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[Young woman looking up] - Public domain portrait drawing

[Young woman looking up] - Public domain portrait drawing

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[House behind trees] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[House behind trees] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Woman in a furred or feathered hat]

[Woman in a furred or feathered hat]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Men watching an excavation] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Men watching an excavation] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Suddenly her lips curved to a warm smile]

[Suddenly her lips curved to a warm smile]

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Santa Claus proposing a toast at a table full of people]

[Santa Claus proposing a toast at a table full of people]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Girl seated in arm chair and man standing with walking cane in crowded room]

[Girl seated in arm chair and man standing with walking cane in crowde...

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Young woman looking to left] - Public domain portrait drawing

[Young woman looking to left] - Public domain portrait drawing

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Jack, you used to be so entertaining and brilliant before we were married

Jack, you used to be so entertaining and brilliant before we were marr...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 27:698 (May 14, 1896).

Oh, Michael, is it true you told Mr. Jones I looked like an angel at Mama's tea?

Oh, Michael, is it true you told Mr. Jones I looked like an angel at M...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 27:373 (May 7, 1896).

[In confidence] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[In confidence] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... She: what reason shall we give for the broken engagement? Tell the truth, that you lived in Brooklyn and expected me to visit. Image blemish on digital file not on actual item. (DLC/PP-1938... More

In confidence - Public domain  drawing

In confidence - Public domain drawing

Title continues: ... So those are your husband's ancestors aren't they impressive! (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 29:513 (June 17, 1897).

One exception - Drawing. Public domain image.

One exception - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... I feel it in my bones that I am going to be an old maid. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as title page in: Life, 31:201 ... More

I saw you kissing my daughter, I don't like it, sir : Then you don't know what's good, sir

I saw you kissing my daughter, I don't like it, sir : Then you don't k...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 34:369 (Nov. 9, 1899).

In Boston - Drawing. Public domain image.

In Boston - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... The girl from Detroit: I wrote home, Professor, that I had fallen in with so wise a lot of men that when one said "I don't know" it sounded like real news ... (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part... More

She: is there any good reason for turning down the gas? : Certainly, my dear : the scientific one is that when you reduce the pressure in one place you increase it in another

She: is there any good reason for turning down the gas? : Certainly, m...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 37:353 (April 25, 1901).

Anxious - Drawing. Public domain image.

Anxious - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... I-er-beg your pardon, Miss Clara, but that was an awfully strong punch you made for me last night. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).... More

How long must I keep praying for you and papa?

How long must I keep praying for you and papa?

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 37:319 (April 18, 1901).

[Evils of economy] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Evils of economy] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... Overdid? I suppose so, I was saving up for my spring clothes, and I made six far-apart calls yesterday afternoon ... (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Lib... More

Employer: I regret having to let you go, Miss Keys, but my wife doesn't seem to like you, and-er-you see, I-er-can't discharge my wife

Employer: I regret having to let you go, Miss Keys, but my wife doesn'...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 39:205 (March 13, 1902).

Professional jealousy - Drawing. Public domain image.

Professional jealousy - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... Comedian: I thought you and Miss Poser were to be married this week, is it postponed? Image blemish on digital file is not on actual item. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of Amer... More

Then she ushered Margaret into the room where Marie was sitting

Then she ushered Margaret into the room where Marie was sitting

(DLC/PP-1934:0209). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The First Voyage of the 'Brotherly Love'" by Elizabeth Hill, St. Nicholas, 32:674 (June 1905).

[Back to earth] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Back to earth] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... He: good-by forever! I leave you now, never to return. She: well, for goodness' sake, remember that it's cheaper to telephone than to send a messenger. Image blemish on digital file is not... More

[That night he paced the floor for hours with Trixie in his arms]

[That night he paced the floor for hours with Trixie in his arms]

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Trixie" by Frances A. Ludwig, McClure's magazine, 36:448 (Feb. 1911).

[When "Mom" returned with a tray, there was no cheerier in the county, nor any happier party]

[When "Mom" returned with a tray, there was no cheerier in the county,...

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1934:0209). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Some Girl" by Marion Hill, St. Nicholas, 39:136-137 (Dec. 1911).

The family group - Public domain portrait drawing

The family group - Public domain portrait drawing

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 57:126-7 (Jan. 12, 1911).

Mr. Hopkins-Jones! Mr. Hopkins-Jones!

Mr. Hopkins-Jones! Mr. Hopkins-Jones!

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 64:224-225 (Aug. 6, 1914).

Two's company - Drawing. Public domain image.

Two's company - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 64:331 (Aug. 27, 1914).

Those awful moments : the wrong flat

Those awful moments : the wrong flat

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 65:119 (Jan. 21, 1915).

The debutante - Drawing. Public domain image.

The debutante - Drawing. Public domain image.

Image blemish on digital file is not on actual item. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 65:622-623 (April 8, 1915).

You must come, Kitty, they're the loveliest fellows, one has a twin six, and the other has credit at the Waldorf, and the third gets passes for all the theatres

You must come, Kitty, they're the loveliest fellows, one has a twin si...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 68:571 (Oct. 5, 1916).

Why is the paper five cents to-day, boy? : the regular price is only a penny : Ain't it worth four extra cents, lady, to read that the president has got some spunk after all?

Why is the paper five cents to-day, boy? : the regular price is only a...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 69:431 (March 15, 1917).

Do you think grandpa ought to see that play? : Why not? he wouldn't understand the worst parts

Do you think grandpa ought to see that play? : Why not? he wouldn't un...

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 69:975 (June 7, 1917).

Why, Helen, I think eleven proposals in one week is positively immodest

Why, Helen, I think eleven proposals in one week is positively immodes...

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 69:800 (May 10, 1917).

My dear lady, I go further than believing in woman suffrage, I maintain that man and woman are equal in every way : Oh professor! now you're bragging

My dear lady, I go further than believing in woman suffrage, I maintai...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 69:688 (April 19, 1917).

Here's an account of a family of five that lives on a thousand a year : Oh, well, papa, they probably keep only one motor

Here's an account of a family of five that lives on a thousand a year ...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 69:492 (March 22, 1917).

[Man and girl talking outside a door]

[Man and girl talking outside a door]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Pencil sketch on former backing; not on digital file. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

"Johnny, what distinguished foreigner aided the Americans after the Revolution?" Johnny, after a pause: "God" / / William L. Jacobs.

"Johnny, what distinguished foreigner aided the Americans after the Re...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 37:463 (May 30, 1901). BAR updated record 1989-1994.

"Johnny, what distinguished foreigner aided the Americans after the Revolution?" Johnny, after a pause: "God" / / William L. Jacobs.

"Johnny, what distinguished foreigner aided the Americans after the Re...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 37:463 (May 30, 1901). BAR updated record 1989-1994.

[Lawyer: now, sir, remember you are under oath, and must tell me the exact truth, this young lady, at the moment you describe, was sitting on your lap?]

[Lawyer: now, sir, remember you are under oath, and must tell me the e...

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 59:1209 (June 13, 1912).