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River festival procession of floating green barge with red temple, polers, musicians, aristocrats, attendants, and white temple in background

River festival procession of floating green barge with red temple, pol...

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Carl Hermann Pfeiffer - Joseph Dorffmeister - Maria Medina Vigano

Carl Hermann Pfeiffer - Joseph Dorffmeister - Maria Medina Vigano

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Alamo. San Antonio Texas Stereoscope Card.

Alamo. San Antonio Texas Stereoscope Card.

Texas stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who assemb... More

Entrance of the second pyramid of Ghizeh [Jîzah] discovered and opened by G. Belzoni, 2nd March 1818 (Pl. 9) [bottom] ;  Section of the pyramid (Pl. 10) [top].

Entrance of the second pyramid of Ghizeh [Jîzah] discovered and opened...

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Utagawa Hiroshige - Shinagawa, Hinode

Utagawa Hiroshige - Shinagawa, Hinode

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Madlle Elsler [sic] & Mr. Gilbert, in The spirit of air.

Madlle Elsler [sic] & Mr. Gilbert, in The spirit of air.

Picryl description: Public domain image related to dance, musical, theater, performance, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

La Cerrito. [Lithograph] F. Sorrieu. Lith. Magnier

La Cerrito. [Lithograph] F. Sorrieu. Lith. Magnier

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Ordinary hieroclyphic & hieratic numbers.

Ordinary hieroclyphic & hieratic numbers.

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Dlle Helene Schlanzofsky: premiere danseuse au Théâtre Imp. et Roy. de Vienne, dans le ballet la Fée et le Chevalier

Dlle Helene Schlanzofsky: premiere danseuse au Théâtre Imp. et Roy. de...

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Tomb of Midas, Dogan-lu [Doganli valley].

Tomb of Midas, Dogan-lu [Doganli valley].

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Churches of our Lady and of the Messiah, highlands of Ethiopia

Churches of our Lady and of the Messiah, highlands of Ethiopia

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The Palace Court at Angollala, highlands of Ethiopia

The Palace Court at Angollala, highlands of Ethiopia

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Specimens of painted lacquer work from Lahore.

Specimens of painted lacquer work from Lahore.

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Silk brocades - by Campbell, Harrison & Lloyd, of Spitalfields, for Howell James & co. of London and by Vanner & son of Spitalfields.

Silk brocades - by Campbell, Harrison & Lloyd, of Spitalfields, for Ho...

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Female of the middle class carrying water from the Nile

Female of the middle class carrying water from the Nile

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Le Caire; Jardin de l'Ezbekiye [Azbakiyah], sagoutier.

Le Caire; Jardin de l'Ezbekiye [Azbakiyah], sagoutier.

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Abraham's Oak at Hebron, Palestine

Abraham's Oak at Hebron, Palestine

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U.S. Christian Commission, at the General Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa.

U.S. Christian Commission, at the General Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa.

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General Hospital, near Gettysburg, Pa.  This hospital was established by the Government soon after the battle, and furnished accommodation for about three thousand wounded soldiers.

General Hospital, near Gettysburg, Pa. This hospital was established ...

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View of Chambersburg Turnpike from Gettysburg, showing a portion of the first day’s fighting-ground, including Oak Ridge, occupied by Rebel batteries on the second and third.  The small stone house, near the summit of the hill, was occupied [sic] by Gen. Lee as his headquarters.

View of Chambersburg Turnpike from Gettysburg, showing a portion of th...

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Plate 61: Town of Yorktown, Westerchester Co. N.Y. - Shrub Oak - Jefferson Valley.

Plate 61: Town of Yorktown, Westerchester Co. N.Y. - Shrub Oak - Jeffe...

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Casa del Emperador Iturbide, hoy hotel de las diligencias generales = Maison de l'Empereur Iturbide, aujourd'hui hôtel des diligences générales = Emperor Iturbide's house, now general stages hotel.

Casa del Emperador Iturbide, hoy hotel de las diligencias generales = ...

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A Shrine - Early photography, Public domain image

A Shrine - Early photography, Public domain image

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No. 9. Looking south into the Grand Cañon, Colorado River, Sheavwitz [Shivwits] Crossing.

No. 9. Looking south into the Grand Cañon, Colorado River, Sheavwitz [...

Public domain photograph of Grand Canyon National Park, mountains, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Iceberg, showing the action of the water, washing and wearing it into its present shape
Handa-River (Boat Bridge) near Maitabasai

Handa-River (Boat Bridge) near Maitabasai

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cabinet work for baths. Plates 40-D and 41-D.

Cabinet work for baths. Plates 40-D and 41-D.

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Pyramid of Cheops at Gizeh - Egypt

Pyramid of Cheops at Gizeh - Egypt

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Jan Matzeliger portrait collection

Jan Matzeliger portrait collection

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The Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel, 19th century photo of Palestine and Jerusalem

The Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel, 19th century photo of Palestine a...

Public domain photograph related to history of Israel, Palestine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

North temple pagoda, Soochow. postcard

North temple pagoda, Soochow. postcard

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage China postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Cotton printing (mordant colors and benzidine colors).

Cotton printing (mordant colors and benzidine colors).

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Ferry, the Laura, at Ellis Island pier; part of the Immigration Station is visible at right.

Ferry, the Laura, at Ellis Island pier; part of the Immigration Statio...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic park, open terrace, world heritage landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Crystal balls, rich cut. catalogue no 9 manufacturers of glass

Crystal balls, rich cut. catalogue no 9 manufacturers of glass

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Florence Lawrence... - Public domain portrait print

Florence Lawrence... - Public domain portrait print

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Florence Lawrence. Photoplay Magazine Nov. 1912

Florence Lawrence. Photoplay Magazine Nov. 1912

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Review of the silent film After All with Florence Lawrence (pictured). Motion Picture World Sept. 7, 1912

Review of the silent film After All with Florence Lawrence (pictured)....

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Elsie de Wolfe. (Frontispiece) - Public domain  print

Elsie de Wolfe. (Frontispiece) - Public domain print

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Florence Lawrence... [Red Book Sept. 1914]

Florence Lawrence... [Red Book Sept. 1914]

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Florence Lawrence. [New York Telegraph, Dec. 13, 1914]

Florence Lawrence. [New York Telegraph, Dec. 13, 1914]

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Bethencourt. during World War I

Bethencourt. during World War I

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Hill View reservoir.  Uptake chamber and completed reservoir embankment showing concrete lining with dry-rubble masonry above, followed by top course of riprap. Contrac 30. May 12, 1915.

Hill View reservoir. Uptake chamber and completed reservoir embankmen...

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Charles Lucas and Iris Hall in a scene from The Homesteader

Charles Lucas and Iris Hall in a scene from The Homesteader

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Le premier départ du Géant de Nadar, au Champ de Mars, le 4 octobre 1863.

Le premier départ du Géant de Nadar, au Champ de Mars, le 4 octobre 18...

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Exterior of Abyssinian Baptist Church, in Harlem, New York City, May 1936.

Exterior of Abyssinian Baptist Church, in Harlem, New York City, May 1...

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Mulatto ex-slave in her house near Greensboro, Alabama, May 1941.

Mulatto ex-slave in her house near Greensboro, Alabama, May 1941.

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Market woman, Brazil. - Public domain portrait photograph

Market woman, Brazil. - Public domain portrait photograph

Public domain photograph - military portrait, armed forces officer, leader, commander, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Machine made lace by Heyman & Alexander and by Birken of Nottingham.

Machine made lace by Heyman & Alexander and by Birken of Nottingham.

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Le premier projet de ballon dirigeable à vapeur de Henri Giffard (1851).

Le premier projet de ballon dirigeable à vapeur de Henri Giffard (1851...

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E. Lewis. Sculptor. - Public domain portrait print

E. Lewis. Sculptor. - Public domain portrait print

Public domain photograph related to 19th-century Africa, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Trossel’s house : battlefield of Gettysburg.

Trossel’s house : battlefield of Gettysburg.

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Market woman, Brazil. - Public domain portrait print

Market woman, Brazil. - Public domain portrait print

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The 'Titan' Imperial porcelain wash-down closet. Plate 1074-G and Plate 1075-G.

The 'Titan' Imperial porcelain wash-down closet. Plate 1074-G and Plat...

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Ainos, Island of Yezo - Drawing. Public domain image.

Ainos, Island of Yezo - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Ten-noji Temple at Osaka. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Ten-noji Temple at Osaka. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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To Am Meer from Canzonnetta. "Canzonetta" died Aug. 30th 1897, on verso.

To Am Meer from Canzonnetta. "Canzonetta" died Aug. 30th 1897, on vers...

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Eglantier, E. Hervegh. Eugene Grasset, compiler

Eglantier, E. Hervegh. Eugene Grasset, compiler

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Peking.  Hall of classics.  Confucius-Temple.

Peking. Hall of classics. Confucius-Temple.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage China postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Kodama Street, Dairen. - A black and white photo of a city street

Kodama Street, Dairen. - A black and white photo of a city street

Public domain photo of vintage China postcard, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

A study in Chinatown, San Francisco, California.

A study in Chinatown, San Francisco, California.

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Old Iron Bracket--hand-forged from iron made at Coalins Forest and Game Reservation, between Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers, in Kentucky. Resettlement now owns the land and site of the old iron furnace which was built by slave labor and a chief source of iron for Confederate Army during Civil War.

Old Iron Bracket--hand-forged from iron made at Coalins Forest and Gam...

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Coca-Cola shack in Alabama - A black and white photo of a small building

Coca-Cola shack in Alabama - A black and white photo of a small buildi...

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Washington Square North, nos. 121-125, Manhattan.

Washington Square North, nos. 121-125, Manhattan.

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Washington Square looking north, Manhattan.

Washington Square looking north, Manhattan.

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Thèbes. Karnak. 1. Détails des piliers caryatides du temple dépendant du palais; 2-8. Détails des colonnes de la salle hypostyle et de la galerie, du grand obélisque et des stèles du palais.

Thèbes. Karnak. 1. Détails des piliers caryatides du temple dépendant ...

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Baseball players - Unidentified, "N."

Baseball players - Unidentified, "N."

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Vue General Des Ruines, à Uxmal.

Vue General Des Ruines, à Uxmal.

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The Shiukoji Temple, Hyogo.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

The Shiukoji Temple, Hyogo.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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Old city, Shanghai. Vintage postcard

Old city, Shanghai. Vintage postcard

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Street scene in Chinese City. postcard

Street scene in Chinese City. postcard

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Cherry blossom at Uyeno Park, Tokyo.

Cherry blossom at Uyeno Park, Tokyo.

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Crossroads store, post office. Sprott, Alabama

Crossroads store, post office. Sprott, Alabama

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Financial district rooftops, looking southwest from One Wall Street, Manhattan.

Financial district rooftops, looking southwest from One Wall Street, M...

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Founding fathers. [Benjamin Franklin.]

Founding fathers. [Benjamin Franklin.]

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Res. of Caesar Rodney, Poplar Grove, near Dover, Delaware.

Res. of Caesar Rodney, Poplar Grove, near Dover, Delaware.

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Main Street, Silver Mountain, Alpine County.

Main Street, Silver Mountain, Alpine County.

California Stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who a... More

Orange Grove. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

Orange Grove. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

California Stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who a... More

Les grèves de Tombelaine et du Mont Saint-Michel.

Les grèves de Tombelaine et du Mont Saint-Michel.

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Daniel Carroll, signer of the Constitution of the United States.

Daniel Carroll, signer of the Constitution of the United States.

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Tolmein. - Austro-Hungaria Militargeographisches Cartographer

Tolmein. - Austro-Hungaria Militargeographisches Cartographer

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Mexican family. Brawley County, Imperial Valley, California.

Mexican family. Brawley County, Imperial Valley, California.

Public domain photograph of rural California, dust bowl refugees, 1930s-1940s, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bosque Farms Project. Resettled families temporary home. Each settler is alotted a plot of 40 acres.

Bosque Farms Project. Resettled families temporary home. Each settler ...

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Mount Vernon. Art print related to American Revolution

Mount Vernon. Art print related to American Revolution

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Veduta interna del Teatro della Fenice a Venezia

Veduta interna del Teatro della Fenice a Venezia

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Intérieur du Théâtre de La Scala à Milan

Intérieur du Théâtre de La Scala à Milan

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Antalfalva. - Austro-Hungaria Militargeographisches Cartographer

Antalfalva. - Austro-Hungaria Militargeographisches Cartographer

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Orange Groves, San Gabriel Valley, Cal.

Orange Groves, San Gabriel Valley, Cal.

California Stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who a... More

Khlong scene, Bangkok. - A black and white photo of boats on a river

Khlong scene, Bangkok. - A black and white photo of boats on a river

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Elephant at work, Ceylon. postcard

Elephant at work, Ceylon. postcard

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Wife of tractor driver on the Aldridge Plantation. [Near Leland,] Mississippi.

Wife of tractor driver on the Aldridge Plantation. [Near Leland,] Miss...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression, farm, farmer, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Charles Vernier - Bal d'Asnières

Charles Vernier - Bal d'Asnières

Public domain photograph of 19th-century French painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Geezah

The Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Geezah

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Hebron, Palestine - Public domain sheet music scan, 19th century photo of Palestine and Jerusalem
[Sir Edmund Andros.] - Public domain portrait engraving

[Sir Edmund Andros.] - Public domain portrait engraving

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Auger holes through the Original Big Tree showning means by which it was felled.

Auger holes through the Original Big Tree showning means by which it w...

California Stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who a... More

Looking down the trunk of the Fallen Monarch, Mariposa Grove, Cal., U.S.A.

Looking down the trunk of the Fallen Monarch, Mariposa Grove, Cal., U....

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Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., Fenner Sears Co

Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., Fenner Sears Co

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29. Plafond du Tombeau D'amenemhat (n° 82)

29. Plafond du Tombeau D'amenemhat (n° 82)

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America, portrait - Public domain portrait print

America, portrait - Public domain portrait print

Public domain photograph of historic place, landmark, 19th-century vintage travel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gilbert Stuart - James Barton Longacre - Caleb Strong, late governor of Massachusetts.

Gilbert Stuart - James Barton Longacre - Caleb Strong, late governor o...

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