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Camp bakeryCamp bakery (c1913.)[Woman with eyes crossed wearing elaborate clothing and jewelry][Woman with eyes crossed wearing elaborate clothing and jewelry] (c1927.)Southern Pacific snow shed, Emigrant Gap, Calif.Southern Pacific snow shed, Emigrant Gap, Calif. ([between 1920 and 19)NYA student laboratory assistantNYA student laboratory assistant ([between 1936 and 19)[Nude youth with lyre][Nude youth with lyre] ([ca. 1907])The Jupiter Island Club, Hobe Sound, FloridaThe Jupiter Island Club, Hobe Sound, Florida (c1951.)Orient quadOrient quad (c1898.)Alexander attacking the citadel on the Indus / A. Castaigne.Alexander attacking the citadel on the Indus / A. Castaigne. (1 painting : oil.)Opening of the Great Industrial Exhibition of all nations, by her most gracious majesty Queen Victoria and his royal highness Prince Albert, on the 1st of May, 1851 / taken on the spot by George Cruikshank.Opening of the Great Industrial Exhibition of all nations, by her most gracious majesty Qu (1851)Footsteps in the sandFootsteps in the sand ([1936])Gathering water liliesGathering water lilies ([published 1886])The image breaker / painted by E. Leutze ; engraved by Alfred Jones.The image breaker / painted by E. Leutze ; engraved by Alfred Jones. (1850)Charles B. Stuart, civil engineer / W.L. Ormsby, sc.Charles B. Stuart, civil engineer / W.L. Ormsby, sc. ([between 1850 and 18)The Kensington runestoneThe Kensington runestone (c1938.)Burial of French dead / P.E.L.Burial of French dead / P.E.L. (1919)The Cairo punch. The English councillors / A.H. Zaki.The Cairo punch. The English councillors / A.H. Zaki. ([between 1908 and 19)Consternation of the aesthetic young wife after designing a perfect color schemeConsternation of the aesthetic young wife after designing a perfect color schemeMan: Is Mr. Pinfield stopping here?Man: Is Mr. Pinfield stopping here? (1920 May 1 [publicat)Dat's a remarkable fine chile what name have you giv her?""Dat's a remarkable fine chile what name have you giv her?"" (1922 Apr. 27 [public)Widows' and orphans' asylum / drawn by Geo. Strickland ; engraved by J.W. Steel.Widows' and orphans' asylum / drawn by Geo. Strickland ; engraved by J.W. Steel. (Philadelphia : Publi)The Morning after the night beforeThe Morning after the night before (c1923.)Smoking rubber, BrazilSmoking rubber, Brazil ([between ca. 1890 an)A Barbados donkey cartA Barbados donkey cart ([ca. 1940])[(The big lie about busing)][(The big lie about busing)] (1 painting : oil on )The leveling of the hills to make Seattle [Denny Hill] / Asahel Curtis.The leveling of the hills to make Seattle [Denny Hill] / Asahel Curtis. (1910, c1911.)Rosa centifolia bullata = rosier a feuilles de laitue / P.J. Redouté, pinx.Rosa centifolia bullata = rosier a feuilles de laitue / P.J. Redouté, pinx. ([published between 1)[Title page of De arte venandi cum avibus, with pine tree and banner Honos erithuic quoqum pomo"]"[Title page of De arte venandi cum avibus, with pine tree and banner Honos erithuic quoqum ([published 1596])[Microscopic view of blue fly and fly wing at right][Microscopic view of blue fly and fly wing at right] ([published 1665])[Male gnat, with details of two heads, and two smaller gnats, as seen through a microscope][Male gnat, with details of two heads, and two smaller gnats, as seen through a microscope ([published between 1)Animalium tabula generalisAnimalium tabula generalis ([published 1693])Great-footed hawk / drawn from nature by A. Wilson ; engvd. by A. Lawson.Great-footed hawk / drawn from nature by A. Wilson ; engvd. by A. Lawson. ([published between 1)HistoryHistory (c1903.)Triomphe de MaratTriomphe de Marat ([1793])A Toltec princess / P. Fritel, pinx. ; photogravure, Gebbie & Husson Co., Ltd.A Toltec princess / P. Fritel, pinx. ; photogravure, Gebbie & Husson Co., Ltd. (c1890.)[Tommy Corcoran (left) and Ben Cohen (right) posed, standing, full length][Tommy Corcoran (left) and Ben Cohen (right) posed, standing, full length] ([1964])[Ulysses S. Grant, with cigar in his mouth, on horseback] / C.W. Reed.[Ulysses S. Grant, with cigar in his mouth, on horseback] / C.W. Reed. ([between 1900 and 19)Empire Coal & Coke Company, tipple and loading booms, Landgraff, West VirginiaEmpire Coal & Coke Company, tipple and loading booms, Landgraff, West Virginia (1918)Arabs siriens. Aveugl portent un paralitique / Dumas Ph.Arabs siriens. Aveugl portent un paralitique / Dumas Ph. (1889)Abraham Lincoln / photo by Brady ; engraved by W.G. Jackman.Abraham Lincoln / photo by Brady ; engraved by W.G. Jackman. (c1865.)[The Kremlin, Moscow, with river in foreground][The Kremlin, Moscow, with river in foreground] (1934)Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, Minneapolis, MinnesotaLakewood Cemetery Chapel, Minneapolis, Minnesota (c1910.)St. Peters and the Vatican / H. Abbot, del. ; J.B. Neagle, sc.St. Peters and the Vatican / H. Abbot, del. ; J.B. Neagle, sc. ([between 1840 and 18)Royal Hose & turn. nozzle no. 6 - York, Pa., Fire DepartmentRoyal Hose & turn. nozzle no. 6 - York, Pa., Fire Department (c1911.)Oklahoma cyclone (no. 2)Oklahoma cyclone (no. 2) (c1898.)It is the property of true genius to disturb all settled ideas / Sister Mary Corita.It is the property of true genius to disturb all settled ideas / Sister Mary Corita. ([196-])John AdamsJohn Adams ([1874?])Umbrella Rock, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tenn., U.S.A.Umbrella Rock, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tenn., U.S.A. (Meadville, Pa. : Key)The Surrender of Vicksburg / Theodore R. Davis.The Surrender of Vicksburg / Theodore R. Davis. ([1863])The mythic stone--HidatsaThe mythic stone--Hidatsa (c1908.)Man / Misch Kohn, imp.Man / Misch Kohn, imp. (1962)The Army of the Potomac--Kearney's division fighting in the woods, Monday, June 30 / sketched by A.R. Waud.The Army of the Potomac--Kearney's division fighting in the woods, Monday, June 30 / sketc ([1862?])Princeton varsity crewPrinceton varsity crew (1922 May 18.)Presens Rustiques / Marcus, sc.Presens Rustiques / Marcus, sc. ([between 1630 and 16)Height of fashion / painted by Mrs. L.M. Spencer ; lith. by LaFosse.Height of fashion / painted by Mrs. L.M. Spencer ; lith. by LaFosse. (New York : publ'd. b)[Hunger #1] / Fanny Rabel, 1952.[Hunger #1] / Fanny Rabel, 1952. (1952)American citizens! We appeal to you in all calmness. Is it not time to pause? . . . A paper entitled the American patriotAmerican citizens! We appeal to you in all calmness. Is it not time to pause? . . . A pape (Boston : Published b)Elevation of the north front of Kenwood, towards the court ; Elevation of the south front of Kenwood, towards the gardens / R. Adam, architect, 1768 ; T. Miller, sculpt.Elevation of the north front of Kenwood, towards the court ; Elevation of the south front (1774)That will please him / Wm. H. Walker, 1915.That will please him / Wm. H. Walker, 1915. ([1915?])Sorting raw hides and cutting off hoofs and ears / Underwood & Underwood.Sorting raw hides and cutting off hoofs and ears / Underwood & Underwood. (New York : Underwood)Stretching and drying loft / Underwood & Underwood.Stretching and drying loft / Underwood & Underwood. (New York : Underwood)The Hooch hound" in action"The Hooch hound" in action" (1922 Feb. 23.)Difficulties of the cameramanDifficulties of the cameraman ([between 1909 and 19)Yebichai prayer, EYebichai prayer, E (c1906.)Sanitary Commission at Belle Plain Landing, Va., May 1864Sanitary Commission at Belle Plain Landing, Va., May 1864 (1864 May.)Pageant of Peterborough, New HamphshirePageant of Peterborough, New Hamphshire (c1910.)Sir John Huddleston / Lock and Whitfield.Sir John Huddleston / Lock and Whitfield. ([between 1865 and 18)M. Van Buren / H. Inman, N.A., pinxt. ; G. Parker, sc.M. Van Buren / H. Inman, N.A., pinxt. ; G. Parker, sc. ([1835 or 1836])Th. Wijck, alchymist im laboratorium / V.A. Bruckmann, Munchen, 1902.Th. Wijck, alchymist im laboratorium / V.A. Bruckmann, Munchen, 1902. (1902)Our boys need sox, knit your bitOur boys need sox, knit your bit (N[ew] Y[ork] : Ameri)Holidays in the country. Troublesome flies / Lith. of Currier & Ives.Holidays in the country. Troublesome flies / Lith. of Currier & Ives. (New York : Currier &)Casa colonialCasa colonial ([between 1930 and 19)Casa de la Cruz Verde, Calle Amargura y Calle MercaderesCasa de la Cruz Verde, Calle Amargura y Calle Mercaderes ([between 1935 and 19)A Very serious caseA Very serious case (c1905.)Off for a hike, Bellevue, Intervale, New HampshireOff for a hike, Bellevue, Intervale, New Hampshire ([between 1940 and 19)[Lady Hamilton as Nature"]"[Lady Hamilton as Nature"]" (c1937.)Casa benissimamente coperta nella provincia di SuereCasa benissimamente coperta nella provincia di Suere ([1565?])Brulement de l'effigie du juda, le samedi saint / J.B. Debret et la Vesse. de Portes, del. ; lith. de Thierry Frères, succrs. de Engelmann & Cie.Brulement de l'effigie du juda, le samedi saint / J.B. Debret et la Vesse. de Portes, del. ([between 1834 and 18)[Actor from Mack Sennett comedy film in Roman toga seated holding wine glass] / Abbe.[Actor from Mack Sennett comedy film in Roman toga seated holding wine glass] / Abbe. (c1920.)[Mack Sennett comedy films--nude young woman kneeling and holding model of head of man][Mack Sennett comedy films--nude young woman kneeling and holding model of head of man] ([between 1919 and 19)In mind, in mind, in mind / Mellon.In mind, in mind, in mind / Mellon. ([1964])Trio / Ernest Lacy, 1958.Trio / Ernest Lacy, 1958. (1958)Nellie Bly / Myers, N.Y.Nellie Bly / Myers, N.Y. (c1890.)Antique Military - No stop for breath - Historic Wall Art GiftAntique Military - No stop for breath - Historic Wall Art GiftPortraits of Hannibal and Cyprian, with vignettes illustrating African character and wrongsPortraits of Hannibal and Cyprian, with vignettes illustrating African character and wrong (New York : Published)The only adequate reward / Rollin Kirby.The only adequate reward / Rollin Kirby. ([1917?])And then in my spare time ..." / Bob Barnes for OWI."And then in my spare time ..." / Bob Barnes for OWI." ([ca. 1943])Condensed catalogue of Grabill's famous viewsCondensed catalogue of Grabill's famous views ([ca. 1888])Inca punishment stone, Cuzco, PeruInca punishment stone, Cuzco, Peru ([between 1940 and 19)Mrs. Fannie Hunt Denie, pioneer woman recruiting officerMrs. Fannie Hunt Denie, pioneer woman recruiting officer (1917 April 14.)James Baldwin, author of Just above my head ... / photo by Max Petrus.James Baldwin, author of Just above my head ... / photo by Max Petrus. ([1979])[Stocks and pillory outside the restored public gaol, Williamsburg, Virginia][Stocks and pillory outside the restored public gaol, Williamsburg, Virginia] ([ca. 1937])Will the brakes hold? / Berryman.Will the brakes hold? / Berryman. (1925)What's the matter with that one, Bob? / Berryman.What's the matter with that one, Bob? / Berryman. (1943 Oct. 7.)The first vote / drawn by A.R. Waud.The first vote / drawn by A.R. Waud. (1867 Nov. 16.)Kling poeple [sic]Kling poeple [sic] ([between ca. 1890 an)Generalisimo Rafael L. Trujillo M., benefactor de la patriaGeneralisimo Rafael L. Trujillo M., benefactor de la patria (c1938.)Southern Rhodesia. The steelworks at Que Que ... These three stoves feed the blast furnaces with hot air ...Southern Rhodesia. The steelworks at Que Que ... These three stoves feed the blast furnace ([1950?])[Caught in the act][Caught in the act] (c1900.)Under martial law--State Militia entering Homestead, Pa., U.S.A.Under martial law--State Militia entering Homestead, Pa., U.S.A. (Washington, D.C. : J)Pergola--Belle Terre / A.S. Greene, Port Jefferson.Pergola--Belle Terre / A.S. Greene, Port Jefferson. (c1906.)Princess of Mauoa" float Honolulu"Princess of Mauoa" float Honolulu" (1909 March 18.)[Backyards] / Kerr Eby.[Backyards] / Kerr Eby. ([193-])Facsimile of the Emancipation Proclamation / published and lithographed by Ed. Mendel.Facsimile of the Emancipation Proclamation / published and lithographed by Ed. Mendel. (Chicago : Ed. Mendel)Bright uniforms of the Roumanian officers add to the color of Sinaia's promenade. Rumors have it that corsets and cosmetics often form a part of the officer's equipment in this gay country of the eastBright uniforms of the Roumanian officers add to the color of Sinaia's promenade. Rumors h ([1923])Tarzan. Tarzan crossed the open plain before the city of Bakhir and approached the main gateTarzan. Tarzan crossed the open plain before the city of Bakhir and approached the main gaSandstone and surf, Cape Kiwanda, Oregon / Paul Caponigro.Sandstone and surf, Cape Kiwanda, Oregon / Paul Caponigro. ([1961, from a photog)Fish-weir across Trinity River--HupaFish-weir across Trinity River--Hupa (1923)The sloth / O. Herford.The sloth / O. Herford.Der Beylerbey auss Asia zu Pferd und seine Positur im FeldzugeDer Beylerbey auss Asia zu Pferd und seine Positur im Feldzuge ([1688])The new woman--wash dayThe new woman--wash day (New York, N.Y. : Str)Sullivan-Kilrain fight. The last round--victor and vanquished / Geo. Barker, photographer.Sullivan-Kilrain fight. The last round--victor and vanquished / Geo. Barker, photographer. (Niagara Falls, New Y)[Spindle Top oil field, Beaumont, Texas][Spindle Top oil field, Beaumont, Texas] ([between 1900 and 19)Have you had your pill todayHave you had your pill today (c1968.)Fantasies billow by shy lesbian fantasies ...Fantasies billow by shy lesbian fantasies ... (c1973.)Sinister wisdom / photograph by Tee Corinne.Sinister wisdom / photograph by Tee Corinne. ([between 1965 and 19)S. Parker Gilbert, reparations agent, may quit government for post with Morgan Co.S. Parker Gilbert, reparations agent, may quit government for post with Morgan Co. (1930 May 20.)Old homestead, Belle Terre, Long Island / Greene, Port Jefferson, L.I.Old homestead, Belle Terre, Long Island / Greene, Port Jefferson, L.I. ([1908 July 2])Jeff's double quick. The last words of the Confederacy: Jeff's war hoops""Jeff's double quick. The last words of the Confederacy: Jeff's war hoops"" (Philadelphia : Lee &)Scribner's. The last quarter century in AmericaScribner's. The last quarter century in America ([1895])Modjeska's rose covered wellModjeska's rose covered well (c1909.)

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