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A portrait of Henry David Thoreau, taken in 1861.

Known as the "Sweet Singer of Hartford," Sigourney's poetry and prose was popular throughout the 19th century for its strong emotional appeal, particular concerning mortality. She figures here as author of "Letter from the Charter-Oak, at Hartford,…

Born in Avon, NY Hosmer's poems were widely published in literary magazines of the day. He is best known for Native American themed works like "Yonnondio" and "Legends of the Seneca."

Handcolored illustration of High Banks at Great Bend appears on the front of the postcard, accompanied by unused back.

Handcolored illustration of Mount Morris Dam appears on the front of the postcard. No back to card.

From across the Silver Lake Outlet this postcard shows several of PKC&#039;s structures in the early 1900s. At the front are Mills #1 and 2, with a smokestack to the left of them. A smokestack to the right marks the engine house for Mill #3.<br /> <br /> The…

Handcolored illustration of Wolf Creek appears on the front of the postcard, accompanied by a unused back.

Walt Disney's first full-length animated film is famous for many reasons: its sophisticated background artwork and human modeling; a story that proved audiences could sustain interest for more than a few minutes. Not least, it was wildly profitable:…

L. Frank Baum&#039;s surreal book for children, published to great acclaim in 1900, is advertised in this rare poster. It borrows artwork from the novel&#039;s title page, gives it a landscape orientation, and adds a few promotional blurbs. It is included in…

This poster was created by the Richard Floethe, Director of the Federal Art Project&#039;s NYC Poster Division. His training at the modernist Bauhaus in Germany shows its influence in stylized illustration and bold, simple lettering. The Federal Art…