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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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Fanteria (tenuta estiva). 1847 dall' "Illustration Francaise."

Fanteria (tenuta estiva). 1847 dall' "Illustration Francaise."

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

2º. battaglione dell'indipendenza. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise."

2º. battaglione dell'indipendenza. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise...

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

Musicante. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise."

Musicante. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise."

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

Cavalleria (tenuta estiva) 1847 dall' "Illustration francaise."

Cavalleria (tenuta estiva) 1847 dall' "Illustration francaise."

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1º. caporale d'artiglieria. 1862. dall'"Illustration francaise."

1º. caporale d'artiglieria. 1862. dall'"Illustration francaise."

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

Sergente di granatieri. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise."

Sergente di granatieri. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise."

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

1º  battaglione dell'indipendenza. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise."

1º battaglione dell'indipendenza. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise...

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

Il generale Sagagozza. 1862. dall'"Illustration francaise"

Il generale Sagagozza. 1862. dall'"Illustration francaise"

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

Presidente della Republica. 1854. dall "Illustration Francaise."

Presidente della Republica. 1854. dall "Illustration Francaise."

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Illustration of human rib cage - A drawing of a human torso with ribs

Illustration of human rib cage - A drawing of a human torso with ribs

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Sergente di Fanteria_Divisione Saragozza. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise."

Sergente di Fanteria_Divisione Saragozza. 1862. dall' "Illustration fr...

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

Primo corporale d'artiglieria. 1982. dall'"Illustration francaise."

Primo corporale d'artiglieria. 1982. dall'"Illustration francaise."

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

St. Maggiore (tenuta estiva). 1847 dall' "Illustration francaise."

St. Maggiore (tenuta estiva). 1847 dall' "Illustration francaise."

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

'Îsâ (Jesus) receives food from heaven and is able to feed his followers., fol. 152v

'Îsâ (Jesus) receives food from heaven and is able to feed his followe...

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Capitano di fanteria. Aide di campo. 1862. dall' "Illustration francaise."

Capitano di fanteria. Aide di campo. 1862. dall' "Illustration francai...

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

Lanciere. 1862. dall'"Illustration francaise."

Lanciere. 1862. dall'"Illustration francaise."

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

[Peasants dancing] - A drawing of a group of people sitting around a table

[Peasants dancing] - A drawing of a group of people sitting around a t...

Public domain image of painting, 17th-18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

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Ertinger Franz - Armide - A drawing of a group of people standing around a building

Ertinger Franz - Armide - A drawing of a group of people standing arou...

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

De Vrede, als uit den hemel nederdalende, vertoond by het weder openen van dan Amsteld. Schouwburg

De Vrede, als uit den hemel nederdalende, vertoond by het weder openen...

Public domain image of painting, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

A New improved map of the seat of war

A New improved map of the seat of war

Public domain scan of a 17th-18th-century map, vintage, old, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Mode in which the young Memnon's head, (now in the British Museum,) was removed by Belzoni.

Mode in which the young Memnon's head, (now in the British Museum,) wa...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Egyptian sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Cathedral of St. Michael, highlands of Ethiopia

Cathedral of St. Michael, highlands of Ethiopia

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

Janissary and merchant Egypt - An old book with a picture of two men

Janissary and merchant Egypt - An old book with a picture of two men

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

Sacountala, décor du 2e acte - A black and white drawing of a group of people

Sacountala, décor du 2e acte - A black and white drawing of a group of...

Public domain image of painting, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Young Fijian warriors. - A group of people standing next to each other

Young Fijian warriors. - A group of people standing next to each other

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

George W. Williams; A Union soldier, Baptist Minister and historian.

George W. Williams; A Union soldier, Baptist Minister and historian.

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

Le triomphe de Lunardi. Tableau de Francesco Verini.

Le triomphe de Lunardi. Tableau de Francesco Verini.

Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Coiffures, Egypt - Egypt

Coiffures, Egypt - Egypt

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

The angel Jibrîl stands before Muhammad and instructs him on the call to prayer.

The angel Jibrîl stands before Muhammad and instructs him on the call ...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Hospital on Roanoke Island. Febr. 8, 1862

Hospital on Roanoke Island. Febr. 8, 1862

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Inlaid mahogany cylinder-fall china and book case. Formerly in the Parnham collection, ca. 1790. "D"-shaped satinwood drawing and writing table. Property of Dr. Burghard. Work table, by Sheraton. Banner screens, late eighteenth century. Property of W. H. Spottiswoode, Esq.

Inlaid mahogany cylinder-fall china and book case. Formerly in the Par...

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Dresses, Rome, Italy

Dresses, Rome, Italy

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

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The European costumes : The Latins, Spain - Italy.

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

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

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The European costumes : Central Europe, Germany, Russia.

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

Public domain scan of Russian book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dresses, History of Second Polish Republic

Dresses, History of Second Polish Republic

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

Dresses - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Dresses - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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Rue Gamaliéh Nº 456 - A black and white photo of a group of people

Rue Gamaliéh Nº 456 - A black and white photo of a group of people

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

William Hogarth - Paul before Felix Burlesqued

William Hogarth - Paul before Felix Burlesqued

Public domain image of painting, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Boat quai Singapore. - A black and white photo of a harbor filled with boats

Boat quai Singapore. - A black and white photo of a harbor filled with...

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

The Altar of the "Schöne Maria"

The Altar of the "Schöne Maria"

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

John Ogilby - Peru, Peru, Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

John Ogilby - Peru, Peru, Montanus Arnoldus 1625-1683, cartographer

Public domain image, 17th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

La danse des Deruis - A drawing of a group of people in a room

La danse des Deruis - A drawing of a group of people in a room

Public domain image of painting, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770.

Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770.

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

Founding fathers. Benjamin Franklin.

Founding fathers. Benjamin Franklin.

Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, engraving, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Plan of the City of New York and its Environs Surveyed in 1782 and Drawn 1785

Plan of the City of New York and its Environs Surveyed in 1782 and Dra...

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

Spring Street, Los Angeles. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

Spring Street, Los Angeles. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

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The City Tavern, afterwards the Merchant's Coffee-House, west side of Second Street, above Walnut, as it appeared about the year 1800.

The City Tavern, afterwards the Merchant's Coffee-House, west side of ...

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A front view of the State-House etc. at Annapolis the capital of Maryland.

A front view of the State-House etc. at Annapolis the capital of Maryl...

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Paul Revere's ride, April 19, 1775.

Paul Revere's ride, April 19, 1775.

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

Claude Henri Watelet - Willm. Penn ; William Penn.

Claude Henri Watelet - Willm. Penn ; William Penn.

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

The Battle of Germantown (Chew's House)

The Battle of Germantown (Chew's House)

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Sebîl, or street fountain.  Supplied from a cistern below which is filled during the inundation of the Nile.  The upper chamber, with its columns and double veranda, is a school-room.

Sebîl, or street fountain. Supplied from a cistern below which is fil...

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

General view of Chatham St. 1858 looking down from Chatham Square

General view of Chatham St. 1858 looking down from Chatham Square

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Old storehouses cor. Pearl & Chatham St. 1861

Old storehouses cor. Pearl & Chatham St. 1861

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

[The "Great Eastern"] Art print

[The "Great Eastern"] Art print

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

Baptism of Virginia Dare. Art print

Baptism of Virginia Dare. Art print

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

Death of General Montgomery. - American Revolution 1775-1783

Death of General Montgomery. - American Revolution 1775-1783

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Log rolling in Maine. Maine, Stereoscope Card, NYPL.

Log rolling in Maine. Maine, Stereoscope Card, NYPL.

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

Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (2)

Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (2)

Public domain reproduction of portrait print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Military uniforms: Waalsche Dragonders., Netherlands

Military uniforms: Waalsche Dragonders., Netherlands

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

Military uniforms: Bataafsche Republiek. Officier Regiment Saksen Gotha.

Military uniforms: Bataafsche Republiek. Officier Regiment Saksen Goth...

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

Militaru uniforms: Alferez, Arcabucero. Infanteria de linea (1680).

Militaru uniforms: Alferez, Arcabucero. Infanteria de linea (1680).

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

Militaru uniforms: Military Aud  1862

Militaru uniforms: Military Aud 1862

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

Essex Street, Salem. Massachusetts stereoscope card collection, NYPL

Essex Street, Salem. Massachusetts stereoscope card collection, NYPL

Public domain scan of manuscript related to Massachusetts, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Muhammad visits Abû Tâlib, who is his uncle and head of the Banû Hâshim, trying to convince him on his deathbed to become a Muslim.

Muhammad visits Abû Tâlib, who is his uncle and head of the Banû Hâshi...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

The birth of Rustam. - miniature, medieval manuscript

The birth of Rustam. - miniature, medieval manuscript

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Juan Sebastian de Elcano. - Public domain portrait engraving

Juan Sebastian de Elcano. - Public domain portrait engraving

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

Les festes de l'Amour et de Bachus

Les festes de l'Amour et de Bachus

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

Karta Ukrainy V.Boplana 1650g. Tekst str. 15

Karta Ukrainy V.Boplana 1650g. Tekst str. 15

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

Cornelis Danckerts I - La dance de Laloÿeau

Cornelis Danckerts I - La dance de Laloÿeau

Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Representation du théatre ou l'on joue les comédies pour le divertissement du Roy de Tunquin et de son cour

Representation du théatre ou l'on joue les comédies pour le divertisse...

Public domain image of painting, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Carte du Canada ou de la Nouvelle France : et des découvertes qui y ont été faites dressée sur plusieurs observations et sur un grand nombre de relations imprimées ou manuscrites

Carte du Canada ou de la Nouvelle France : et des découvertes qui y on...

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

Cunne Shote, the Indian chief, a great warrior of the Cherokee Nation.

Cunne Shote, the Indian chief, a great warrior of the Cherokee Nation.

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

Winslow Homer - Psyché - A black and white drawing of a group of people

Winslow Homer - Psyché - A black and white drawing of a group of peopl...

Public domain image of painting, 17th-18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Le Moulinet, or practising quadrille dancing at home for fear of accidents at the ball

Le Moulinet, or practising quadrille dancing at home for fear of accid...

Public domain image of painting, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Covent Garden Theatre: to be opened this evening

Covent Garden Theatre: to be opened this evening

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Excution of the Namoa Pirates Which Took Place on the 11th May 1891 at Kowloon City China

Excution of the Namoa Pirates Which Took Place on the 11th May 1891 at...

Picryl description: Public domain image of painting, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Chimneypiece in coloured mosaic. Florentine. Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington. Table in coloured mosaic. Florentine. Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington.

Chimneypiece in coloured mosaic. Florentine. Victoria and Albert Museu...

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Two of the first twelve people converted to Islam from Medina kiss the hands of the Prophet at Akaba.

Two of the first twelve people converted to Islam from Medina kiss the...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Muhammad offers the first prayer in a newly built mosque.

Muhammad offers the first prayer in a newly built mosque.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr take refuge in a cave, hiding from Meccan pursuers.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr take refuge in a cave, hiding from Meccan pursue...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Habit of Moorish pilgrims returning from Mecca in 1568. Pelerins Maures revenant del Mecque.

Habit of Moorish pilgrims returning from Mecca in 1568. Pelerins Maure...

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

Shanghai, Nanking Road. - An old postcard of a busy street in china

Shanghai, Nanking Road. - An old postcard of a busy street in china

Public domain photo of vintage China postcard, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The beautiful lines of the Greek costumes .

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The beautiful lines ...

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

Coats coat of arms

Coats coat of arms

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

Mantles - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Mantles - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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

Dresses - The history of the feminine costume of the world

Dresses - The history of the feminine costume of the world

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

Habit of an Ottawa an Indian Nation of North America. Indien de la Nation Ottawa dans L'Amerique septentrional.

Habit of an Ottawa an Indian Nation of North America. Indien de la Nat...

Public domain image of a military person, 17th-century armed men, war, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Salle Valentino, rue St. Honoré

Salle Valentino, rue St. Honoré

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Herod and the Magi - Public domain dedication image

Herod and the Magi - Public domain dedication image

Public domain image of medieval and early renaissance painting, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Schauspielhaus an der Wien - A drawing of a building with a horse drawn carriage

Schauspielhaus an der Wien - A drawing of a building with a horse draw...

Picryl description: Public domain image of painting, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Ferdinand Magellanus. - Public domain print

Ferdinand Magellanus. - Public domain print

Public domain scan of 17th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bank of the United States in Third Street, Philadelphia.

Bank of the United States in Third Street, Philadelphia.

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

His Most Sacred Majesty George the III King of Great Britain

His Most Sacred Majesty George the III King of Great Britain

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

No. 1 the residence of Jacob Leisler on ""the Strand"" (now Whitehall Street N.Y.)"

No. 1 the residence of Jacob Leisler on ""the Strand"" (now Whitehall ...

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Trinity Bay and Heart's Content, Newfoundland, the locality where the western end of the Atlantic Cable was to have been laid

Trinity Bay and Heart's Content, Newfoundland, the locality where the ...

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

City-hall, New-York. - Public domain dedication image

City-hall, New-York. - Public domain dedication image

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

Entrance to Highlands, Hudson River. New York Sterecope Card.

Entrance to Highlands, Hudson River. New York Sterecope Card.

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

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