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A Porto Rican family [around dining room table]A Porto Rican family [around dining room table] (c1905.)After the massacre - ruined street in Christian Quarter, Canea, CreteAfter the massacre - ruined street in Christian Quarter, Canea, Crete (c1897.)The stag danceThe stag dance (1864)The home circleThe home circle (c1889.)[25th anniversary of Tuskegee Inst., Ala., 1906: Band concert on lawn][25th anniversary of Tuskegee Inst., Ala., 1906: Band concert on lawn] (c1906.)[25th anniversary of Tuskegee Inst., Ala., 1906: Women in procession][25th anniversary of Tuskegee Inst., Ala., 1906: Women in procession] (c1906.)[25th anniversary of Tuskegee Inst., Ala., 1906: Part of military band in front of reviewing stand][25th anniversary of Tuskegee Inst., Ala., 1906: Part of military band in front of reviewi (c1906.)John Alexander Logan and familyJohn Alexander Logan and family ([no date recorded on)[Anti-Mormon polygamy cartoons: The Elders happy Home"]"[Anti-Mormon polygamy cartoons: The Elders happy Home"]" ([no date recorded on)Texas - Amarillo - A block on Main StreetTexas - Amarillo - A block on Main Street ([no date recorded on)[Girls in dance class][Girls in dance class] (c1908.)Daily Graphic Nsp. March 4, 1880, page 38, bottom left A scene in Shantytown N.Y."Daily Graphic Nsp. March 4, 1880, page 38, bottom left A scene in Shantytown N.Y." (1880)Snake priests at snake danceSnake priests at snake dance (c1900.)Cortland Street FerryCortland Street Ferry (1908)Entrance to home of Korean Minister of WarEntrance to home of Korean Minister of War (c1904.)A typical street in Fusan, KoreaA typical street in Fusan, Korea (c1903.)A happy family in thatched hut of the Korean peasant, Seoul, KoreaA happy family in thatched hut of the Korean peasant, Seoul, Korea (c1901.)[Trinidad, Colorado]: West Main Street[Trinidad, Colorado]: West Main Street (1907 June.)[Mountain family in front of log cabin, Berea, Ky., Dec. 1931][Mountain family in front of log cabin, Berea, Ky., Dec. 1931] (1931 Dec.)[Top: A group of people (elected representatives of the people") adopt a new constitution in Czechoslovakia. Bottom: 4 miners voting in Hungary]"[Top: A group of people (elected representatives of the people") adopt a new constitution (1950)The Tale of a Wedded Life, in Ten Scenes, by Cassius M. Collidge [couple in domestic scenes]: Scene V - Muscle [couple fighting]The Tale of a Wedded Life, in Ten Scenes, by Cassius M. Collidge [couple in domestic scene (c1877.)The Tale of a Wedded Life, in Ten Scenes, by Cassius M. Collidge [couple in domestic scenes]: Scene VI - Evenings down Town [man at bar]The Tale of a Wedded Life, in Ten Scenes, by Cassius M. Collidge [couple in domestic scene (c1877.)A typical courtyard, home of a local policeman on San Michele Street, Trapani, SicilyA typical courtyard, home of a local policeman on San Michele Street, Trapani, Sicily (c1906.)[Yerevan, Armenian S.S.R.: Elderly man reading to 2 small children][Yerevan, Armenian S.S.R.: Elderly man reading to 2 small children] ([ca. 1950])Life of Martin Luther and heroes of the reformation! / H. Breul ; original by H. Brückner.Life of Martin Luther and heroes of the reformation! / H. Breul ; original by H. Brückner. (N.Y. : Published u. )A slave father sold away from his familyA slave father sold away from his family (1860)[Santa Claus with children and toys: Santa in his workshop talking on telephone and surrounded by toys][Santa Claus with children and toys: Santa in his workshop talking on telephone and surrou (c1906.)Vintage Photo Print - 3 children burying dead rabbitVintage Photo Print - 3 children burying dead rabbit ([ca. 1900-10])Another Kentucky mountain home [shack] on Barnett's Creek - Drought of 1930-31Another Kentucky mountain home [shack] on Barnett's Creek - Drought of 1930-31 ([between 1930 and 19)The pioneer women of UtahThe pioneer women of Utah ([between 1830 and 18)National Youth Administration: A typical NYA student training class in a vocational projectNational Youth Administration: A typical NYA student training class in a vocational projec ([between 1936 and 19)Decisive charge of the life guards at WaterlooDecisive charge of the life guards at Waterloo ([no date recorded on)What a trifle may embroil nations! British lion to American eagle, In the name of Queen Victoria and over a million of children I demand his release.""What a trifle may embroil nations! British lion to American eagle, In the name of Queen Vi (1882)Scene on the U.S. ford road, (battle of Chancellorsville) on the night of Apr. 30, 1863Scene on the U.S. ford road, (battle of Chancellorsville) on the night of Apr. 30, 1863 (1863 Apr. 30.)Winter - a skating sceneWinter - a skating scene (1868)Jordan Valley, Oregon - 1919-20? - Main StreetJordan Valley, Oregon - 1919-20? - Main Street ([between 1919 and 19)[Harry Truman shaking hands with a woman, standing between two men][Harry Truman shaking hands with a woman, standing between two men] ([no date recorded on)[Ronald Reagan with Jane Wyman holding bowling ball on bowling alley; scene from Brother Rat][Ronald Reagan with Jane Wyman holding bowling ball on bowling alley; scene from Brother R (1943 March.)[Göring with Swedish guests in bathrobes on porch at Göring's home, Carinhall, E. Prussia][Göring with Swedish guests in bathrobes on porch at Göring's home, Carinhall, E. Prussia] ([193-])[Scene from Top Hat"; Fred Astaire dancing with large group of men]"[Scene from Top Hat"; Fred Astaire dancing with large group of men]" (1953)Large group of members of the Turkish Cavalry posed on horsebackLarge group of members of the Turkish Cavalry posed on horseback ([1912 or 1913])The farmers home, summerThe farmers home, summer ([no date recorded on)Mrs. Lyonel Robinson, pres. of the N.Y.C. Federation of Women's Clubs, sits with U.S. Board of Tea Experts: Robert H. Dick, J. Grayson Lutrell, Joseph Vaskas, Jack Halloran, Carl Seeman, Jr., G.T. McCalley and Edward Spillane.Mrs. Lyonel Robinson, pres. of the N.Y.C. Federation of Women's Clubs, sits with U.S. Boar (1954 Feb. 8.)[Occupational therapy classes at the U.S. Army General Hospital No. 28, Fort Sheridan, Ill.: 1. Commercial art class; 2. Basketry - applied art class; 3. Painting class; 4. Sign writing class][Occupational therapy classes at the U.S. Army General Hospital No. 28, Fort Sheridan, Ill ([ca. 1919])The old Ford home, Columbia, MississippiThe old Ford home, Columbia, Mississippi ([no date recorded on)Wall Street, Norwalk, ConnecticutWall Street, Norwalk, Connecticut ([no date recorded on)[Unidentified mural painting showing man, 2 women, girl and baby][Unidentified mural painting showing man, 2 women, girl and baby] ([between 1933 and 19)[Vietnam: Three women carrying goods in foregrd. on street; others in backgrd.][Vietnam: Three women carrying goods in foregrd. on street; others in backgrd.] ([between 1950 and 19)An electric kitchen (Sketched from one in operation)An electric kitchen (Sketched from one in operation) (1894)[Woman and children reading] / Gertrude Käsebier.[Woman and children reading] / Gertrude Käsebier. ([ca. 1900])Chinatown, The Devil's Kitchen""Chinatown, The Devil's Kitchen"" ([no date recorded on)Celebration of May Day 1960 in Moscow. The parade of troops of the Moscow garrison on the Red SquareCelebration of May Day 1960 in Moscow. The parade of troops of the Moscow garrison on the (1960 May.)[Tunnel in rock, with three men][Tunnel in rock, with three men] ([between ca. 1852 an)A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies!A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies! ([S.l. : s.n.], 1812.)Columbia demands her children!Columbia demands her children! ([Boston : s.n.], 186)[Two men in wrestling poses in studio: back heel][Two men in wrestling poses in studio: back heel] (c1889.)A street scene in Belgrade, SerbiaA street scene in Belgrade, Serbia (1918 Dec.)Triangle Waist Co. fire, N.Y.C.--Crowds at sence [i.e. scene] of Washington St. fire, N.Y.Triangle Waist Co. fire, N.Y.C.--Crowds at sence [i.e. scene] of Washington St. fire, N.Y. (1911 March 26.)[Allegorical scene showing female figure on pedestal, holding staff with liberty cap and shield][Allegorical scene showing female figure on pedestal, holding staff with liberty cap and s ([between 1787 and 18)Home of William McKinley, Canton, OhioHome of William McKinley, Canton, Ohio ([between 1897 and 19)[Large group of people gathered around some men with musical instruments, Mombasa, Kenya][Large group of people gathered around some men with musical instruments, Mombasa, Kenya] ([between 1900 and 19)[Allegorical scene during Second Punic war, showing Roman galleys in background; with old man and women in foreground][Allegorical scene during Second Punic war, showing Roman galleys in background; with old ([published 1661])FamilyFamily (c1898.)[Housewife preparing dinner in compact kitchen in Greenbelt, Maryland][Housewife preparing dinner in compact kitchen in Greenbelt, Maryland] ([between 1940 and 19)[Eleven women police receiving marksmanship training][Eleven women police receiving marksmanship training] ([between 1909 and 19)Miss Lena Clark posed with three other womenMiss Lena Clark posed with three other women (1905)Say come let's have a dance""Say come let's have a dance"" ([between ca. 1890 an)[Allgater, the home of the Horatio Gates Lloyd family, side entrance to home][Allgater, the home of the Horatio Gates Lloyd family, side entrance to home] ([between 1918 and 19)Votes for womenVotes for women (c1913.)Newark women plod in snow to plea for foodNewark women plod in snow to plea for food ([ca. 1920])South Battery Street, ASouth Battery Street, A ([between 1870 and 19)Granville Sharp, aetat 58 / drawn by G. Dance ; engraved by Henry Meyer.Granville Sharp, aetat 58 / drawn by G. Dance ; engraved by Henry Meyer. (1820 May.)Women welding up a hatch, Portland, OregonWomen welding up a hatch, Portland, Oregon (1943)Antique City View - Fritzi Ritz - Antique Wall Decor PrintAntique City View - Fritzi Ritz - Antique Wall Decor PrintGraduating song, class of 1855 / lith. of Sarony & Co., N.Y.Graduating song, class of 1855 / lith. of Sarony & Co., N.Y. (New York : Published)Scenes in Wall Street during the panic. Jay Cooke & Company's officeScenes in Wall Street during the panic. Jay Cooke & Company's office (1873)Scenes in Wall Street during the panic. Run on the Union Trust CompanyScenes in Wall Street during the panic. Run on the Union Trust Company (1873)Men's fashions / Eugène Atget.Men's fashions / Eugène Atget. ([between 1898 and 19)Infantrymen of the 2nd Bn, VI Corps, 255th Inf. Regt., move down a street in Waldenburg to hunt out the Hun after a recent raid by a 63rd Div., US Seventh ArmyInfantrymen of the 2nd Bn, VI Corps, 255th Inf. Regt., move down a street in Waldenburg to (1945 April 16.)Historic Photo Print - Home of Zachary Taylor, SpringfieldHistoric Photo Print - Home of Zachary Taylor, Springfield[Mr. Couldock and his daughter (Eliza?) in scene from The Chimney Corner"]"[Mr. Couldock and his daughter (Eliza?) in scene from The Chimney Corner"]" (1869)Wee Willie Winkie's world. It was such a fine day for a parade! / Lyonel Feininger, 1906.Wee Willie Winkie's world. It was such a fine day for a parade! / Lyonel Feininger, 1906. (c1907, 1906.)Allcock's porous plasters. The race for the cup - the winner coming homeAllcock's porous plasters. The race for the cup - the winner coming home (c1887.)[Crowd scene][Crowd scene]Vintage Americana Print - A scene on the frontiers as practiced (2)Vintage Americana Print - A scene on the frontiers as practiced (2)Hun or home? Buy more Liberty Bonds / Raleigh.Hun or home? Buy more Liberty Bonds / Raleigh. (Chicago : Edwards & )Vintage Americana Print - Which A timely question man labeled popularVintage Americana Print - Which A timely question man labeled popularW.P.A. Federal Art Project of Illinois--Sculpture exhibition - 433 East Erie Street--April 10th - May 12th / Osborn -39.W.P.A. Federal Art Project of Illinois--Sculpture exhibition - 433 East Erie Street--April (Ill[inois] : Federal)At the emancipated women's clubAt the emancipated women's club (1896)Service on the home front There's a job for every Pennsylvanian in these civilian defense efforts.Service on the home front There's a job for every Pennsylvanian in these civilian defense ([Pennsylvania : WPA )Home safety is front line defense Conserve - protect / Wagner.Home safety is front line defense Conserve - protect / Wagner. (N.Y.C. : N.Y.C. W.P.)Two's company three's a crowdTwo's company three's a crowd (1914)The genii of intolerance A dangerous ally for the cause of women suffrage / Cesare.The genii of intolerance A dangerous ally for the cause of women suffrage / Cesare. ([1915 Sept. 25])The Crowd" that "Scooped" the pools"The Crowd" that "Scooped" the pools" ([New York] : Currier)The darktown riding class-the gallopThe darktown riding class-the gallop ([New York] : Currier)The French revolution: scene in the throne-room of the Tuileries, Feby. 24th, 1848The French revolution: scene in the throne-room of the Tuileries, Feby. 24th, 1848 (New York : Published)Home treasuresHome treasures (New York : Published)A scene in old IrelandA scene in old Ireland (New York : Published)The women of '76: Molly Pitcher" the heroine of Monmouth"The women of '76: Molly Pitcher" the heroine of Monmouth" (New York : Published)The snow-shoe dance: to thank the great spirit for the first appearance of snowThe snow-shoe dance: to thank the great spirit for the first appearance of snow (New York : Published)Night scene at a junctionNight scene at a junction (New York : Printed i)The tree of life: on either side of the river was there the tree of life which bare twelve manner of fruits.--Rev. ch. XXII,2The tree of life: on either side of the river was there the tree of life which bare twelve (New York : Published)Distinguished colored menDistinguished colored men (New York : Published)A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane" British and their "worthy" allies / Wm. Charles del et sculp."A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane" British and their "worthy" allies / W ([Philadephia : s.n.,)[The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, Nashville, Tennessee][The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, Nashville, Tennessee] ([1947])Street in Assisi / Ernest D. Roth.Street in Assisi / Ernest D. Roth. (1935)The Wading pool at the children's health camp, where hundreds of under-nourished aenemic, pre-tubercular children have been given the advantages of good and adequate food, fresh air, out-door play, proper rest, etc.The Wading pool at the children's health camp, where hundreds of under-nourished aenemic, ([between 1910 and 19)[Children's Hospital, Korovia St., Moscow. Child being immunized against diphtheria] / Edward Van Altena.[Children's Hospital, Korovia St., Moscow. Child being immunized against diphtheria] / Edw ([between 1910 and 19)The men bent in prayer to God and the government airplanes arrived.The men bent in prayer to God and the government airplanes arrived. (1977)[Three men in workshop making tobacco pipes][Three men in workshop making tobacco pipes] (c1908 July 12.)Delehanty & Hengler's New and original song and dance. Love among the roses. Sambo's invitation / J.E. Banu...(?)Delehanty & Hengler's New and original song and dance. Love among the roses. Sambo's invit (Published by G.D. Ru)[Women molding doll heads][Women molding doll heads] ([1908])4 Minute men--A message from Washington / H. Devit Welsh.4 Minute men--A message from Washington / H. Devit Welsh. ([1917])International Street--American side--Mexican side / photographed and published by Humphries Photo Co., El Paso, Texas.International Street--American side--Mexican side / photographed and published by Humphrie (Brooklyn, N.Y. : The)A life saving appliance to protect those who like to skate on thin iceA life saving appliance to protect those who like to skate on thin ice ([19]17.)[President and Mrs. Coolidge with Association of Advertising Men][President and Mrs. Coolidge with Association of Advertising Men] ([1924])[Four-family apartment houses for Frank Lyon, Lyon Village, Arlington, Virginia. Site plan][Four-family apartment houses for Frank Lyon, Lyon Village, Arlington, Virginia. Site plan (and Engineering (ADE)[Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brooks of Pittsfield, Maine, and their twelve daughters posed around stove in kitchen][Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brooks of Pittsfield, Maine, and their twelve daughters posed around sFeiffer. I go out on the street late at night / Jules Feiffer.Feiffer. I go out on the street late at night / Jules Feiffer. (c1965.)A group of Contrabands""A group of Contrabands"" (Hartford, Conn. : Th)

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