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  Contrabands as They Appear for Admission to Federal Lines

  William and rew Bigelow

  The carte de visite features a portrait image of two African-American males who are identified as contraband, a term used to describe fugitive slaves who crossed Union army lines. In the photograph, one man is seated in a chair while the second man stands with his proper right forearm draped over the former's proper left shoulder. Both wear tattered clothing.

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  Entree de L'enfer (from Diableries French Devil Tissues Stereos, 'A' series - Block)

  B. K. Photographie

  The stereoscopic transparency (French tissue) features a black and white image of an imaginary underworld, populated by devils, skeletons, and a three-headed dog. A banner hangs at the top of the image. When held to light, hues of green, gold, brown, pink,blue, and others can be seen. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Print is cracked and flaking. Handle with care.

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  Image of a Salon at the Château de Fontainebleau

  B. K. Photographie

  The stereoscopic transparency features a black and white image of a salon located within Fontainebleau. When held to light, hues of green, gold, brown, pink, and others can be seen. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Handle with care.

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  Image of Bedroom at the Château de Fontainebleau

  B. K. Photographie

  The stereoscopic transparency features a black and white image of a bedroom that features a canopied bed and several chairs. When held to light, hues of green, gold, brown, pink, and others can be seen. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Handle with care.

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  L'Enfant au Chien

  B. K. Photographie

  The stereoscopic transparency features a black and white image of a sculpture titled L'Enfant au Chien. In the work, a small child sits holding an object out of a dog's reach. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Handle with care.

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  Pradier Room at the Louvre

  B. K. Photographie

  The stereoscopic transparency features a black and white image of various Pradier sculptures on display at the Louvre. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Handle with care.

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  Stereoscopic Image of a Bedchamber

  B. K. Photographie

  The stereoscopic transparency features a black and white image of a bedroom featuring a canopied bed and two chairs. When held to the light, hues of green, gold, brown, pink, and others can be detected. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. The card's reverse features a handwritten inscription in French. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Handle with care.

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  Une Course a Satanville (from Diableries French Devil Tissues Stereos, 'A' series - Block)

  B. K. Photographie

  The stereoscopic transparency (French tissue) features a black and white image of an imaginary underworld, populated by devils, skeletons, and horses. When held to light, hues of green, gold, brown, pink,blue, and others can be seen. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Handle with care.

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  Venus a la Coquille

  B. K. Photographie

  The stereoscopic transparency features a black and white image of a sculpture, Venus a la Coquille, by J. Pradier. The sculpture features a seated figure between two small angels. The image is mounted in a yellow, embossed card. Handling note: Extremely delicate. Handle with care.

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  Abraham Lincoln Miniature Broadside

  Black Cat Press

  Minature broadside containing a quotation by Abraham Lincoln "It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels he is worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him." Included in a portfolio folder alongside eight other broadsides.

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  Benjamin Franklin Miniature Broadside

  Black Cat Press

  Minature broadside containing a quotation by Benjamin Franklin "Dost thou love me...." Included in a portfolio folder alongside eight other broadsides.

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  Clarence Day Miniature Broadside

  Black Cat Press

  Minature broadside containing a quotation by Clarence Day "The World of Books...." Included in a portfolio folder alongside eight other broadsides.

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  Dean Alfange Miniature Broadside

  Black Cat Press

  Minature broadside containing a quotation b Dean Alfange: "I do not choose to be a common man...." Included in a portfolio folder alongside eight other broadsides.

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  Emerson Miniature Broadside

  Black Cat Press

  Minature broadside containing a quotation by Emerson "I have the greatest faith in luck...." Included in a portfolio folder alongside eight other broadsides.

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  Eusebius Miniature Broadside

  Black Cat Press

  Minature broadside containing a quotation by Eusebius "An Ancient Prayer...." Included in a portfolio folder alongside eight other broadsides.

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  Henri-Frederick Amiel Miniature Broadside

  Black Cat Press

  Minature broadside containing a quotation by Henri-Frederick Amiel "Doing easily what others find difficult is talent...." Included in a portfolio folder alongside eight other broadsides.

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  James Allen Miniature Broadside

  Black Cat Press

  Minature broadside containing a quotation by James Allen "Ideals...." Included in a portfolio folder alongside eight other broadsides.

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  Mark Twain Miniature Broadside

  Black Cat Press

  Minature broadside containing a quotation by Mark Twain "When I was a boy of fourteen my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around...." Included in a portfolio folder alongside eight other broadsides.

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  Miniature Broadsides, [a portfolio]

  Black Cat Press

  Portfolio folder containing nine miniature broadsides containing quotations by famous authors. Its accompanying catalog card states the following: "Of the 400 sets only 275 contained all 10 inserts. The balance was short one insert, for a total of 9." --Forge, Norman W., comp. Bibl. of miniature books, v. 1, p. [46]. This is one of the 125 copies lacking the tenth insert. This copy lacks insert by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell.

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  THE "MERRIMAC," FROM A SKETCH MADE THE DAY BEFORE THE FIGHT

  Benjamin Lewis Blackford

  Nineteenth century print; ""The 'Merrimac'."" This likely a reproduction that was removed from a book. The artifact appears to be half of a page. The bottom of the page includes a detail rendering of the Merrimac. There is smoke coming out of the top of the ship.

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  THE "MERRIMAC," FROM A SKETCH MADE THE DAY BEFORE THE FIGHT

  Benjamin Lewis Blackford

  Nineteenth century print; ""The 'Merrimac'."" This likely a reproduction that was removed from a book. The artifact appears to be half of a page. The bottom of the page includes a detail rendering of the Merrimac. There is smoke coming out of the top of the ship.

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  Simon Newcomb Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)

  Adolph Block, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans

  The medal's obverse depicts a bust image of Simon Newcomb, a Canadian-American astronomer. The reverse features an image of a childlike figure riding on the back of a large bird. In the background, various celestial bodies are pictured.

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  Washington Irving Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)

  Adolph Block, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans

  The medal's obverse design depicts the quarter-left profile of Washington Irving, an American author most famous for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle"" and ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." On the medal's reverse, a quill and olive branch are pictured at the center. A bearded man (possibly Rip Van Winkle), a male pilgrim, a Revolutionary War soldier, and the Headless Horseman are also pictured.

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  A Hundred Years Ago

  Herbert Lawrence Block

  Cartoon newspaper clipping affixed to cardboard depicting Abraham Lincoln as a young lawyer.

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  Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people?

  Herbert Lawrence Block

  Newspaper cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln and quote: ""Why should there not be a patient confidence...""