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Karta Rossii I.Magina iz italianskago izdaniia Geografii Ptolemeia, Venetiis 1596g. Tekst str.12.

Karta Rossii I.Magina iz italianskago izdaniia Geografii Ptolemeia, Ve...

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Habit of the sultaness queen in 1749. La sultane reine.

Habit of the sultaness queen in 1749. La sultane reine.

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The Queens vice chamberlain; two gentlemen ushers; the Queens lord chamberlain; the queens ivory rod, borne by the Earl of Dorset; the Queens scepter with the cross, borne by the Earl of Rutland; the Queens Crown, borne by the Duke of Beaufort.

The Queens vice chamberlain; two gentlemen ushers; the Queens lord cha...

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The choir of Westminster in number 16; the groom of the vestry; the organ blower; two sackbuts, and double courtal; gentlemen of the Chapel Royal, in number 32.

The choir of Westminster in number 16; the groom of the vestry; the or...

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The Queens Majestic; the Bishop of London; the Bishop of Winchester; the Dutchess of Norfork; four earls daughters; sixteen barons of the Qnaue ports; a lady of the Bed chamber; two of her majesties women; gentlemen pensioners.

The Queens Majestic; the Bishop of London; the Bishop of Winchester; t...

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Habit of a Tartarian princess, in 1700. Princess Tartare.

Habit of a Tartarian princess, in 1700. Princess Tartare.

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An illustration of the Egyptian, Grecian and Roman costumes ; in forty outlines, with descriptions, selected, drawn and engraved by Thomas Baxter.

An illustration of the Egyptian, Grecian and Roman costumes ; in forty...

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Danse des nègres - A drawing of a group of people dancing

Danse des nègres - A drawing of a group of people dancing

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Affiche de la première Ascension équestre de Poitevin au Champ de Mars, le 7 juillet 1850.

Affiche de la première Ascension équestre de Poitevin au Champ de Mars...

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Traversée : danse de nègres. - A group of men standing on top of a boat

Traversée : danse de nègres. - A group of men standing on top of a boa...

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Enterprise on her fast trip to Louisville, 1815

Enterprise on her fast trip to Louisville, 1815

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Tian qing dao li shu - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
The tempter and the traitor--the treason of Arnold on the night of September 21, 1780.

The tempter and the traitor--the treason of Arnold on the night of Sep...

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View from the top of Pilot Knob. The advance of the army. . .

View from the top of Pilot Knob. The advance of the army. . .

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Building bridges over the Georgetown and Alexandria Canal for the use of the soldiers. Fort McQuade. . . .

Building bridges over the Georgetown and Alexandria Canal for the use ...

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Round Top, : Noted for the desperate struggle which took place near its base.

Round Top, : Noted for the desperate struggle which took place near it...

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Funeral of Col. Ellsworth, East Room, White House, Washigton, D.C., 10[:00] a.m.; 25 May ['61]

Funeral of Col. Ellsworth, East Room, White House, Washigton, D.C., 10...

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Castle Picnkey, Charleston Harbor, in possession of the South Carolina troops.

Castle Picnkey, Charleston Harbor, in possession of the South Carolina...

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Office of Sanitary Commission, Louisville, Ky.

Office of Sanitary Commission, Louisville, Ky.

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Entrance to office of Sanitary Commission. No. 8 Cherry Street, Nashville, Tenn.

Entrance to office of Sanitary Commission. No. 8 Cherry Street, Nashvi...

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Gen. Smith's Brigade--from Fort Marcy. Chain Bridge, Va.

Gen. Smith's Brigade--from Fort Marcy. Chain Bridge, Va.

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President-elect passing through Baltimore.

President-elect passing through Baltimore.

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Lettre expédiée par ballon monté.

Lettre expédiée par ballon monté.

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Mrs. Margaret Washington, Tuskegee, Ala.

Mrs. Margaret Washington, Tuskegee, Ala.

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The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history [Title page]

The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history [Title p...

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Christ with cross vs. Trotsky - A drawing of jesus carrying the cross

Christ with cross vs. Trotsky - A drawing of jesus carrying the cross

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The Strongest Culture Makes the Strongest Cooperation
May Day - A poster with a picture of a group of men

May Day - A poster with a picture of a group of men

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John Jasper; A conservative Virginia preacher.

John Jasper; A conservative Virginia preacher.

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Soviet Repka - Public domain historical image
M. C. Clayton; [Negro Baptist Church in Baltimore.]

M. C. Clayton; [Negro Baptist Church in Baltimore.]

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Alexander Crummell. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

Alexander Crummell. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

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Première ascension captive de Pilâtre de Rozier, au jardin Reveillon, le 15 octobre 1783. Dessin aquarellé de Desrais.

Première ascension captive de Pilâtre de Rozier, au jardin Reveillon, ...

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Portrait de Charles Green aéronaute anglais. Manière noirse par G.-I. Payne, d'après John Hollis.

Portrait de Charles Green aéronaute anglais. Manière noirse par G.-I. ...

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La première ascension en province: départ de la colossale montgolfiére Le Flesselles à Lyon, le 19 janvier 1784. Gouache.

La première ascension en province: départ de la colossale montgolfiére...

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Materials, fabrics

Materials, fabrics

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The history of the feminine costume of the world. The beauties of the Japanese costumes.

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The beauties of the ...

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Gowns. 1920s Japan, public domain image.

Gowns. 1920s Japan, public domain image.

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Habit of an Arabian soldier. Soldat Arabe.

Habit of an Arabian soldier. Soldat Arabe.

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Habit of a Moor of Arabia. Maure d'Arabie.

Habit of a Moor of Arabia. Maure d'Arabie.

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Habit of a Grecian woman of the Island of Metylene in 1581. Grecque de l'Isle de Metelin.

Habit of a Grecian woman of the Island of Metylene in 1581. Grecque de...

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Habit of a young lady of Bulgaria in 1700. Fille de Bulgarie.

Habit of a young lady of Bulgaria in 1700. Fille de Bulgarie.

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Habit of a lady of Syria in 1568. Dame Syrienne.

Habit of a lady of Syria in 1568. Dame Syrienne.

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Military uniforms: Austria, Karabiner. 168?

Military uniforms: Austria, Karabiner. 168?

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

Theben [Thebes]. Bab el Meluk [Bîbân el-Mulûk]: Grundriss [und] Durchschnitt nach der Linie a.b.c. , Grab Ramses II   (No.VII).

Theben [Thebes]. Bab el Meluk [Bîbân el-Mulûk]: Grundriss [und] Durchs...

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Theben [Thebes]. Bab el Meluk [Bîbân el-Mulûk]:  Felsenschacht (No. XX); Grab Sethos I  (No.XVII).

Theben [Thebes]. Bab el Meluk [Bîbân el-Mulûk]: Felsenschacht (No. XX...

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Clothed man stands facing camera, shortened right leg encased in brace, with his right foot resting on an artificial foot.  His left arm rests on a decorative column.

Clothed man stands facing camera, shortened right leg encased in brace...

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Going into winter quarters [building a log cabin]

Going into winter quarters [building a log cabin]

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Matthews House : Battlefield of Bull Run.

Matthews House : Battlefield of Bull Run.

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Army of the Potomac marching through the wilderness to attack the rebel army under Gen. Lee.

Army of the Potomac marching through the wilderness to attack the rebe...

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Fortifications on heights of Centreville.

Fortifications on heights of Centreville.

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Bank's expedition. Landing at Brazos, Texas. Nov. 21, 1863.

Bank's expedition. Landing at Brazos, Texas. Nov. 21, 1863.

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John F. Claghorn, 214 Gold St., Brooklyn L.I.

John F. Claghorn, 214 Gold St., Brooklyn L.I.

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Camp at Cumberland Landing. - Public domain dedication image

Camp at Cumberland Landing. - Public domain dedication image

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Camp at Brandy Station. - Public domain dedication image

Camp at Brandy Station. - Public domain dedication image

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Camp at Gettysburg [Elevated view of troops and officers in formation in front of several rows of tents].

Camp at Gettysburg [Elevated view of troops and officers in formation ...

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Headquarters Army [of the] Potomac, Brandy Station.

Headquarters Army [of the] Potomac, Brandy Station.

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Battlefield of Gettysburgh [sic]: U.S. General Hospital.

Battlefield of Gettysburgh [sic]: U.S. General Hospital.

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Attempt of blowing up the train from Nashville to Stevenson by means of torpedoes on the R.R. truck in the Cumberland tunnel. . . .Oct. 25-26, 1863

Attempt of blowing up the train from Nashville to Stevenson by means o...

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Sequatchie Valley, near Chattanooga, Tenn.

Sequatchie Valley, near Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Flora Stewart, Londonberry, N. H. Aged 117 years. Taken Nov. 5, 1867.

Flora Stewart, Londonberry, N. H. Aged 117 years. Taken Nov. 5, 1867.

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Livre de bord du grand voyage du Centaure, piloté par les comtes de La Vaulx et Georges de Castillon de Saint-Victor, de Vincennes à Korostychev (Petite Russie, 1.925 kilomètres en 35 h. 45), ces 9-11 octobre 1900.

Livre de bord du grand voyage du Centaure, piloté par les comtes de La...

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Lettre écrite au Comte de Castillon de Saint-Victor par le Capitaine Ferber, quelques jours avant sa mort.

Lettre écrite au Comte de Castillon de Saint-Victor par le Capitaine F...

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Satinwood wardrobe, inlaid with tulipwood, harewood, holly, ebony, mahogany, and other woods. Style--late eighteenth century. Property of James Kirkley, Esq., Cleadon Park.

Satinwood wardrobe, inlaid with tulipwood, harewood, holly, ebony, mah...

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C. H. Parrish. - A black and white photo of a man with glasses

C. H. Parrish. - A black and white photo of a man with glasses

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J. Albert Johnson; A great preacher.

J. Albert Johnson; A great preacher.

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L. K. Williams; [Pastor of the Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago.]

L. K. Williams; [Pastor of the Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago.]

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Anges purs, Anges radieux. Caricatures de Mich, parues dans la «Vie Parisienne».

Anges purs, Anges radieux. Caricatures de Mich, parues dans la «Vie Pa...

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Portrait de Louis Blériot publié peu de temps après la traversée de la Manche.

Portrait de Louis Blériot publié peu de temps après la traversée de la...

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Coiffures, Greece

Coiffures, Greece

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Woman in a white dress with orange cloak

Woman in a white dress with orange cloak

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Principal costume, Russian Costume

Principal costume, Russian Costume

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The history of the feminine costume of the world from the ysear 5318 b.c. to our century : Rome, Gaule, Europe, France, Northern countries, Great Britain, Latin Countries, Central Europe, the three Americas, the primitive races.

The history of the feminine costume of the world from the ysear 5318 b...

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Headdress - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Headdress - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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Habit of a Moscovian officer in 1577. Officier Russe.

Habit of a Moscovian officer in 1577. Officier Russe.

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Military uniforms: Austria, Dragoner Reg. Westerloo Trompeter, 1725

Military uniforms: Austria, Dragoner Reg. Westerloo Trompeter, 1725

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Military uniforms: Austria, Artillerie, 1734

Military uniforms: Austria, Artillerie, 1734

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Military uniforms: Austria, Dragoner 1735

Military uniforms: Austria, Dragoner 1735

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

Austria, Musketier v. Inf. R. Salm, 1740

Austria, Musketier v. Inf. R. Salm, 1740

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

Habit of a citizen's wife of London in 1640. Une bourgeoise de Londres.

Habit of a citizen's wife of London in 1640. Une bourgeoise de Londres...

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Military uniforms: Austria, Infanterist

Military uniforms: Austria, Infanterist

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Plate 1: Dr Hamilton’s case of osteo-myelitis after gunshot fracture of femur. Lower fragment. Case 10. David Suffern.

Plate 1: Dr Hamilton’s case of osteo-myelitis after gunshot fracture o...

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Seated man displays left arm in brace and shoulder harness, his hand raised to mouth

Seated man displays left arm in brace and shoulder harness, his hand r...

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View of Harpers Ferry. - Public domain dedication image

View of Harpers Ferry. - Public domain dedication image

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Plate 8. Case of osteo-myelitis following a fracture of the humerus. The fragments did not unite, & amputation was made. Longitudinal section of upper fragment. Case 48.

Plate 8. Case of osteo-myelitis following a fracture of the humerus. T...

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Pl. No. 3 of Dr. Jones' papers : Granulating wound after removal of hospital gangrene : Case of Thomas Paine. No. VIII

Pl. No. 3 of Dr. Jones' papers : Granulating wound after removal of ho...

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Near view of bombproof tent in the advance line in front of Petersburg, Va., August 7, 1864.

Near view of bombproof tent in the advance line in front of Petersburg...

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General-maior Aleksandr Karlovich Vodar. 1855.

General-maior Aleksandr Karlovich Vodar. 1855.

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Skirts - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Skirts - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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Fashionable ladies.

Fashionable ladies.

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Sleeves, Sri Lanka

Sleeves, Sri Lanka

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Hats - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Hats - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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Woman in blue attire with white hat.

Woman in blue attire with white hat.

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Coats coat of arms

Coats coat of arms

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Military uniforms: Austria, Artillerie-Füsilier 1751-[]

Military uniforms: Austria, Artillerie-Füsilier 1751-[]

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

Habit of a virgin of Thesalonica. Vierge de Thesalonica.

Habit of a virgin of Thesalonica. Vierge de Thesalonica.

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Habit of a Tartarian woman in Kasan subject to Russian in 1768. Tartare de Kasan.

Habit of a Tartarian woman in Kasan subject to Russian in 1768. Tartar...

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Habit of a gentlewoman in Moscow in 1768. Femme de Moscou.

Habit of a gentlewoman in Moscow in 1768. Femme de Moscou.

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Habit of Aurengzeeb. Aurengzeeb.

Habit of Aurengzeeb. Aurengzeeb.

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Habit of a lady of Indostan. Femme des Indes Orientales.

Habit of a lady of Indostan. Femme des Indes Orientales.

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