Pantagraph Composing Linotype
ImageA worker composes linotype at Bloomington Pantagraph Printing and Stationery Co., about 1900.
Pantagraph Composing Room
ImageThe Composing Room of The Pantagraph Printing & Stationery Company, Bloomington, Illinois, is detailed in this photo.
Pantagraph Letterhead
ImageLetterhead for the Bloomington Pantagraph Printing and Stationery Co. which offers a variety of printing services.
Pantagraph Press Room
ImageWorkers operate the printing press at The Bloomington Pantagraph Printing and Stationery Co., about 1900.
Pantagraph Typesetters
ImageWorkers set type at the Bloomington Pantagraph Printing and Stationery Co. about 1900.
Pantagraph Workers
ImageWorkers sort through files at the Bloomington Pantagraph Printing and Stationery Co., about 1900.
Panya Ngombe Face Mask
ImageThis triangular wood mask is nearly flat and painted all over with a reddish paint. A narrow band of alternating black and white triangles is painted along the outer edge of the face from eye to eye along the chin. The wide eyes have very narrow slits and bulge out. A long, slightly flaring nose extends down from the raised eyebrows that are painted black. A small raised rec...
Paper Boy Doll
ImageThis is a paper boy doll dressed in gray knee pants and a white blouse with a wide, frilly collar and a big red bow. He is carrying a toy whip behind him.
Paper Girl Doll
ImageThis is a girl paper doll identified as 'Violet.' Over a petticoat, she wears a white dress with thin pink stripes and blue ribbons.
Parallel Calked Horseshoes Vs. Perpendicular Calked Horseshoes
ImageCalks are knob-like structures that are placed on a horseshoe to keep the horse from slipping. Calks are placed on the ends of the shoe and/or on the toe. Parallel calked horseshoes have their calking placed in the same direction or are parallel to each other. While the perpendicular calked horseshoes have one of the calks facing forward and the other facing sideways or are ...
Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois
Image2400 with Bradley Avenue, Champaign.
Park Place, Champaign, Illinois
Image101 N. Elm Street, Champaign.
Passenger train, Chicago and North Western Railway
ImagePhotograph, b/w
Pass in the Raccoon Range, No. 1
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of the Pass in the Raccoon Range, No. 1. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866. Dimensions: 8...
Pass in the Raccoon Range, No. 2
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of the Pass in the Raccoon Range, No. 2. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866. Dimensions: 8...
Patent Model of device to refloat boats (reproduction)
ImageReproduction of model boat with system of accordian bellows on sides and seven long poles to work system extending along sides of boat from base to well above deck. Model is stained in red oak stain. Bellows are grey. Boat is a long oval set on a stand.
Patriotic ribbon
ImagePatriotic ribbon in red, white, and blue. Bow at the top with one white, red, and blue streamer. Red streamer has the following inscription: "July 4th 1908, Daisy Hickman, Gifford, '08".
Patsy Babyette; EffanBee Durable Patsy Dolls
ImageThis composition doll has moveable head, arms, and legs. The head has painted dark hair. The face has painted 'googley' eyes, red lips, and pink cheeks. The doll is clothed in light blue dress that is trimmed with red and green. She also has a red scarf, and an apron of multi-colors and materials. Underneath the dress is a white slip. She also has white socks, and black pape...
Patsy Tinyette; EffanBee Durable Patsy Dolls;
ImageA composition doll with moveable arms, legs, and head by ball and joint. The hair is molded, the face has painted eyes with eyelashes and lips. She is dressed in a red plaid shirt and white underwear. The dress bodice is dark blue and has the same blue trim on apron. She is also wearing long knit stocking, wooden shoes, and traditional Dutch girl's cap. She is complete with ...
Paul Revere House
Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesBuilt about 1660, this house is the oldest building in downtown Boston. Paul Revere lived in it from 1770 to 1800.
Peasant Dolls
ImageMale and female carved, wooden figures. The man is holding a jug in his left hand. There was an object in the man's right arm but it is no longer there. The woman is wearing a dress with an apron over it and a bonnet. The woman is holding a hoe. The man is 5-1/2" tall and the woman is 5" tall.
Peeler, Fruit
ImageApple Peeler. All iron with a wooden handle. Has a springloaded cutting device and turn handle. Attached to wooden base. 15.75" long. Has no patent date or marks.
Penguins on Dassen Island, near Capetown, South Africa
ImageBlack and white stereograph slide T245 from series "Tour of the World".
Pennant, souvenir of Lincoln Home
ImageBlue felt triangle with gold trim and blue tassels at end. Same end has silk-screened image of Lincoln Home in florescent colors. House is white with hot pink shutters, matching the brick retaining wall. Many multicolored trees surround. A flag pole is in the corner of the house. The perspective of the home is off, and some details are missing. As the pennant narrows, in whi...
Perdew Fancy Duck Call
ImageA wooden duck call with carved decoration of three ducks (one hen and two drakes) in flight around the body. The initials DGB (Donald G. Beste) are carved in strong relief on one end. A light green plastic ring is on one end. The call is 6" long.
Perdew Mallard Drake Decoy
ImageA mallard drake decoy made of polychromed carved wood with a lead keel weight on the bottom reading "HENRY ... PERDEW ... ILL". The head is green with a yellow beak, reddish brown chest, a white ring around its neck and a blue patch on the wings. Dimensions are 15-3/4" l x 6-1/2" h x 5-1/2" with See LVM1989.008.002 for the hen.
Perdew Mallard Hen Decoy
ImageA mallard hen duck decoy of polychromed carved wood with a lead keel weight on the bottom that reads "HENRY...PERDEW...ILL". The hen is varying shades of brown with a blue patch on each wing. Dimensions are 16" l x 6-1/2" h x 5-3/4" with See LVM1989.008.001 for the drake.
Perdew Ringneck Drake Decoy
ImageA painted ringneck drake decoy carved by Charles Perdew. There are holes in the bottom where a keel weight would attach. The drake is brown on its back with a black chest and head area. The underside is greyish-brown. The head is turned slightly to the side. Dimensions are 12-1/4" l x 6-3/4" h x 5-1/2" with The mate is LVM1993.011.002.
Perdew Ringneck Hen Decoy
ImageA painted ringneck hen decoy carved by Charles Perdew. The hen is painted brown with distinct feathers on the top, sides and tail painted in a tan and darker brown paint. The head is turned slightly to the side. Dimensions are 12-1/4" l x 7" h x 5" with The mate is LVM1993.011.001.
Pfister Float in 1947 Corn Bowl Parade
ImageA Pfister float made of corn cobs travels in the 1947 Corn Bowl parade.
Photographic print, depicting a side view of the Ninian Edwards mansion, Springfield, IL
ImageReproduced photo of the Ninian Edwards mansion, Springfield, IL. Taken from side of house. Home has two 2-story sections, with one story wings on either side. Left section wing is barely visible in photograph, has one or two chimneys
Photographic print, depicting the Ninian W. Edwards Home, Springfield, IL
ImageReproduced photo of the Ninian W. Edwards Home, Springfield, IL. Taken directly from front. House has two distinct sections and two low wings on either section. Left section has wing, deep porch, double windows, mansard roof, and vertical board door. Right section is set up from left, arch fanlight over door on left, bracketed style (also on left). Snow on ground, two small ...
Photographic print, of Henrietta Robinson
ImageSepia photograph of Henrietta Robinson. Portrait, frame and mat identical to 7034. Marked on back: "Mrs. Henson Robinson/Born Henrietta Maria Keys/ July 29, 1839 in Spfd..." Pronounced evidence of former oval mat, paint chips on inner frame black band. Part of set with LIHO 7034. H 27 1/4" x W 23 1/4" x D 1 3/4" (frame).
Photographic print, of Henson Robinson
ImageSepia photograph of Henson Robinson. Portrait, deep frame, outside black grain painting over white. Inside stained and black bands with gilt. Mat has sea-green linen look. Marked on back "Henson Robinson/Born-March 15, 1839 Xenia, Ohio/Died-April 17, 1900 Spfd." Signs of former oval mat, minor scratches on frame. Part of set with LIHO 7035. H 27 1/4" x W 23 1/4" x D 1 3/4" (...
Photographic print of Lincoln Home
Imageca. 1890 dry-plate photograph of Lincoln Home, with Osborn Oldroyd standing out front. Sepia tone, shows West (front) and South sides of house
Photographic print of the Lincoln Home made from glass plate negative
ImageBlack and white photograph of the Lincoln Home made from glass plate negative. Photo showing on man and two children standing at south corner of house, and one person sitting on steps. Photograph is oval mounted on rectangular paper backing. Gold rings surround picture. "D.C. Pratt Photographic Artist, Aurora, Illinois" embossed on back. Photo probably taken from a neighbor'...
Photograph of 104th United States Colored Infantry
ImageU. S. 104th Colored Infantry at Ft. Tillinghast, South Carolina, F. Guard. There is a hand written inscription in the negative signed with initials "W.M.S." which are those of William M. Simons, 2nd Lieutenant of the 104th. The photograph was acquired by purchase at Swann Galleries on April 17, 1997. The 104th, which was mustered at Beaufort, S. C. between April 28 and Ju...
Photograph of 104th United States Colored Infantry
ImageU. S. 104th Colored Infantry at Ft. Tillinghast, South Carolina, F. Guard. There is a hand written inscription in the negative signed with initials "W.M.S." which are those of William M. Simons, 2nd Lieutenant of the 104th. The photograph was acquired by purchase at Swann Galleries on April 17, 1997. The 104th, which was mustered at Beaufort, S. C. between April 28 and Ju...
Photograph of Julia Ward Howe
ImageA sepia toned photograph of Julia Ward Howe, author of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." She is wearing a pleated blouse with a pin at the neck. Her hair is in a braided bun. Dimensions: 4.25"x6.5".
Photograph of Mary Ann 'Mother' Bickerdyke
ImageA black and white photograph of Mary Ann Bickerdyke wearing a dark blouse with a shawl. On her blouse she is wearing two medals. Dimensions: 4.25"x6.5".

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