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Garter advertisement, early 1900sFather with his children in an advertisement for garters, 1916. Color halftone
A hay ride, 1800sChildren riding atop a hay wagon pulled by a pair of horses, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Italian immigrants in New York City, 1890sMulberry Street, center of the Italian immigrant neighborhood in New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
HOUS2A-00007Mexican women making tortillas, 1800s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
Georgia Cracker family tending their cookpot, 1890sCracker women cooking outside their poor, rural cabin in Georgia, late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Franco-Prussian War refugees, 1870Flight of French peasants during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Child laborers inspected in Britain, 1880sEnglish government inspector visiting child workers in a factory, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Funeral of a former black slave, Reconstruction EraNegro funeral in Virginia, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
HUSG2A-00050African-American boy reading to his family of former slaves, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Plantation slaves singing and clappingGroup of slaves singing on a southern plantation, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration based on a Boston teachers description
Georgetown, Maryland, now part of Washington DC, about 1810Potomac River waterfront in old Georgetown, upriver from Washington DC, early 1800s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration
Black family murdered by the KKK, 1870sKu Klux Klan members shooting a black family in their cabin, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Slave auction in VirginiaSlave family on the auction block in Virginia, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Slave cabin on a southern plantationSlave family outside their cabin on a southern plantation. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Slave auction before the US Civil WarSlave mother and daughter on the auction block in the US South. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
The first Passover, in ancient EgyptDeath of Egyptians firstborn children, sparing the enslaved Hebrew children. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Boys of ancient Sparta instructed in athleticsAthletic instruction of Spartan boys, ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Ancient Greek city homeEntrance to a home in ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century woodcut
Greek women at their household choresWomen occupied with sewing, spinning, and other household chores in ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Ancient Hebrews traveling into EgyptArrival of a Semitic family group in ancient Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a wall painting
Wealthy familys home in ancient RomeWell-to-do family consulting their house philosopher in ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Romans dressed in the toga. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Roman statues
Plymouth colonists landing, 1620Pilgrims coming ashore at Plymouth, Massachusetts, December 22, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Slaves in Washington DC, early 1800sSlave-coffle in Washington DC passing the old Capitol, which burned in the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Colonists arriving on Roanoke Island, 1585Landing of first English settlers on Roanoke Island under Richard Grenville, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Russian emigrants to the USA, 1800sMennonite immigrants from Russia arriving in New York for journey to Dakota Territory, 1873. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
George Washington in the French and Indian WarTownspeople of Winchester, Virginia, appeal to George Washington, French and Indian War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
Benjamin Franklin as a boy in BostonYoung Ben Franklin with his family in Boston. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, missionaries in Oregon, 1840sNarcissa Whitman nursing a sick Native American during the Whitmans missionary expedition, 1840s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
EVRV2A-00095British soldiers plundering an American colonists home under the Quartering Act, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Before and after views of Kumasi, Ghana, as a British protectorate, 1890sBritish view of how the Ashanti will live after English occupation, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
Slave caravan in AfricaCaptured Africans to be sold as slaves. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
African slave shed in the Congo basinA slave shed where African captives are held until sold. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Kemble illustration
African slave caravan on the marchAfrican slavers killing a captive too weak to march. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Refugees from the Chicago Fire, 1871Camp for Chicago Fire victims on Lake Michigan shore near Lincoln Park, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Choteaus Pond, Missouri, 1820sSettlement on Choteaus Pond, now part of St Louis, Missouri. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Girls visiting the Chicago Columbian Exposition, 1893Flower-covered globe in Washington Park for the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Albertype reproduction of a photograph
Smallpox inoculation using live vaccine from a calfVaccination using live virus in a physicians office during a smallpox panic, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Abraham about to sacrifice his sonAbraham commanded not to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
HUSG2A-00044Emigrants aboard ship from Europe, bound for America, mid-1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00079George Washington and the Custis children with Afroamerican field hands at Mount Vernon. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00129George Washingtons first meeting with Martha Custis, a widow with two children who became his wife. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00274President Grover Cleveland greeting citizens at a White House public reception, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PBIB2A-00050Shepherds with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
Castle Garden arrival of immigrants, 1870sImmigrants arriving at Castle Garden, New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
HUSG2A-00007Family of prospective American citizens at Ellis Island, New York, 1901. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph
Ellis Island immigrants hoping to enter the USMen, women and children of every tribe and race emigrating to the US, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration
Hopeful immigrants in the port of New York, 1800sImmigrants waiting for entry at Castle Garden, New York harbor, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration