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Napoleon le Grand / F. Gerard pinxit anno 1805 ; Augte. Boucher Desnoyers sculpsit.Napoleon le Grand / F. Gerard pinxit anno 1805 ; Augte. Boucher Desnoyers sculpsit.Dr. Harvey W. WileyDr. Harvey W. Wiley ([1863])Contemporaries of John Brown - Hugh ForbesContemporaries of John Brown - Hugh Forbes ([no date recorded on)Caravan returning to Cairo from the desert pyramidsCaravan returning to Cairo from the desert pyramids (c1903.)Supreme Court of the United StatesSupreme Court of the United States (c1888.)The Japanese embassadors and suite at dinner at Willards, WashingtonThe Japanese embassadors and suite at dinner at Willards, Washington (1860)The seige of Vicksburg - Approach of McPhearson's saps to the rebel worksThe seige of Vicksburg - Approach of McPhearson's saps to the rebel works (1863)Chester A. ArthurChester A. Arthur (1882)The eagle, emblem of AmericaThe eagle, emblem of America ([no date recorded on)Reichsparteitag der Ehre""Reichsparteitag der Ehre"" ([no date recorded on)The typewriterThe typewriter (1896)Vasquista company, March 4, 1912Vasquista company, March 4, 1912 (1912 March 4.)Viera Hospital (Dr. Nutter's hospital) Tegucigalpa, HondurasViera Hospital (Dr. Nutter's hospital) Tegucigalpa, Honduras ([between 1940 and 19)Great seal of West VirginiaGreat seal of West Virginia (1876)Jackson ticket. Agriculture, commerce and manufacturesJackson ticket. Agriculture, commerce and manufactures (1828)To sweep the Augean Stable. For President, Andrew Jackson. For Vice-President, John C. CalhounTo sweep the Augean Stable. For President, Andrew Jackson. For Vice-President, John C. Cal ([Cincinnati? : s.n.])[Second seal of the State of Illinois][Second seal of the State of Illinois] (1907)Kelmscott Manor: in the atticsKelmscott Manor: in the attics ([1897?])Belle Case La Follette speaking for woman suffrage at Blue Mounds, Wisc. during 1912 presidential campaignBelle Case La Follette speaking for woman suffrage at Blue Mounds, Wisc. during 1912 presi (1912)Belle Case La Follette speaking for woman suffrage at Blue Mounds, Wisc. during 1912 presidential campaignBelle Case La Follette speaking for woman suffrage at Blue Mounds, Wisc. during 1912 presi (1912)Antonio Goncalves Dias, 1823-1864Antonio Goncalves Dias, 1823-1864 (1877)[Viticultural scenes - man crushing grapes in vat with his feet][Viticultural scenes - man crushing grapes in vat with his feet] (1493)Charles Beary Landis, 1858-1922Charles Beary Landis, 1858-1922 (c1908.)Rafael Nunez, 1825-Rafael Nunez, 1825- (1885)Pedro Santana, 1801-1864Pedro Santana, 1801-1864 (1854)May Irwin (Mrs. Kurt Eisfeldt)May Irwin (Mrs. Kurt Eisfeldt) (c1934.)Stephen Barton, Jr.Stephen Barton, Jr. ([no date recorded on)[Gabriel Brown and Rochelle French, Eatonville, Florida][Gabriel Brown and Rochelle French, Eatonville, Florida][Gabriel Brown and Rochelle French, Eatonville, Florida][Gabriel Brown and Rochelle French, Eatonville, Florida]Sonia Kovalevskaia, 1851-1891Sonia Kovalevskaia, 1851-1891 (1884)[Half-page of Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1887, p. 109, with 3 illustrations][Half-page of Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1887, p. 109, with 3 illustrations] (1887)John Wilkes Booth, 1838-1865John Wilkes Booth, 1838-1865 (1940)Stanford White, 1853-1906Stanford White, 1853-1906 (1895)South gate, Seoul, Korea, 1896South gate, Seoul, Korea, 1896 (1896)Doctoris Didaci Cisneros Medici Complutensis ...Doctoris Didaci Cisneros Medici Complutensis ... (1618)Jeu de paume Francais (epoque de Louis XIII)Jeu de paume Francais (epoque de Louis XIII) ([no date recorded on)Sr. Henry Clinton / Cook sculp.Sr. Henry Clinton / Cook sculp. (Paternoster Row, Lon)James Madison Gudger, Jr., 1855-1920James Madison Gudger, Jr., 1855-1920 (c1912 March 27.)Baalbek - Village and ruins - Dar El-Kadib in backgroundBaalbek - Village and ruins - Dar El-Kadib in background ([between ca. 1920 an)Dwight David Eisenhower, Pres., U.S., 1890-1969Dwight David Eisenhower, Pres., U.S., 1890-1969 (1957 Oct. 14.)Mrs. Robert Edward Lee IIIMrs. Robert Edward Lee III (c1921.)[8 amulets in different languages][8 amulets in different languages] (1676)Joseph--Nez PercéJoseph--Nez Percé (c1903 November 28.)Elderly French Americans are cared for in Woonsocket's Hospice St. Antoine - One resident is French-born Charles Nintot, who has two grandsons in the U.S. NavyElderly French Americans are cared for in Woonsocket's Hospice St. Antoine - One resident ([1944?])[Ich im Krankenstuhl][Ich im Krankenstuhl] ([between 1914 and 19)Bruce Bairnsfather, 1887-Bruce Bairnsfather, 1887- (c1918.)Tejon Ranch, Kern County, Cal.Tejon Ranch, Kern County, Cal. ([ca. 1888])The Rocky Mountains, emigrants crossing the plains / F.F. Palmer, del. ; Currier & Ives lith., N.Y.The Rocky Mountains, emigrants crossing the plains / F.F. Palmer, del. ; Currier & Ives li (New York : Published)The sailor's returnThe sailor's return (New York : Published)The British surrendering their arms to Gen. Washington after their defeat at YorkTown in Virginia October 1781 / drawn by John Francis Renault ; engraved by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. and Wm. Allen.The British surrendering their arms to Gen. Washington after their defeat at YorkTown in V (c1819 January 28th.)A View of the taking of Quebeck by the English forces commanded by Gen. Wolfe, Sep: 13th, 1759A View of the taking of Quebeck by the English forces commanded by Gen. Wolfe, Sep: 13th, ([1760])Rough-Riders, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, U.S.V. CommanderRough-Riders, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, U.S.V. Commander ([no date recorded on)The Battle of Bunker's HillThe Battle of Bunker's Hill ([no date recorded on)Combat memorable entre le Pearson et Paul Jones / Richard Paton pinxit ; gravé par Balth. Frederic Leizel [sic].Combat memorable entre le Pearson et Paul Jones / Richard Paton pinxit ; gravé par Balth. Perry's victory on Lake Erie, Sept. 10th 1813 / drawn by J.J. Barralet ; engraved by B. Tanner.Perry's victory on Lake Erie, Sept. 10th 1813 / drawn by J.J. Barralet ; engraved by B. Ta (c1814 October 14th.)The second battle of Bull Run, fought Augt. 29th 1862.The second battle of Bull Run, fought Augt. 29th 1862. (New York : Published)Lincoln and his generalsLincoln and his generals (New York : Published)[General Scott giving orders to his aides for the advance of the Grand Army][General Scott giving orders to his aides for the advance of the Grand Army] ([1861 July])Negroes mounting Cannon in the works for the attack on Ft. Sumter 1861- Morris IslandNegroes mounting Cannon in the works for the attack on Ft. Sumter 1861- Morris Island (1861 [April 12])Winter Campaigning. The Army of the Potomac on the move. Sketched near Falmouth--Jan. 21stWinter Campaigning. The Army of the Potomac on the move. Sketched near Falmouth--Jan. 21st ([1863] January 21.)The witch no. 1 / J.E. Baker.The witch no. 1 / J.E. Baker. (Boston ; N.Y. : Geo.)The aged man in his wynter garmentThe aged man in his wynter garment ([194-])One of the wyves of WyngynoOne of the wyves of Wyngyno ([194-])[Woman] of Florida[Woman] of Florida ([194-])The towne of Pomeiock and true forme of their houses, covered and enclosed some w[i]th matts, and some w[i]th barcks of trees All compassed about w[i]th smale poles stock thick together in stedd of a wall.The towne of Pomeiock and true forme of their houses, covered and enclosed some w[i]th mat ([194-])View of Black Hawk Point" / Haerting lith. ; lith. Chas. Shober ; J.E. Dillingham del."View of Black Hawk Point" / Haerting lith. ; lith. Chas. Shober ; J.E. Dillingham del." (Chicago : Chas. Shob)Pioneers of America, Westward the star of empire takes it's way""Pioneers of America, Westward the star of empire takes it's way"" (1897 Nov. 11.)Reconstruction of the SouthReconstruction of the South (1857: Eastern Distri)Vintage Americana Print - Raising the liberty pole,.painted, 1776 (1)Vintage Americana Print - Raising the liberty pole,.painted, 1776 (1)The downfall of Mother BankThe downfall of Mother Bank (N. York : Printed & )The bloomer costumeThe bloomer costume ([New York] : N. Curr)The foundation of American government / Hy. Hintermeister.The foundation of American government / Hy. Hintermeister. ([Newark, New Jersey )Soldiers of Gen Augurs Brigade waiting for the cars to take them to Uptons Hill, Va. their old campSoldiers of Gen Augurs Brigade waiting for the cars to take them to Uptons Hill, Va. their ([1862 January - Marc)Sutter's Fort, Sacramento, Cal. 1847Sutter's Fort, Sacramento, Cal. 1847 (c1866.)The first prayer in Congress / painted by T.H. Matteson ; engraved on steel by H.S. Sadd.The first prayer in Congress / painted by T.H. Matteson ; engraved on steel by H.S. Sadd. (New York : Published)American autumn, Starucca Valley, Erie R. Road / J.F. Cropsey, 1865.American autumn, Starucca Valley, Erie R. Road / J.F. Cropsey, 1865. (1865)Effects of the Fugitive-Slave-LawEffects of the Fugitive-Slave-Law (New York : Publ. by )This print is respectfully dedicated to the American people. Portraits of Jenny Lind. Giovanni Bellitti, Jules BenedictThis print is respectfully dedicated to the American people. Portraits of Jenny Lind. Giov (c1850 Sept. 23.)Poster no. 7 [photo gallery]Poster no. 7 [photo gallery] ([no date recorded on)The Generals of the Confederate ArmyThe Generals of the Confederate Army (c1879 Apr. 18.)Daniel Webster addressing the United States Senate, in the great debate of the Constitution and the Union 1850Daniel Webster addressing the United States Senate, in the great debate of the Constitutio ([no date recorded on)Great speech of Clay -- bran bread is riz!!!Great speech of Clay -- bran bread is riz!!! (N.Y. : Lith. & publi)Death of Honl. Henry Clay: My son i am going-sit by me""Death of Honl. Henry Clay: My son i am going-sit by me"" ([New York] : N. Curr)Winter in the country: a cold morningWinter in the country: a cold morning (New York : Published)The American moose-deer, or Away to the River OhioThe American moose-deer, or Away to the River Ohio ([England] : Sold by )Qualifying for a campain [sic] / Verney delin't.Qualifying for a campain [sic] / Verney delin't. (London : Printed for)Virtual representation, 1775Virtual representation, 1775 (1775 April 1.)John Bull triumphantJohn Bull triumphant ([London] : Publish'd)The state cooks making peace-porridgeThe state cooks making peace-porridge ([London] : Pubd. by )The habeas corpus, or The wild geese flying away with Fox to AmericaThe habeas corpus, or The wild geese flying away with Fox to America ([London] : Pubd. by )The savages let loose, or The cruel fate of the LoyalistsThe savages let loose, or The cruel fate of the Loyalists ([London] : Sold by W)A political concert; the vocal parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, 3. F--x, 4. Kepp--ll, 5. Mrs. Britania, 6. Shelb--n, 7. Dun--i--g, 8. Benidick Rattle Snake / Colley ingrad.A political concert; the vocal parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, 3. F--x, 4. Kepp--ll ([London] : Pubd. by )The times, anno. 1783The times, anno. 1783 ([London] : Pubd. by )Symptoms of a locked jaw. Plain sewing done hereSymptoms of a locked jaw. Plain sewing done here ([Boston? : s.n.], 18)Seventh ward beggarsSeventh ward beggars (1839)On the way to Araby!On the way to Araby! (New York : Published)Set-to between the champion old tip & the swell Dutcheman of Kinderhook -- 1836Set-to between the champion old tip & the swell Dutcheman of Kinderhook -- 1836 (N.Y. : Printed & pub)General Jackson slaying the many headed monsterGeneral Jackson slaying the many headed monster (N.Y. : Printed & pub)The celeste-al cabinetThe celeste-al cabinet (N.Y. : Published by )Fifty cents. Shin plasterFifty cents. Shin plaster (N.Y. : Published by )Andrew Jackson in his last days / engraved by T. Doney, N.Y.Andrew Jackson in his last days / engraved by T. Doney, N.Y. (1845 April 15.)View of the suburbs of the city of WashingtonView of the suburbs of the city of Washington ([ca. 1795])La Poésie LyriqueLa Poésie LyriqueA view of Savanah [sic] as it stood the 29th of March, 1734 / P. Gordon inv. ; P. Fourdrinier sculp.A view of Savanah [sic] as it stood the 29th of March, 1734 / P. Gordon inv. ; P. Fourdrin ([London : ca. 1735])Strong's dime caricatures. No. 2, Little Bo-Peep and her foolish sheepStrong's dime caricatures. No. 2, Little Bo-Peep and her foolish sheep (N.Y. : Published by )The modern Colossus. Eighth wonder of the worldThe modern Colossus. Eighth wonder of the world ([New York] : Pub. by)Adam naming the creatures/Adam Llamo los AnimalesAdam naming the creatures/Adam Llamo los Animales ([New York] : N. Curr)The Bible and temperanceThe Bible and temperance ([New York] : N. Curr)The Republican banner for 1860The Republican banner for 1860 (New York : Published)The issue - 1900. Liberty. Justice. Humanity. W.J. BryanThe issue - 1900. Liberty. Justice. Humanity. W.J. Bryan (c1900.)Thomas Paine / Romney pinxt. ; T. A. Dean sc.Thomas Paine / Romney pinxt. ; T. A. Dean sc. ([London] : John Broo)Grand ballon captif à vapeur de Mr. Henry Giffard, 1878Grand ballon captif à vapeur de Mr. Henry Giffard, 1878 (1878)Death of General James A. Garfield: Twentieth President of the United StatesDeath of General James A. Garfield: Twentieth President of the United States ([New York] : Currier)Death of Genl. Andrew JacksonDeath of Genl. Andrew Jackson (c1845 July 15.)I feed you all!I feed you all! ([Milwaukee, Wisc.] :)The progress of intemperance: plate I. the invitation to drinkThe progress of intemperance: plate I. the invitation to drink (New York : Published)Fire! Fire!Fire! Fire! (1850)Knickerbocker Co. cutting ice. Rockland LakeKnickerbocker Co. cutting ice. Rockland Lake (c1846 Mar. 27.)The first colored senator and representatives - in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United StatesThe first colored senator and representatives - in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the Unite (New York : Published)Battle of Lake ErieBattle of Lake Erie ([ca. 1950])

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