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

Accompagnamento di una mummia al sepolcro. - Il dio Anubi [Anubis] pre...

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celebrated polka dances. [Lithograph] Endicott's Lithy.

celebrated polka dances. [Lithograph] Endicott's Lithy.

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Abû Lahab and his followers hurl stones at Muhammad and Abû Bakr at the 'Ukâz Fair.

Abû Lahab and his followers hurl stones at Muhammad and Abû Bakr at th...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Habesh or Abyssinian slave - Drawing. Public domain image.

Habesh or Abyssinian slave - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Pavement in encaustic tiles by Minton & co. of Stoke-upon-Trent.

Pavement in encaustic tiles by Minton & co. of Stoke-upon-Trent.

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Group of Chinese enamels. Crystal Palace Exhibition

Group of Chinese enamels. Crystal Palace Exhibition

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33. Plafond du Tombeau D'anna (n° 81)

33. Plafond du Tombeau D'anna (n° 81)

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OPENING DINNER [held by] ALLGEMEINEN GARTENBAU-AUSSTELLUNG [at] "HAMBURG,GERMANY"
Scene aus dem Kobold. Feenballet in zwei Abtheilungen und fünf Tableaux von Hrn. J. Perrot.

Scene aus dem Kobold. Feenballet in zwei Abtheilungen und fünf Tableau...

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Triumphal entry into Angollala, highlands of Ethiopia

Triumphal entry into Angollala, highlands of Ethiopia

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Le lutin de la vallée Mme Guy-Stéphan. [Lithograph by A. Faivre].

Le lutin de la vallée Mme Guy-Stéphan. [Lithograph by A. Faivre].

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Group of objects in porcelain, by Copeland of London and Stoke-upon-Trent.

Group of objects in porcelain, by Copeland of London and Stoke-upon-Tr...

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Machine made lace by Heyman & Alexander and by Birken of Nottingham.

Machine made lace by Heyman & Alexander and by Birken of Nottingham.

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Axminster carpet by Watson, Bell, & co. of London.

Axminster carpet by Watson, Bell, & co. of London.

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Austria, K.K Österreich Armée, Offi Deutsch Grenadier

Austria, K.K Österreich Armée, Offi Deutsch Grenadier

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Madame Saqui, the celebrated performer on the rope, at Vauxhall

Madame Saqui, the celebrated performer on the rope, at Vauxhall

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Nef, Noub, Noum. (Cnèph, Cnouphis, Cnoubis, Chnoumis, Agathodaemon.)

Nef, Noub, Noum. (Cnèph, Cnouphis, Cnoubis, Chnoumis, Agathodaemon.)

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Silk brocades - by Campbell, Harrison & Lloyd, of Spitalfields, for Howell James & co. of London and by Vanner & son of Spitalfields.

Silk brocades - by Campbell, Harrison & Lloyd, of Spitalfields, for Ho...

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Cotton prints (padding)., France

Cotton prints (padding)., France

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Rustam shoots Isfandiyâr in the eyes with a double-pointed arrow.

Rustam shoots Isfandiyâr in the eyes with a double-pointed arrow.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Pierre Joseph Redoute - Cyrtanthus obliquus, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Pierre Joseph Redoute - Cyrtanthus obliquus, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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The Terrace. "Spring." Die at foot of steps.

The Terrace. "Spring." Die at foot of steps.

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Open litter with male passenger, umbrella, four bearers, and two attendants

Open litter with male passenger, umbrella, four bearers, and two atten...

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Crocus sativus, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Crocus sativus, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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Thoth Trismégiste, le premier Hermès, Hermès Trismégiste.

Thoth Trismégiste, le premier Hermès, Hermès Trismégiste.

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Black Panther-Man - Drawing. Public domain image.

Black Panther-Man - Drawing. Public domain image.

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The head of a slave sent by Hanzal to murder 'Alî floats by the instigator of the assassination attempt.

The head of a slave sent by Hanzal to murder 'Alî floats by the instig...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Habit of a gentleman of Wallachia. Gentilhomme Valaque.

Habit of a gentleman of Wallachia. Gentilhomme Valaque.

Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Paper hangings by Mader fréres [sic] of Paris.

Paper hangings by Mader fréres [sic] of Paris.

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Strelitzia Reginae, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Strelitzia Reginae, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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Colchicum autumnale var.latifolium, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Colchicum autumnale var.latifolium, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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The prophet Idrîs (Enoch) seated in a garden in Paradise.

The prophet Idrîs (Enoch) seated in a garden in Paradise.

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Habit of the emperor of China, in 1667. L'empereur de la Chine.

Habit of the emperor of China, in 1667. L'empereur de la Chine.

Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Gipsy dance - Drawing. Public domain image.

Gipsy dance - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

Fanny Ellsler [sic] in The shadow dance.

Fanny Ellsler [sic] in The shadow dance.

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Tigridia Pavonia, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Tigridia Pavonia, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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Exhibit number two. Embroidered cord silk.

Exhibit number two. Embroidered cord silk.

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Iris Persica, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Iris Persica, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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Eine Schwedische Bauern-Hochzeit

Eine Schwedische Bauern-Hochzeit

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Habit of a gentleman of Persia in 1568. Gentilhomme Persan.

Habit of a gentleman of Persia in 1568. Gentilhomme Persan.

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Figured silk manufactured by Campbell Harrison & Lloyd of Spitalfields, for Lewis & Allenby of London.

Figured silk manufactured by Campbell Harrison & Lloyd of Spitalfields...

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Paper hanging executed by Townsend & Parker of London.

Paper hanging executed by Townsend & Parker of London.

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Dessin : ancien canon des proportions du corps humain, usité depuis la Ve. jusqu'à la XXVIe. Dynastie [d won't stay lowercase]

Dessin : ancien canon des proportions du corps humain, usité depuis la...

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Province de Chouchter. Bas-relief de Tengh-i-Saoulek.

Province de Chouchter. Bas-relief de Tengh-i-Saoulek.

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Mabille - Drawing. Public domain image.

Mabille - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[panoramic illustration] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[panoramic illustration] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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La Promenade - Public domain dedication museum photo

La Promenade - Public domain dedication museum photo

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Dona Manuela Perea, known as La Nena, and the Spanish bolero dancer Don Felix Garcia, in the Spanish national dance, bolero caleta

Dona Manuela Perea, known as La Nena, and the Spanish bolero dancer Do...

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Abâbdeh riding dromedaries Egypt

Abâbdeh riding dromedaries Egypt

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1835 [Women's fashion in nineteenth-century Paris]

1835 [Women's fashion in nineteenth-century Paris]

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Shoes coat of arms

Shoes coat of arms

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Province de Chouchter. Bas-relief à Tengh-i-Saoulek.

Province de Chouchter. Bas-relief à Tengh-i-Saoulek.

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Dresses - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Dresses - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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Habit of a Russian girl in 1764. Fille Russe.

Habit of a Russian girl in 1764. Fille Russe.

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EASTER SUNDAY LUNCH [held by] PRINCESS HOTEL [at] "HAMILTON, BERMUDA" (HOTEL;)
Exhibit number three. Chaine leno (mercerized).

Exhibit number three. Chaine leno (mercerized).

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Muscari botryoides, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Muscari botryoides, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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Thomas Rowlandson - Quakers merry making

Thomas Rowlandson - Quakers merry making

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Mlle. Carlotta Grisi. La Sylphide.

Mlle. Carlotta Grisi. La Sylphide.

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Melle Ferraris, rôle de Gazella dans l'Etoile de Messine. Théâtre de l'opéra. Lithograph. Imp. Becquet à Paris.

Melle Ferraris, rôle de Gazella dans l'Etoile de Messine. Théâtre de l...

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Exhibit number six. Vassar cordiné classique.

Exhibit number six. Vassar cordiné classique.

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Vera Mosconi-Dance Series-Polka

Vera Mosconi-Dance Series-Polka

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Eglantier, E. Hervegh. Eugene Grasset, compiler

Eglantier, E. Hervegh. Eugene Grasset, compiler

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The polka on 19th-century music covers

The polka on 19th-century music covers

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Felix Bracquemond - Don Quichotte [d'après Goya].

Felix Bracquemond - Don Quichotte [d'après Goya].

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Ballet: The pet of the ballet., Dance

Ballet: The pet of the ballet., Dance

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Hannâd ibn 'Umar kisses the hand of Muhammad, pledging his aid and allegiance.

Hannâd ibn 'Umar kisses the hand of Muhammad, pledging his aid and all...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Zahhak enthroned, surrounded by five courtiers.

Zahhak enthroned, surrounded by five courtiers.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Northern Hemisphere ; Southern Hemisphere.

Northern Hemisphere ; Southern Hemisphere.

Public domain scan of an old vintage map, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Melle Taglioni dans L'ombre (ballet): Imprimerie d'Aubert & Cie

Melle Taglioni dans L'ombre (ballet): Imprimerie d'Aubert & Cie

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Armenian Ladies (At Home) - Public domain  drawing

Armenian Ladies (At Home) - Public domain drawing

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Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

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Danseuse à la barre - Drawing. Public domain image.

Danseuse à la barre - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Paper hanging by Woollams of London.

Paper hanging by Woollams of London.

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A Santon or Religious Fanatic - Sketches of character and costume in Constantinople

A Santon or Religious Fanatic - Sketches of character and costume in C...

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Art industriel : vases de diverses matières (nécropole de Thèbes -- XVIIIe. et XXe. dynasties)

Art industriel : vases de diverses matières (nécropole de Thèbes -- XV...

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The three graces - Drawing. Public domain image.

The three graces - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Inf. Reg. No. 23 Schotten [Schotsch?] Stuart  R. S. E. 1779-1795

Inf. Reg. No. 23 Schotten [Schotsch?] Stuart R. S. E. 1779-1795

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

Fanny Elssler in the favourite dance La cachucha. Designed by N. Sarony.

Fanny Elssler in the favourite dance La cachucha. Designed by N. Saron...

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Wensley Dale knitters.. Watercolor painting.

Wensley Dale knitters.. Watercolor painting.

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Island of jewels quadrilles by J.H. Tully

Island of jewels quadrilles by J.H. Tully

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Teyat (oilman), his shop and customers at Cairo

Teyat (oilman), his shop and customers at Cairo

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Nénuphar, Art Nouveau Poster - Public domain dedication image

Nénuphar, Art Nouveau Poster - Public domain dedication image

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Glycine, Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Glycine, Maurice Pillard Verneuil

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1843 [Women's fashion in nineteenth-century Paris]

1843 [Women's fashion in nineteenth-century Paris]

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Cotton printing (mordant colors and benzidine colors).

Cotton printing (mordant colors and benzidine colors).

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6 Ladies of the Blended Rose - Drawing. Public domain image.

6 Ladies of the Blended Rose - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Peinture : portrait du pharaon Mienptah-Hotéphimat (nécropole de Thèbes -- XIXe. dynastie)

Peinture : portrait du pharaon Mienptah-Hotéphimat (nécropole de Thèbe...

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Eglantier, Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Eglantier, Maurice Pillard Verneuil

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Chrysanthème, Art Nouveau Poster

Chrysanthème, Art Nouveau Poster

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Pl. No. 1 of Dr. Jones' papers : Hospital gangrene : Case of W.J. Black. No. VII

Pl. No. 1 of Dr. Jones' papers : Hospital gangrene : Case of W.J. Blac...

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COMPLIMENTARY TO B.W. ROWELL, ILLUSTRIOUS IMPERIAL RECORDER OF IMPERIAL COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA [held by] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF HELLA TEMPLE [at] "ORIENTAL HOTEL, DALLAS, TX" (HOT;)
Tn. "Leonardo Da Vinci". Watercolor painting.
Rustam slays Qulûn. - Persian manuscript

Rustam slays Qulûn. - Persian manuscript

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Abyssinian priest and warrior - Drawing. Public domain image.

Abyssinian priest and warrior - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Commedia dell'arte figures, Dance

Commedia dell'arte figures, Dance

Public domain image of a 15th-16th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Africans - Public domain dedication museum photo

Africans - Public domain dedication museum photo

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From the tombs of the kings at Thebes.

From the tombs of the kings at Thebes.

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Cerito [sic] in the Sylphide. [Lithograph by N. Currier]

Cerito [sic] in the Sylphide. [Lithograph by N. Currier]

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Fish costume - Public domain portrait painting

Fish costume - Public domain portrait painting

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