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New South Wales Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

New South Wales Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

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

Royal Horse Artillery. Cigarette Card

Royal Horse Artillery. Cigarette Card

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

Government House. Hobart

Government House. Hobart

Public domain photograph of painting in New Zealand museums, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Botanical Gardens. Melbourne

Botanical Gardens. Melbourne

Public domain photograph of painting in New Zealand museums, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Acrocephalus turdoïdes. Thrush-Warbler.

Acrocephalus turdoïdes. Thrush-Warbler.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Oxylophus glandarius. Great Spotted Cuckoo.

Oxylophus glandarius. Great Spotted Cuckoo.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Botaurus stellaris.  Bittern.

Botaurus stellaris. Bittern.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of street cars. New Orleans, Louisiana. Stereoscope card.

View of street cars. New Orleans, Louisiana. Stereoscope card.

Louisiana 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

Military uniforms: New South Wales Lancers.

Military uniforms: New South Wales Lancers.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

The Folk Tales of a Savage - Book for children by Bata Kindai Amgoza ibn Lobagola

The Folk Tales of a Savage - Book for children by Bata Kindai Amgoza i...

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

Spanish Graveyard, Showing some of the Oldest Tombs in this Country.

Spanish Graveyard, Showing some of the Oldest Tombs in this Country.

Picryl description: Public domain image related to death, coffin, grave, funeral, burial, monument, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Officer. 14th Hussars. Cigarette Card

Officer. 14th Hussars. Cigarette Card

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

The New York Sunday herald. Feb. 23rd.

The New York Sunday herald. Feb. 23rd.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th-century fashion, Asian costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Queen's Wharf. Wellington, N. Z.

Queen's Wharf. Wellington, N. Z.

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The Knights of Pythias Temple; Propose $ 1,200.000.00 International Temple of the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the District of Columbia, now being erected on State Street at 37th Place.

The Knights of Pythias Temple; Propose $ 1,200.000.00 International Te...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: New South Wales Field Artillery.

Military uniforms: New South Wales Field Artillery.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European artillery units.

New South Wales Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

New South Wales Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

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

Queensland Court [Australian exhibit], Main building.

Queensland Court [Australian exhibit], Main building.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Victorian Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

Victorian Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

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

New South Wales Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

New South Wales Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

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

Treasury. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th century.

Treasury. Washington DC stereoscope card, 19th century.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classical or neoclassical building, architecture design, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

White Terrace. Rotomahana, N. Z.

White Terrace. Rotomahana, N. Z.

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Strix flammea. Barn-Owl. - Public domain zoological illustration

Strix flammea. Barn-Owl. - Public domain zoological illustration

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Port Chalmers, N. Z. - A black and white photo of a harbor filled with ships

Port Chalmers, N. Z. - A black and white photo of a harbor filled with...

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lanius excubitor. Great Grey Shrike.

Lanius excubitor. Great Grey Shrike.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fringilla montifringilla. Bramblefinch.

Fringilla montifringilla. Bramblefinch.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bayonne Bridge Vintage postcard

Bayonne Bridge Vintage postcard

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Podpolkovnik Pavel Petrovich Makhaev. 1863.

Podpolkovnik Pavel Petrovich Makhaev. 1863.

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

Anas boschas. Mallard, or Wild Duck.

Anas boschas. Mallard, or Wild Duck.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Umbrella Tree, California - Detroit Publishing Company Postcard

Umbrella Tree, California - Detroit Publishing Company Postcard

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

10C - N.Y. City (Aerial Set).

10C - N.Y. City (Aerial Set).

Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Military uniforms: The New South Wales Lancers.

Military uniforms: The New South Wales Lancers.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

Ussars Voluntario, principa de Galles, Provincia de Vittoria.

Ussars Voluntario, principa de Galles, Provincia de Vittoria.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

1st Gate-Rock Nakanotake Miogi. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

1st Gate-Rock Nakanotake Miogi. 19th century Japan. Public domain imag...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

DINNER [held by] MENZIES'HOTEL [at] "MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA" (HOTEL;FOREIGN;)
Military uniforms: Queensland Mounted Rifles.

Military uniforms: Queensland Mounted Rifles.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

Officer. Royal Horse Guards Blue. Cigarette Card

Officer. Royal Horse Guards Blue. Cigarette Card

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

C.I.V. Vintage American cigarette card

C.I.V. Vintage American cigarette card

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

17th Lancers. Vintage American cigarette card

17th Lancers. Vintage American cigarette card

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

Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (3)

Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (3)

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European military.

Military uniforms: The New South Wales Lancers.

Military uniforms: The New South Wales Lancers.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, horses, horse riding, farm animals, farmers, livestock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

General view of the Falls from Vctoria Point, Canada side.

General view of the Falls from Vctoria Point, Canada side.

Canada 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 assem... More

CELEBRATION OF OPENING [held by] PALACE HOTEL [at] "MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA" (FOR;)
[Billiard table.] Rhode Island. 19th century stereoscope card.

[Billiard table.] Rhode Island. 19th century stereoscope card.

Rhode Island 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

Botanical Gardens. Melbourne

Botanical Gardens. Melbourne

Public domain photograph of a lake, river, pond in the woods, forest, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Rat. Ateamuri, Waikato, N. Z.

The Rat. Ateamuri, Waikato, N. Z.

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Nucifraga caryocatactes. Nutcracker.

Nucifraga caryocatactes. Nutcracker.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Herald Square, N. Y. City postcard

Herald Square, N. Y. City postcard

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

Podiceps cristatus. Great Crested Grebe.

Podiceps cristatus. Great Crested Grebe.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

20B - N.Y. City (Aerial Set). - Public domain map

20B - N.Y. City (Aerial Set). - Public domain map

Picryl description: Public domain image of an old city plan, vintage cartography, 18th-19th century map, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: The Perth (West Australia) Artillery Volunteers.

Military uniforms: The Perth (West Australia) Artillery Volunteers.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Military uniforms: New South Wales Field Artillery.

Military uniforms: New South Wales Field Artillery.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

1 Herald - Blended Rose - Drawing. Public domain image.

1 Herald - Blended Rose - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an 18th-19th-century costume, fashion, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The New England Granite Works, Hartford, Conn. [Stone carvers working on large sculpture of a soldier]

The New England Granite Works, Hartford, Conn. [Stone carvers working ...

Connecticut 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

Military uniforms: Batallion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry.

Military uniforms: Batallion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Reclining Australian - An old photo of a man sitting on the ground
Wet Jacket Arm. Dusky Sd., N. Z.

Wet Jacket Arm. Dusky Sd., N. Z.

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Curruca hortensis. Garden Warbler.

Curruca hortensis. Garden Warbler.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Crex pratensis.  Land-Rail, or Corn Crake.

Crex pratensis. Land-Rail, or Corn Crake.

Public domain reproduction of lithograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

La Toja  Spanish Casino, Restaurant and Grill  [exactly the same view as #485, same ad text, same address,  different phone number]

La Toja Spanish Casino, Restaurant and Grill [exactly the same view ...

Public domain photograph of a postcard, historic place view, landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Mother of the Forest, through the Torrey Group, Mammoth Grove, Calaveras Co., Cal.

The Mother of the Forest, through the Torrey Group, Mammoth Grove, Cal...

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

Dripping Springs, Grand Canyon, Ariz.

Dripping Springs, Grand Canyon, Ariz.

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

Military uniforms: Victorian Mounted Rifles.

Military uniforms: Victorian Mounted Rifles.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

Military uniforms: Regiment Zwitsers I.

Military uniforms: Regiment Zwitsers I.

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

View of Hakodate. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

View of Hakodate. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Military uniforms: West Australian [...] Infantry.

Military uniforms: West Australian [...] Infantry.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

New South Wales Lancers. Cigarette Card

New South Wales Lancers. Cigarette Card

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

Harry Houdini: the world's handcuff king and prison breaker

Harry Houdini: the world's handcuff king and prison breaker

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Muscicapa collaris. White-collared Flycatcher.

Muscicapa collaris. White-collared Flycatcher.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Butalis grisola. Spotted Flycatcher.

Butalis grisola. Spotted Flycatcher.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Seated female fishmonger in white sari

Seated female fishmonger in white sari

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

Picus minor. Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.

Picus minor. Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Phalacrocorax carbo. Cormorant.

Phalacrocorax carbo. Cormorant.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Military uniforms: New South Wales Mounted Rifles.

Military uniforms: New South Wales Mounted Rifles.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, horses, horse riding, farm animals, farmers, livestock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Military uniforms: Queenland Mounted Rifles.

Military uniforms: Queenland Mounted Rifles.

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, military conflict, conscription, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: West Australia (Perth) Artillery.

Military uniforms: West Australia (Perth) Artillery.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Military uniforms: New South Wales Mounted Rifles.

Military uniforms: New South Wales Mounted Rifles.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

New South Wales Lancers. Cigarette Card

New South Wales Lancers. Cigarette Card

Picryl description: Public domain image of a uniform, military personnel, armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Assiette à dessert : trois motifs composés chacun d'un ruban, d'une fleur et d'un oiseau.]

[Assiette à dessert : trois motifs composés chacun d'un ruban, d'une f...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

The Mother of the Forest, through the Torrey Group, Mammoth Grove, Calaveras Co., Cal.

The Mother of the Forest, through the Torrey Group, Mammoth Grove, Cal...

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

City Hall. Massachusetts stereoscope card collection, NYPL

City Hall. Massachusetts stereoscope card collection, NYPL

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

Hamilton College campus view no. 11.

Hamilton College campus view no. 11.

New York State 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 w... More

Ponce de Leon Hotel, St. Augustine, Florida.

Ponce de Leon Hotel, St. Augustine, Florida.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Botanical Gardens. Melbourne

Botanical Gardens. Melbourne

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, pond, water reflection, romantic landscape, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Falco candicans. Greenland Falcon, light race, adult and young.

Falco candicans. Greenland Falcon, light race, adult and young.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arthur R. Milford Sd. - A black and white photo of a lake with a mountain in the background

Arthur R. Milford Sd. - A black and white photo of a lake with a mount...

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Otis tarda. Great Bustard.

Otis tarda. Great Bustard.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Clarendon Gorge, Green Mtns., Vt.

Clarendon Gorge, Green Mtns., Vt.

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

Big Road Walker. Book for children for Eula Griffin Duncan

Big Road Walker. Book for children for Eula Griffin Duncan

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

14-Australia - Drawing. Public domain image.

14-Australia - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description

Râs el Abyad. Showing the north or Tyrian side. The little tower in the distance is a Turkish guard-house, where tolls are levied, as it commands the pass to Acre.

Râs el Abyad. Showing the north or Tyrian side. The little tower in th...

Public domain scan of an art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hotel Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine, Fla.

Hotel Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine, Fla.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th-century building, Victorian architecture style, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Banana trees.] Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.

[Banana trees.] Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.

Florida 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

Military uniforms: Victorian Artillery.

Military uniforms: Victorian Artillery.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Canadian Mounted Police. Cigarette Card

Canadian Mounted Police. Cigarette Card

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

Mecistura  caudata. Long-tailed Tit.

Mecistura caudata. Long-tailed Tit.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

23C - N.Y. City (Aerial Set).

23C - N.Y. City (Aerial Set).

Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Military uniforms: Master Gunner, New South Wales Artillery.

Military uniforms: Master Gunner, New South Wales Artillery.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European artillery units.

Queensland Court [Australian exhibit], Main building.

Queensland Court [Australian exhibit], Main building.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Milvus migrans. Black Kite. - Public domain zoological illustration

Milvus migrans. Black Kite. - Public domain zoological illustration

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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