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View of rapids, residential building in the background.

View of rapids, residential building in the background.

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Howard ambulance, rear view, tailgate partially lowered, rollers that support cushioned litters are visible. Background masked.

Howard ambulance, rear view, tailgate partially lowered, rollers that ...

Public domain photograph of a machine part, motor, equipment, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Birket Mamilla, commonly called the Upper Pool of Gihon, surrounded by Moslem tombs. In the background the Jaffa Gate is shown, with the Citadel on the right and the Anglican Church on the left

The Birket Mamilla, commonly called the Upper Pool of Gihon, surrounde...

Public domain illustrated book page scan, related to Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[A couple under the umbrella posing against a background of the beach.]

[A couple under the umbrella posing against a background of the beach....

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

[View of people standing on a commercial street, church visible in background.]

[View of people standing on a commercial street, church visible in bac...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

View of the Garden with the gazebo at the background.

View of the Garden with the gazebo at the background.

Missouri 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

Castle Garden [ships in the harbor in background].

Castle Garden [ships in the harbor in background].

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Text in gold on purple background in gold and paint frame.

Text in gold on purple background in gold and paint frame.

Public domain manuscript page scan, medieval, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Text in gold on purple background in gold and paint frame.

Text in gold on purple background in gold and paint frame.

Public domain manuscript page scan, medieval, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Sunken Gardens and Pool at Midland Beach, Staten Island, N.Y.  [lots of people and garden view,  Midland Hotel in background and pool slide.]

Sunken Gardens and Pool at Midland Beach, Staten Island, N.Y. [lots o...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage New York postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Two men in conversation with a lumber yard in the background?

Two men in conversation with a lumber yard in the background?

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a farmer, 1930s great depression, dust bowl era, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Two people standing next to a fence with trees and a large institutional structure in the background.

Two people standing next to a fence with trees and a large institution...

Picryl description: Public domain image of trees, forest, park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of a pier from the deck of a boat, Sea View House in background.

View of a pier from the deck of a boat, Sea View House in background.

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 Yorker wh... More

Trailer, with a building in the background, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Trailer, with a building in the background, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of a buffalo head in front of a painted background.

View of a buffalo head in front of a painted background.

Minnesota 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

Beersheba Well with the Arlington Hotel in the background.

Beersheba Well with the Arlington Hotel in the background.

New Jersey 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

View of "Mexican burros" with building in the background.

View of "Mexican burros" with building in the background.

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

Wall Street, N.Y.[Trinity Church in background].

Wall Street, N.Y.[Trinity Church in background].

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Castle Garden [aerial view with harbor in background].

Castle Garden [aerial view with harbor in background].

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Barber shaving a man's head bald, one onlooker, white building in the background

Barber shaving a man's head bald, one onlooker, white building in the ...

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jacksonville [Man with rifle peering into the river, town in the background].

Jacksonville [Man with rifle peering into the river, town in the backg...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

View of the Garden with the visitors and the Observatory at the background.

View of the Garden with the visitors and the Observatory at the backgr...

Missouri 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

View of "Mexican burros" with building in the background.

View of "Mexican burros" with building in the background.

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Castle Garden [aerial view with harbor in background].

Castle Garden [aerial view with harbor in background].

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

View of rapids, residential building in the background.

View of rapids, residential building in the background.

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Barber shaving a man's head bald, one onlooker, white building in the background

Barber shaving a man's head bald, one onlooker, white building in the ...

Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

In front of the chapel, showing the library in the background.

In front of the chapel, showing the library in the background.

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Sudbury River Conduit, B.W.W., div. 4, sec. 17, Nov. 13, 1876. View near rock-cut showing ledgemen in the foreground and brickmasons in the background.

Sudbury River Conduit, B.W.W., div. 4, sec. 17, Nov. 13, 1876. View ne...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

[View of men standing and sitting in front of cottages, Sea View House in background.]

[View of men standing and sitting in front of cottages, Sea View House...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[View of a bridge over a river, town in background.]

[View of a bridge over a river, town in background.]

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[View of a park with a fountain in a lake and people on a bench in the background.]

[View of a park with a fountain in a lake and people on a bench in the...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

St. John the Evangelist holding the cup of poison that has already killed several others; in the background, John on the island of Patmos.

St. John the Evangelist holding the cup of poison that has already kil...

A book of hours is a type of devotional text that was popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in the late medieval period. It is a type of prayer book that contains a collection of prayers and devotional texts... More

Gold text on purple background in gold frame.

Gold text on purple background in gold frame.

Public domain manuscript page scan, medieval, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Annunciation set in an elaborate church; grotesques include an armored merman aiming an arrow at an angel that grows from a flower, with trellises of grapes and flowers in the background.

Annunciation set in an elaborate church; grotesques include an armored...

The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to announce that she had been chosen to give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. The event is recorded in the New Testamen... More

Background for Hightstown project photographs. Seventh Avenue and West 28th Street, New York

Background for Hightstown project photographs. Seventh Avenue and West...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Refugees' camp, former dwelling in ruins in background. This is earthquake work.

Refugees' camp, former dwelling in ruins in background. This is earthq...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of San Francisco earthquake and Great Fire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A group of Hawaiians on the beach, ships and town in the background.

A group of Hawaiians on the beach, ships and town in the background.

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 assembled it over a period of mo... More

Ute Indians on the road to a grand pow-wow. Co-operative store for background.

Ute Indians on the road to a grand pow-wow. Co-operative store for bac...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A couple under the umbrella posing against a background of the beach.

A couple under the umbrella posing against a background of the beach.

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

Beach near Plank Walk, Pavillion in background.

Beach near Plank Walk, Pavillion in background.

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 Yorker wh... More

View of a park with large buildings in the background.

View of a park with large buildings in the background.

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

View of people standing on a commercial street, church visible in background.

View of people standing on a commercial street, church visible in back...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Wall Street, New York, U.S.A.[street scene, Trinity Church in background].

Wall Street, New York, U.S.A.[street scene, Trinity Church in backgrou...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of a park with a fountain in a lake and people on a bench in the background.

View of a park with a fountain in a lake and people on a bench in the ...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

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