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Summer habit of a Chinese mandarin in 1700. Habillement d'ete de'un mandarin Chinois.

Summer habit of a Chinese mandarin in 1700. Habillement d'ete de'un ma...

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Karta Iugo-Zapadnoi Rossii Ia. Gastal'do 1562g. Tekst str.9

Karta Iugo-Zapadnoi Rossii Ia. Gastal'do 1562g. Tekst str.9

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Habit of the grand seignior or emperor of the Turks in 1700. Le grand seignior.

Habit of the grand seignior or emperor of the Turks in 1700. Le grand ...

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Habit of the black sultaness in 1749. Sultane noire.

Habit of the black sultaness in 1749. Sultane noire.

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Habit of the Janesary aga, or chief commandant of the Janesaries. L'Aga des Janifsaires.

Habit of the Janesary aga, or chief commandant of the Janesaries. L'Ag...

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Habit of an ambassador from Siam in 1749. Ambassadeur de Siam.

Habit of an ambassador from Siam in 1749. Ambassadeur de Siam.

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Le maitre de danse Brabancon faisant repeter au petit Condé le pas d'allemande

Le maitre de danse Brabancon faisant repeter au petit Condé le pas d'a...

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Cortège du roi de Benin - A drawing of a group of people on a boat

Cortège du roi de Benin - A drawing of a group of people on a boat

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Military uniforms: Austria, Husar, 1700

Military uniforms: Austria, Husar, 1700

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

Paris in the quadriga - Public domain dedication image

Paris in the quadriga - Public domain dedication image

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Yu zhi qian zi zhao - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
The barn and orchard attached to Gen. Meade’s Headquarters.  During the terrific artillery firing of Friday both house and barn were perforated by shot and shell, and from fifteen to twenty staff horses were killed immediately around them.

The barn and orchard attached to Gen. Meade’s Headquarters. During th...

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Hospital Steamer ‘Red Rover.’ - Public domain dedication image

Hospital Steamer ‘Red Rover.’ - Public domain dedication image

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. . . . Oakhill, the north end of Falls Church, Va.

. . . . Oakhill, the north end of Falls Church, Va.

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Lee's Ord. Park, Petersburg - A black and white photo of a pile of bricks

Lee's Ord. Park, Petersburg - A black and white photo of a pile of bri...

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"Le vieillard, don't tous les soupçons étaient  confirmés par cette visite", (opp. p. 98)

"Le vieillard, don't tous les soupçons étaient confirmés par cette vi...

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Miss Ida B. Wells, [Frontispiece]

Miss Ida B. Wells, [Frontispiece]

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Sources: Vol. I (Argentine), collection of military uniforms

Sources: Vol. I (Argentine), collection of military uniforms

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Wilfrid de Fonvielle prononçant une conférence sur l'aérostation. Tableau de Mlle Klumpke (1899).

Wilfrid de Fonvielle prononçant une conférence sur l'aérostation. Tabl...

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The "king's room," Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk. The property of Sir Henry Paston Bedinfield. With its furniture and accessories re-arranged to show its court cupboard, "thrown" chair, linenfold panelling, bedstead, and other appointments.

The "king's room," Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk. The property of Sir Henry Pa...

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Characteristic colourings and grain markings of principal constructional and decorative woods used in early times.

Characteristic colourings and grain markings of principal construction...

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Chimneypiece in the double cube room, Wilton House. By permission of the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery.

Chimneypiece in the double cube room, Wilton House. By permission of t...

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Carved walnut darby and Joan settee. The property of Mr. N. C. Neill, ca. 1725.

Carved walnut darby and Joan settee. The property of Mr. N. C. Neill, ...

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How the Bolsheviks Punish Villages

How the Bolsheviks Punish Villages

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How to Make Calico from Bread - A poster with a picture of a man and a woman in front of a building

How to Make Calico from Bread - A poster with a picture of a man and a...

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Down With Capital - Public domain historical image
Henry Highland Garnet. - A black and white photo of a man in a suit

Henry Highland Garnet. - A black and white photo of a man in a suit

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Blouses and ensembles

Blouses and ensembles

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Goures and costumes

Goures and costumes

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Tissues and embroidery

Tissues and embroidery

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Habit of a young lady of Argentiera and island in the Archipelago in 1700. Fille de l'Argentiere Isle de l'Archipel.

Habit of a young lady of Argentiera and island in the Archipelago in 1...

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Morning habit of a Grecian lady in 1700. Dame Grecque.

Morning habit of a Grecian lady in 1700. Dame Grecque.

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Military uniforms: Austria, Three mounted officers. 1625

Military uniforms: Austria, Three mounted officers. 1625

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

Military uniforms: Austria, General?. 1630

Military uniforms: Austria, General?. 1630

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

Bei der Errichtung 1688 unter Gr. Czobor.

Bei der Errichtung 1688 unter Gr. Czobor.

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

Habit of a lady of Naples. Fille de Naples.

Habit of a lady of Naples. Fille de Naples.

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Habit of an Arabian woman in 1581. Fille Arabe.

Habit of an Arabian woman in 1581. Fille Arabe.

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Dr. Burton--Richmond [sitting at table with cards and poker chips]

Dr. Burton--Richmond [sitting at table with cards and poker chips]

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Bone. - Public domain dedication image

Bone. - Public domain dedication image

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Quarters of Major Robertson near Brandy Station.

Quarters of Major Robertson near Brandy Station.

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F St. - Public domain dedication image

F St. - Public domain dedication image

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Battle of Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863

Battle of Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863

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Patient in a hot head pillow. - Public domain dedication image

Patient in a hot head pillow. - Public domain dedication image

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Fort Hell : in front of Petersburg.

Fort Hell : in front of Petersburg.

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Fort Powell, or Fort Grant now under process of reduction by our fleet. . . .

Fort Powell, or Fort Grant now under process of reduction by our fleet...

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Company of colored troops - Public domain dedication image

Company of colored troops - Public domain dedication image

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Andrometer. No. 3. April 8th 1865.

Andrometer. No. 3. April 8th 1865.

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Darstellungen und Inschriften historischen Inhaltes aus dem Terrassentempel von Dêr-el Bah'eri in Ober-Aegypten, behandelnd vorzugsweise die im 17. Jahrhundert v. Chr. von Seiten der Königin Misaphris, Schwester Thutmosis III, nach Arabien entsendete Seeexpeidition (ausgenommen die Opferliste e auf Taf. V und die auf Taf. VI, welche zwei Thebanischen Privatgräbern entnommen sind.)

Darstellungen und Inschriften historischen Inhaltes aus dem Terrassent...

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Médailles aéronatiques contemporaines.

Médailles aéronatiques contemporaines.

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Jewellery - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Jewellery - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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Shoes - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Shoes - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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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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Cloaks - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Cloaks - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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The history of the feminine costume of the world. The comfortable costumes of the Gauls.

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The comfortable cost...

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The history of the feminine costume of the world. The riotous colours of the oriental costumes.

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The riotous colours ...

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Habit of Jane Seymour queen to K[ing] Henry VIII in 1536. Jeanne Seymour femme du Roi Henry VIII.

Habit of Jane Seymour queen to K[ing] Henry VIII in 1536. Jeanne Seymo...

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Habit of King Edward VI worn in England in 1550. Le Roi Edouard VI.

Habit of King Edward VI worn in England in 1550. Le Roi Edouard VI.

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Habit of a colonel of the Pandours & master of the watch in 1742. Colonel Pandoure maiître de la garde.

Habit of a colonel of the Pandours & master of the watch in 1742. Colo...

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Habit of a Russian merchant in 1577. Marchand Russe.

Habit of a Russian merchant in 1577. Marchand Russe.

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Habit of an Oliverian, an English partisan in 1650. Un Cromvelliste, ou Anglois republican, en 1650.

Habit of an Oliverian, an English partisan in 1650. Un Cromvelliste, o...

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An undress of the Dutchess of Portsmoutn in 1666. La Duchesse de Portsmouth en négligé.

An undress of the Dutchess of Portsmoutn in 1666. La Duchesse de Ports...

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Military uniforms: Austria, Jäger

Military uniforms: Austria, Jäger

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

Quartermaster’s Department, Belle Plain, May 17, 1864.

Quartermaster’s Department, Belle Plain, May 17, 1864.

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Encampment of 2d N.Y. and 1st Mass. Heavy Artillery, Belle Plain, May 16, 1864.

Encampment of 2d N.Y. and 1st Mass. Heavy Artillery, Belle Plain, May ...

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Plate 13.  [John Schmidt (...) 28. Amputation at hip joint. Sept. 1866. By Dr. Hamilton.]

Plate 13. [John Schmidt (...) 28. Amputation at hip joint. Sept. 1866...

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Shoes - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Shoes - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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Shoes, Italy

Shoes, Italy

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Sleeves - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Sleeves - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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The history of the feminine costume of the world. Primitive races.

The history of the feminine costume of the world. Primitive races.

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Dyes, fabrics and embroideries

Dyes, fabrics and embroideries

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Trinkets, jewels

Trinkets, jewels

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Habit of a young market woman of Octha in Russia in 1765. Jeune marchande d'Octha.

Habit of a young market woman of Octha in Russia in 1765. Jeune marcha...

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Habit of a Russian fortune teller in 1764. La diseuse de bonne avanture Russe.

Habit of a Russian fortune teller in 1764. La diseuse de bonne avantur...

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Habit of a young Turk in 1700. Enfant Turc.

Habit of a young Turk in 1700. Enfant Turc.

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Habit of a merchant's wife in Russia in 1765. Femme d'un marchand Russe.

Habit of a merchant's wife in Russia in 1765. Femme d'un marchand Russ...

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Habit of a bonzess of China in 1700. Bonzess de Chine.

Habit of a bonzess of China in 1700. Bonzess de Chine.

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Habit of a Turkish dancer in 1700. Danceur Turc.

Habit of a Turkish dancer in 1700. Danceur Turc.

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The ordinary habit of the emperor of China in [sic]. L'Empereur de la Chine dans sa parure ordinaire.

The ordinary habit of the emperor of China in [sic]. L'Empereur de la ...

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Boissy d'Anglas présidant la Convention le 1er Prairial an III, d'après E. Delacorix.

Boissy d'Anglas présidant la Convention le 1er Prairial an III, d'aprè...

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Habit of a gentleman of the City of Milan. Gentilhomme de Milan.

Habit of a gentleman of the City of Milan. Gentilhomme de Milan.

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Habit of a lady of the City of Milan. Dame de Milan.

Habit of a lady of the City of Milan. Dame de Milan.

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Recueil des habillements de différentes nations. [French title page]

Recueil des habillements de différentes nations. [French title page]

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Habit of a French gentleman in 1626. Gentilhomme François.

Habit of a French gentleman in 1626. Gentilhomme François.

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Habit of a Wiendot woman. Femme Wiendot.

Habit of a Wiendot woman. Femme Wiendot.

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Habit of and English woman in 1626. Dame Angloise.

Habit of and English woman in 1626. Dame Angloise.

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Neues Reich. Dynastie  XVIII.  Stein aus  Elephantine  [jetzt im K. Museum zu Berlin]

Neues Reich. Dynastie XVIII. Stein aus Elephantine [jetzt im K. Mu...

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Neues Reich. Dynastie  XVIII.  Theben [Thebes]. Medînet Hâbu. Tempel Tuthmosis III. Vordere Cella.

Neues Reich. Dynastie XVIII. Theben [Thebes]. Medînet Hâbu. Tempel T...

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Neues Reich. Dynastie  XVIII.  Tempel von Semneh [Semna]: Aeussere Westwand.

Neues Reich. Dynastie XVIII. Tempel von Semneh [Semna]: Aeussere Wes...

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A Franciscan nun. Religieuse Franciscaine.

A Franciscan nun. Religieuse Franciscaine.

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Calliope. Calliope. - A drawing of a woman in a pink dress holding a bird

Calliope. Calliope. - A drawing of a woman in a pink dress holding a b...

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Carte de la terre de Chanaan, avant le conquêtes de Josué.

Carte de la terre de Chanaan, avant le conquêtes de Josué.

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Curiosity. La Curiosité. - A drawing of a woman in a fancy dress

Curiosity. La Curiosité. - A drawing of a woman in a fancy dress

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Luigi Mayer - Pool of Bethesda Jerusalem

Luigi Mayer - Pool of Bethesda Jerusalem

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John Ogilby - Siara., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

John Ogilby - Siara., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

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John Ogilby - Offerings of the Peruvians., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

John Ogilby - Offerings of the Peruvians., Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683...

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Ptolemaeer. Ptol. III. Euergetes I. Oestl.Theben [Thebes]: Karnak, nördliches Thor der Umwallung.

Ptolemaeer. Ptol. III. Euergetes I. Oestl.Theben [Thebes]: Karnak, nör...

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Macedonier. Alexander II. Oestl[iches] Theben [Thebes]: a. Karnak, grosser Tempel; b.c. Luqsor [Luxor], Cella.

Macedonier. Alexander II. Oestl[iches] Theben [Thebes]: a. Karnak, gro...

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Ptolemaeer. Ptol. II. Philadelphus I.  a. a bis. Karnak, Oestliches Thor der Umwallung; b. Behbet [Behbeit el-Hagar].

Ptolemaeer. Ptol. II. Philadelphus I. a. a bis. Karnak, Oestliches Th...

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Macedonier. Philippus Aridäus. Theben [Thebes]. Karnak. Grosser Tempel.

Macedonier. Philippus Aridäus. Theben [Thebes]. Karnak. Grosser Tempel...

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Baseball players - Baseball in our insular possessions. Porto Rico -- Philippines -- Hawaii

Baseball players - Baseball in our insular possessions. Porto Rico -- ...

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