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Capture of cities in the land of Ararat.

Capture of cities in the land of Ararat.

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The capture of the cities of Arame, son of Gusu.

The capture of the cities of Arame, son of Gusu.

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Captives brought to Assyria (continued). (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

Captives brought to Assyria (continued). (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

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Sculpture in one of the Pyramids of Meroe.

Sculpture in one of the Pyramids of Meroe.

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In and about the Dells of Wisconsin River. Over Panthom Chamber in Witches' Gulch.

In and about the Dells of Wisconsin River. Over Panthom Chamber in Wit...

Wisconsin 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 as... More

Valentine & Orson. - Egypt

Valentine & Orson. - Egypt

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Phoenician glass vessels and necklaces

Phoenician glass vessels and necklaces

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The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

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The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

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The detached rock at Otter Cliffs.

The detached rock at Otter Cliffs.

Maine 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

Ruins of the Circular Church & Secession Hall, Charleston.

Ruins of the Circular Church & Secession Hall, Charleston.

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Zauberflöte : Set - Public domain scan of drawing

Zauberflöte : Set - Public domain scan of drawing

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Capture of Kulisu, and ceremonies at the source of the river.

Capture of Kulisu, and ceremonies at the source of the river.

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Sala nella reggia di Memfi. Questa scena fu eseguita pel ballo tragico, Psammi, inventato, e posto sulle scene dell'i. r. Teatro alla Scala dal Sig. Salvatore Viganò. L'autunno dell'anno 1817. A. Sanquirico inv. e dip.  G. Castellini inc.

Sala nella reggia di Memfi. Questa scena fu eseguita pel ballo tragico...

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The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

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Relics of the cliff dwellers of the Mesa Verde, Colorado, U.S.A.

Relics of the cliff dwellers of the Mesa Verde, Colorado, U.S.A.

Colorado 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 ass... More

[Church at Pecos, N.M.] Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

[Church at Pecos, N.M.] Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

New Mexico 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

Kammavacam. - Public domain dedication image

Kammavacam. - Public domain dedication image

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Objetos de adorno, tocado y calzado de los Babilonios y Asirios

Objetos de adorno, tocado y calzado de los Babilonios y Asirios

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Jewels - An open book with a drawing of a woman in a dress

Jewels - An open book with a drawing of a woman in a dress

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Peintures executéés dans le tombeau de Rhamsès IV (Maiamoun).

Peintures executéés dans le tombeau de Rhamsès IV (Maiamoun).

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The capture of Astamaku in Hamath.

The capture of Astamaku in Hamath.

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View of the ruins on Milk St. - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

View of the ruins on Milk St. - stereoscopic view, public domain photo...

Boston Massachusetts 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 Yo... More

Clay tablet … - Egypt - A close up of a stone object on a black surface

Clay tablet … - Egypt - A close up of a stone object on a black surfac...

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Facade of the palace of Darius, Persepolis

Facade of the palace of Darius, Persepolis

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The campaign against Urkhileni of Hamath, including the capture of Qarqara.

The campaign against Urkhileni of Hamath, including the capture of Qar...

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Home of a rich Athenian woman - Egypt

Home of a rich Athenian woman - Egypt

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Persian bas-reliefs, Egyptian sculpture

Persian bas-reliefs, Egyptian sculpture

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The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

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Capture of Kulisu, and ceremonies at the source of the river.

Capture of Kulisu, and ceremonies at the source of the river.

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Capture of cities in the land of Ararat.

Capture of cities in the land of Ararat.

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The campaign in Nairi and capture of Suguni in Ararat (upper row); The siege of Suguni in Ararat (lower row).

The campaign in Nairi and capture of Suguni in Ararat (upper row); The...

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Capture of Kulisu, and ceremonies at the source of the river.

Capture of Kulisu, and ceremonies at the source of the river.

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Military uniforms: Germany. Würtemberg. 1807-1809.

Military uniforms: Germany. Würtemberg. 1807-1809.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Frost work on Mt. Washington. New Hampshire in 19th century. Stereoscope card.

Frost work on Mt. Washington. New Hampshire in 19th century. Stereosco...

New Hampshire 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 wh... More

Water Tank and Frost Work, Mt. Washington.

Water Tank and Frost Work, Mt. Washington.

New Hampshire 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 wh... More

The conquest of Ararat and reception of tribute from the king of Kirzani.

The conquest of Ararat and reception of tribute from the king of Kirza...

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Door way. Fort Marion. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.

Door way. Fort Marion. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.

Florida 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 asse... More

In and about the Dells of Wisconsin River. Over Panthom Chamber in Witches' Gulch.

In and about the Dells of Wisconsin River. Over Panthom Chamber in Wit...

Wisconsin 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 as... More

Grand Procession. Part I.  From a Tomb at Thebes.

Grand Procession. Part I. From a Tomb at Thebes.

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The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

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Temple and wall, with elephant and mahouts in the foreground

Temple and wall, with elephant and mahouts in the foreground

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Christmas cards depicting Egyptians with Christ child; pyramids; star of David, palm trees, and plants.

Christmas cards depicting Egyptians with Christ child; pyramids; star ...

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The Door way of the Fort. - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

The Door way of the Fort. - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpap...

Florida 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 asse... More

Grand Procession. Part 2.  From a Tomb at Thebes.

Grand Procession. Part 2. From a Tomb at Thebes.

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Utensilios y objetos de guerra y marina de los Babilonios y Asirios

Utensilios y objetos de guerra y marina de los Babilonios y Asirios

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A Pompeian house - Wonders of the Ancient World

A Pompeian house - Wonders of the Ancient World

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Façade m. Taureau (porte k, 1), de profil.

Façade m. Taureau (porte k, 1), de profil.

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The campaign in Nairi and capture of Suguni in Ararat (upper row); The siege of Suguni in Ararat (lower row).

The campaign in Nairi and capture of Suguni in Ararat (upper row); The...

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Capture of cities in the land of Ararat.

Capture of cities in the land of Ararat.

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The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

The tribute of Unqu (Patinu). - Egypt

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The tribute of Sangara of Carchemish.

The tribute of Sangara of Carchemish.

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The expedition against Ilu-khiti of Rure.

The expedition against Ilu-khiti of Rure.

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The conquest of Ararat and reception of tribute from the king of Kirzani.

The conquest of Ararat and reception of tribute from the king of Kirza...

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The tribute of the Chaldeans. - Egypt

The tribute of the Chaldeans. - Egypt

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Pyramids of Nouri - Public domain dedication image

Pyramids of Nouri - Public domain dedication image

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The king in his chariot, returning from battle (Kouyunjik)

The king in his chariot, returning from battle (Kouyunjik)

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Princesse Italo-Romaine, fin de VIII siecle. Mosaique de la Basilique St. Cecile, aux catacombs de Rome.

Princesse Italo-Romaine, fin de VIII siecle. Mosaique de la Basilique ...

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Frontispiece. The Buddha illuminates the universe

Frontispiece. The Buddha illuminates the universe

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Kammavacam. - Public domain dedication image

Kammavacam. - Public domain dedication image

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Egyptian tombs. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Egyptian tombs. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

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Early Corinthian jug with animal frieze

Early Corinthian jug with animal frieze

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Sculpture in one of the Pyramids of Meroe

Sculpture in one of the Pyramids of Meroe

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Misha Pelenge Che, le 107e chef (env[iron]. 1780); Bope Pelenge, le 108e chef (env[iron]. 1800)

Misha Pelenge Che, le 107e chef (env[iron]. 1780); Bope Pelenge, le 10...

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Grand Procession. Part 3.  From a Tomb at Thebes.

Grand Procession. Part 3. From a Tomb at Thebes.

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Chinamen working guano. Great Heap, Chincha Islands

Chinamen working guano. Great Heap, Chincha Islands

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Columns at Wady el Owataib. - Public domain dedication image

Columns at Wady el Owataib. - Public domain dedication image

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Kammavacam. - Public domain dedication image

Kammavacam. - Public domain dedication image

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Hunting scene, leopard attacking one of two elephants, howdahs, mahouts

Hunting scene, leopard attacking one of two elephants, howdahs, mahout...

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Stanze sotterranee dov'erano custoditi i tesori reali. Scena eseguita pel ballo grande Sesostri, inventato, e posto scene dell'I. R. Teatro alla Scala, dal Sigr. Salvatore Taglioni, l'autunno dell'anno 1824. A. Sanquirico inv. C. Sanquirico inc.

Stanze sotterranee dov'erano custoditi i tesori reali. Scena eseguita ...

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The Door way of the Fort. - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

The Door way of the Fort. - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpap...

Florida 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 asse... More

Grand Procession. Part 4.  From a Tomb at Thebes.

Grand Procession. Part 4. From a Tomb at Thebes.

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Myshi kota pogrebaiut. - Public domain dedication image

Myshi kota pogrebaiut. - Public domain dedication image

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Temple and wall, with elephant and mahouts in the foreground

Temple and wall, with elephant and mahouts in the foreground

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K-10 - Egypt - A stone tablet with writing on it

K-10 - Egypt - A stone tablet with writing on it

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Clay tablet from Jokha … - Egypt

Clay tablet from Jokha … - Egypt

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Assyrian artifacts of war - Public domain dedication image

Assyrian artifacts of war - Public domain dedication image

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Persian and South Asian sculpture

Persian and South Asian sculpture

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Clay cylinder, with hole … - Egypt

Clay cylinder, with hole … - Egypt

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Sarcophagi. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Sarcophagi. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

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Pyramids at Gibel el Birkel. - Public domain dedication image

Pyramids at Gibel el Birkel. - Public domain dedication image

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Watch Tower of the Old Spanish Fort, at St. Augustine, Florida.

Watch Tower of the Old Spanish Fort, at St. Augustine, Florida.

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The pageant, "The star of Ethiopia," in Philadelphia

The pageant, "The star of Ethiopia," in Philadelphia

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Ashkelon besieged by Ramses II - Egypt

Ashkelon besieged by Ramses II - Egypt

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Ruins of the Circular Church & Secession Hall, Charleston.

Ruins of the Circular Church & Secession Hall, Charleston.

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Two women spinning white threads

Two women spinning white threads

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Egyptian sculpture - Egypt - Knight's pictorial gallery of arts

Egyptian sculpture - Egypt - Knight's pictorial gallery of arts

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Clay tablet from Jokha … - Egypt

Clay tablet from Jokha … - Egypt

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Segu: The ancient palace of Ahmadou transformed into a fort (exterior).

Segu: The ancient palace of Ahmadou transformed into a fort (exterior)...

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Door way. Fort Marion. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.

Door way. Fort Marion. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.

Florida 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 asse... More

Frost work on Mt. Washington. New Hampshire in 19th century. Stereoscope card.

Frost work on Mt. Washington. New Hampshire in 19th century. Stereosco...

New Hampshire 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 wh... More

Mongol'skii shishak s lichinoiu. V 1/3 nast. velich. Khromolitografiia F. Dregera.

Mongol'skii shishak s lichinoiu. V 1/3 nast. velich. Khromolitografiia...

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294.--In winter time the process of making up a New England bound train in New York City was often attended with much difficulty

294.--In winter time the process of making up a New England bound trai...

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Frost work on Mt. Washington. New Hampshire in 19th century. Stereoscope card.

Frost work on Mt. Washington. New Hampshire in 19th century. Stereosco...

New Hampshire 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 wh... More

Church at Pecos, N.M. Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

Church at Pecos, N.M. Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

New Mexico 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

Chemical materials: chemical apparatuses; tar manufacture; soda production.

Chemical materials: chemical apparatuses; tar manufacture; soda produc...

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Atrio di notte.  Questa scena fu eseguita pel ballo mitologico Il Dedalo, inventato, e posto sulle dell'I. R. Teatro alla Scala dal Sig. Salvatore Viganò, il carnevale dell'anno 1818.  A. Sanquirico inv. e dip.  A. Biasioli inc.

Atrio di notte. Questa scena fu eseguita pel ballo mitologico Il Deda...

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Sculpture in the portico of a pyramid at Meroe.

Sculpture in the portico of a pyramid at Meroe.

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View of the ruins on Milk St. - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

View of the ruins on Milk St. - stereoscopic view, public domain photo...

Boston Massachusetts 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 Yo... More

Clay tablet … - Egypt - A group of stone tablets with writing on them

Clay tablet … - Egypt - A group of stone tablets with writing on them

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