Public Library Tapestries

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"Songs that the Hyades shall sing/Where flap the tatters of the King/Must die unheard in/Dim Carcosa." To know his is to go mad, and Mr. Chambers' macabre creation had admirers as grand as Lovecraft, who wrote what might be termed fan references into his stories. Here is the King in all his turn-of-the-century glory. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

The artwork illustrates Waterloo, Ontario, with a black ink drawing. The artwork highlights this city's history in Ontario, Canada.

We give our tanks, and ask to bless, our opponent's overrun defensive trench. Modified from a public domain original in the Library of Congress.

So polite and so dapper, this little guy's certainly excited for something! A decorative gourd season perhaps? Modified from a public domain image in the Library of Congress.

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Sometimes you just want a plain unfiltered Camel. But not a cigarette, because that would be gross. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

"Songs that the Hyades shall sing/Where flap the tatters of the King/Must die unheard in/Dim Carcosa." To know his is to go mad, and Mr. Chambers' macabre creation had admirers as grand as Lovecraft, who wrote what might be termed fan references into his stories. Here is the King in all his turn-of-the-century glory. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

For when you just want jolly and definitely not creepy mooning jesters without reference to any major holidays or belief systems. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Oh, for the lovely freedom of Mardi Gras back when there was a bit of dash in it! When clowns weren't creepy, World War I was just The July Crisis, and New Orleans was still dry. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Funny Library Art For Men Women Librarian Appreciation for husband, wife, dad or mom on birthday or wedding anniversary party present.

This Thanksgiving, celebrate Black Friday like your ancestors did: by jousting against the mighty Turkey Knight. The bird and its tryptophan will be no match for your mighty courser and steel lance! Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Perfect appreciation , birthday or christmas gift for book reader, studious , reading lover or librarian : Loved one or friend !

Perfect appreciation , birthday or christmas gift for book reader, studious , reading lover or librarian : Loved one or friend !

Zouaves were troops brightly-attired in gaudy colors. For some reason this has fallen out of fashion, but this zouave and zouphisticated lady boldly wears it regardless of hostile fire. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

In the deepest woods, there is a fountain of wine. Many have whined about it, but few have found it. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

She greets the dawn like the rest of us: by floating. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

What makes her the pride of her regiment? Her coolness under fire? Her refusal to bow to patriarchal ideas about women in combat? Or her detailed period-accurate Civil War zouave costume? The answer? All of the above. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Luna moth got a taste of the book as a caterpillar and frankly she prefers it to the big-budget Hollywood adaptation. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Luna moth! She only has eyespots for you. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

This one is for the birds. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Declare your love for the play that started it all–coining the word 'robot' and all that has given pop culture since. Modified from a public domain original in the Library of Congress.

Normally fire and books don't go together. This is an exception. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Sometimes you don't need to proclaim your flightiness: sometimes you just are. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Whether your flightiness comes from temperament or actual giant bird wings, don't be ashamed of it. Flight loud and flight proud! Flight the power! Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

It's melodious harpery, though, so we're cool with it. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Look out! Look out! Straight razors on parade! Here they come! Shaveity-shaveity. They're here, and there! Straight razors everywhere! Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

A COVID-19 update/modification of a public-domain poster from the Works Public Administration via the Library of Congress.

A COVID-19 update/modification of a public-domain poster from the Works Public Administration via the Library of Congress.

A COVID-19 update/modification of a public-domain poster from the Works Public Administration via the Library of Congress.

A COVID-19 update/modification of a public-domain poster from the Works Public Administration via the Library of Congress.

With mink. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

Early November outside Brooklyn Public Library, Bushwick Ave branch. Original photograph.

We're rooting for her, since she stole our hearts with that mink stole. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.

A COVID-19 update/modification of a public-domain poster from the Works Public Administration via the Library of Congress.

In his jolly and inestimable wisdom, the dodo led the way in separating himself from the world. Can you follow his example, let go of your ties to the mortal world, and transcend? Either way, be wary of Portuguese sailors. Modified from a public domain original in the NYPL.