mounted on horses during the "grand review"...

No. 1277. On verso: Grand review of Army, Wash. D.C. May 1865. Printed 1905 by Handy Studio, Washington, D.C.

Religioznye obriay i obychai Tadzhikov. Azan vozvieshchenie o vremeni ...

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 57.

Laying the corner-stone of the Soldiers' Monument at Gettysburg, July ...

Officials standing beside cornerstone, crowd with umbrellas in background. Photographed by Gardner and published by Philp & Solomons, Washington. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 July 22, p. 453, bottom.

Religioznye obriady i obychai Tadzhikov. Pir (glava)

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Obriady sovershaemye musul'manami pri molitvie (namaz). Fatikhai azan

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

Obriady sovershaemye musul'manami pri molitvie (namaz). Dzhal'sa

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

Religioznye obychai Tadzhikov. Nagaramond

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 64.

Evreikskie [sic] svadebnye obriady. Privoz nieviesty [sic] v dom zheni...

Photograph shows a group of people escorting the bride and groom (far left) to a house. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, pl. 80. "Shebi zenan" translat... More

Tadzhikskie remeslennye obriady (arbai pir). Klast' khlieb za pazukh p...

Photograph shows an initiation ceremony(?) for a group of men seated outdoors on a rug. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 2, pl. 91. "Arbai pir" translated... More

Religioznye obychai Tadzhikov. Chaar shambe sure

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of the Russian Empire, mid-19th century albumen print, no copyright restrictions.

Religioznye obychai Tadzhikov. Provierka reisom viesov (ikhti sab kerd...

Photograph shows a group of men standing in a circle; many are holding scales. Another well-dressed man is sitting on a horse.

Tadzhikskie remeslennye obriady (arbai pir). Posbieshchenie [sic] v ts...

Photograph shows three men standing and conducting an initiation ceremony(?) for a group of men seated on a rug(?) outdoors. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, v... More

[Mounted cavalry riding past reviewing stand during the "grand review"...

No. 1252. On verso: Grand Review of Army, Wash. D.C., May 1865. Printed 1905 by Handy Studio, Washington, D.C.

[Washington, D.C. Spectators at side of the Capitol, which is hung wit...

No. 748. Hand-written on back of mount: Grand Review of Army, Wash. D.C., May 1865, scene at Capitol. Printed 1905 by Handy Studio, Washington, D.C. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Title ... More

Obshchaia molitva v godovye prazdniki i dolzhnostnyia litsa pri mechet...

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 60.

Svadebnye obriady Kirgiz. Starukha umerla (Kiampir ol'di.)

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Religioznye obriady i obychai Tadzhikov. Sakhikh khani (Chtets predani...

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 65.

Svadebnye obriady Kirgiz. Smotr zhenikha (Kiiau-korda)

Photograph shows the wedding rite of a Kyrgyz groom's inspection of the bride. Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 39. "Kiiau-korda" translated from Turkis... More

General Wood transferring Cuba's government and delivering President R...

Stereograph shows Gov. Leonard Wood handing letter to President Tomás Estrada y Palma in a crowded room. H19900 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood.

Completion of the Pacific Railroad - meeting of locomotives of the Uni...

"Photographed by Savage & Ottinger, Salt Lake City." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 June 5, p. 356.

An acolyte, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, at the washi...

Stamped on verso: Enrico Verzaschi, via del Corso 135A.136, Roma. In album: Browning Collection of Portraits, etc., p. 42 (bottom left). Color laser copy reference surrogate for LOT 6633 is available for use in... More

Egypt--opening of the Suez Canal--the Empress Eugenie as she appeared ...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1870 Jan. 8, p. 284.

Egypt--opening of the Suez Canal--blessing the canal at Port Said in t...

Crowd at ceremony; three groups under canopied viewing stands. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1870 Jan. 8, pp. 280 and 281.

The Pictorial spirit of the Illustrated European Press

Four scenes related to incidents and scenes during the Ecumenical Council in Rome, 1869; three other scenes relating to the opening of the Suez Canal, Nov. 16, 1869, including Empress Eugenie and suite in carav... More

Egypt--opening of the Suez Canal--illumination at Port Said, Mediterra...

Ships decorated with lights and lighthouse in background. Public domain photograph - historical image of Egypt, Middle East, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

First reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York / A.R. Wa...

Crowd around George Washington on horseback in foreground. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 July 9, p. 433.

Illustrations of the mass - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Con...

15016 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Kelly, Thomas Categor... More

Knights of Pythias, to all whom it may concern. Know ye that the Supre...

Print shows a design for a large certificate with illustrations depicting knights practicing in a large hall, participating in a ceremony, releasing a person from bondage. Captioned: Friendship, Charity, Benevo... More

Knights of Pythias, to all whom it may concern. Know ye that the Supre...

Print shows a design for a large certificate with illustrations depicting knights practicing in a large hall, participating in a ceremony, releasing a person from bondage. Captioned: Friendship, Charity, Benevo... More

Indian sun dance--young bucks proving their endurance by self-torture ...

Public domain image of carnival, parade, celebration, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Knights of Pythias, to all whom it may concern. Know ye that the Supre...

Print shows a design for a large certificate with illustrations depicting knights practicing in a large hall, participating in a ceremony, releasing a person from bondage. Captioned: Friendship, Charity, Benevo... More

Our centennial--the opening ceremonies--playing Wagner's centennial ma...

Main building and crowd at Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Pa. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 May 27, p. 424.

L'Orient - Print, Library of Congress collection

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Restein, E.P. & L., copyright claimant. Fabronius,... More

Max L. Rossvally - A collage of old photos of men and women

Photograph shows Max L. Rossvally, half-length portrait, facing left and also in 10 different scenes of Jewish religious rites: 1. New Year's feast. 2 After reading the Pentateuch. 3. Prostration on day of expi... More

New York City--the Chanucka celebration by the Young Men's Hebrew Asso...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1880 Jan. 3, p. 316.

Palestine - Mt. Gerizin [ie. Gerizim]--Feast of the Passover - Frank G...

Samaritans around meat being cooked over open fire, Mount Gerizim, West Bank. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, New York. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress).

[Religious ceremony, Jerusalem, Palestine]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an ancient city, historic place, stone buildings architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[The opening ceremony of the Vezne Kapısı (Treasury Gate) in the Impe...

Photograph possibly by Abdullah Frères. Title translated from album caption. Captioned in Ottoman Turkish and French. No. 39. In album: Topkapı Sarayı, Istanbul, Ottoman Empire. Forms part of: Abdul-Hamid II Co... More

[Pilgrims bathing in the Jordan River, after the water has been blesse...

Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, New York.

[Crowd waiting for the holy fire to come down from Heaven, a miracle c...

Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, New York.

Inauguration du monument de Mariette Pacha. 14. 2. 90

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

A lenten dream / J. Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a mermaid labeled "Presidency" swimming in water with a clear view of the fish that are attracted to her. Depicted are David Davis, Grover Cleveland, Joseph E. McDonald, Benjamin F. Butler, R... More

572 feet high--setting the cap-stone on the Washington Monument / from...

Print shows Superintendent P.H. McLaughlin placing cap stone on the Washington Monument. Other monument engineers and workers shown participating in the event, are Chief Engineer, Col. T.L. Casey (hands up); Ca... More

Moslems worshipping the shrines sacred to Islam, Mecca, Arabia - Frank...

Muslims praying around the Kaʻbah during the Hajj. Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection.

Der Berg ‘Arafah während der jährlichen Pilgerversammlung (von Süden a...

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Die zwishcen Muna und ‘Arafah gelegene Pilgerstation Muzdal’fah.

Zwei verschiedene Aufnahmen der Rîkah, des Thronsessels, auf welchen m...

[Crossing the line] - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Public domain photograph of a crowd, event, meeting, demonstration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Woman with arms outstretched looking up staircase with shadowy figure...

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Ohinemutu Poi Dancers at Carved House

Title in General-Photochrom-Katalog, 30. Ausgabe 1911. Photoglob-Abteilung der Vereinigten Kunstanstalten, A.G. Zürich München, 1911: "New Zealand. Ohinemutu Poi Dancers at Carved House." Print no. "11630." Pu... More

Paul Gauguin - Mahana Atua / PGO.

Tahitians around sacred statue. Signed with initials and titled on woodblock. Printed from six blocks. Edition 29/30. Guerin, no. 42 Exhibit loan 4250-L.

Imre Kiralfy's gorgeous production of Venice, the bride of the sea at ...

W41769 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy 1891." Caption: The marriage of the Adriatic. Created by "The Strobridge Lith-Co., Cin'ti & New York; printed in America." No. J. 4214. Similar and larg... More

[Capt. Isaac Bassett, employee of U.S. Senate for over 60 years, turni...

3557 U.S. Copyright Office.