Portrait of Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), 1890. Found in the Collection of National Portrait Gallery, Washington
Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851. Creator: Emanuel Gottlieb LeutzeWashington Crossing the Delaware, 1851
Ville-d Avray, c. 1865. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille CorotVille-d Avray, c. 1865
The Boating Party, 1893 / 1894. Creator: Mary CassattThe Boating Party, 1893/1894
Self-Portrait, 1889. Creator: Vincent van GoghSelf-Portrait, 1889
Siege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). Artist: Auguste CouderSiege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). French General Jean de Rochambeau (1725-1807) and American General George Washington (1732-1799) giving the last orders for the attack, October 1781
Maternal Caress, c. 1891. Creator: Mary CassattMaternal Caress, c. 1891
A Creek in St. Thomas (Virgin Islands), 1856. Creator: Camille PissarroA Creek in St. Thomas (Virgin Islands), 1856
The Japanese Footbridge, 1899. Creator: Claude MonetThe Japanese Footbridge, 1899
The Square of Saint Mark s, Venice, 1742 / 1744. Creator: CanalettoThe Square of Saint Mark s, Venice, 1742/1744
Lincoln Triumphant, The Great Statue in the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D. C. c1930sLincoln Triumphant, The Great Statue in the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. c1930s. Statue of the16th President of the United States
Woman Ironing, begun c. 1876, completed c. 1887. Creator: Edgar DegasWoman Ironing, begun c. 1876, completed c. 1887
The Return, 1837. Creator: Thomas ColeThe Return, 1837
A Young Man in a Large Hat, 1626 / 1629. Creator: Frans HalsA Young Man in a Large Hat, 1626/1629
View of Monte Carlo from Cap Martin, c. 1884. Creator: Pierre-Auguste RenoirView of Monte Carlo from Cap Martin, c. 1884
Oarsmen at Chatou, 1879. Creator: Pierre-Auguste RenoirOarsmen at Chatou, 1879
The inauguration of James Buchanan as President, Washington, 1857. James Buchanan (1791-1868) was the fifteenth President of the United States, serving office between 1857 and 1861
The White Horse, 1818-1819. Creator: John ConstableThe White Horse, 1818-1819
The Artists Garden at Vetheuil, 1881. Creator: Claude MonetThe Artists Garden at Vetheuil, 1881
The Houses of Parliament, Sunset, 1903. Creator: Claude MonetThe Houses of Parliament, Sunset, 1903
Clothing during The Republic Under Washington and Adams, 1790-1800, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan
Pan African flag used at the Million Man March 20th Anniversary, 2015. Creator: UnknownThe Million Man March - a large gathering of African-American men in Washington, D.C. took place on 16 October 1995. It was called by Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam
The Dance Lesson, c. 1879. Creator: Edgar DegasThe Dance Lesson, c. 1879
Miss Beatrice Townsend, 1882. Creator: John Singer SargentMiss Beatrice Townsend, 1882
Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son, 1875. Creator: Claude MonetWoman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son, 1875
Lieutenant Washington, a Confederate Prisoner, and Capt. Custis [sic] (for Custer) U. S. ALieutenant Washington, a Confederate Prisoner, and Capt. Custis [sic] (for Custer) U.S.A. 1862
Plaque of George Washington, 1776-1830. Creator: After Gilbert Stuart (American, North Kingston)Plaque of George Washington, 1776-1830
State Dining Room, Presidents Mansion, Washington, D. C. U. S. A. c1900. Creator: UnknownState Dining Room, Presidents Mansion, Washington, D.C. U.S.A. c1900. Dining room in the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States
Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, USA, c1900. Creator: UnknownPacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, USA, c1900. Street almost empty of traffic in the town of Tacoma, Pierce County. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R. Cromwell
John Pierpont Morgan, American financier and banker, with his son and daughter, 1912. John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), Louisa Pierpont Morgan (1866-1946) and John Pierpont Jack Morgan Jr (1867-1943)
In the Rich Hop District, Training the Vines, White River Valley, Washington, USA. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodIn the Rich Hop District, Training the Vines, White River Valley, Washington, USA. Stereoscopic card details
Lincolns funeral on Pennsylvania Ave. 1865 April 19. Creator: UnknownLincolns funeral on Pennsylvania Ave. 1865 April 19
Old Winder Bldg. 17th & F. St. N. W. Wash. D. C. between 1860 and 1880. Creator: UnknownOld Winder Bldg. 17th & F. St. N.W. Wash. D.C. between 1860 and 1880
U. S. Treasury. Washington, D. C. showing old Riggs Hotel, 15th & G. N. W. ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown. U. S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury. Washington, D.C. showing old Riggs Hotel, 15th & G. N.W. ca. 1860
U. S. Treasury before completion. Washington, D. C. ca. 1860. Creator: UnknownU.S. Treasury before completion. Washington, D.C. ca. 1860
Greenhow, Mrs. & daughter (imprisoned in old Capitol Prison in Wash. D. C. ), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: UnknownGreenhow, Mrs. & daughter (imprisoned in old Capitol Prison in Wash. D.C.), between 1865 and 1880. Confederate spy
Judge R. T. Merrick of D. C. between 1860 and 1875. Creator: UnknownJudge R.T. Merrick of D.C. between 1860 and 1875
Kennedy and Shepard in Washington D. C. 1961. Creator: NASAKennedy and Shepard in Washington D.C. 1961. President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. the first American in space, on his historic May 5th
4c Electric Automobile in Washington vignette plate proof sheet, 487. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving
10c Washington postage currency, 1862. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company10c Washington postage currency, 1862
Sign for the Booker T. Motel, ca. 1950. Creator: UnknownMotel sign from Humboldt, Tennessee, named for Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), an African-American educator, author and orator. Colored indicates that the motel was for African-Americans only
National Negro Business League pin, ca. 1908. Creator: G. Addison TurnerBooker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) was an African-American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States
Booker T. Washington, ca. 1908. Creator: C. M. BatteyA black-and-white print of a bust-length portrait of Booker T. Washington, seated left. Born into slavery in Virginia, Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) was an African-American educator
National Red Cross Headquarters, Washington, 1919. Creator: Joseph PennellNational Red Cross Headquarters, Washington, 1919
Construction of Washington Aqueduct, 1858-1859. Creator: Lewis Emory WalkerConstruction of Washington Aqueduct, 1858-1859
Emancipation Proclamation, 1864 or after. Creator: A. A. LambEmancipation Proclamation, 1864 or after
The Races at Longchamp, c. 1891. Creator: Jean Louis ForainThe Races at Longchamp, c. 1891
Still Life with Grapes and a Carnation, c. 1880. Creator: Henri Fantin-LatourStill Life with Grapes and a Carnation, c. 1880