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City Hall from McAllister St., looking northeast. Souvenir hunters in foreground.

City Hall from McAllister St., looking northeast. Souvenir hunters in ...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, 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...

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

Years of back breaking labor is represented by the small cleared plot in the foreground, typical of a stump ranch in Oregon.

Years of back breaking labor is represented by the small cleared plot ...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Issuing rations. (Showing an Indian with a pipe in his hand in the foreground.)

Issuing rations. (Showing an Indian with a pipe in his hand in the for...

South Dakota 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

Scene at a street corner. Two ladies entering a house, other people promenading ; a horseman beyond. Two children in foreground.

Scene at a street corner. Two ladies entering a house, other people pr...

Public domain photo of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Roadside café, Damascus.  The man in the foreground is selling thin loaves of wheaten bread, slightly spread with butter and grape syrup and sprinkled with sessame seed. He calls out every now and then, in a plaintive voice, "God is the nourisher! Buy my bread!"

Roadside café, Damascus. The man in the foreground is selling thin lo...

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View of people in Boston Common including a man in a tophat in the foreground.

View of people in Boston Common including a man in a tophat in the for...

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

Yonkers pressure tunnel.  Finished lining in foreground. Placing concrete in side-walls and arch in background. ... Contract 54. May 1, 1912.

Yonkers pressure tunnel. Finished lining in foreground. Placing concr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

City Hall from McAllister St., looking northeast. Souvenir hunters in foreground.

City Hall from McAllister St., looking northeast. Souvenir hunters in ...

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The wreck of San Francisco Jewish Synagogue in foreground from Sutter and Powell Sts.

The wreck of San Francisco Jewish Synagogue in foreground from Sutter ...

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Mt. Watkins, from So. Dome, Mt. Raymond in distance, perpetual snow in foreground.

Mt. Watkins, from So. Dome, Mt. Raymond in distance, perpetual snow in...

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Sarcophagi among the ruins of Kedesh Naphtali.  The one in the foreground is a good example of a sarcophagus with two receptacles.

Sarcophagi among the ruins of Kedesh Naphtali. The one in the foregro...

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

[Mountain landscape (with fences seen in the foreground).]

[Mountain landscape (with fences seen in the foreground).]

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

Castle Garden, now the aquarium, with a very interesting foreground [large crowd of people, some waving at a procession, in foreground].

Castle Garden, now the aquarium, with a very interesting foreground [l...

New York 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

Roman Catholic church, Plaza of Guadeloupe, Gouadeloupe Co., Colorado. Built not many years since of adobes. Dimensions: length 120 feet; width 60 feet; height 25 feet. Grave yard in the foreground surrounded by an adobe wall about 6 feet in height.

Roman Catholic church, Plaza of Guadeloupe, Gouadeloupe Co., Colorado....

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

Roman Catholic church, Plaza of Guadeloupe, Gouadeloupe Co., Colorado. Built not many years since of adobes. Dimensions: length 120 feet; width 60 feet; height 25 feet. Grave yard in the foreground surrounded by an adobe wall about 6 feet in height.

Roman Catholic church, Plaza of Guadeloupe, Gouadeloupe Co., Colorado....

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

View of Ellis Island buildings, with garden and trellises in foreground.

View of Ellis Island buildings, with garden and trellises in foregroun...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a palace, villa, or large historic building, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A Galilean hamlet near Nazareth.  A garden-house in the foreground, with a birket, or raised pool, adjoining it; water flows from the pool into little channels which traverse the garden

A Galilean hamlet near Nazareth. A garden-house in the foreground, wi...

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

First glimpse of the Lebanon range from the south, with the ruined fortress of Hunîn and its clusters of one-storied houses in the foreground

First glimpse of the Lebanon range from the south, with the ruined for...

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Street in Masr El-Atîkah. The man in the foreground is selling water flavored with orange blossom.

Street in Masr El-Atîkah. The man in the foreground is selling water f...

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View of Barre in the distance with rock fence in foreground.

View of Barre in the distance with rock fence in foreground.

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 from foot of Whitehall street, looking towards south Brooklyn. The agitation of water in the foreground is occasioned ny a steamboat just passed.

View from foot of Whitehall street, looking towards south Brooklyn. Th...

Public domain scan of print depicting a sailboat or small ship, seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Aerators. General view from Middle dike of Ashokan reservoir shoeing the Lower gate-chamber in foreground and aerator in full operation beyond. ... Contract 10. June 20, 1917.

Aerators. General view from Middle dike of Ashokan reservoir shoeing t...

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Mt. Watkins, from So. Dome, Mt. Raymond in distance, perpetual snow in foreground.

Mt. Watkins, from So. Dome, Mt. Raymond in distance, perpetual snow in...

Public domain photograph of a mountain pass, mountains, nature, mountain range, view, landscape, rocks, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The hills of Samaria from Sûlem, the ancient Shunem.  Zerîn (Jezreel) appears upon the plain below, and in the foreground there is a characteristic example of the Cactus Opuntia (prickly pear) in blossom

The hills of Samaria from Sûlem, the ancient Shunem. Zerîn (Jezreel) ...

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The Well at Kefr Kenna.  The sculptured sarcophagus in the foreground is used as a trough for cattle

The Well at Kefr Kenna. The sculptured sarcophagus in the foreground ...

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

[Civil war mounument in Clinton, decorated with garlands, 2 girls sitting on fence in foreground.]

[Civil war mounument in Clinton, decorated with garlands, 2 girls sitt...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Greenhouse with flower beds inthe foreground.

Greenhouse with flower beds inthe foreground.

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

Sudbury River Conduit, B.W.W., div. 4, sec. 17, Nov. 13, 1876. View near rock-cut on sec. 17 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...

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

View from the Hog's Back, Upper Taughannock Ravine, top of the main fall in the foreground, Cayuga Lake in the distance.

View from the Hog's Back, Upper Taughannock Ravine, top of the main fa...

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 from foot of Whitehall street, looking towards south Brooklyn. The agitation of water in the foreground is occasioned ny a steamboat just passed.

View from foot of Whitehall street, looking towards south Brooklyn. Th...

Public domain scan of print depicting a sailboat or small ship, seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Suspension Bridge, Niagara. [J. W. Atwood's Joiner Shop in foreground.]

Suspension Bridge, Niagara. [J. W. Atwood's Joiner Shop in foreground....

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Little Bo-Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking out of a barrel in the foreground.]

Little Bo-Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Part of the north wall of Jerusalem, formed of the native rock blended with masonry. A shepherd in the foreground is playing a double-reed pipe

Part of the north wall of Jerusalem, formed of the native rock blended...

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

[Bare trees, water in foreground, fisherman in background.]

[Bare trees, water in foreground, fisherman in background.]

Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Oval landscape near Rome, woman with basket on her head in the left foreground

Oval landscape near Rome, woman with basket on her head in the left fo...

Public domain photograph related to the history of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wallkill  pressure tunnel. End view of section of concrete lining with invert laid in foreground. Erection forms in progress  in background. Contract 47. April 11, 1911.

Wallkill pressure tunnel. End view of section of concrete lining with...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bonticou tunnel. Competed trimming of tunnel shown in foreground. ... Contract 47. June 9, 1911.

Bonticou tunnel. Competed trimming of tunnel shown in foreground. ... ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Remains of village. Camouflaged trench in foreground; camouflaged road.

Remains of village. Camouflaged trench in foreground; camouflaged road...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Rockefeller Center: Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas in foreground, Fifth Avenue and 48th Street, Manhattan.

Rockefeller Center: Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas in foreground, F...

Public domain photograph - New York, art photography, artistic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bridge in the Shoemakers' Bazaar, Damascus.  A camel and a little group of people can be seen through the grated window, passing over the bridge. In the foreground there is a pleasantly situated café.

Bridge in the Shoemakers' Bazaar, Damascus. A camel and a little grou...

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

The Bay of 'Akka from the slopes of Carmel. With the ruined castle of Haifa in the foreground and a glimpse of the town of Haifa at the foot of the castle-hill ; in the distance the city of 'Akka is clearly shown.

The Bay of 'Akka from the slopes of Carmel. With the ruined castle of ...

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

[View of people in Boston Common including a man in a tophat in the foreground.]

[View of people in Boston Common including a man in a tophat in the fo...

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

Years of back breaking labor is represented by the small cleared plot in the foreground, typical of a stump ranch in Oregon.

Years of back breaking labor is represented by the small cleared plot ...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View from the Hog's Back, Upper Taughannock Ravine, top of main fall in the foreground, Cayuga Lake in the distance.

View from the Hog's Back, Upper Taughannock Ravine, top of main fall i...

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 from foot of Whitehall street, looking towards south Brooklyn. The agitation of water in the foreground is occasioned ny a steamboat just passed.

View from foot of Whitehall street, looking towards south Brooklyn. Th...

Public domain scan of print depicting a sailboat or small ship, seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

South Front of the White House, Fountain in the foreground.

South Front of the White House, Fountain in the foreground.

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Roman Catholic church, Plaza of Guadeloupe, Gouadeloupe Co., Colorado. Built not many years since of adobes. Dimensions: length 120 feet; width 60 feet; height 25 feet. Grave yard in the foreground surrounded by an adobe wall about 6 feet in height.

Roman Catholic church, Plaza of Guadeloupe, Gouadeloupe Co., Colorado....

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

Washington Street. [intact commercial building in foreground.]

Washington Street. [intact commercial building in foreground.]

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

View of New York City Hall, with fountain playing in foreground. Above: Croton Jubilee Quick Step

View of New York City Hall, with fountain playing in foreground. Above...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

View of a log raft in the foreground with a building far behind, Dubuque, Iowa.

View of a log raft in the foreground with a building far behind, Dubuq...

Iowa 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 assembl... More

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...

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

Suspension Bridge, Niagara. [Distant view, with river in foreground.]

Suspension Bridge, Niagara. [Distant view, with river in foreground.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, cascade, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Aerial picture of railhead at Conflans, notice how plain the trenches and trucks in the foreground show up by not being camouflaged.

Aerial picture of railhead at Conflans, notice how plain the trenches ...

Public domain photo of French landscape, historic place, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Part of Argonne Forest and trenches in foreground; View of Argonne Forest shell holes in background; Ville-Sur-Goursances in the distance.

Part of Argonne Forest and trenches in foreground; View of Argonne For...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mounted soldier, groom in foreground holding the bridle

Mounted soldier, groom in foreground holding the bridle

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Sculptured niches dedicated to Pan, at Cæsarea Philippi, in the face of the cliff, south of the cavern from which the Jordan springs. A peasant with his double-reed Pandean pipes and his flock of long-eared sheep appropriately occupies the foreground.

Sculptured niches dedicated to Pan, at Cæsarea Philippi, in the face o...

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Breasting an oar, just to steady her. Coil of rope on the raft in the foreground.

Breasting an oar, just to steady her. Coil of rope on the raft in the ...

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

Roman Catholic church, Plaza of Guadeloupe, Gouadeloupe Co., Colorado. Built not many years since of adobes. Dimensions: length 120 feet; width 60 feet; height 25 feet. Grave yard in the foreground surrounded by an adobe wall about 6 feet in height.

Roman Catholic church, Plaza of Guadeloupe, Gouadeloupe Co., Colorado....

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

United States Capitol, with Statue of Washington in the foreground.

United States Capitol, with Statue of Washington in the foreground.

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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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The river Kishon from El Mahrakah. The place of Elijah's sacrifice. A Bedawîn encampment in the foreground, and the hills of Galilee in the distance beyond a forest of oak-trees.

The river Kishon from El Mahrakah. The place of Elijah's sacrifice. A ...

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

[Trees, water in foreground.] - A drawing of a wooded area with trees

[Trees, water in foreground.] - A drawing of a wooded area with trees

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Elaborate observation post built in the Bois de Chaume ; View taken from the top of an observation post, showing top of dugout in the foreground ; Dugout shown to the left and kitchen to the right, flower bed in the centre.

Elaborate observation post built in the Bois de Chaume ; View taken fr...

Public domain photograph related to Germany in World War One, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Eastview tunnel. View showing forms in place with completed arch and side-wall in foreground. ... Contract 52. april 25, 1912.

Eastview tunnel. View showing forms in place with completed arch and s...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

From Kapirkate overlooking the Khargati Ridge. The battle ground of 11th May 1919. Bagh Springs + village in the distance and remains of old Bhuddist Stapa [?] on extreme left. Ghurkha sentry in foreground.

From Kapirkate overlooking the Khargati Ridge. The battle ground of 11...

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

Chateau Thierry, showing temporary bridge built by Americans. Chateau Thierry from the Chateau, town hall in foreground. German machine gun was operating from tower in town hall, commanding approach to the city.

Chateau Thierry, showing temporary bridge built by Americans. Chateau ...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Wreck of a lumber schooner. Remains of old wreck in foreground, San Francisco, Cal.

Wreck of a lumber schooner. Remains of old wreck in foreground, San Fr...

California 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

The mosque of Jenîn.  Surrounded by gardens; an aqueduct and fountain in the foreground

The mosque of Jenîn. Surrounded by gardens; an aqueduct and fountain ...

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Beidhat umm Tâkhah, a neighbor of Mount Serbál.  In the foreground is the usual scene of preparation for a night's bivouac.

Beidhat umm Tâkhah, a neighbor of Mount Serbál. In the foreground is ...

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

View of a log raft in the foreground with a building far behind, Dubuque, Iowa.

View of a log raft in the foreground with a building far behind, Dubuq...

Iowa 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 assembl... More

[View of people in Boston Common including a man in a tophat in the foreground.]

[View of people in Boston Common including a man in a tophat in the fo...

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

Battle Ground, monument in foreground, on spot where British soldiers fell.

Battle Ground, monument in foreground, on spot where British soldiers ...

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

[Small village at foot of hill; small tree and railroad car in foreground.]

[Small village at foot of hill; small tree and railroad car in foregro...

Pennsylvania 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

Little Round Top. Swamp and breastworks in foreground.

Little Round Top. Swamp and breastworks in foreground.

Pennsylvania 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

United States Capitol, with Statue of Washington in the foreground.

United States Capitol, with Statue of Washington in the foreground.

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cotton picking no. 3. [Group posing in the field with bale of cotton in foreground.]

Cotton picking no. 3. [Group posing in the field with bale of cotton i...

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

Temple and wall, with elephant and mahouts in the foreground

Temple and wall, with elephant and mahouts in the foreground

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Wharves showing ships moored, barrels in foreground.]

[Wharves showing ships moored, barrels in foreground.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mosque and tomb at Er Ram, the Ramah of Benjamin.  A group of peasants in the foreground; the woman wearing a head-dress formed of coins

Mosque and tomb at Er Ram, the Ramah of Benjamin. A group of peasants...

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Brooklyn in 1816. The principal street in the foreground in Front. . . [5 more lines of description]

Brooklyn in 1816. The principal street in the foreground in Front. . ....

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

Wharves showing ships moored, barrels in foreground.

Wharves showing ships moored, barrels in foreground.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Kensico reservoir. View of dam showing expansion-joint in foreground and down-stream face stepped to receive granite facing. Contract 9. October 29, 1914.

Kensico reservoir. View of dam showing expansion-joint in foreground a...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a construction site, industrial or commercial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

City Hall, Photographer in foreground. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

City Hall, Photographer in foreground. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collectio...

Picryl description: Public domain image of damaged, burned, or destroyed buildings, natural disaster, fire destruction, ruins, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[View of the Valley, with a hotel in the foreground.]

[View of the Valley, with a hotel in the foreground.]

California 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

On the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal under Pinnacle Mountain [boy in foreground].

On the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal under Pinnacle Mountain [boy in foregro...

New York 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, now the aquarium, with a very interesting foreground [large crowd of people, some waving at a procession, in foreground].

Castle Garden, now the aquarium, with a very interesting foreground [l...

New York 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

Lower Weber Canyon, looking west, Devil's Gate bridge in the foreground. Union Pacifc Railroad.

Lower Weber Canyon, looking west, Devil's Gate bridge in the foregroun...

Public domain photograph of a mountain pass, mountains, nature, mountain range, view, landscape, rocks, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Boo-Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking out of a barrel in the foreground.]

Boo-Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking out of...

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

Little Bo Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking out of a barrel in the foreground.]

Little Bo Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Group of figures, with man, viewed from the back, reclining in foreground.

Group of figures, with man, viewed from the back, reclining in foregro...

Public domain scan of technical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Country Club, Dongan Hills, Staten Island, N.Y.  [tennis courts in foreground]

Country Club, Dongan Hills, Staten Island, N.Y. [tennis courts in for...

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

[The Tripoli Monument with cadets in foreground.]

[The Tripoli Monument with cadets in foreground.]

Maryland 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

Mountain landscape (with fences seen in the foreground).

Mountain landscape (with fences seen in the foreground).

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

Little Bo-Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking out of a barrel in the foreground.]

Little Bo-Peep. [Group of men and women seated outside, child peeking ...

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

Looking towards Tyre from Nâkûrah.  An old olive-tree in the foreground and a Muslim cemetary on the hillside.

Looking towards Tyre from Nâkûrah. An old olive-tree in the foregroun...

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Wâdy et Tuffâh, commonly called the vale of Eschol. The peasants grouped in the foreground are under the southern branches  of Abraham's oak. In the distance the minaret of the great mosque of Sheikh 'Ali Bakka, Hebron, may be distinguished.

Wâdy et Tuffâh, commonly called the vale of Eschol. The peasants group...

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A suburban cafe.  the two men on the bench in the foreground are playing a game called mankalah; small pebbles are placed, according to certain rules, in hemispherical holes in a board.  This game exercises the powers of calculation; and it is often played at cafes.  The loser is expected to pay not only for the coffee drunk by himself and his antagonist, but by the spectators of the game.

A suburban cafe. the two men on the bench in the foreground are playi...

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

Moore's Lagoon, alligator in foreground. Georgia Sterescope Card.

Moore's Lagoon, alligator in foreground. Georgia Sterescope Card.

Georgia 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

Scene at Niagara Falls. [Fallen tree in foreground.]

Scene at Niagara Falls. [Fallen tree in foreground.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, cascade, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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