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1857–1907 Collection

"1857–1907: A Journey Through History in Drawings and Prints" Step back in time with a collection of captivating drawings and prints from the years 1857 to 1907

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Tocsin, Liberty-Rung, State, House, Bell, Independence Hall Philadelphia

Drawings Prints, Print, Tocsin, Liberty-Rung, State, House, Bell, Independence Hall Philadelphia
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Tocsin of Liberty-Rung by the State House Bell, (Independence Hall) Philadelphia, July 4th, 1776, Proclaim liberty throughout all the land

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, First, Meeting, Washington, Lafayette--Philadelphia, August 3rd

Drawings Prints, Print, First, Meeting, Washington, Lafayette--Philadelphia, August 3rd
Drawings and Prints, Print, The First Meeting of Washington and Lafayette--Philadelphia, August 3rd, 1777, Publisher, Sitter, Currier & Ives, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, American

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Terrific, Combat, Between, Monitor, 2, Guns, &, Merrimac

Drawings Prints, Print, Terrific, Combat, Between, Monitor, 2, Guns, &, Merrimac
Drawings and Prints, Print, Terrific Combat Between the Monitor 2 Guns & Merrimac 11 Guns - In Hampton Roads March 9th, 1862 - In which the little Monitor whipped the Merrimac

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Rival, Queens, Mary, Queen, Scots, Defying, Elizabeth, Sitter

Drawings Prints, Print, Rival, Queens, Mary, Queen, Scots, Defying, Elizabeth, Sitter
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, Sitter, Artist, Sitter, Elizabeth I, Queen of England, Currier & Ives, Mary, Queen of Scots, 1533-1603

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Steamboats, Passing, Midnight, Long, Island, Sound, Lithographer

Drawings Prints, Print, Steamboats, Passing, Midnight, Long, Island, Sound, Lithographer
Drawings and Prints, Print, Steamboats Passing at Midnight - On Long Island Sound, Lithographer, Lithographed and published by, Currier & Ives, American, active New York, 1857-1907, Currier & Ives

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Washington, Taking, Command, American, Army, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Drawings Prints, Print, Washington, Taking, Command, American, Army, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Drawings and Prints, Print, Washington Taking Command of the American Army - At Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 3rd, 1775, Publisher, Sitter, Currier & Ives, George Washington, American

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Inauguration, Washington, First, President, United, States

Drawings Prints, Print, Inauguration, Washington, First, President, United, States
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789 - At the Old City Hall

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Midnight Race Mississippi, Lithographer, Publisher, Lithographed published

Drawings Prints, Print, Midnight Race Mississippi, Lithographer, Publisher, Lithographed published
Drawings and Prints, Print, Midnight Race on the Mississippi, Lithographer, Publisher, Lithographed and published by, Currier & Ives, S.L

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Race Mississippi, Lithographer, Lithographed published, Currier & Ives

Drawings Prints, Print, Race Mississippi, Lithographer, Lithographed published, Currier & Ives
Drawings and Prints, Print, A Race on the Mississippi, Lithographer, Lithographed and published by, Currier & Ives, American, active New York, 1857-1907, Currier & Ives, American, 1857, 1907, 1870

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Nipped Ice, Lithographer, Lithographed published, Currier & Ives

Drawings Prints, Print, Nipped Ice, Lithographer, Lithographed published, Currier & Ives
Drawings and Prints, Print, Nipped in the Ice, Lithographer, Lithographed and published by, Currier & Ives, American, active New York, 1857-1907, Currier & Ives, American, 1857, 1907, 1876-94, 1876

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Great, Mississippi, Steamboat, Race-, New, Orleans, St. Louis

Drawings Prints, Print, Great, Mississippi, Steamboat, Race-, New, Orleans, St. Louis
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race-From New Orleans to St. Louis, July 1870-Between the R.E. Lee, Captain John W. Cannon and Natchez Captain Leathers-Won by the R.E

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Moonlight Mississippi, Lithographer, Artist, Lithographed published

Drawings Prints, Print, Moonlight Mississippi, Lithographer, Artist, Lithographed published
Drawings and Prints, Print, Moonlight on the Mississippi, Lithographer, Artist, Lithographed and published by, Currier & Ives, Anonymous, American, 19th century, American, active New York, 1857-1907

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Electric Light, Publisher, Sitter, Currier & Ives, Thomas Alva Edison

Drawings Prints, Print, Electric Light, Publisher, Sitter, Currier & Ives, Thomas Alva Edison
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Electric Light, Publisher, Sitter, Currier & Ives, Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American, active New York, 1857-1907, Currier & Ives, Edison, Thomas Alva, American

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, New, York, Ferry, Boat, Lithographer, Lithographed published

Drawings Prints, Print, New, York, Ferry, Boat, Lithographer, Lithographed published
Drawings and Prints, Print, New York Ferry Boat, Lithographer, Lithographed and published by, Currier & Ives, American, active New York, 1857-1907, Currier & Ives, American, 1857, 1907, ca

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Washington, Crossing, Delaware-, Evening, Dec. 25th, 1776

Drawings Prints, Print, Washington, Crossing, Delaware-, Evening, Dec. 25th, 1776
Drawings and Prints, Print, Washington, Crossing the Delaware-On the Evening of Dec. 25th 1776, previous to the Battle of Trenton

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Rescue-Sergeants, Newton, Jasper, Marions, Brigade, rescuing

Drawings Prints, Print, Rescue-Sergeants, Newton, Jasper, Marions, Brigade, rescuing
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Rescue-Sergeants Newton and Jasper of Marions Brigade, rescuing American prisoners from a British guard, who had stacked their muskets while resting near a spring

Background image1857–1907 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Progress, Century, Lightning, Steam, Press. Electric, Telegraph

Drawings Prints, Print, Progress, Century, Lightning, Steam, Press. Electric, Telegraph
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Progress of the Century - The Lightning Steam Press. The Electric Telegraph. The Locomotive. The Steamboat



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"1857–1907: A Journey Through History in Drawings and Prints" Step back in time with a collection of captivating drawings and prints from the years 1857 to 1907. These artistic masterpieces offer glimpses into significant events, iconic landmarks, and cultural moments that shaped this era. One print titled "Tocsin of Liberty-Rung at State House Bell, Independence Hall Philadelphia" takes us to the heart of American independence. The image portrays the historic moment when the bell rang out, signaling freedom for all. It serves as a powerful reminder of our nation's birth. Another drawing captures the essence of unity during the First Meeting between Washington and Lafayette in Philadelphia on August 3rd. This meeting symbolized friendship between two nations bound by shared values and aspirations. Intriguingly, there is also a print depicting the Terrific Combat Between Monitor (2 Guns) & Merrimac. This naval battle showcased technological advancements that forever changed warfare strategies at sea. The rivalry between Queens Mary Queen Scots Defying Elizabeth is brought to life through an evocative portrait. The sitter's defiance reflects an era marked by political intrigue and power struggles among European monarchs. Steamboats Passing Midnight on Long Island Sound showcases the beauty of travel along these waters as captured by a talented lithographer. The print transports viewers to serene moonlit nights aboard majestic steamboats gliding through tranquil waves. Witness George Washington Taking Command of the American Army in Cambridge, Massachusetts—a pivotal moment in our country's fight for independence. This stirring depiction encapsulates his leadership during challenging times. The Inauguration of Washington as First President of United States comes alive through another remarkable print capturing this historic event filled with hope for a new nation under his guidance. Experience thrilling races along Mississippi River with prints like Midnight Race Mississippi—Lithographed published by Currier & Ives or Race Mississippi—Lithographed published by Lithographer.