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Estimate for expense of a steam ferry boat for one year, signed by Robert Fulton

Estimate for expense of a steam ferry boat for one year, signed by Rob...

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Grundriss der Moschee. - Public domain architectural plan drawing

Grundriss der Moschee. - Public domain architectural plan drawing

Public domain scan of a architecture diagram, settlement map, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Origin of steam navigation, a view of Collect Pond and its vicinity in the City of New York in 1793

Origin of steam navigation, a view of Collect Pond and its vicinity in...

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

Hooker's new pocket plan of the city of New York

Hooker's new pocket plan of the city of New York

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

Letter to Gov. [Benning] Wentworth, New Hampshire

Letter to Gov. [Benning] Wentworth, New Hampshire

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

The north-west prospect of the university and town of Cambridge.

The north-west prospect of the university and town of Cambridge.

Public domain image of a historic vintage city view, cityscape, plan, 17th-18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Letter to [Landon Carter, Sabine Hall.]

Letter to [Landon Carter, Sabine Hall.]

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

St. James's Palace and part of the City of Westminster.

St. James's Palace and part of the City of Westminster.

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

LUNCH [held by] OCEANIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY [at] SS VENTURA; (SS;)
13TH ANNUAL BANQUET [held by] MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK [at] "UNION LEAGUE CLUB, BROOKLYN, NY" (OTHER [PRIVATE];)
Sir George Calvert Lord Baltimore; His seal & autograph from an original letter in the possession of John Thane.

Sir George Calvert Lord Baltimore; His seal & autograph from an origin...

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Iowa County meteorites - Professor Leonard collective.

Iowa County meteorites - Professor Leonard collective.

Iowa 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 assembl... More

[Raton from the west.] 19th century stereoscopic views of New Mexico.

[Raton from the west.] 19th century stereoscopic views of New Mexico.

Chicago Illinois 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... More

William Hogarth - [Text pages 7-8]
DINNER TO LOUIS SLOSS JR. PRIOR TO HIS DEPARTURE FOR CAPE NOME,ALASKA [held by] MARSHALL A.NEWELL [at] "BOHEMIAN CLUB, SAN FRANSISCO, CA" (OTHER (CLUB);)
STUDIO TEA, HELD EACH THURSDAY AFTERNOON [held by] GENESEE WESLEYAN SEMINARY [at] ART ROOMS OF SEMINARY (OTHER [PRIVATE];)
Paquebot "Liberté". Buttolph menus collection.
Barr, James P., 1879 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Barr, James P., 1879 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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Here's to the rose - Public domain sheet music scan
Absence makes the heart grow fonder - love song
Ma black tulip - love song - Public domain portrait drawing

Ma black tulip - love song - Public domain portrait drawing

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The city of New York - Public domain vintage map

The city of New York - Public domain vintage map

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

Manhattan Loan & Trust Company - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Manhattan Loan & Trust Company - Samuel J. Tilden papers

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

Solicitation letters, 1884-1886 and undated - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Solicitation letters, 1884-1886 and undated - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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Ballroom dancing on British and American 19th-century music covers
Plymouth, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

Plymouth, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

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

Overseas woman. v. 1 (Oct. 1945-Jan. 1946)

Overseas woman. v. 1 (Oct. 1945-Jan. 1946)

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Garshâsp hits a lion with his mace.

Garshâsp hits a lion with his mace.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 14ht-15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Gentlemen of the privy chamber, in number twenty seven; Judges, in number 9; the Lord chief justice of the Kings bench; the Lord chief Baron of the exchequer.

Gentlemen of the privy chamber, in number twenty seven; Judges, in num...

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

Dance Ruck-ruck-galop: hitch-hitch - Public domain musical sheets

Dance Ruck-ruck-galop: hitch-hitch - Public domain musical sheets

Public domain sheet music, notation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

1773, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

1773, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

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

No. 530 West End Avenue. Southeast Corner Eighty-sixth Street.

No. 530 West End Avenue. Southeast Corner Eighty-sixth Street.

Public domain photograph of apartment building, architectural plan, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Enrichments from Indian illuminated manuscripts &c.

Enrichments from Indian illuminated manuscripts &c.

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

Map of Morris's Purchase or West Geneseo in the state of New York : exhibiting part of the Lakes Erie and Ontario, the Straights of Niagara, Chautauque Lake, and all the principal waters, the boundary lines of the several tracts of land purchased by the Holland Land Company, William and John Willink, and others, boundary lines of townships, boundary lines of New York and Indian reservations, laid down from actual survey, also a sketch of part of Upper Canada

Map of Morris's Purchase or West Geneseo in the state of New York : ex...

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

Sesana und St. Peter. - Austro-Hungaria Militargeographisches Cartographer

Sesana und St. Peter. - Austro-Hungaria Militargeographisches Cartogra...

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

Mexico. - Public domain vintage geogrpaphic map

Mexico. - Public domain vintage geogrpaphic map

Public domain image of an old city plan, vintage cartography, 18th-19th century map, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

BREAKFAST [held by] JOHN WANAMAKER [at] "NEW YORK, NY" (OTHER: DEPARTMENT STORE)
Fontaine arabe, 2. - Early photography, Public domain image

Fontaine arabe, 2. - Early photography, Public domain image

Public domain photograph related to history of Israel, Palestine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Juneau City, from across Gastinean Channel, Alaska.

Juneau City, from across Gastinean Channel, Alaska.

Alaska 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 assem... More

Man with an elephant on his hands
DINNER FOR HON. WARNER MILLER; PRES. OF NICARAGUA CANAL CONSTRUCTION CO. [held by] UNION CLUB [at] TACOMA; WA (PRIVATE CLUB)
Letter to [Landon Carter, Sabine Hall.]

Letter to [Landon Carter, Sabine Hall.]

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

DAILY MENU [held by] GLEN ISLAND HOTEL [at] "88 CORTLANDT STREET, [NEW YORK, NY]" (HOTEL)
DINNER [held by] CUNARD LINE [at] ABOARD R.M.S. ETRURIA (SS;)
[Sheep herding.] Kansas. 19th century stereoscope card.
Roes Hotel, West Point. New York Sterecope Card.

Roes Hotel, West Point. New York Sterecope Card.

Picryl description: Public domain image of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Letter to William Henry Drayton, James Parsons, John Lewis Gervais, Arthur Middleton, William Tennent, and Thomas Heyward Jun

Letter to William Henry Drayton, James Parsons, John Lewis Gervais, Ar...

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

Put yourself in Gilligan's place
I don't love nobody - Public domain sheet music scan
Ballroom dancing on British and American 19th-century music covers

Ballroom dancing on British and American 19th-century music covers

Public domain sheet music, notation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Arsène Lupin;" a drama in 3 [i.e. 4] acts.
Catalog of the Georgia State Industrial College: Announcements for 1924-1925

Catalog of the Georgia State Industrial College: Announcements for 192...

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

S[tearns], M[attie] L., album containing letters from Rose Hawthorne Lathrop and photographs of Hawthorne family and associated places.

S[tearns], M[attie] L., album containing letters from Rose Hawthorne L...

Public domain scan related to Nathaniel Hawthorne, 19th-century novelist, manuscript, document, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, d... More

Solicitation letters, 1883 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Solicitation letters, 1883 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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Constituent letters, 1876 November 11-13 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Constituent letters, 1876 November 11-13 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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Constituent letters, 1876 November 11-13 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Constituent letters, 1876 November 11-13 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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Constituent letters, 1876 November 11-13 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Constituent letters, 1876 November 11-13 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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Abû Jahl, Muhammad's most prominent opponent in Mecca, is angered at people of his tribe who will not listen to him.

Abû Jahl, Muhammad's most prominent opponent in Mecca, is angered at p...

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.

Illuminated pages - Arabic illuminated manuscript

Illuminated pages - Arabic illuminated 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.

[Theatrical hornpipe?] - Public domain portrait drawing

[Theatrical hornpipe?] - Public domain portrait drawing

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

Habit of the mufti, or chief priest of the Turks, in 1749. Le moufti.

Habit of the mufti, or chief priest of the Turks, in 1749. Le moufti.

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

Hr. Rozier und Dlle. Brugnoli im Ballete die Fee und der Ritter

Hr. Rozier und Dlle. Brugnoli im Ballete die Fee und der Ritter

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

Fac-simile of the 'Autographs of the Merchants and other Citizens of Philadelphia as subscribed to the Non-Importation Resolutions, October 25th, 1765.' Text of the six resolutions cutting off trade with Great Britain until the repeal of the Stamp Act, an

Fac-simile of the 'Autographs of the Merchants and other Citizens of P...

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

Amherst, Jeffrey. Albany. To Col. John Bradstreet

Amherst, Jeffrey. Albany. To Col. John Bradstreet

Public domain scan of a document related to American history, Colonial period, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Letter to John Kidd, Philadelphia

Letter to John Kidd, Philadelphia

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

The sweetest story ever told, (tell me, do you love me)
I love you more and more - love song
Descriptio Hortorum Semiramidis, qui pensiles dicti sunt.

Descriptio Hortorum Semiramidis, qui pensiles dicti sunt.

Public domain scan of a architecture diagram, settlement map, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

CHRISTMAS NIGHT DINNER AND PROGRAM [held by] HOTEL ALCAZAR [at] "ST. AUGUSTINE, FL" (HOTEL;)
A north west view of Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church.

A north west view of Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church.

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

State of North-Carolina. In Convention, August 1, 1788. [Declaration of rights, and amendments to the Constitution, to be laid before Congress previous to ratification of the Constitution by North Carolina.]

State of North-Carolina. In Convention, August 1, 1788. [Declaration o...

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

Barden House, Phillips, Maine. Maine, Stereoscope Card, NYPL.

Barden House, Phillips, Maine. Maine, Stereoscope Card, NYPL.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, colonial house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Conservatory Chapel, Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, N.Y.

Conservatory Chapel, Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, N.Y.

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

Six songs; for the harpsichord or piano forte, composed by Mrs. Pownall and J. Hewitt; to which are added and selected Rossetti's celebrated La chasse, and a duet for two voices. Price two dollars.
The season's greetings. postcard

The season's greetings. postcard

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On the ragged edge. (Bottomless pot - summit of Pikes Peak, Colo.)

On the ragged edge. (Bottomless pot - summit of Pikes Peak, Colo.)

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

Dynamos and great lens, Electric building, World's Columbian Exposition.

Dynamos and great lens, Electric building, World's Columbian Expositio...

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

Interior of apothecary's store. Boston, MA. 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

Interior of apothecary's store. Boston, MA. 19th Century Stereoscope C...

Boston Massachusetts 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 Yo... More

Frankenstein Trestle, P. & O.R.R., Crawford Notch, N.H.

Frankenstein Trestle, P. & O.R.R., Crawford Notch, N.H.

New Hampshire 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 wh... More

Atlantic City's Crowded Beach, New Jersey, U. S. A.

Atlantic City's Crowded Beach, New Jersey, U. S. A.

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

Ornamental Crater.19th century US expeditions surveys.

Ornamental Crater.19th century US expeditions surveys.

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

I love you, Ma Chèrie - love song
Letter to Samuel Wallis, Muncy, Northumberland County [Penn.]

Letter to Samuel Wallis, Muncy, Northumberland County [Penn.]

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

Wedding bells - love song - Public domain sheet music scan
The organ grinder's serenade - Public domain sheet music scan
The story of the rose - love song
Plymouth, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

Plymouth, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

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

Telegrams relating to 1880 Democratic National Convention - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Telegrams relating to 1880 Democratic National Convention - Samuel J. ...

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Constituent letters, 1879 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Constituent letters, 1879 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

Constituent letters, 1880 June - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Constituent letters, 1880 June - Samuel J. Tilden papers

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

Constituent letters, 1877 January - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Constituent letters, 1877 January - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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The celebrated cancan dance executed by M'lls Morlacchi and Baretta.

The celebrated cancan dance executed by M'lls Morlacchi and Baretta.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Title page of v. 2, title page Mecca Saudi Arabia

Title page of v. 2, title page Mecca Saudi Arabia

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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.

Stockton, Richard - Theodorus Bailey Myers manuscripts

Stockton, Richard - Theodorus Bailey Myers manuscripts

Public domain scan of a document of a period preceding the American revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

DINNER TO WELCOME ROBERT GARRETT, PRESIDENT OF THE BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD, TO STATEN ISLAND [held by] ERASTUS WIMAN AND HIS ASSOCIATES [at] "PAVILION HOTEL, NEW BRIGHTON, STATEN ISLAND, NY" (HOT;)
Old album faces - Public domain sheet music scan
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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Turnure, Arthur B. - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Turnure, Arthur B. - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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Document, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

Document, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

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