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The graphic arts department holds a strong collection of American prints.
| Collection description | Sample image | Scope |
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| American Political Cartoons |
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Over 600 examples of caricatures, satires, and political subjects produced in the U.S. between 1764 and 1876. |
| American Portrait Prints |
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A reference collection of over 5,000 portraits of Americans |
| Art Union Prints |
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Prints created by 19th century art unions, organizations created to promote the fine arts by exhibitions and the reproduction of paintings. |
| Engravings |
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Over 1,300 separately published American engravings ranging from 1716-1900 |
| European Political Prints |
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Over 200 European political prints dating from 1720 to 1843 |
| Hawaiian Engravings |
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More than thirty rare engravings produced by students at the Lahainaluna Seminary on the island of Maui. |
| Lithographs |
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Over 6,000 separately published lithographs fully cataloged |
| Maps and Atlases |
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Over 10,000 maps and 650 volumes of atlases. |
| United States Views |
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Approximately 4,800 photographic and print views. |
| Worcester Portrait Prints Collection |
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Over 1,000 images of prominent citizens of the city of Worcester, Mass. |
