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A Parisian Ball - Dancing at the Mabille, Paris (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XI), November 23, 1867

St. Valentines Day - The Old Story in All Lands (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XII), February 22, 1868

The Summit of Mount Washington (Harpers Weekly, Vol. VIII), July 10, 1869

Winter at Sea - Taking in Sail off the Coast (Harpers Weekly, Vol. VIII), January 16, 1869

The Dinner Horn (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XIV), June 11, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The Dinner Horn (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XIV), June 11, 1870

Spring Blossoms (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XIV), May 12, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Spring Blossoms (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XIV), May 12, 1870

Tenth Commandment (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XIV), 1870. Creator: Unknown
Tenth Commandment (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XIV), 1870

Crew of U. S. Steamsloop Colorado (Harpers Weekly, Vol. V), July 13, 1861
Crew of U.S. Steamsloop Colorado (Harpers Weekly, Vol. V), July 13, 1861

Winter Quarters in Camp - The Inside of a Hut (Harpers Weekly, Vol. VII), January 24, 1863

Floral Department of the Great Fair (Harpers Weekly, Vol. VIII), April 16, 1864. Formerly attributed to Winslow Homer

Filling Cartridges at the United States Arsenal, at Watertown, Massachusetts (Harpers Weekly, Vol. V), July 20, 1861

Spring in the City (Harpers Weekly, Vol. II), April 17, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Spring in the City (Harpers Weekly, Vol. II), April 17, 1858

May-Day in the Country (Harpers Weekly, Vol. III), April 30, 1859. Creator: Unknown
May-Day in the Country (Harpers Weekly, Vol. III), April 30, 1859

The Bathe at Newport (Harpers Weekly, Vol. II), September 4, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Bathe at Newport (Harpers Weekly, Vol. II), September 4, 1858

The Boston Common (Harpers Weekly, Vol. II), May 22, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Boston Common (Harpers Weekly, Vol. II), May 22, 1858

Around the Council Fire, The Young Braves Speech (Harpers Weekly, May 10, 1873), May 10, 1873

What are You Laughing at? To the Victor Belong the Spoils (from Harpers Weekly), November 25, 1871

Role of Women in the War, 1861, (1938). Most of the women of the country, North and South, turned courageously to the tasks left by the men who had gone to fight

Police Cartoon in the Weekly, c1859, (1938). From Adventures of America 1857-1900, by John A. Kouwenhoven. [Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York and London, 1938]

Liberty is not Anarchy, 1886, (1929). Artist: Thomas Nast
Liberty is not Anarchy, 1886. This cartoon shows the hands of Columbia holding, in her left hand, a sword labeled U.S. and in her right, a handful of anarchists

The Famous Publishing Company of Harper and Brothers 1863 (1955). Left to right: Fletcher, James, John and Joseph. The firm, which published books and magazines, was founded in 1817

The Drive, Harpers Weekly, December 11th 1897. Artist: AB Frost
The Drive 1897; scene on a golf course on the cover of Harpers Weekly, December 11th 1897

HARPERs WEEKLY, 1867. The First Vote. Front page of Harpers Weekly, 16 November 1867

A street bookstall in New York in the 1870 s. After a work by Edwin Austin Abbey in Harpers Weekly, February 28, 1874

The Army of the Potomac - A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty (Harpers Weekly, Vol. VII), November 15, 1862

Andrew Johnsons impeachment delivered, 1868
Senate Sergeant-at-Arms serving the impeachment summons on President Johnson, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration in Harpers Weekly

CHICAGO: FIRE, 1871. The Great Fire in Chicago - Group of refugees in the street. Engraving after a drawing by C.S. Reinhart, from Harpers Weekly, 28 October 1871

BOY AND DOG, 1868. Rescued from the dog pound. Engraving from Harpers Weekly, 1 August 1868

FISHING, 1884. Black-bass fishing in the Adirondacks. Engraving from Harpers Weekly, 30 August 1884

HUNTING, 1884. A pot-hunter. Engraving, 1884

HUNTING, 1872. Hunting wild turkeys - the attack. Engraving, 3 February 1872

FISHING, 1884. A distinguished fisherman enjoying his well-earned vacation. Engraving, 1884

BASEBALL, 1870. Baseball match between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Brooklyn Atlantics. Engraving, 1870

NEW YORK: BICYCLE CLUB. The New York Bicycle Club on West End Avenue and 72nd Street in New York City. Line drawing, American, c1890

PHILADELPHIA: BICYCLE CLUB. The Pennsylvania Bicycle Clubhouse on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Line drawing, American, c1890

PHILADELPHIA: BICYCLE CLUB. The wheelroom of the Century Wheelmen clubhouse on North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Line drawing, American, c1890

NEW YORK: BICYCLE CLUB. The Manhattan Bicycle Club on West 70th Street in New York City. Line drawing, American, c1890

BROOKLYN: BICYCLE CLUB. The Long Island Wheelmens Clubhouse on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Line drawing, American, c1890

BICYCLING, c1890. Eddie Schwalbach, Brooklyn, who rode when but eighteen months old. Engraving, American, c1890

BICYCLING, c1890. Miss Eleanor Tecklenburg, Philadelphias most famous lady rider. Line drawing, American, c1890

HARPERs WEEKLY, 1881. It takes a star to catch a star. Engraving by Thomas Nast from Harpers Weekly, 17 December 1881

HARPERs WEEKLY, 1861. General Thomas swearing in the volunteers called into the service of the United States at Washington D.C. Wood engraving from Harpers Weekly, 27 April 1861

NEW YORK SUBTREASURY, 1887. Redeeming trade dollars in the New York Subtreasury. Engraving from Harpers Weekly, 4 June 1887

NAST: CHRISTMAS EVE, 1862. Christmas Eve during the Civil War. Engraving by Thomas Nast from Harpers Weekly, 3 January 1863

NAST: CHRISTMAS, 1879. The Christmas Post. A boy mailing a letter to Santa Claus. Engraving by Thomas Nast from Harpers Weekly, 4 January 1879

CONGRESS: SECESSION, 1861. The seceding Mississippi delegation in Congress. Engraving from Harpers Weekly, 2 February 1861

Civil Rights for Blacks
Cartoon close up of white hands of liberty giving the Charter of Civil Rights into black hands by Thomas Nast in Harpers Weekly, April 24, 1875. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Printed color lithograph
Florists delivery boy on a bicycle, Harpers Weekly cover for March 11, 1911. Printed color halftone illustrated cover

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"Harpers Weekly: A Glimpse into the Past through Captivating Engravings" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Harpers Weekly, a treasure trove of historical wood engravings and lithographs that capture moments from bygone eras. From flirtatious encounters on sea-shores to idyllic meadow rendezvous, this publication transports you to a simpler time. In 1876, Harpers Weekly introduced us to "Go On. ", a captivating wood engraving that depicted an adventurous scene filled with anticipation and excitement. Similarly, their portrayal of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in 1867 showcased the vibrant spirit of Irish culture through intricate wood engravings. For those hungry for political news, "News" in Washington (1875) provided fascinating insights into the inner workings of American politics during that era. Meanwhile, Puck magazine's colorful lithograph titled "The Crusaders Marching Embattled Gainst the Saracens of Graft" (1906) shed light on societal issues faced at the turn of the century. Transportation enthusiasts were treated to illustrations like "Fifth Avenue Omnibuses. . 1885, " which captured bustling city life with unknown creators' attention to detail. Another notable figure featured was Robert Smalls, captain of the gun-boat "Planter, " whose story unfolded within Harpers Weekly's pages. Delving into legal matters, Harpers Weekly explored international law through thought-provoking wood engravings such as "International Law - The Better Way. . " (1874). These illustrations served as catalysts for discussions surrounding justice and diplomacy during that period. Not shying away from social commentary either, Harpers Weekly presented powerful images like "No Surrender; U. S. G 'I am Determined to Enforce those Regulations'" – reminding readers about resilience and determination amidst challenges faced by society. However, it also offered lighter moments.