Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Seeing Santa Claus

Seeing Santa ClausTitle: Seeing Santa Claus. Date Created/Published: 1876. Medium: 1 print : wood engraving by Thomas Nast. Summary: Santa starting down chimney 2 children peek from skylight. Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-52568 (b&w film copy neg.)

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Call Number: Illus. in AP2.H32 1876 (Case Y) [P&P] Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
Notes:

* Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1876 Jan. 1, p. 17.
* No file print.
* This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.
* Caption card tracings: PI Works; Santa Claus; Shelf.

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Monday, November 29, 2010

Fish Crow from "The Birds of America"

Fish Crow from The Birds of AmericaThe Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus) is a typical crow in appearance associated with wetland habitats.

The Fish Crow is similar to the American Crow but is smaller and has a smoother plumage. The upperparts have a blue or blue-green sheen, while the underparts have a more greenish tint to the black. The eyes are dark brown. The differences are often only apparent between the two when side by side or, when heard calling.
The call of the Fish Crow has been described as a nasal "ark-ark-ark" or a "waw-waw". The two species are often distinguish in areas where their range overlaps with the mnemonic aid "Just ask him if he is an American Crow. If he says "no", he is a Fish Crow." referring to the most common call of the American Crow being a distinct "caw caw", while that of the Fish Crow is a nasal "nyuh unh"

The species occurs on the eastern seaboard of the United States from the state of Rhode Island south to Key West, and west along the northern coastline of the Gulf of Mexico

Fish Crow from "The Birds of America" by John James Audubon, containing paintings and scientific descriptions of a wide variety of birds of the United States. first published as a series of sections between 1827 and 1838, it consists of hand-colored, life-size prints.

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Attribution: John James Audubon [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Fish Crow From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

American Flamingo from "The Birds of America"

American Flamingo from The Birds of AmericaAmerican Flamingo from "The Birds of America" by John James Audubon, containing paintings and scientific descriptions of a wide variety of birds of the United States. first published as a series of sections between 1827 and 1838, it consists of hand-colored, life-size prints.

Often regarded as the greatest picture book ever produced. A copy sold at Christie's in March of 2000 for $8,802,500, which is still a world record for any printed book.

All 435 of John James Audubon's watercolors for Birds of America are at the New York Historical Society. There are 119 complete copies of the Double Elephant Folio in existence today.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Wild Turkey from "The Birds of America"

Wild Turkey The Birds of AmericaWild Turkey from "The Birds of America" by John James Audubon, containing paintings and scientific descriptions of a wide variety of birds of the United States. first published as a series of sections between 1827 and 1838, it consists of hand-colored, life-size prints.

Often regarded as the greatest picture book ever produced. A copy sold at Christie's in March of 2000 for $8,802,500, which is still a world record for any printed book.

All 435 of John James Audubon's watercolors for Birds of America are at the New York Historical Society. There are 119 complete copies of the Double Elephant Folio in existence today.
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Friday, November 26, 2010

Kwanzaa Table

Kwanzaa TableKwanzaa is a week long African American holiday observed from December 26 through January 1, which focuses on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce and self improvement.
The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase, "matunda ya kwana" which means, "first fruits" in Swahili.

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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Hello Kitty Balloon Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Hello Kitty Balloon Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeHello Kitty Balloon Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. west 72 street at Central Park west, New York City. November 25, 2010.

Hello Kitty is a character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio, designed by Yuko Shimizu. The character portrayed as a female white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow.
The character's first appearance was on a vinyl coin purse, introduced in Japan in 1975 and the United States in 1976.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Autumn Colors Central Park New York City

Autumn Colors Central Park New York CityAutumn Colors Central Park New York City. The Sheep Meadow looking east. November 18, 2010.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Bathsheba Everdene and Sergeant Frank Troy, Far from the Madding Crowd

Bathsheba Everdene and Sergeant Frank Troy, Far from the Madding CrowdBathsheba Everdene and Sergeant Francis (Frank) Troy, Far from the Madding Crowd.

November 23, 1874 Thomas Hardy's novel is published. Helen Paterson Allingham, R. W. S. (1848-1926) — Illustrator and Water-Colourist

Title: Far from the madding crowd. Far from the madding crowd, Thomas Hardy. Author: Thomas Hardy. Edition: 2. Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co., 1874. Original from: Oxford University. Digitized: Jan 24, 2007.
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"Frank, dearest, is that you?" The tones were Bathsheba's.

"Yes," said Troy to her.

"How late you are," she continued tenderly. "Did you come by the canier? I listened and heard his wheels entering the village, but it was some time ago, and I had almost given you up, Frank."

"I was sure to come," said Frank. "You knew I should, did you not?"

"Well, I thought you would," she said, playfully; "and, Frank, it is so lucky I There's not a soul in my house but me to-night. I've packed them all off, so nobody on earth will know of your visit to your lady's bower. Liddy wanted to go to her grandfather's to tell him about her holiday, and I said she might stay with them till to-morrow—when you'll be gone again."

"Capital," said Troy. "But, dear me, I had better go back for my bag: you run home whilst I fetch it, and I'll promise to be in your parlour in ten minutes."

"Yes." She turned and tripped up the hill again.

Monday, November 22, 2010

John F. Kennedy motorcade, Dallas, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963



Title: [John F. Kennedy motorcade, Dallas, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963] Creator(s): King, Victor Hugo, photographer. Date Created, Published: [1963, printed later, c2004] Medium: 1 photographic print : color.

Summary: Photograph shows a close-up view of President and Mrs. Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally and his wife, Idanell Brill "Nellie" Connally. Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-134844 (b&w film copy neg.)

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Access Advisory: Served by appointment (Unprocessed). Call Number: Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 2004:085 [item] [P&P] Other Number: VAU 617-360. Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.

John F. Kennedy motorcade, Dallas, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963

Notes:

* VAU 617-360 U.S. Copyright Office.
* Title devised by Library staff.
* Copyright by Victor Hugo King. Mr. King has since placed the photograph in the public domain.
* Transfer; U.S. Copyright Office; 2004; (DLC/PP-2004:085).

Subjects:

* Kennedy, John F.--(John Fitzgerald),--1917-1963--Assassination.
* Motorcades--Texas--Dallas--1960-1970.

Format:

* Dye coupler prints--1960-1970--Reproductions--2000-2010.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Hippopotamus, Giraffe and Monkey An Anxious Moment

Hippopotamus, Giraffe and Monkey An Anxious MomentHippopotamus, Giraffe and Monkey. Hi! waiter, bring a boat-hook—quick ! ! He's swallowed a sardine bone, and I can't reach it with the tongs." "An Anxious Moment" by John Hall Thorpe (Victoria, Australia, 1874 - London?, 1947).

Title: Youth: an illustrated monthly magazine for boys and girls, Volume 2. Published: 1902. Original from: the New York Public Library. Digitized: Mar 3, 2009.
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Saturday, November 20, 2010

The life and adventures of Santa Claus

Santa Claus sleigh and reindeerTitle: The life and adventures of Santa Claus. Author: Lyman Frank Baum. Publisher: The Bowen-Merrill company, 1902. Original from: Harvard University. Digitized: Apr 22, 2005. Length: 206 pages. Subjects: Santa Claus.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, by Lyman Frank Baum and illustrated by Mary Cowles Clark (Indianapolis: Bowen-. Merrill, 1902.

Mary Cowles Clark (1871-1950) was born in Syracuse, New York, studied with the Art Students League, and spent her summers in Siasconset, in a cottage on Sankaty Road. She illustrated several books, including Frank Baum's The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus.
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Perhaps you will now understand how, in spite of the bigness of the world, Santa Claus is able to supply all the children with beautiful gifts. To be sure, the old gentleman is rarely seen in these days; but it is not because he tries to keep out of sight, I assure you. Santa Claus is the same loving friend of children that in the old days used to play and romp with them by the hour; and I know he would love to do the same now, if he had the time. But, you see, he is so busy all the year making toys, and so hurried on that one night when he visits our homes with his packs, that he comes and goes among us like a flash ; and it is almost impossible to catch a glimpse of him.

And, although there are millions and millions more of children in the world than there used to be, Santa Glaus has never been known to complain of their increasing numbers.

"The more the merrier!" he cries, with his jolly laugh; and the only difference to him is the fact that his little workmen have to make their busy fingers fly faster every year to satisfy the demands of so many little ones.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg



The only confirmed photo of Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863.

Made from the original glass plate negative at the National Archives which had lain unidentified for fifty-five years until 1952 when Josephine Cobb recognized Lincoln in the image.

Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication. Call Number: LC-B8184- 10454 [P&P] Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA

Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg

Title: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, Date Created/Published: [1863 Nov. 19] Medium: 1 negative : film. Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-cwpb-07639 (digital file from original neg.)
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, GettysburgTo Lincoln's right is bodyguard Ward Hill Lamon. To his far left is Governor Andrew G. Curtin of Pennsylvania. The photograph is estimated to have been taken at about noontime, just after Lincoln arrived, before Edward Everett's arrival and about three hours before Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address.

Notes:

* Title from Civil War caption books.
* Forms part of Brady Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Subjects:

* United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Format:

* Glass negatives--1860-1870.

Collections:

* Civil War Photographs

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Autumn Colors and New York City Skyline

Autumn Colors and New York City SkylineAutumn Colors and New York City Skyline.

Looking south from the Sheep Meadow in Central Park, toward west 59th street aka Central Park South, fall colors November 17, 2010.
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Monday, November 15, 2010

Fall Colors Central Park New York City

Fall Colors Central Park New York CityFall Colors Central Park New York City.

Just off Central Park West, looking east into the park at wesr 83d street, November 15, 2010
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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Football Line of Scrimmage

Football Line of ScrimmageFootball Line of Scrimmage.

051222-N-9866B-079 San Diego (Dec. 22, 2005) - The U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen position themselves defensively in preparation for a play by the Colorado State Rams. Navy defeated Colorado State 51-30 at the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego at Qualcomm Stadium.
U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf (RELEASED)

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Union Station Washington D.C.

Union Station Washington D.C.Title: Union Station, [Washington, D.C.], from air. Date Created, Published: [between 1921 and 1922] Medium: 1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller. Part of: National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress) Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-npcc-30427 (digital file from original)
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Call Number: LC-F82- 8107 [P&P] Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.

Notes:

* Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve.
* Date from negatives in same range.
* Copy neg.
* Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947.
* This glass negative might show streaks and other blemishes resulting from a natural deterioration in the original coatings.
* Temp. note: Batch seven.

Format:

* Glass negatives.

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* National Photo Company Collection.

Friday, November 12, 2010

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas CarolTitle: The Works Progress Administration in Ohio presents the Federal Theatre for youth in "A Christmas Carol"

Date Created/Published: [Ohio] : Federal Art Project, [between 1936 and 1941] Medium: 1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. Summary: Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Christmas Carol." Reproduction Number: LC-USZC2-3737 (color film copy slide)


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Call Number: POS - WPA - OH .01 .C57, no. 1 (A size) [P&P] [P&P] Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.

Notes:

* Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Format:

* Screen prints--Color--1930-1950.
* Theatrical posters--1930-1950.

Collections:

* Posters: WPA Posters

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Buddy Poppies (Poppy) Veterans Day

Buddy Poppies (Poppy) Veterans DayBuddy Poppies (Poppy) for Airmen

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Airmen received Buddy Poppies during their visit to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Amarillo, Texas, on Nov. 9. Thirty-two Airman visited veterans as part of the community service program hosted by the Middle Tier organization.
The group was invited to return for another visit in May. (Air Force photo by Greg Allen)

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera
The Porsche Panamera (Type number 970) is a four-door, four-seat sedan with a coupe profile and a rear hatch. It is front-engined with rear-wheel drive, with a four-wheel drive version also available.

The Porsche Panamera production model was introduced at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in Shanghai, China on April 2009.

Avg. Price Paid: $85,679 - $126,544.

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Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Fall of the Berlin Wall 11/09/89

Fall of the Berlin Wall 11/09/89After several weeks of civil unrest, the East German government announced on November 9, 1989 that all GDR citizens could visit West Germany and West Berlin. Crowds of East Germans crossed and climbed onto the wall, joined by West Germans on the other side in a celebratory atmosphere.

Many types of these plaques are set into intersections where the Wall crossed streets.
Fall of the Berlin Wall 11/09/89The line of cobblestones run the length of the wall. Mauer is wall in German.

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Monday, November 08, 2010

Grand Central Terminal Eagle

Grand Central Terminal EagleNew York City Grand Central Terminal Lexington Avenue and East 43d street.

This eagle is one of 10 or 11 (accounts differ) from the previous Grand Central Terminal, which stood here from 1898-1910. It now sits over the Lexington Avenue GCT entrance.
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Sunday, November 07, 2010

Edison Records 1903 advertisement

Edison Records 1903 advertisement1903 advertisement for Edison Records. Edison Record ad, showing cylinder & phonograph. 1903.

Thomas A. Edison invented the phonograph, the first device for recording and playing back sound, in 1877.

Edison Records was the one of the earliest record labels which pioneered recorded sound.
Scanned by Infrogmation from page of 1903 magazine.

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Saturday, November 06, 2010

Charles Babbage

Charles BabbageCharles Babbage, (December 26, 1791 – October 18, 1871) was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who originated the concept of a programmable computer. Considered a "father of the computer", Babbage is credited with inventing the first mechanical computer.

Description: Charles Babbage 1860.jpg. Obituary portrait of Charles Babbage (1791-1871) published in The Illustrated London News on 4 November 1871.
The caption is "The late Mr. Babbage." This portrait was derived from a photograph of Babbage taken at the Fourth International Statistical Congress which took place in London in July 1860

Date: Originally published 4 November 1871

Source: A scan or photograph of a page from The Illustrated London News newspaper. The news print from the reverse side can be seen in the background of this un-retouched image. Life magazine images hosted by Google.

Author: Unknown staff artist for The Illustrated London News. Permission: (Reusing this file) First published in 1871, copyright expired 70 years after publication.

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Friday, November 05, 2010

James I of England

James I of EnglandOn November 5, 1605, the eve of the state opening of the second session of James's first Parliament, Guy Fawkes was discovered in the cellars of the parliament buildings. He was guarding a pile of wood not far from 36 barrels of gunpowder with which he intended to blow up Parliament House the following day and cause the destruction, as James put it, "not only ... of my person, nor of my wife and posterity also, but of the whole body of the State in general".
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Thursday, November 04, 2010

TOMB OF THOTH-EM-HEB Graphic work of the Egyptian expedition

Graphic Work of the Egyptian ExpeditionTitle Graphic work of the Egyptian expedition. Graphic Work of the Egyptian Expedition, Norman de Garis Davies. Author: Norman de Garis Davies. Publisher: 1911-1933., 1911. Original: from Harvard University. Digitized: Jul 3, 2008. Length: 123 pages
TOMB OF THOTH-EM-HEB. EAST WALL (DETAIL). THOTH AND HIS MOTHER SITTING AT TABLE.

"THE SCRIBE THOTH AND HIS BELOVED MOTHER THOTH ARRIVING IN PEACE THROUGH DOING THE WILL OF AMON, AND RECEIVING THE DAILY BREAD"

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Wednesday, November 03, 2010

65 Pontiac GTO Convertible

65 Pontiac GTO ConvertibleDescription: '65 Pontiac GTO Convertible (Centropolis Laval '10).jpg 1965 Pontiac GTO photographed in Laval, Quebec, Canada at Centropolis Laval. Date: 06/04/10.
The Pontiac GTO is an automobile built by Pontiac Division of General Motors in the United States from 1964 to 1974. The GTO was the brainchild of Pontiac engineer Russell Gee, an engine specialist; Bill Collins, a chassis engineer; and Pontiac chief engineer John De Lorean.

Author: Bull-Doser. Permission: All Rights Released.

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Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Alan Alda and Ben Stiller "Tower Heist"

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Alan Alda and Ben Stiller filming Universal Studios "Tower Heist" at 61st and Columbus Avenue, New York City. November 2, 2010.

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Monday, November 01, 2010

Election Day!

Election Day!Title: Election Day! Date Created/Published: c1909. Medium: 1 photomechanical print : photogravure. Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-51821 (b&w film copy neg.) Call Number: LOT 4404 item [P&P] [P&P] Other Number: J72583.

Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA

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* J72583 U.S. Copyright Office.
* original Copyright by E.W. Gustin. 1909.
Subjects:

* Families--1900-1910.
* Women's Suffrage--1900-1910.

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