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Polnischer Tanz: (Wesele w oycowie)

Polnischer Tanz: (Wesele w oycowie)

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P.T. Barnum's grand Roman Hippodrome -- exterior view

P.T. Barnum's grand Roman Hippodrome -- exterior view

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Blind Milton dictating "Paradise Lost" to his daughters

Blind Milton dictating "Paradise Lost" to his daughters

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Pulling down the Statue of George III by the "Sons of Freedom" at the Bowling Green, City of New York July 1776

Pulling down the Statue of George III by the "Sons of Freedom" at the ...

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Aquarelle représentant un essai de vol par ailes battantes dans la première partie du XIXe siècle.

Aquarelle représentant un essai de vol par ailes battantes dans la pre...

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Carved enclosed mahogany bookcase--style of Chippendale. French influence. Formerly the property of Sir Charles W. Domville, Santry Court, Dublin, ca. 1745.

Carved enclosed mahogany bookcase--style of Chippendale. French influe...

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The Bansa, or residence of the King of Kongo, called St. Salvador.

The Bansa, or residence of the King of Kongo, called St. Salvador.

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Habit of a French nobleman in 1660. Gentilhomme François.

Habit of a French nobleman in 1660. Gentilhomme François.

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Dutch women with dog - A painting of a woman and child with a dog

Dutch women with dog - A painting of a woman and child with a dog

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Market Man - Two drawings of a man and a woman

Market Man - Two drawings of a man and a woman

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Lord Grenville. - Public domain portrait engraving

Lord Grenville. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Château de Chaumont - A black and white drawing of a castle

Château de Chaumont - A black and white drawing of a castle

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Col. Henry Lee - Public domain  engraving

Col. Henry Lee - Public domain engraving

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Portrait of Phillis Wheatley - Public domain portrait engraving

Portrait of Phillis Wheatley - Public domain portrait engraving

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Exchanging citizens for horses.

Exchanging citizens for horses.

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Three women walking accompanied by a boy carrying a pot of fukujuso

Three women walking accompanied by a boy carrying a pot of fukujuso

Kiyonaga is considered one of the great masters of the full-color nishiki-e print and of bijin-ga, images of courtesans and other beautiful women. Like most ukiyo-e artists, however, he also produced a number o... More

A group of early eighteenth-century furniture, from the collection of W. H. Lever, Esq., M.P. Walnut cabinet-top scrutoire, veneered upon oak with bleached herring-boned bandings. Inlaid sycamore ("yellow") clock. Carved tabouret, probably French.

A group of early eighteenth-century furniture, from the collection of ...

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Slave-dealers and slaves - A street scene in Zanzibar., Tanzania

Slave-dealers and slaves - A street scene in Zanzibar., Tanzania

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Hernand Cortez. - Public domain portrait engraving

Hernand Cortez. - Public domain portrait engraving

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New York City Hospital - Public domain dedication image

New York City Hospital - Public domain dedication image

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Children at school. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Children at school. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teacher, teaching, studying, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Josephine Butler collection of music covers

Josephine Butler collection of music covers

Public domain image of portrait, 18th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Petite credence, François I, Musée de Cluny, Paris, ca. 1520.

Petite credence, François I, Musée de Cluny, Paris, ca. 1520.

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Two Musicians Playing the Violin and the Lute

Two Musicians Playing the Violin and the Lute

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De Wind Koopers met Wind betaald, of de laaste zal blyven hangen

De Wind Koopers met Wind betaald, of de laaste zal blyven hangen

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Aldegrever Heinrich - The Rich Man on His Deathbed

Aldegrever Heinrich - The Rich Man on His Deathbed

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Alexander Hay Ritchie - James Tallmadge.

Alexander Hay Ritchie - James Tallmadge.

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Massacre of the Christian Indians

Massacre of the Christian Indians

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Engelse Quakers en tabak planters aende Barbados.

Engelse Quakers en tabak planters aende Barbados.

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

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Mosques on Mukattam. Caverns and quarries are numerous on the slopes of the Mukattam hills, which are of nummulite foundation and extremely rich in fossils.

Mosques on Mukattam. Caverns and quarries are numerous on the slopes o...

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The dancing lesson - A black and white drawing of a man in a tutu

The dancing lesson - A black and white drawing of a man in a tutu

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Landing at Jamestown. - Public domain dedication image

Landing at Jamestown. - Public domain dedication image

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Washington at Valley Forge - Public domain portrait engraving

Washington at Valley Forge - Public domain portrait engraving

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L'aéro-montgolfière d'Orlandi. Aquarelle.

L'aéro-montgolfière d'Orlandi. Aquarelle.

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Combat entre un avion allemand Fokker et un avion français Voisin. Aquarelle exécutée en 1916 par M. Bourguignon.

Combat entre un avion allemand Fokker et un avion français Voisin. Aqu...

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Legati Regis Ballagatte in urbe Goa comitatus = Die staet des Ambassateurs van den Coninck van Ballagatte binnen Goa.

Legati Regis Ballagatte in urbe Goa comitatus = Die staet des Ambassat...

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The Plains of Abraham, near Quebec.

The Plains of Abraham, near Quebec.

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Rue Mansour-Pacha (Caire). - A black and white photo of an old building

Rue Mansour-Pacha (Caire). - A black and white photo of an old buildin...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Carved China case in Chippendale's Chinese manner. A Chippendale Chinese chair, ca. 1750.

Carved China case in Chippendale's Chinese manner. A Chippendale Chine...

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Affiche pour la Compagnie P.-L.-M. "L'Auvergne".

Affiche pour la Compagnie P.-L.-M. "L'Auvergne".

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a ship, docks, navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Broadway Theatre - A drawing of a building with a flag on top of it

Broadway Theatre - A drawing of a building with a flag on top of it

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France. The minuet de la cœur - A drawing of a group of people in a room

France. The minuet de la cœur - A drawing of a group of people in a ro...

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James Barton Longacre - Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.

James Barton Longacre - Andrew Jackson, President of the United States...

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The royal family of England in the year 1787.

The royal family of England in the year 1787.

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The Battle of Germantown (Chew's House).

The Battle of Germantown (Chew's House).

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Battle of Trenton - Public domain dedication image

Battle of Trenton - Public domain dedication image

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Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont - Public domain portrait engraving

Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont - Public domain portrait engraving

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Court of the West India Company's House on the Cingal, Amsterdam

Court of the West India Company's House on the Cingal, Amsterdam

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Gov. Thomas Nelson, Yorktown, York County, Virginia. Signer of the Declaration of Independence, 4th July, 1776.

Gov. Thomas Nelson, Yorktown, York County, Virginia. Signer of the Dec...

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Island of Harmûz or Ormus. - Public domain old map

Island of Harmûz or Ormus. - Public domain old map

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

City Hall. - A drawing of a large building with a clock tower

City Hall. - A drawing of a large building with a clock tower

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The Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence.

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George the Third, King of Great Britain

George the Third, King of Great Britain

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The West India Company's Warehouse, built in 1641, as seen from the Oude Schans, Amsterdam

The West India Company's Warehouse, built in 1641, as seen from the Ou...

Public domain image of Netherlands landscape, 17th-18th century cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Women's work. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Women's work. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

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Habit of the mufti, or chief priest of the Turks, in 1749. Le moufti.

Habit of the mufti, or chief priest of the Turks, in 1749. Le moufti.

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

1. Vue près de Syené [Aswân]. 2. Vue d'Eléphantine. 3. Vue de Philæ.

1. Vue près de Syené [Aswân]. 2. Vue d'Eléphantine. 3. Vue de Philæ.

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The citdel of Saida, the ancient Sidon. Now called Kul'at el Mezzeh. It stands on the south-eastern extremity of the town, on a heap of rubbish in which layers of the purple shell are still visible.

The citdel of Saida, the ancient Sidon. Now called Kul'at el Mezzeh. I...

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Christ Rebuking Peter - A black and white drawing of a man and a woman

Christ Rebuking Peter - A black and white drawing of a man and a woman

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Mr. Chew's House - Public domain dedication image

Mr. Chew's House - Public domain dedication image

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

A perspective view of the cities of London and Westminster.

A perspective view of the cities of London and Westminster.

Public domain image of a historic vintage city view, cityscape, plan, 17th-18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Women's work. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks
The first landing of the Pilgrims, 1620.

The first landing of the Pilgrims, 1620.

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The oiran Segawa and Matsuto and attendants in the house called Matsubaya

The oiran Segawa and Matsuto and attendants in the house called Matsub...

santo kyoden Public domain photograph of 18th-century woodblock print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arch of Constantine. - A painting of a group of people standing in front of a building

Arch of Constantine. - A painting of a group of people standing in fro...

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Another habit of a Chinese lady in 1700. Autre dame Chinoise.

Another habit of a Chinese lady in 1700. Autre dame Chinoise.

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Two figures in Roman costume, on stage ; eighteenth century audience in foreground. Scribbling, including date 1791, on wall on each side. In pencil: India proof. Interior of the old John St. Theatre, N.Y.

Two figures in Roman costume, on stage ; eighteenth century audience i...

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Carved mahogany pedestal sideboard. Property of W. Walters, Esq., Baltimore, U.S.A., ca. 1780. Oval wheel-back master's chair. Property of the worshipful Company of Drapers, London.

Carved mahogany pedestal sideboard. Property of W. Walters, Esq., Balt...

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Transport d'une voiture démontée [above]; Convoi de café. Marchandes de café brûlé [below].
Rue Quinquempoix en l'année 1720

Rue Quinquempoix en l'année 1720

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Habit of a lady of quality of Alsatia in 1577. Dame d'Alsace.

Habit of a lady of quality of Alsatia in 1577. Dame d'Alsace.

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Nieu Amsterdam at. New York. - A painting of a man and a woman with a dog

Nieu Amsterdam at. New York. - A painting of a man and a woman with a ...

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century Dutch print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

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South west view of Lancaster, Pa.

South west view of Lancaster, Pa.

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Gen. Sir William Howe. - Henry Bryan Hall

Gen. Sir William Howe. - Henry Bryan Hall

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Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, October 19, 1781

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, October 19, 1781

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Scenes of daily life in Colonial America. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Scenes of daily life in Colonial America. Alexander Anderson scrapbook...

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Slave Markt - A large group of people standing around a harbor

Slave Markt - A large group of people standing around a harbor

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

P.T. Barnum's grand Roman Hippodrome -- interior view

P.T. Barnum's grand Roman Hippodrome -- interior view

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Crucifixion - A black and white drawing of a man on a cross

Crucifixion - A black and white drawing of a man on a cross

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Carved walnut bombé armoire with chased mounts. Property of Dr. Burghard. Carved oak stairway, Guildford.

Carved walnut bombé armoire with chased mounts. Property of Dr. Burgha...

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Diodati, the residence of Lord Byron

Diodati, the residence of Lord Byron

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Satinwood and mahogany inlaid dressing cabinet. In the king's bedroom, West Dean Park, property of Hon. William James, ca. 1785.

Satinwood and mahogany inlaid dressing cabinet. In the king's bedroom,...

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Carved and gilt draped domed bed (lit a couronne), style Louis XVI. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, W. Bureau-toilette (or petit secrétaire) in marqueterie. Style, transitional Louis XV-XVI. Wallace collection, Hertford house, London W. Cartonnier in green lacquer, style, transitional Louis XV-XVI. Wallace collection.

Carved and gilt draped domed bed (lit a couronne), style Louis XVI. Vi...

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The entrance to the Citadel of Cairo.

The entrance to the Citadel of Cairo.

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The tomb of Noah, at a place called Kerak Nûh. The so-called tomb is probably a portion of an ancient aqueduct.

The tomb of Noah, at a place called Kerak Nûh. The so-called tomb is p...

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Accompagnamento di una mummia al sepolcro. - Il dio Anubi presta gli ultimi uffizi a un defunto.

Accompagnamento di una mummia al sepolcro. - Il dio Anubi presta gli u...

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The Borough Hall, Brooklyn - A drawing of a horse drawn carriage in front of a building

The Borough Hall, Brooklyn - A drawing of a horse drawn carriage in fr...

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City Hall Park. French's Hotel, with street sign City Hall Square on its wall, Tammany Hotel, Sunday Times, Tribune and Currier on the left. St. Paul's in the background

City Hall Park. French's Hotel, with street sign City Hall Square on i...

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Alms house buildings, Blackwell's Island

Alms house buildings, Blackwell's Island

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Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.

Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.

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Van Tassel house, the resident of Washington Irving, Esq.

Van Tassel house, the resident of Washington Irving, Esq.

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A perspective view of Westminster Abbey, from the high altar to the west end, shewing the manner of his Majesty's crowning.

A perspective view of Westminster Abbey, from the high altar to the we...

Public domain photograph of a church interior, gothic architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Quincy Adams President of the United States

John Quincy Adams President of the United States

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Scenes of everyday life and trade in Colonial America. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Scenes of everyday life and trade in Colonial America. Alexander Ander...

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The Hare and the Tortoise. - Public domain dedication image
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Il dissoluto punito osia Don Giovanni, Title page

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Il dissoluto punito osia Don Giovanni, Title...

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Plate 11th. Phenix Bank, Wall St. New York ; United States' Branch Bank, Wall Street.

Plate 11th. Phenix Bank, Wall St. New York ; United States' Branch Ban...

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