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[Three drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

[Three drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Two drawings of people, one drawing of a boat with two people rowing.

Two drawings of people, one drawing of a boat with two people rowing.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Tian fu xia fan zhao shu - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864

Tian fu xia fan zhao shu - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864

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Tian ming zhao zhi shu - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Xing shi wen - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Birdseye view of bridges, Foochow.

Birdseye view of bridges, Foochow.

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River cargo, Chiang Chin, Amoy Interiour.

River cargo, Chiang Chin, Amoy Interiour.

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Shanghai.  Native method of manufacturing cotton cloth.

Shanghai. Native method of manufacturing cotton cloth.

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Plate 3501 - A to Plate 3708 - A. Shelf with brackets,  China soap dish and holder

Plate 3501 - A to Plate 3708 - A. Shelf with brackets, China soap dis...

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Shoes - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Shoes - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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[Three drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

[Three drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Drawing of man with two shields, each bearing two sharp points at one end.

Drawing of man with two shields, each bearing two sharp points at one ...

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Drawing of a woman, drawing of a boy, drawing of a boat.

Drawing of a woman, drawing of a boy, drawing of a boat.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Hongkew Market, Shanghai. postcard

Hongkew Market, Shanghai. postcard

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Foochow Road, Shanghai. postcard

Foochow Road, Shanghai. postcard

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Shanghai.  The Bund with Chinese Custom House and tower.

Shanghai. The Bund with Chinese Custom House and tower.

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The Bund, Shanghai. Vintage postcard

The Bund, Shanghai. Vintage postcard

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Habit of a servant maid in China. Servante de la Chine.

Habit of a servant maid in China. Servante de la Chine.

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DINNER TO DELEGATES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA BANKERS' ASSOCIATION [held by] THE CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION OF THE BANKS OF PHILADELPHIA [at] PHILADELPHIA BOURSE
CHRISTMAS DINNER [held by] PACIFIC MAIL SS CO. [at] S.S.CHINA (SS;)

CHRISTMAS DINNER [held by] PACIFIC MAIL SS CO. [at] S.S.CHINA (SS;)

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THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER [held by] PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO. [at] "ON BOARD S.S. ""CHINA""" (SS;)

THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER [held by] PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO. [at] "ON BOARD...

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Punishment by stretching the criminal on a wooden bench[.]

Punishment by stretching the criminal on a wooden bench[.]

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A man fastened to a block of wood.

A man fastened to a block of wood.

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Enclosure with pools of water, women with baskets of tea.

Enclosure with pools of water, women with baskets of tea.

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Boxes of tea being weighed and packed for shipping.

Boxes of tea being weighed and packed for shipping.

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Woman seated at table, playing a shimianluo.

Woman seated at table, playing a shimianluo.

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Multi-level table with sculpture and vase, low table with urn.

Multi-level table with sculpture and vase, low table with urn.

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Two women with baskets of silkworms.

Two women with baskets of silkworms.

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Two drawings of people, one drawing of a boat.

Two drawings of people, one drawing of a boat.

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Parments, busts - An open book with a picture of people dressed in asian clothing

Parments, busts - An open book with a picture of people dressed in asi...

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Two birds, flowers. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Two birds, flowers. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Two birds on flowering tree branch.

Two birds on flowering tree branch.

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[Four drawings of people, including a man carrying a snake.]

[Four drawings of people, including a man carrying a snake.]

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Typus pussæ seu Cybelis aut Isidis Sinensium.

Typus pussæ seu Cybelis aut Isidis Sinensium.

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Northern China - The home of the Brown Eared -Pheasant.

Northern China - The home of the Brown Eared -Pheasant.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Athanasius Kircher - Rheubarum matthioli.

Athanasius Kircher - Rheubarum matthioli.

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

Athanasius Kircher - Pyrophy lacum.

Athanasius Kircher - Pyrophy lacum.

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China, Regio Asiae., Abraham Ortelius

China, Regio Asiae., Abraham Ortelius

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Chinese Large Headed Terrapin, Platisternon megacephalus. China.

Chinese Large Headed Terrapin, Platisternon megacephalus. China.

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Chinese sepulchres; Chinese husbandmen. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

Chinese sepulchres; Chinese husbandmen. Thomas Astley, 1759, publisher

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The silk manufacturing in China; Winding from the cods in the cauldron; Balneum Maria to kill the worms in the cods; Taking the cods from the mats after smothered in the earthen pots; Winding from the cods in a copper if warm water; Ways of winding silk; Hanging up the sheets of paper with eggs on them.

The silk manufacturing in China; Winding from the cods in the cauldron...

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The Bund.  Kobe.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

The Bund. Kobe.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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A Chinese Green Grocer, San Francisco, Calif.

A Chinese Green Grocer, San Francisco, Calif.

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A Chinese Festival, San Francisco, Calif.

A Chinese Festival, San Francisco, Calif.

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A chart of the eastermost part of the EAST INDIES and CHINA, from Cape Comarine to JAPAN, with all adjacent Islands

A chart of the eastermost part of the EAST INDIES and CHINA, from Cape...

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The islands of the East Indies with the channels between India, China & New Holland.

The islands of the East Indies with the channels between India, China ...

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

Summer habit of a Chinese mandarin in 1700. Habillement d'ete de'un mandarin Chinois.

Summer habit of a Chinese mandarin in 1700. Habillement d'ete de'un ma...

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[Four drawings of flowers.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

[Four drawings of flowers.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Drawing of a woman seated at a round table.

Drawing of a woman seated at a round table.

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Two drawings of boats. - Public domain book scan / drawing

Two drawings of boats. - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Two drawings of women, one drawing of a boys with a dragon costume, one drawing of a boy with a fish toy.

Two drawings of women, one drawing of a boys with a dragon costume, on...

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Yu zhi qian zi zhao - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Goures and costumes

Goures and costumes

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Tissues and embroidery

Tissues and embroidery

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Chinese child with vase. - Public domain

Chinese child with vase. - Public domain

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Shanghai.  A Buddhist temple in the old city.

Shanghai. A Buddhist temple in the old city.

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A high dignitary of the Chinese Six Companies, San Francisco, California.

A high dignitary of the Chinese Six Companies, San Francisco, Californ...

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Taikoro in caste Mukden. postcard

Taikoro in caste Mukden. postcard

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North Sze Chuen Road, corner of Range Road, Shanghai.

North Sze Chuen Road, corner of Range Road, Shanghai.

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The Bund, Shanghai. Vintage postcard

The Bund, Shanghai. Vintage postcard

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Habit of a bonzess of China in 1700. Bonzess de Chine.

Habit of a bonzess of China in 1700. Bonzess de Chine.

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The ordinary habit of the emperor of China in [sic]. L'Empereur de la Chine dans sa parure ordinaire.

The ordinary habit of the emperor of China in [sic]. L'Empereur de la ...

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Baseball players - Chinese baseball team, Christian College, Macao, China

Baseball players - Chinese baseball team, Christian College, Macao, Ch...

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THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER [held by] PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO. [at] "ON BOARD S.S. ""CHINA""" (SS;)

THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER [held by] PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO. [at] "ON BOARD...

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DINNER TO THE HIGH COMMISSIONERS OF THE EMPEROR OF CHINA - TAI HUNG-chi,ASST SEC.OF THE TREAS,TUAN FONG,VICEROY OF FUKIEN & CHE-KIANG,ANDSIR CHENTUNG LIANG-CHENG,MINISTER OF CHINA TO THE US; [held by] GOV.OF MASS.- CURTIS GUILD JR. [at] "ALGONQUIN CLUB,BOSTON,MASS." (CLUB;)

DINNER TO THE HIGH COMMISSIONERS OF THE EMPEROR OF CHINA - TAI HUNG-ch...

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Daniel's china court. Centennial Exhibition 1876, Philadelphia PA

Daniel's china court. Centennial Exhibition 1876, Philadelphia PA

Philadelphia 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... More

A malefactor in a cage.

A malefactor in a cage.

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Four figures; one man leads another by chain around neck.

Four figures; one man leads another by chain around neck.

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Conducting an offender into banishment.

Conducting an offender into banishment.

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Black butterfly with red flowers and long green leaves.

Black butterfly with red flowers and long green leaves.

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Houseboat [?]]

Houseboat [?]]

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River and mountain scene with people loading flat boats from riverbank.

River and mountain scene with people loading flat boats from riverbank...

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A China heart - Public domain sheet music scan
Bi-level table with vase and dish, low small table with hanging bell, vase.

Bi-level table with vase and dish, low small table with hanging bell, ...

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Woman seated on green bench, playing wind instrument with a curved bell.

Woman seated on green bench, playing wind instrument with a curved bel...

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Two women at tables with baskets of silkworms.

Two women at tables with baskets of silkworms.

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Large pottery container, vase, low table with lamp and large urn.

Large pottery container, vase, low table with lamp and large urn.

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Pekin - Engraving, Public domain image

Pekin - Engraving, Public domain image

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S[?]ing out tea sprouts. - Drawing. Public domain image.

S[?]ing out tea sprouts. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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River freight junk. - Drawing. Public domain image.

River freight junk. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Kitchen shop, Shanghai. postcard

Kitchen shop, Shanghai. postcard

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Drawing of a man, drawing of a boy with a frog toy, drawing of a boat.

Drawing of a man, drawing of a boy with a frog toy, drawing of a boat.

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[Voyages and travels to Guinea, Benin, Kongo and Angola. Description of Loango, Kongo, Angola, Benguela, and adjacent  countries. Description of the countries along the eastern coast of Africa, from Cape of Good Hope to Cape Guarda Fuy. Voyages and of Africa, from Cape of Good Hope to Cape Guarda Fuy. Voyages and travels in China, 1655-1722; Volume III; Frontispiece.]

[Voyages and travels to Guinea, Benin, Kongo and Angola. Description o...

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Whampao Road, Shanghai. postcard

Whampao Road, Shanghai. postcard

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1. Chinese Plaice, Platessa Chinensis; 2. Dr. Russell's Plaice, Platessa Russellii; 3. Short lined Finless Sole, Plagusia abbreviata. China.

1. Chinese Plaice, Platessa Chinensis; 2. Dr. Russell's Plaice, Plates...

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Le bal, Art print depicting dance

Le bal, Art print depicting dance

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Barnes, Blanding & Co., Marble and Granite Works, 26 Chenango St., Binghamton, N.Y.; Carter, Abbott & Johnson, General Hardware and Carriage Goods, Wholesale and Retail, 87 Washington Street, Binghamton, N.Y.; Charles S. Hall, Importer and Dealer in Crockery, China, & Glass, Cutlery, Plated-Ware, Mirrors, Carpets, Oil-Cloths, & House- Furnishing Goods, No. 34 Court St., Binghamton, N.Y.; Barrett & Child, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Imported & Domestic Groceries, Fine Tears, Coffees, and Spices, Flour, Salt, Fish, etc., etc., No. 32 Court St., Binghamton, N.Y. ; Amsbry & Morris, Dealers in Hats, Caps, Furs, Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers, 30 Court Street, Binghamton, N.Y.

Barnes, Blanding & Co., Marble and Granite Works, 26 Chenango St., Bin...

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Minchô shiken [cover]., originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Minchô shiken [cover]., originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-17...

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Tai ping tiao gui - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Tian tiao shu - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Tian li yao lun - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Cloaks - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Cloaks - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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Drawing of man with bow and quiver of arrows.

Drawing of man with bow and quiver of arrows.

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