Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper Collection

Medical College For Women Women Woman Dissecting
A student dissecting a leg at the Medical College for Women on East Twelfth Street and Second Avenue, New York, USA. After an illustration from an 1870 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated

Smallpox epidemic, New York, 19th century
6317601 Smallpox epidemic, New York, 19th century; (add.info.: Isolation of homeless men during a smallpox epidemic in New York, USA in the late 19th century)

Lacrosse played by the Dominion Club of Montreal at the Capitoline Grounds, Brooklyn
1147272 Lacrosse played by the Dominion Club of Montreal at the Capitoline Grounds, Brooklyn, from a drawing in Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper

Polo at Jerome Park, 1876 (engraving)
1080010 Polo at Jerome Park, 1876 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, June 24, 1876)

Lithographic print of Hiram Revels, ca. 1870. Creator: Unknown
A lithographic print of Hiram Revels from Frank Leslies Illustrirte Zeitung [German edition of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper]. The print is bordered by printed German text

Disinfecting Corps New York Board Of Health Five Points
Visit of the Disinfecting Corps of the New York Board of Health to an underground lodging house in the Five Points. After an illustration in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, September, 1884

Statue Of Liberty Torch Illustration June 1885
Artists impression of how the torch of New York's Statue of Liberty would appear when finished. The statue was dedicated in October the following year

Women Students Attend Attending Listening Lecture
Women students attend a lecture in the Anatomical Lecture Room at the Medical College for Women on East Twelfth Street and Second Avenue, New York, USA

The coal riots in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. A meeting of labourers near the Dodge Shaft at Hyde Park attacked and dispersed by immigrant Welsh miners and their wives on May 9, 1871

In January 1871, Victoria Claflin Woodhull, 1838 - 1927, a delegate of the American suffrage movement presenting her argument for womens voting rights on the basis of the 14th

Aerial view of the heart of the retail trade of the east side and the Grand Street Station on the New York elevated railroad

A ship with immigrant passengers of many nationalities passing the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York harbour, United States of America

Panic in the New York Stock Exchange in May 1893. An economic depression which lasted from 1893 through 1897 became known as the Panic of 1893

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"Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. This iconic publication, known for its vivid illustrations and compelling stories, captured the essence of 19th-century America. Witness the thrill of sports as Lacrosse takes center stage at the Capitoline Grounds in Brooklyn. The Dominion Club of Montreal showcases their skills, showcasing a game that would soon become beloved across North America. Experience the elegance and excitement of Polo at Jerome Park in 1876 through an exquisite engraving. Feel the thundering hooves and hear the cheers as riders compete with grace and precision. Immerse yourself in one of history's most devastating events – The Great Fire at Chicago. Witness a scene on Wells Street where terrified citizens face unimaginable destruction. Through this illustration, we glimpse into their fear-stricken eyes as they confront chaos and despair. Discover influential figures who shaped our nation's history through striking lithographic prints. Hiram Revels, an enigmatic figure from ca. 1870, leaves us pondering his story while Frederick Douglass captivates us with his powerful presence from ca. 1879. Marvel at Lady Liberty herself as her torch illuminates June 1885 with hope and freedom for all who approach American shores. Break barriers alongside pioneering women attending medical college or passionately advocating for voting rights before a judiciary committee in Congress like Victoria Claflin Woodhull did in January 1871. These brave women paved the way for future generations to come. Bear witness to human suffering during one of America's darkest times – The American Civil War – through an illustration depicting eight Union soldiers released from Confederate prisons near its end. Their emaciated bodies serve as haunting reminders of sacrifice endured by both sides during this tumultuous period. Soar above New York City's bustling streets with an aerial view capturing Grand Street Station on the New York elevated railroad in 1878.