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Mademoiselle Heinel, the celebrated opera dancer.

Mademoiselle Heinel, the celebrated opera dancer.

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

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.

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John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

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Habits des nymphes de la suitte d'Orithie du balet du Triomphe de l'amour: J. Berin del.

Habits des nymphes de la suitte d'Orithie du balet du Triomphe de l'am...

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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.

Melle. Fitz-James, de l'Académie royale de musique, rôle d'une asperge dans un ballet de légumes.

Melle. Fitz-James, de l'Académie royale de musique, rôle d'une asperge...

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Cathedral of St. Michael, highlands of Ethiopia

Cathedral of St. Michael, highlands of Ethiopia

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Closed green palanquin with umbrella, male passenger, four bearers in red robes, and one attendant

Closed green palanquin with umbrella, male passenger, four bearers in ...

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1806 [Women's fashion in nineteenth-century Paris]

1806 [Women's fashion in nineteenth-century Paris]

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

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

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Le triomphe de Lunardi. Tableau de Francesco Verini.

Le triomphe de Lunardi. Tableau de Francesco Verini.

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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.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr on their camels, a servant holding the reins, ask for a night's lodging from an old Bedouin woman, Umm Ma'badah.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr on their camels, a servant holding the reins, as...

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.

Tpé ou Tiphé. (Uranie, la déesse Ciel.)

Tpé ou Tiphé. (Uranie, la déesse Ciel.)

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The residence of Metcalf Bowler, near Newport, R.I., as standing, 1886.

The residence of Metcalf Bowler, near Newport, R.I., as standing, 1886...

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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

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Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770.

Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770.

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[Un dimanche en Alsace-Lorraine.]

[Un dimanche en Alsace-Lorraine.]

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Spring Street, Los Angeles. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

Spring Street, Los Angeles. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

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Souk el Sabtiéh (bazar arabe) Nº 193

Souk el Sabtiéh (bazar arabe) Nº 193

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CHRISTMAS DINNER [held by] HOWARD HOUSE [at] "MALONE, NY" (HOTEL;)
Thomas Penn, Esq. one of the proprietors of Pensylvania [sic], 1751.

Thomas Penn, Esq. one of the proprietors of Pensylvania [sic], 1751.

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Don Mariano Camprubi, primer bailarin del teatro royal de Madrid.

Don Mariano Camprubi, primer bailarin del teatro royal de Madrid.

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Paul Revere's ride, April 19, 1775.

Paul Revere's ride, April 19, 1775.

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Threshing corn. Watercolor painting.

Threshing corn. Watercolor painting.

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The Battle of Germantown (Chew's House)

The Battle of Germantown (Chew's House)

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

Old storehouses cor. Pearl & Chatham St. 1861

Old storehouses cor. Pearl & Chatham St. 1861

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[The "Great Eastern"] Art print

[The "Great Eastern"] Art print

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Baptism of Virginia Dare. Art print

Baptism of Virginia Dare. Art print

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Death of General Montgomery. - American Revolution 1775-1783

Death of General Montgomery. - American Revolution 1775-1783

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Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (2)

Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (2)

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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: Military Aud  1862

Militaru uniforms: Military Aud 1862

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

Amaryllis aurea, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Amaryllis aurea, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ornithoga­lum trigynum, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Ornithoga­lum trigynum, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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Essex Street, Salem. Massachusetts stereoscope card collection, NYPL

Essex Street, Salem. Massachusetts stereoscope card collection, NYPL

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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.

Le Grand Seigneur (i.e., the sultan). [1]

Le Grand Seigneur (i.e., the sultan). [1]

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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...

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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

Tatarskie narody: Shamanka v Krasnoiarskom uezde.

Tatarskie narody: Shamanka v Krasnoiarskom uezde.

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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

[Maypole dance] - Victorian era public domain image

[Maypole dance] - Victorian era public domain image

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

Lachenalia tricolor, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Lachenalia tricolor, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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Thomas Rowlandson - Quakers merry making

Thomas Rowlandson - Quakers merry making

Public domain photograph of 18th019th-century cartoon print, satirical portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Western Hemisphere. - Public domain map drawing

Western Hemisphere. - Public domain map drawing

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

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...

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Amon-ra [Amon]. (L'esprit des quatre éléments, l'ame du monde matériel.)

Amon-ra [Amon]. (L'esprit des quatre éléments, l'ame du monde matériel...

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

Bruce's harpers, Tomb of the Kings, Thebes.

Bruce's harpers, Tomb of the Kings, Thebes.

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Sahela Selassie in his Triumphal Costume, highlands of Ethiopia

Sahela Selassie in his Triumphal Costume, highlands of Ethiopia

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Danakil Women, highlands of Ethiopia

Danakil Women, highlands of Ethiopia

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Christian Women of Shoa, highlands of Ethiopia

Christian Women of Shoa, highlands of Ethiopia

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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

[Title page] The bronze ornaments of the palace gates of Balawat (Shalmaneser II, B.C. 859-825) edited, with an introduction by Walter de Gray Birch ; with descriptions and translations by Theophilus G. Pinches.

[Title page] The bronze ornaments of the palace gates of Balawat (Shal...

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Exhibit number six. Vassar cordiné classique.

Exhibit number six. Vassar cordiné classique.

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Udaung. The Peacock Emblem of Burma, representing the sun, in gilt spangled work on black cloth (kulágá).

Udaung. The Peacock Emblem of Burma, representing the sun, in gilt spa...

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Starfish costume - Drawing. Public domain image.

Starfish costume - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of theatrical costume design, ballet, opera performance, fashion, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Vera Mosconi-Dance Series-Polka

Vera Mosconi-Dance Series-Polka

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Apple Pie - Drawing. Public domain image.

Apple Pie - Drawing. Public domain image.

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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...

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Seven, Saoven ou Sovan. (Ilithya, Junon-Lucine.)

Seven, Saoven ou Sovan. (Ilithya, Junon-Lucine.)

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A second episode in the battle between the armies of Farâmarz and Mihârk.

A second episode in the battle between the armies of Farâmarz and Mihâ...

Public domain image of painting, 15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Jean Baptiste Vanmour - Armenien de Perse

Jean Baptiste Vanmour - Armenien de Perse

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Pierre Joseph Redoute - Amaryllis Broussonetii, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Pierre Joseph Redoute - Amaryllis Broussonetii, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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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.

Albanian Costume - Sketches of character and costume in Constantinople

Albanian Costume - Sketches of character and costume in Constantinople

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The polka on 19th-century music covers

The polka on 19th-century music covers

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Viewing the beautiful orange groves in mid-winter in California.

Viewing the beautiful orange groves in mid-winter in California.

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

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

Felix Bracquemond - Don Quichotte [d'après Goya].

Felix Bracquemond - Don Quichotte [d'après Goya].

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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...

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Iris Xiphium, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Iris Xiphium, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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Great Pyramid. - Egypt

Great Pyramid. - Egypt

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

Custom-House, Salem, Massachusetts.

Custom-House, Salem, Massachusetts.

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Luigi Mayer - Ancient Aqueduct in Samos

Luigi Mayer - Ancient Aqueduct in Samos

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His Most Sacred Majesty George the III King of Great Britain

His Most Sacred Majesty George the III King of Great Britain

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Lafayette coat of arms - Public domain  drawing

Lafayette coat of arms - Public domain drawing

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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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Newburg [Newburgh] July 31, '82. [Interior view.]

Newburg [Newburgh] July 31, '82. [Interior view.]

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

Selected plates from The art of dancing explained by reading and figures

Selected plates from The art of dancing explained by reading and figur...

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Elabroate red carriage with 5 attendants, drawn by 6 elephants with 6 mahouts

Elabroate red carriage with 5 attendants, drawn by 6 elephants with 6 ...

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

John Chinaman on the Railroad. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

John Chinaman on the Railroad. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Natchez.  On the hill, from the old fort.

Natchez. On the hill, from the old fort.

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

Narcissus Gouani, Pierre Joseph Redoute

Narcissus Gouani, Pierre Joseph Redoute

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DINNER MENU [held by] WATCH HILL HOUSE [at] "WATCH HILL, RI" (HOT;)
Commedia dell'arte - Harlequin, Dance
The prophet Idrîs (Enoch) seated in a garden in Paradise.

The prophet Idrîs (Enoch) seated in a garden in Paradise.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Habit of the emperor of China, in 1667. L'empereur de la Chine.

Habit of the emperor of China, in 1667. L'empereur de la Chine.

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Habit d'Indien du balet du Triomphe de l'amour: J. Berin del.

Habit d'Indien du balet du Triomphe de l'amour: J. Berin del.

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[Men lift a net from the water. A family group walks down a hill. People rest on a bench in a marketplace.]]

[Men lift a net from the water. A family group walks down a hill. Peop...

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Gipsy dance - Drawing. Public domain image.

Gipsy dance - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

Frederick Nash - Die Bajaderen aus Indien

Frederick Nash - Die Bajaderen aus Indien

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The Great Salt Lake, highlands of Ethiopia

The Great Salt Lake, highlands of Ethiopia

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Fanny Ellsler [sic] in The shadow dance.

Fanny Ellsler [sic] in The shadow dance.

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

Four drawings of insects. - Public domain book scan / drawing

Four drawings of insects. - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Rosita Mauri. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Rosita Mauri. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

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