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Americana & Miscellany

[Boy shaving with straightedge razor][Boy shaving with straightedge razor] (1919 April.)[Pipe-smoking man chastising young boy caught smoking corn-cob pipe][Pipe-smoking man chastising young boy caught smoking corn-cob pipe] (1919 May.)Vintage Americana Print - Not only think first of America, but alwaysVintage Americana Print - Not only think first of America, but always-- America, America, God shed his Grace on thee and crown thy good with brotherhood ---- America, America, God shed his Grace on thee and crown thy good with brotherhood -- (c1970.)Making clothes for the boys in the armyMaking clothes for the boys in the army (1864)Coolidge lays cornerstone of Masonic Memorial to George WashingtonCoolidge lays cornerstone of Masonic Memorial to George Washington (1923 Nov.)J.C. Fremont. Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont / engraved by J.C. Buttre ; photograph by Brady.J.C. Fremont. Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont / engraved by J.C. Buttre ; photograph by Brady. ([between 1863 and 18)Burial of the first sailor dead of the Great War at Arlington National CemeteryBurial of the first sailor dead of the Great War at Arlington National Cemetery ([1917(?)])Negro art exhibition, November, 1914. Brancusi sculpture, March 1914Negro art exhibition, November, 1914. Brancusi sculpture, March 1914 (1916)Before the conquestBefore the conquest (c1897.)Girl in machineGirl in machine (c1921.)Hon. Henry Clay / lith. of Endicott.Hon. Henry Clay / lith. of Endicott. (New York : Published)[The procession] / Bertha Lum.[The procession] / Bertha Lum. ([c1918])A rainy twilight / Bertha Lum.A rainy twilight / Bertha Lum. ([1907])[Aoyagi (yellow willow)] / Bertha Lum.[Aoyagi (yellow willow)] / Bertha Lum. ([between 1900 and 19)Lincoln Beachey's Curtiss with 80 GnomeLincoln Beachey's Curtiss with 80 Gnome (May 1913.)Henry Clay / drawn and engraved by G. Parker from the bust by E. Brackett.Henry Clay / drawn and engraved by G. Parker from the bust by E. Brackett. ([between 1830 and 18)Staatsakt für Oberst Mölders. Trauerzug durch die Stadt zum InvalidenfriedhofStaatsakt für Oberst Mölders. Trauerzug durch die Stadt zum InvalidenfriedhofStaatsakt für Oberst Mölders. Trauerzug durch die Stadt zum InvalidenfriedhofStaatsakt für Oberst Mölders. Trauerzug durch die Stadt zum InvalidenfriedhofFrost / Bertha Lum.Frost / Bertha Lum. (c1920.)Fording Pluto's Creek, Geyser Springs, Sonoma Co., Cal. / Andrew Price, photographer.Fording Pluto's Creek, Geyser Springs, Sonoma Co., Cal. / Andrew Price, photographer. ([ca. 1880])Devil's Pulpit, Geysers, Sonoma County, Cal. / Andrew Price, photographer.Devil's Pulpit, Geysers, Sonoma County, Cal. / Andrew Price, photographer. ([ca. 1880])View on Pluto Creek, Geyser Springs, Sonoma County, Cal. / Andrew Price, photographer.View on Pluto Creek, Geyser Springs, Sonoma County, Cal. / Andrew Price, photographer. ([ca. 1880])Sphinx [...] / E. Bechard.Sphinx [...] / E. Bechard. (1877)Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel / nach dem Gemälde von Wolf, gestochen von Mandel.Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel / nach dem Gemälde von Wolf, gestochen von Mandel. ([1898])James Watt / Partridge, painter ; Schenck & McFarlane, edinr.(?).James Watt / Partridge, painter ; Schenck & McFarlane, edinr.(?). ([published 1856])Battle of the Brandywine / F.C. Yohn ; drawn by F.C. Yohn.Battle of the Brandywine / F.C. Yohn ; drawn by F.C. Yohn. ([published 1898])Revolutionary 1 pound iron lung / Acme Newspictures.Revolutionary 1 pound iron lung / Acme Newspictures. (1949)[Cesare Borgia seated with Machiavelli][Cesare Borgia seated with Machiavelli] (c1898.)Hollywood beauties / Underwood & Underwood, Washington.Hollywood beauties / Underwood & Underwood, Washington. (1929)A fishing smackA fishing smack (New York, N.Y. : Str)White River N.F. Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Govt. hunters in campWhite River N.F. Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Govt. hunters in camp ([between 1909 and 19)Winter chores / R.W. Woiceske.Winter chores / R.W. Woiceske. ([Pasadena : Print Ma)La terrasse des Arts Libéraux / A. Lepere.La terrasse des Arts Libéraux / A. Lepere. ([1889])Culp's Hill from Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg, Pa.Culp's Hill from Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg, Pa. (Meadville, Pa. : Key)The William Crooks, supposedly the first engine on the Great NorthernThe William Crooks, supposedly the first engine on the Great Northern (c1924.)Blackfoot tipisBlackfoot tipis (c1927.)Madonna of the NorthMadonna of the North (c1912.)[Saguaro gatherers, Maricopa tribe][Saguaro gatherers, Maricopa tribe] (1907, c1907.)The Belle of the Yakimas / La Roche, Seattle, Wash.The Belle of the Yakimas / La Roche, Seattle, Wash. (C1899.)War party's farewell--AtsinaWar party's farewell--Atsina (1908, c1908.)Squaw wanted / Goetze.Squaw wanted / Goetze. (c1906.)Godey's fashions for February 1862 / Capewell & Kimmel sc.Godey's fashions for February 1862 / Capewell & Kimmel sc. ([1862])A Klickitat brave / Gifford, The Dalles, Oregon.A Klickitat brave / Gifford, The Dalles, Oregon. (c1899.)Combat d'Oued-Alleg, 31 Décembre 1839 / Raffet.Combat d'Oued-Alleg, 31 Décembre 1839 / Raffet. (Imprimé par Auguste )A striking camera study of John J. Raskob / Underwood & Underwood, Washington.A striking camera study of John J. Raskob / Underwood & Underwood, Washington. (1931)Dakota Flats, N.Y.Dakota Flats, N.Y. (c1903.)La Mangia, Siena / John Taylor Arms, 1927.La Mangia, Siena / John Taylor Arms, 1927. (1927)Inflammatory arguments for and against the test laws / G.M. Woodward, delint.Inflammatory arguments for and against the test laws / G.M. Woodward, delint. (London : Pubd. by W.)Attractive Washington debutante weds British diplomatAttractive Washington debutante weds British diplomat (1930 April 29.)Nauvoo, from the Mississippi, looking down the riverNauvoo, from the Mississippi, looking down the river ([1854])Head-quarters at Osterode / E. Dopler(?) ; J.W. Orr, sc., N.Y.Head-quarters at Osterode / E. Dopler(?) ; J.W. Orr, sc., N.Y. ([1853])Vintage Americana Print - Loafers and laborers. Uncle SamVintage Americana Print - Loafers and laborers. Uncle SamThe Pattern of sound waves, photographed by scientists at Bell Telephone LaboratoriesThe Pattern of sound waves, photographed by scientists at Bell Telephone Laboratories (1950)Tramp begging foodTramp begging food (c1919.)Troitskii sobor s iuga. [Solovetskii monastyr', Solovetskie ostrova]Troitskii sobor s iuga. [Solovetskii monastyr', Solovetskie ostrova]Hiawatha. Out of childhood into manhoodHiawatha. Out of childhood into manhood ([c1908])First call for rubber belongs to these devices for defenseFirst call for rubber belongs to these devices for defense (1942)Afiatooka, or Morai in Tongataboo [i.e. Tongatabu] / Webber del. ; Cook sculp.Afiatooka, or Morai in Tongataboo [i.e. Tongatabu] / Webber del. ; Cook sculp. ([between 1770 and 18)The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar, sc.The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar, sc. ([between 1770 and 18)Colored rule in a reconstructed(?) state / Th. Nast.Colored rule in a reconstructed(?) state / Th. Nast. (published 1874.)Pedro Menendez de Aviles / Josef Camaron lo dibo. ; Franco. de Paula Marti lo grabo ano 1791.Pedro Menendez de Aviles / Josef Camaron lo dibo. ; Franco. de Paula Marti lo grabo ano 17 ([1791])Dr. Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa)Dr. Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa) ([between 1898 and 19)[Charles Evans Hughes, seated, full-length, holding his grandson, with Charles Evans Hughes, Jr. seated on arm of the same chair][Charles Evans Hughes, seated, full-length, holding his grandson, with Charles Evans Hughe (c1916.)J. J. McDermott--grip. MashieJ. J. McDermott--grip. Mashie (London, England ; Bo)Stop communism! It's everybody's jobStop communism! It's everybody's job ([between 1920 and 19)Irish peg in a rage. Make good the damage you dog, or I'll cut away your parsnipIrish peg in a rage. Make good the damage you dog, or I'll cut away your parsnip (London : Printed for)Dr. Wieland's celebrated sugar worm lozenges / A. Kollner's Lithy. Phila.Dr. Wieland's celebrated sugar worm lozenges / A. Kollner's Lithy. Phila. (c1856.)Bethlehem, Pennsylvania / T. Birch, pinx ; Strickland, sc.Bethlehem, Pennsylvania / T. Birch, pinx ; Strickland, sc. ([between 1800 and 18)[The heritage of motherhood] / Gertrude Käsebier.[The heritage of motherhood] / Gertrude Käsebier. ([1904])R. Fulton / from the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers.R. Fulton / from the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers. (New York : Johnson, )Coolidge happy as they leave Capital for summer at SwampscottCoolidge happy as they leave Capital for summer at Swampscott (1925)Die Untersuchung ergab, dass der Sprengstoffanschlag ...Die Untersuchung ergab, dass der Sprengstoffanschlag ... ([1939])Der Befehlshaber der U-boote, Admiral Dönitz, ...Der Befehlshaber der U-boote, Admiral Dönitz, ... ([1942])[James River, City Point, Va., July 5, 1864][James River, City Point, Va., July 5, 1864] (1864, printed later.)Richtefest des Neubaus CarinhallRichtefest des Neubaus Carinhall ([1936 Dec. 11])Provost Marshal's, 3rd Army Corps., March 1864Provost Marshal's, 3rd Army Corps., March 1864 ([photographed in 186)Historic Photo Print - Resort (San Marcos Water Gardens) for AlexanderHistoric Photo Print - Resort (San Marcos Water Gardens) for Alexander[Fireplace mantel. Elevations, plan, section, and full size details] / J.G. Bruff, Des: Mar. 1880.[Fireplace mantel. Elevations, plan, section, and full size details] / J.G. Bruff, Des: Ma (and Engineering (ADE)The king is always above the people / Ardeshir Mohassess.The king is always above the people / Ardeshir Mohassess. (1978)The Mission, Santa Barbara, Cal. / Reed, photo.The Mission, Santa Barbara, Cal. / Reed, photo. (c1890.)Me. Jn. Ae. Ns. Condorcet / L. Portman, sculp.Me. Jn. Ae. Ns. Condorcet / L. Portman, sculp. ([between 1789 and 18)The Chinese invasion / J. Keppler.The Chinese invasion / J. Keppler. ([published 1880].)[Hunting musk ox at Cape Sparbo, Devon Island, the campsite where Dr. Cook and his party stayed for 100 nights during their return trip from the North Pole][Hunting musk ox at Cape Sparbo, Devon Island, the campsite where Dr. Cook and his party s (New York : Made by C)[Tent with Inuit woman standing in doorway, in Arctic regions][Tent with Inuit woman standing in doorway, in Arctic regions] ([1901])Gen. Robert E. Lee / photograhed by Brady, N.Y. ; engraved by J.C. McRae, N.Y.Gen. Robert E. Lee / photograhed by Brady, N.Y. ; engraved by J.C. McRae, N.Y. (New York : Published)The Herald of relief from America / Th. Nast.The Herald of relief from America / Th. Nast. (1880 February 28.)Auto fountain, C.L. McCormac, Prop. Bennettsville, S.C.Auto fountain, C.L. McCormac, Prop. Bennettsville, S.C. ([1920-1940])Nice from Smith's VillaNice from Smith's Villa ([ca. 1900])Columns of San Lorenzo. Part of Roman temple of HerculesColumns of San Lorenzo. Part of Roman temple of Hercules ([ca. 1900])Santa Maria delle Grazie. Refectory containing picture of Last supper by Leonardo da VinciSanta Maria delle Grazie. Refectory containing picture of Last supper by Leonardo da Vinci ([ca. 1900])Vienna. Statue of Emperor JosephVienna. Statue of Emperor Joseph ([ca. 1900])Antique Photo Print - The Original barefoot boy. RevAntique Photo Print - The Original barefoot boy. RevMy lady's bath, the last garment""My lady's bath, the last garment"" (Philadelphia, Pa. : )Welsh miners, Wales, 1950 / W. Eugene Smith.Welsh miners, Wales, 1950 / W. Eugene Smith. (Roslyn Heights, N.Y.)David McKay / A.K.P. Trask, Philada., Pa.David McKay / A.K.P. Trask, Philada., Pa. (1883 June 1.)Honored by King Gustav--winners of Nobel Prizes for 1929 receive awards from Swedish monarchHonored by King Gustav--winners of Nobel Prizes for 1929 receive awards from Swedish monar (1929)Cass Gilbert / F.E. Geisler, N.Y.Cass Gilbert / F.E. Geisler, N.Y. ([between 1916 and 19)[Snow fence which caught drifting sands and soil, Oklahoma][Snow fence which caught drifting sands and soil, Oklahoma] ([1934 or 1935])[Statue of Saint Cecilia][Statue of Saint Cecilia] ([between 1900 and 19)[Bust sculpture of Jean Baptiste Colbert by Antoine Coyzevox?][Bust sculpture of Jean Baptiste Colbert by Antoine Coyzevox?] ([between 1900 and 19)Freak Mexican boyFreak Mexican boy (c1915.)Area et templum Scotensium ... / Sal. Kleiner del.; I.A. Corvinus sculps.Area et templum Scotensium ... / Sal. Kleiner del.; I.A. Corvinus sculps. ([published, 1725])Prospectus Palatü Comitis de Thaun ... / S. Kleiner I.E.M. del. ; I.A. Corvinus sculp.Prospectus Palatü Comitis de Thaun ... / S. Kleiner I.E.M. del. ; I.A. Corvinus sculp. ([published 1733])De Soto and Vitachuco / George Gibbs.De Soto and Vitachuco / George Gibbs. ([published 1898])[Mort de trois Espagnols, & le tourmens que soffrit Jean Ortis][Mort de trois Espagnols, & le tourmens que soffrit Jean Ortis] ([published 1731])[L'Armée passe le fleuve de Cosaciqui][L'Armée passe le fleuve de Cosaciqui] ([published 1731])An Interrupted dissection / W.A. Rogers.An Interrupted dissection / W.A. Rogers. ([published in 1882])Athabaliba, ultimus rex PeruanorumAthabaliba, ultimus rex Peruanorum ([1902?])Ferdinand Cortes and Hernando de Soto in the camp of the Inca at Caxamalca. The order of his court and the reverence with which his subjects approached his person, astonished the Spaniards / drawing by C. Colin.Ferdinand Cortes and Hernando de Soto in the camp of the Inca at Caxamalca. The order of h ([1902?])The Evolution of civilization, dome of rotunda / E.H. Blashfield, artist.The Evolution of civilization, dome of rotunda / E.H. Blashfield, artist. ([between 1896 and 19)The Evolution of civilization, dome of the rotunda / E.H. Blashfield, artist.The Evolution of civilization, dome of the rotunda / E.H. Blashfield, artist. (c1896.)Yaqui Indians dancingYaqui Indians dancing ([between 1900 and 19)Returning from Epsom races, Kennington GateReturning from Epsom races, Kennington Gate ([ca. 1838])Vintage Americana Print - My baby brother.James MooneyVintage Americana Print - My baby brother.James MooneyDepart de Christophe Colomb / lith. de Turgis ; Casse freres a St. Gaudens.Depart de Christophe Colomb / lith. de Turgis ; Casse freres a St. Gaudens. (Paris : Vve. Turgis,)The way they go to California / lith. & pub. by N. Currier.The way they go to California / lith. & pub. by N. Currier. (Spruce, N.Y. : Publi)O. Chanutes Zweidecker im FlugeO. Chanutes Zweidecker im Fluge ([between 1910 and 19)Bivouaced in the rifle pits 5th CorpsBivouaced in the rifle pits 5th Corps ([1864 July])Mr. Philippe. Physicien chinois / Imp. d'Aubert & Cie.Mr. Philippe. Physicien chinois / Imp. d'Aubert & Cie. (1839)

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