Debating the US Constitution, 1787George Washington presiding over the Constitutional Convention, 1787. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates discussing the ConstitutionFranklin, Hamilton, and others discussing the framing of the US Constitution at a tea party in Philadelphia, 1787. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Western US after the Compromise of 1850Map showing the western US territories after the Compromise of 1850. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00207Nomination of Benjamin Harrison as the Republican candidate for US President, Chicago, 1888. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Benjamin Harrison nominated for president in Chicago, 1888Republican Convention nominating Benjamin Harrison in the Auditorium, Chicago, 1888. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Ratification resolution by the Constitutional Convention, 1787Resolution to ratify the U.S. Constitution, 1787. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash
James A. Gafield nominated for president, 1880Nomination of James Garfield at the Republican Convention, Chicago, 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Secession banner in Charleston, 1860Street banner in Charleston, South Carolina, during the session convention, 1860. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Constitutional Convention, 1787Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Signatures of leaders of the Constitutional Convention, 1787Signatures of leading members of Constitutional Convention, 1787. Woodcut with a watercolor wash
EVCW2A-000116Banner of the Secession Convention in Charleston, South Carolina, 1860. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration