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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Mrs. Margaret Washington, Tuskegee, Ala.

Mrs. Margaret Washington, Tuskegee, Ala.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A woman of Ditmarsh subject to Denmark in 1626. Dame de Ditmarsh.

A woman of Ditmarsh subject to Denmark in 1626. Dame de Ditmarsh.

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Joan of Ark, surnamed The Maid of Orleans. Jeanne D'Ark, surnommée la Pucelle d'Orleans.

Joan of Ark, surnamed The Maid of Orleans. Jeanne D'Ark, surnommée la ...

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Habit of a French knight in 1399. Comte Français.

Habit of a French knight in 1399. Comte Français.

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Habit of a woman of Frascati in 1768. Femme de Frascati.

Habit of a woman of Frascati in 1768. Femme de Frascati.

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An ancient habit of a virgin of Friesland. Parûre ancienne d'une vierge de Frise.

An ancient habit of a virgin of Friesland. Parûre ancienne d'une vierg...

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Urania. Uranie. - Public domain  print

Urania. Uranie. - Public domain print

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Military uniforms: Austria, Sapeurs

Military uniforms: Austria, Sapeurs

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

K.K. Oestere. Armée, K.K. Trabanten-Leibgarde en Parade

K.K. Oestere. Armée, K.K. Trabanten-Leibgarde en Parade

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

Zàut y embête à nous, n'a pas Gouvernère ça, nana zabit com' Mesié Alidor

Zàut y embête à nous, n'a pas Gouvernère ça, nana zabit com' Mesié Ali...

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Antonio Canova [Ancient dancing]

Antonio Canova [Ancient dancing]

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Austria, K.K. Oesterr. Armée, Offi Hung Grenadier

Austria, K.K. Oesterr. Armée, Offi Hung Grenadier

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

Im Kriege gegen Frankreich und Piemont 1859

Im Kriege gegen Frankreich und Piemont 1859

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Grossfürst Constantin v. Russland Inftr.-Rgmt. No. 18: Feldwebel; Stabsoffizier

Grossfürst Constantin v. Russland Inftr.-Rgmt. No. 18: Feldwebel; Stab...

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Military uniforms: Austria, Temesvar Freiwillige Batallion

Military uniforms: Austria, Temesvar Freiwillige Batallion

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Military uniforms: Austria, Matrosen corps. 1866

Military uniforms: Austria, Matrosen corps. 1866

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

Military uniforms: Austria, Dragoner. 1866

Military uniforms: Austria, Dragoner. 1866

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

A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in America.

A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in Americ...

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[George Washington.] - Public domain dedication image

[George Washington.] - Public domain dedication image

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1812 (Empire) Pupilles de la garde. Garde du roi du Rome.

1812 (Empire) Pupilles de la garde. Garde du roi du Rome.

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

1804 - 1815 (Empire ; Carabinier.) ; 1804-1815 (Empire ; Voltigeur)

1804 - 1815 (Empire ; Carabinier.) ; 1804-1815 (Empire ; Voltigeur)

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

Maximilian de Baillet. Comte de Latour. Autriche.

Maximilian de Baillet. Comte de Latour. Autriche.

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W. C. Chase - Public domain portrait engraving

W. C. Chase - Public domain portrait engraving

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Military Uniforms: Belgium, Kapt. Linie infanterie

Military Uniforms: Belgium, Kapt. Linie infanterie

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

Corps Du Génie et Sapeurs Mineurs, 1832.

Corps Du Génie et Sapeurs Mineurs, 1832.

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

Garde civique 1er ban. Voltigeur en tenue d'été

Garde civique 1er ban. Voltigeur en tenue d'été

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

Jean Baptiste Madou - Military Uniforms: Belgium, General Staf.

Jean Baptiste Madou - Military Uniforms: Belgium, General Staf.

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Jean Baptiste Madou - Military Uniforms: Belgium, Tamboor Majoor [Martetende?] Linie Infanterie.

Jean Baptiste Madou - Military Uniforms: Belgium, Tamboor Majoor [Mart...

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

Military Uniforms: Belgium, Garde civique - Officier. 1856

Military Uniforms: Belgium, Garde civique - Officier. 1856

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

Das der Königin dargebrachte Todtenopfer. (Der dazu gehörige Text mitgetheilt: Taf. 35-37.)

Das der Königin dargebrachte Todtenopfer. (Der dazu gehörige Text mitg...

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Military Uniforms: Belgium, Grenadiers. 1871

Military Uniforms: Belgium, Grenadiers. 1871

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Military Uniforms: Belgium, 4' Régiment de lansiers, 1895

Military Uniforms: Belgium, 4' Régiment de lansiers, 1895

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

Colonel 4-e Régiment de Lanciers. 1897

Colonel 4-e Régiment de Lanciers. 1897

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Brasilie: Kaiserlich Brasiliamianische Linien - Infanterie im Feldzuge 1865 - 1868 gegen Paraguay

Brasilie: Kaiserlich Brasiliamianische Linien - Infanterie im Feldzuge...

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Military uniforms: Denmark, 1760-61.

Military uniforms: Denmark, 1760-61.

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

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