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Palladino valse par V. S. de Dobrowolski

Palladino valse par V. S. de Dobrowolski

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Mde. Hilligsberg in the ballet of Ken-si & Tao, performed for her Benefit the 14th of May 1801.

Mde. Hilligsberg in the ballet of Ken-si & Tao, performed for her Bene...

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Les Trois Graces du ballet de, Dance

Les Trois Graces du ballet de, Dance

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The wedding Ball; or Ma'am'selle M-rcandot-i's highland fling into high life.

The wedding Ball; or Ma'am'selle M-rcandot-i's highland fling into hig...

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Madame Francisque Hutin, from the Opera House Paris, at present engaged at the New York Theatre.

Madame Francisque Hutin, from the Opera House Paris, at present engage...

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Edile 2e costume (Mlle Noblet.) Dans Joconde, ballet

Edile 2e costume (Mlle Noblet.) Dans Joconde, ballet

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Costume de Mme. Montessu, rôle de Jeannette, dans Astolphe et Joconde, ballet pantomime, Académie royale du musique.

Costume de Mme. Montessu, rôle de Jeannette, dans Astolphe et Joconde,...

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Manières françaises, en place!, Dance

Manières françaises, en place!, Dance

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Costume de Melle. Legallois, rôle de Marie, dans L'Orgie, ballet

Costume de Melle. Legallois, rôle de Marie, dans L'Orgie, ballet

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Alfred Edward Chalon - La bayadère, Dance

Alfred Edward Chalon - La bayadère, Dance

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Mrs. Honey as Psyche. Drawn from life by Edward Novello & on stone by R. J. Lane.

Mrs. Honey as Psyche. Drawn from life by Edward Novello & on stone by ...

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Columbine waltzes, Art print depicting dance

Columbine waltzes, Art print depicting dance

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Costume de Melle. Noblet en Folie, dans Gustave III; ou Le bal masqué, opéra, acte V, Académie royale de musique

Costume de Melle. Noblet en Folie, dans Gustave III; ou Le bal masqué,...

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Mlle. M. Dupuy. - Public domain portrait engraving

Mlle. M. Dupuy. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Costumes de Melle Taglioni, rôle de Fleur des champs, et de Mazillier, role de Rudolph dans La fille du Danube, ballet, acte II, Académie royale de musique

Costumes de Melle Taglioni, rôle de Fleur des champs, et de Mazillier,...

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Melle Fanny Elssler dans le ballet de La chatte métamorphosée en femme. [Lithograph by M. Alophe].

Melle Fanny Elssler dans le ballet de La chatte métamorphosée en femme...

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cracovienne and La gitana, as danced by Fanny Elssler. [Lithograph by] Thayer, successor to Moore, Boston.

cracovienne and La gitana, as danced by Fanny Elssler. [Lithograph by]...

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El zapateado, celebrated Spanish dance. As danced by Mdes. Fanny and Théodore [Thérèse] Elssler. Arranged by Henri Rosellen. W. K. Hewitt, del.

El zapateado, celebrated Spanish dance. As danced by Mdes. Fanny and T...

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opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot. Arranged by Signor Pugni. 8th edition. W. Sharp & Co. Lith.

opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot. Arranged...

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[The new smolenska] as danced by Madlle. Fanny Elssler. B. W. Thayer's Lithography, Boston.

[The new smolenska] as danced by Madlle. Fanny Elssler. B. W. Thayer's...

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Caricature, Caricature., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Caricature., public domain cartoon image

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Fanny Elssler's favourite dances. Lith. of E. Weber & Co., Baltimore.

Fanny Elssler's favourite dances. Lith. of E. Weber & Co., Baltimore.

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"Favourite" quadrilles from Donizetti's opera of that name. arranged for the piano forte by W. H. Montgomery. Thayer & co., Lith.

"Favourite" quadrilles from Donizetti's opera of that name. arranged f...

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cracovienne, pas dansé dans La gipsy, par Fanny Elssler. [Lithograph by A. Newsam] P. S. Duval Lither. Phila.

cracovienne, pas dansé dans La gipsy, par Fanny Elssler. [Lithograph b...

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La jolie fille de Gand (1ière scène, 3me acte)

La jolie fille de Gand (1ière scène, 3me acte)

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Mr & Miss Marshall in their celebrated Pas styrien. As danced by them at the Theatres - Royal - Covent Garden & Drury Lane, London.

Mr & Miss Marshall in their celebrated Pas styrien. As danced by them ...

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L'Opera. Mlle Duthé. Le menuet. [Lithograph by E. Desmaisons after Guérard] Imp. Lemercier

L'Opera. Mlle Duthé. Le menuet. [Lithograph by E. Desmaisons after Gué...

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Elena Andrianoff, prima danzatrice all'I Teatro di Pietroburgo in costume della sua prima rappresentazione all'i. r. Teatro alla Scala in Milano 1846.

Elena Andrianoff, prima danzatrice all'I Teatro di Pietroburgo in cost...

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Melle. Fuoco dans Betty, Académie royale de musique.

Melle. Fuoco dans Betty, Académie royale de musique.

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Ballroom polkas by various authors as danced by the pupils of Monsr. Ernest and other distinguished & fashionable circles. Arranged by W. C. Peters ... [et al.].

Ballroom polkas by various authors as danced by the pupils of Monsr. E...

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Lucile Grahn-Young (facs. sig.) als Catharina in dem Ballet Die Tochter des Banditen.

Lucile Grahn-Young (facs. sig.) als Catharina in dem Ballet Die Tochte...

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Mme. Flora Fabbri (dans le pas de Jérusalem).

Mme. Flora Fabbri (dans le pas de Jérusalem).

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Théâtre de la Nation. Mlle Carlotta Grisi dans La filleule des fées, 1r acte. [Lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie] Imp. Decan.

Théâtre de la Nation. Mlle Carlotta Grisi dans La filleule des fées, 1...

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Théâtre de la Nation. Petipa, rôle du comte de Provence, dans La filleule des fées

Théâtre de la Nation. Petipa, rôle du comte de Provence, dans La fille...

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Mme Cérito-St.-Léon, rôle de Stella, 2e tableau.

Mme Cérito-St.-Léon, rôle de Stella, 2e tableau.

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Ballet: Flora Fabbri (Idalia)., Dance

Ballet: Flora Fabbri (Idalia)., Dance

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Carolina Rosati (nella polka de Corsaro): [Lithograph by] V

Carolina Rosati (nella polka de Corsaro): [Lithograph by] V

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The isle of nymphs, Art print depicting dance

The isle of nymphs, Art print depicting dance

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Miss Taglioni - Public domain portrait engraving

Miss Taglioni - Public domain portrait engraving

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Unidentified woman, Cabinet photograph

Unidentified woman, Cabinet photograph

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View Down the Valley, Yosemite.

View Down the Valley, Yosemite.

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Mirror View, Yosemite, North Dome.

Mirror View, Yosemite, North Dome.

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The Convent of Sinai, at the foot of Mount Horeb

The Convent of Sinai, at the foot of Mount Horeb

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Unidentified girl - Public domain portrait print

Unidentified girl - Public domain portrait print

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Calendrier Aztec, à Mexico - Early photography, Public domain image

Calendrier Aztec, à Mexico - Early photography, Public domain image

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In memory of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America. Born February 12, 1809. Died April 15, 1865. "With malice toward none, with charity for all." Second Inaugural Address

In memory of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of Americ...

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Portrait of Sea Island School teacher Miss Harriet W. Murray, with students Elsie and Puss, Feb. 1866.

Portrait of Sea Island School teacher Miss Harriet W. Murray, with stu...

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Perspective view on exact scale of proposed patent elevated railway, when erected in front of A. T. Stewart's brock on Broadway, between Chambers and Reade Streets, New York.

Perspective view on exact scale of proposed patent elevated railway, w...

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Cross secional view of proposed patented system of elevated railway, at the intersection of Broadway and Chambers street.

Cross secional view of proposed patented system of elevated railway, a...

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Harem. Chambre à coucher No. 166.

Harem. Chambre à coucher No. 166.

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Palais. Ensemble de la porte Z. du harem.

Palais. Ensemble de la porte Z. du harem.

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No. 16. Alpine lake, in the Sierra Nevada, California.

No. 16. Alpine lake, in the Sierra Nevada, California.

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No. 13. Grand Cañon of the Colorado River, mouth of Kanab Wash, looking west.

No. 13. Grand Cañon of the Colorado River, mouth of Kanab Wash, lookin...

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New post office & proposed Broadway underground railway.

New post office & proposed Broadway underground railway.

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Baseball players - John Clapp, Philadelphia Athletics

Baseball players - John Clapp, Philadelphia Athletics

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Kyrle Bellew - actors & actresses

Kyrle Bellew - actors & actresses

A black and white photo of a man in a white suit and a red and white bow tie. A photograph of a woman with her hair up. Public domain postcard scan.

Kyrle Bellew - actors & actresses
Napoleon Sarony - Walt Whitman

Napoleon Sarony - Walt Whitman

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Interior of Joppa Gate from s.e., Jerusalem, 19th century photo of Palestine and Jerusalem

Interior of Joppa Gate from s.e., Jerusalem, 19th century photo of Pal...

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Iyeyasu Temple, at Nikko. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Iyeyasu Temple, at Nikko. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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Your friend, Jno. H. Smith. - Public domain portrait print
View of Sacred Bridge, at Nikko

View of Sacred Bridge, at Nikko

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[Portrait]. - Public domain portrait engraving

[Portrait]. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Viaduc de Chaumont, Railroad bridge, France

Viaduc de Chaumont, Railroad bridge, France

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Men in a workshop shaping sheets of copper for the construction of the Statue of Liberty.

Men in a workshop shaping sheets of copper for the construction of the...

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Mott's porcelain-lined French baths. Plates 20-D and 21-D.

Mott's porcelain-lined French baths. Plates 20-D and 21-D.

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Decorated wash basins. Queen Anne, Japanese quince blossom and Wild aster.

Decorated wash basins. Queen Anne, Japanese quince blossom and Wild as...

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Fittings for Inodoro and Triplex. Plates 85-D to 92-D.

Fittings for Inodoro and Triplex. Plates 85-D to 92-D.

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Demarest's patent side-outlet flushing rim cistern water closet. The Hygeia. Plates 49-D and 50-D.

Demarest's patent side-outlet flushing rim cistern water closet. The H...

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Obelisk in front of temple at Luxor

Obelisk in front of temple at Luxor

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Temple of Athor at Denderah - Egypt

Temple of Athor at Denderah - Egypt

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Arcade Railway - way station. - Public domain city architecture drawing

Arcade Railway - way station. - Public domain city architecture drawin...

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Bath Room Interior by the J.L. Mott Iron Works.

Bath Room Interior by the J.L. Mott Iron Works.

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Pilger aus Mandar (Celébes), Pilger aus Sumbáwa, Pilger aus Djapára (Java), Pilger aus Malang und Pasurúan (Java).

Pilger aus Mandar (Celébes), Pilger aus Sumbáwa, Pilger aus Djapára (J...

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Wooden footbridge over mountain stream; Wagons, water buffaloes and man.

Wooden footbridge over mountain stream; Wagons, water buffaloes and ma...

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Pilgerlager in der Ebene östlich vom ‘Arafah-berge.

Pilgerlager in der Ebene östlich vom ‘Arafah-berge.

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Chrysanthemum. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Chrysanthemum. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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Back cover and spine - A blue and gold rug with a floral design

Back cover and spine - A blue and gold rug with a floral design

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Street railroad construction, Union Square. New York City

Street railroad construction, Union Square. New York City

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Looking south on Broadway, from about 7th St.

Looking south on Broadway, from about 7th St.

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Street railroad construction, 45 St. New York City

Street railroad construction, 45 St. New York City

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Street railroad construction, North from Ann St. New York City

Street railroad construction, North from Ann St. New York City

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Street railroad construction, Looking south from 14 St. New York City

Street railroad construction, Looking south from 14 St. New York City

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Catharine [i.e. Catherine] Lane.

Catharine [i.e. Catherine] Lane.

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Street railroad construction, 45 St. New York City

Street railroad construction, 45 St. New York City

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Bronx: Bronx Park - Lorillard Snuff Mill.

Bronx: Bronx Park - Lorillard Snuff Mill.

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Selected plates from Les maîtres de l'affiche

Selected plates from Les maîtres de l'affiche

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Dartmouth College, D., 1896, Return to F. B. Whitney, Williamstown, Mass., Mgr. Wm. B. B. A.

Dartmouth College, D., 1896, Return to F. B. Whitney, Williamstown, Ma...

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Fuller, Loie, studio Falk B.J. Benjamin

Fuller, Loie, studio Falk B.J. Benjamin

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Perce-neige. Eugene Grasset, compiler

Perce-neige. Eugene Grasset, compiler

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Un "pitso" chez le chef Lerothodi.

Un "pitso" chez le chef Lerothodi.

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Henry George. - Public domain portrait print

Henry George. - Public domain portrait print

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Henry George. - Public domain portrait print

Henry George. - Public domain portrait print

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Wagon embourbé. Frederic Christol

Wagon embourbé. Frederic Christol

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Henry George. - Public domain portrait print

Henry George. - Public domain portrait print

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Village. Frederic Christol. South Africa

Village. Frederic Christol. South Africa

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Ditaola, ou osselets divinatoires.

Ditaola, ou osselets divinatoires.

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Dancing Adelaide Early by Schloss

Dancing Adelaide Early by Schloss

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Broadway, East Side. Spring to Prince St.

Broadway, East Side. Spring to Prince St.

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Broadway, West Side. Broome to Spring St.

Broadway, West Side. Broome to Spring St.

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