Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Congress Collection

Background imageCongress Collection: The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, 1874

The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, 1874
Engraving showing the scene at the British Museum, London, in 1874 with a large group of people crowding round the Rosetta Stone during the International Congress of Orientalists

Background imageCongress Collection: Female US Congressional Representatives

Female US Congressional Representatives
Six of the 12 new female members of the United States House of Representatives in the office of the Speaker of the House

Background imageCongress Collection: Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving

Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
Congress of Vienna. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Metternich (1814-1815). Colored Engraving

Background imageCongress Collection: BLACK SENATORS, 1872. The First Colored Senators and Representatives in the 41st

BLACK SENATORS, 1872. The First Colored Senators and Representatives in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States. Lithograph, 1872, by Currier & Ives

Background imageCongress Collection: Document commissioning John Paul Jones as a US Navy captain

Document commissioning John Paul Jones as a US Navy captain
John Paul Joness commission as captain in the US Navy, from the Congress, 1776. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Background imageCongress Collection: Buffalo Bills Wild West

Buffalo Bills Wild West
Promotional postcard for Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West Show and Congress of Rough Riders of the World featuring the Union Jack flag and the Stars and Stripes

Background imageCongress Collection: Union Station, Portland, Maine, USA

Union Station, Portland, Maine, USA, on the corner of Congress and St John Street. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCongress Collection: BOLSHEVIK MEETING, 1903. Vladimir Lenin at the Second Congress of the Marxist Russian

BOLSHEVIK MEETING, 1903. Vladimir Lenin at the Second Congress of the Marxist Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1903. Painting, 20th century

Background imageCongress Collection: Library of Congress - The Mosaic Minerva - Minerva of Peace

Library of Congress - The Mosaic Minerva - Minerva of Peace
Washington DC, USA - Mosaic - The Minerva of Peace by Elihu Vedder (1836-1923). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Date: 1920

Background imageCongress Collection: The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote

The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 22 July 1942

Background imageCongress Collection: 1815 Europe Map

1815 Europe Map
A map of Europe at the time of the Congress of Vienna

Background imageCongress Collection: STALIN, LENIN & KALININ, 1919. Communist leaders Joseph Stalin

STALIN, LENIN & KALININ, 1919. Communist leaders Joseph Stalin
STALIN, LENIN & TROTSKY. Communist leaders Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky, photographed at the 8th Congress of the Russian Communist Party, 18-23 March 1919

Background imageCongress Collection: Poster for 1938 Eucharistic Congress, Budapest

Poster for 1938 Eucharistic Congress, Budapest
Poster for 34th International Eucharistic Congress, Budapest. The poster shows an angel flying over the globe holding a chalice with the bright moon forming a glowing orb above the cup

Background imageCongress Collection: Gustav Geley

Gustav Geley
French investigator of psychical phenomena, author, involved in many high- profile investigations. Photographed at the Warsaw congress 1923, with Ossowiecki and his wife

Background imageCongress Collection: N.Y. Life Ins. Bldg. Omaha (LOC)

N.Y. Life Ins. Bldg. Omaha (LOC)

Background imageCongress Collection: Middle Europe Map

Middle Europe Map
Map of Middle Europe from after the Vienna Congress until the start of World War I (1815 - 1914)

Background imageCongress Collection: Trade union. Manifest published by the World Congress in London

Trade union. Manifest published by the World Congress in London
Trade union. Emerged from the development of the Industrial Revolution in the late nineteenth century in Great Britain. Manifest published by the World Congress in London. 1896

Background imageCongress Collection: Sud Aviation Caravelle wing box structure

Sud Aviation Caravelle wing box structure. Diagram from: European Aeronautical Congress report Caravelle Wing Aerodynamics by Jacques Lecarme

Background imageCongress Collection: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (left)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (left)
KING AND MALCOLM X, 1964. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Background imageCongress Collection: American Declaration of Independence

American Declaration of Independence, 1776. Watercolor wash over a 19th century woodcut reproduction of the document

Background imageCongress Collection: Library of Congress Mural - The Occupation of the Day

Library of Congress Mural - The Occupation of the Day
Washington DC, USA - Mural - The Occupation of the Day by Charles Sprague Pearce (1851-1914). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Religion. Worship before an altar of Fire

Background imageCongress Collection: MOHANDAS GANDHI (1869-1948). Hindu nationalist and spiritual leader

MOHANDAS GANDHI (1869-1948). Hindu nationalist and spiritual leader. Photographed with Jawaharlal Nehru at the All India Congress in Bombay, India, 1 July 1946

Background imageCongress Collection: Washington DC, USA - Library of Congress Mural - Orpheus

Washington DC, USA - Library of Congress Mural - Orpheus
Washington DC, USA - Mural Painting - The Greek Heroes by Walter McEwen (1860-1943). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Orpheus. Slain by the Bacchantes. Date: 1920

Background imageCongress Collection: Andrei Sakharov, Russian physicist C013 / 9158

Andrei Sakharov, Russian physicist C013 / 9158
Andrei Sakharov (1921-1989)

Background imageCongress Collection: CONGRESSIONAL PUGILISTS. American cartoon

CONGRESSIONAL PUGILISTS. American cartoon, 1798, engraving on the fight in Congress between Roger Griswold (wielding cane) and Matthew Lyon, the most notable victim of the Sedition Act of 1798

Background imageCongress Collection: Tupolev and Chelomei, Moscow, 1980

Tupolev and Chelomei, Moscow, 1980
Alexei Andreyevich Tupolev (1925-2001, left), Soviet aircraft designer, and Vladimir Nikolayevich Chelomei (1914-1984, right), Soviet rocket engineer

Background imageCongress Collection: Committee writing the Declaration of Independence

Committee writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776: Franklin, Jefferson, Livingston, Adams, and Sherman (left - right). Hand-colored engraving

Background imageCongress Collection: The General Strike - Government leaders

The General Strike - Government leaders
Government leaders during the General Strike: Ministers and Commissioners. 1. Chief Civil Commissioner: Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson, 2. Principal Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mr. A. B. Lowry, 3

Background imageCongress Collection: Lenin / Comintern Congress

Lenin / Comintern Congress
VLADIMIR LENIN Russian statesman, at the 3rd Congress of Comintern (Communist International Congress), Moscow, Russia

Background imageCongress Collection: House of Representatives, Capitol Hill, Washington

House of Representatives, Capitol Hill, Washington
Interior of the House of Representatives, Capitol Hill, Washington DC USA

Background imageCongress Collection: FORTUNY, Francisco (19th century)

FORTUNY, Francisco (19th century). The Congress of Tucuman from 1816. Constituent assembly that declared the Independence

Background imageCongress Collection: The General Strike - Elephant & Castle

The General Strike - Elephant & Castle
Burnt out bus incident at the Elephant & Castle, showing a portion of the bus on the left while mounted policemen control the crowds

Background imageCongress Collection: Ottokar Fischer

Ottokar Fischer
OTTOKAR FISCHER German historian of magic, who took sufficient interest in psychical research to attend the 1925 Congress at Vienna, where he was photographed

Background imageCongress Collection: Salvation Congress Hall

Salvation Congress Hall
Congress Hall, Lower Clapton, London, England - a meeting place for members of the Army

Background imageCongress Collection: London Fire Brigade despatch rider at night

London Fire Brigade despatch rider at night
The badge of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance, the design adopted at the 1906 congress held in Copenhagen

Background imageCongress Collection: Federal Hall. The seat of Congress

Federal Hall. The seat of Congress

Background imageCongress Collection: Winther and Price

Winther and Price
Danish psychical researcher Professor CHRISTIAN WINTHER with Harry Price at the 1927 Congress for Psychical Research in Paris

Background imageCongress Collection: Lenin at Conference

Lenin at Conference
VLADIMIR LENIN Russian statesman, pouring over paperwork at the All Russian Congress at the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Background imageCongress Collection: Clara Zetkin / Ils 1900

Clara Zetkin / Ils 1900
CLARA ZETKIN German Socialist and Feminist at the Paris Socialist Congress in 1900

Background imageCongress Collection: Congress building, 1960, Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil

Congress building, 1960, Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil

Background imageCongress Collection: Mahatma Gandhi during Belgaum Congress India Asia December 1924

Mahatma Gandhi during Belgaum Congress India Asia December 1924

Background imageCongress Collection: Royal Procession to the new palace of Congress in Madrid. Date: 1850

Royal Procession to the new palace of Congress in Madrid. Date: 1850

Background imageCongress Collection: Shanghai China the Souvenir shop in Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party

Shanghai China the Souvenir shop in Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, which sell a lot of goods related with CCP

Background imageCongress Collection: Onoranze Nazionali a F.T. Marinetti Animatore d'Italianita

Onoranze Nazionali a F.T. Marinetti Animatore d'Italianita, 1o Congresso Futuristi Italiano, 1924. Group portrait taken at a formal dinner

Background imageCongress Collection: The Grand Lobby, Congress Hotel and Annex, Chicago

The Grand Lobby, Congress Hotel and Annex, Chicago
The Grand Lobby, Congress Hotel and Annex, facing Grant Park and Lake Michigan, Michigan Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Date: 1910

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Trylon And Perisphere

New York World's Fair, Trylon And Perisphere
This photograph provides a view of the Trylon and Perisphere at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40, taken from inside a reception room. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Theatre Foyer

New York World's Fair, Theatre Foyer
A photograph showing an interior view of the threatre foyer, during the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Land Of Liberty

New York World's Fair, Land Of Liberty
This photograph shows the inside of a threatre, playing a scene from Land of Liberty, on the screen, during the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Garden Court Esplanade

New York World's Fair, Garden Court Esplanade
A photograph of the Garden Court Esplanade during the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Dining Room Terrace

New York World's Fair, Dining Room Terrace
A photograph of a dining room terrace, probably at the Federal Building during the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Hall Of The Judiciary

New York World's Fair, Hall Of The Judiciary
A photograph showing an interior of the Great Hall of the Judiciary looking towards the main entrance, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Powder Room

New York World's Fair, Powder Room
A photograph showing the decorative animal themed mural inside a powder room at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Hall Of The Legislature

New York World's Fair, Hall Of The Legislature
A photograph showing an interior of the Great Hall of the Legislature looking towards the main entrance, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Reception Room

New York World's Fair, Reception Room
A photograph of the rear of a reception room looking south, showing a piano, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Flags And World Rules

New York World's Fair, Flags And World Rules
This photograph shows a compartment of what is most likely the Federal Building, showcasing some historic flags and framed photographs of world rulers, at the New York World's Fair

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Reception Room

New York World's Fair, Reception Room
A photograph of a reception room from the north entrance, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, U.S. Navy In Scale Model

New York World's Fair, U.S. Navy In Scale Model
A photograph of a display case showing the combat forces of the United States Navy in scale model, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Powder Room Mural

New York World's Fair, Powder Room Mural
A photograph showing the decorative animal themed mural inside a powder room at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, The Foyer

New York World's Fair, The Foyer
A photograph showing the interior of the foyer between the two great halls at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, The Foyer

New York World's Fair, The Foyer
A photograph showing the interior of the foyer between the two great halls at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Indian Crafts From Alaska

New York World's Fair, Indian Crafts From Alaska
A photograph of a showcase displaying an assortment of Indian crafts from Alaska, exhibited at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Hawaiian Crafts

New York World's Fair, Hawaiian Crafts
A photograph of a showcase displaying an assortment of native crafts from Hawaii, exhibited at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Territories Exhibit Panel

New York World's Fair, Territories Exhibit Panel
A photograph of a territories exhibit panel, shown at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Conservation

New York World's Fair, Conservation
A photograph showing the right side of an exhibit on the theme of Conservation, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Conservation

New York World's Fair, Conservation
A photograph showing the left side of an exhibit on the theme of Conservation, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Conservation

New York World's Fair, Conservation
A photograph of a translucent sculpture and revolving mural on the theme of Conservation, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Labor Standards Diorama

New York World's Fair, Labor Standards Diorama
A photograph showing a view of a diorama on the theme of labor standards, exhibited at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Diorama

New York World's Fair, Diorama
A photograph showing a view of a diorama on the theme of Industry, exhibited at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Testing Machine

New York World's Fair, Testing Machine
A photograph of an industrial quality standards testing machine, shown at an exhibit on the theme of industry, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Industry Theme

New York World's Fair, Industry Theme
A photograph showing the right side of an exhibit on the theme of Industry, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Industry Theme

New York World's Fair, Industry Theme
A photograph showing the right side of an exhibit on the theme of Industry, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Industry Theme

New York World's Fair, Industry Theme
A photograph showing the left side of an exhibit on the theme of Industry, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Industry Theme

New York World's Fair, Industry Theme
A photograph of a translucent sculpture and revolving mural on the theme of Industry, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Food Theme

New York World's Fair, Food Theme
A photograph showing the right side of an exhibit on the theme of Food, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Food Theme

New York World's Fair, Food Theme
A photograph showing the left side of an exhibit on the theme of Food, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Food Theme

New York World's Fair, Food Theme
A photograph of a translucent sculpture and revolving mural on the theme of Food, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Finance And Credit

New York World's Fair, Finance And Credit
A photograph showing the right side of an exhibit on the theme of Finance and Credit, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Finance And Credit

New York World's Fair, Finance And Credit
A photograph showing the left side of an exhibit on the theme of Finance and Credit, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Shelter

New York World's Fair, Shelter
A photograph showing the right side of an exhibit on the theme of Shelter, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Finance And Credit

New York World's Fair, Finance And Credit
A photograph of a translucent sculpture and revolving mural on the theme of Finance and Credit, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Shelter

New York World's Fair, Shelter
A photograph of a translucent sculpture and revolving mural on the theme of Shelter, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCongress Collection: New York World's Fair, Shelter

New York World's Fair, Shelter
A photograph showing the left side of an exhibit on the theme of Shelter, at the New York World's Fair, held at Flushing Meadows during 1939-40. Date: circa 1939



All products are expertly crafted, using premium materials, tailored to your specifications and promptly shipped


EDITORS COMMENTS

"Congress: A Historical Tapestry of Power, Politics, and Progress" Step into the world of Congress, where knotty problems on Capitol Hill are tackled with wit and wisdom. In a 1942 American cartoon by Dr. Seuss for PM, we witness the challenge of raising taxes without losing a single vote – a true balancing act. From the commissioning of John Paul Jones as a US Navy captain to Union Station in Portland, Maine, these historical landmarks remind us of the significance that Congress holds in shaping our nation's destiny. Travel back to 1903 at the Second Congress of the Marxist Russian Bolshevik Meeting where Vladimir Lenin stands tall amidst revolutionary fervor. Fast forward to 1872 when history was made with the first colored senators and representatives taking their seats in Congress during the 41st session. The intricate web continues with an exploration of Europe through an 1815 map held within Library of Congress' vast collection. Here we find Minerva - symbolizing peace - depicted as The Mosaic Minerva. Delve deeper into history as Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Lenin, and Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin stand united at the 8th Congress of the Russian Communist Party in 1919. Their presence echoes moments that shaped nations forever. Witness how even religious events found their place within congressional relevance; Budapest's Eucharistic Congress is immortalized through a captivating poster from 1938. As we journey further back in time to London's British Museum in 1874, The Rosetta Stone reminds us not only of ancient civilizations but also how knowledge transcends borders and empowers humanity. And who can forget Buffalo Bill's Wild West show? An emblematic display capturing America's spirit while entertaining audiences worldwide underlined by Gustav Geley’s artistry. Congress embodies more than just legislation; it represents our collective past woven together by diverse threads. It serves as both guardian and catalyst for progress – an institution that shapes the course of nations and champions the ideals we hold dear.

© Copyright Media Storehouse, All Rights Reserved 2003 - 2025
Facebook     Pinterest     100% Payment Secure     Reviews IO