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Franklin Pierce

Date: 1855
Description: A portrait of Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the United States, 1853-1857. Pierce was born on November 23, 1804 in Hillsboro, New Hampshire and died O...
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Matthew Fontaine Maury, Scientist and Historian

Date: 1855
Description: Engraved portrait of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873) American astronomer, historian, oceanographer, meteorologist, cartographer, author, geologist, and ...
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Indian Prophet's Lodge

Date: 1855
Description: An illustration of an Indian prophet standing by his lodge, which has symbols drawn on and floating above it. Others are seated, watching him. Two persons ...
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Madame Thérèse Schindler

Date: 1855
Description: Portrait of Madame Thérèse Schindler (1774-1855), an early resident of Mackinac Island.
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Let the Smiles of Youth Appearing

Date: 1855
Description: Valentine's Day card with a cornucopia filled with flowers and foliage. On the edge of the mouth it reads: "Let the Smiles of Youth Appearing." Music notat...

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