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Background imageHistoric Collection: JOHN AND PRISCILLA ALDEN GOING TO CHURCH BY GEORGE HENRY BOUGHTON

JOHN AND PRISCILLA ALDEN GOING TO CHURCH BY GEORGE HENRY BOUGHTON

Background imageHistoric Collection: Policeman Johann Mueller, of Hamburg

Policeman Johann Mueller, of Hamburg, Germany, with his trained police dog, Astor, which travels in his sidecar. Mueller and his dog perform patrol work. April 04, 1955. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.)

Background imageHistoric Collection: Caesarea Philippi

Caesarea Philippi, an ancient Roman city now uninhabited and an archaeological site in the Golan Heights; Caesarea Philippi, Israel

Background imageHistoric Collection: Torso of a statue of Diomedes, Roman copy of a weke of Kresilas

Torso of a statue of Diomedes, Roman copy of a weke of Kresilas, Glyptothek, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistoric Collection: Doriphoros designed by Polykleitos

Doriphoros designed by Polykleitos, around 440 BC, copy in the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet university or LMU, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistoric Collection: Doriphoros designed by Polykleitos

Doriphoros designed by Polykleitos, around 440 BC, copy in the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet university or LMU, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistoric Collection: Copy, Doryphoros, Spearbearer, Sculptor Polyklet

Copy, Doryphoros, Spearbearer, Sculptor Polyklet, LMU, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Chicago, Illinois: August 26

Background imageHistoric Collection: Posinatus, Winner of the Melbourne Cup

Posinatus, Winner of the Melbourne Cup.Posinatus is not a ***** and mould of form in reject of racing shape, but he is a thoroughbred of undeniable breeding

Background imageHistoric Collection: Sammy Davis Jr. featured with Will Mastin TrioSammy Davis

Sammy Davis Jr. featured with Will Mastin TrioSammy Davis, Jr., appears with the Will Mastin trio on the vaudeville show opening today at the Palomar. October 10, 1949

Background imageHistoric Collection: transport/transportation cars Peugeot 1913 drawing by Herbert Schlenzig 20th century car

transport/transportation cars Peugeot 1913 drawing by Herbert Schlenzig 20th century car

Background imageHistoric Collection: Theatre of Augsburg and sculpture Ostern

Theatre of Augsburg and sculpture Ostern, Kennedyplatz (square), Augsburg, Swabian, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistoric Collection: Map of Calabria, by Ignazio Danti, Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy

Map of Calabria, by Ignazio Danti, Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy

Background imageHistoric Collection: ***** Joan McCann threw her sailor partner as only ***** hepcats could

***** Joan McCann threw her sailor partner as only ***** hepcats could. To add to the hazards of jiveing with ***** the aircraft lift was raised and lowered several times. June 28, 1947

Background imageHistoric Collection: Old City Hall and arches reflected in pool

Old City Hall and arches reflected in pool, Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Background imageHistoric Collection: Ireland County Antrim Carrickfergus, Castle interior the Great Hall in the castles keep

Ireland County Antrim Carrickfergus, Castle interior the Great Hall in the castles keep

Background imageHistoric Collection: New York, New York: c. 1940's. An interior shot of the Grand Central Railroad Station

New York, New York: c. 1940's. An interior shot of the Grand Central Railroad Station, with sunlight streaming in through the clerestory windows above

Background imageHistoric Collection: Portrait of Wallis Duchess of Windsor by Gerald Leslie Brockhurst dated 1939

Portrait of Wallis Duchess of Windsor by Gerald Leslie Brockhurst dated 1939

Background imageHistoric Collection: Eyes On The Comet -- Technicians cluster round the De Havilland Coemt

Eyes On The Comet -- Technicians cluster round the De Havilland Coemt, Britain's fastest airliner

Background imageHistoric Collection: KING ARTHUR SWORD OF POWER EXCALIBUR IN LAKE BY N. C. WYETH FROM A BOYS KING ARTHUR

KING ARTHUR SWORD OF POWER EXCALIBUR IN LAKE BY N. C. WYETH FROM A BOYS KING ARTHUR

Background imageHistoric Collection: A ground crew gives the 'thumbs up (she's ready)' sign to ***** a Jindivik pilotless

A ground crew gives the "thumbs up (she's ready)" sign to ***** a Jindivik pilotless, jet, radio-controlled target aircraft ***** for launching. Mr

Background imageHistoric Collection: Anniversary of Polar Flights Stewardesses of the Scandinavian Air Service plane arriving at Frankfurt

Anniversary of Polar Flights Stewardesses of the Scandinavian Air Service plane arriving at Frankfurt, Germany, wore Eskimo costumes

Background imageHistoric Collection: Entrance and stairs, sculpture of Wrestlers

Entrance and stairs, sculpture of Wrestlers, Florence from 1700, bronze replica, Bavarian National Museum, Prinzregentenstrasse 3, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistoric Collection: Sculpture, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880 depicting a group of wrestlers

Sculpture, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880 depicting a group of wrestlers, original in Florence, Italy, Europe

Background imageHistoric Collection: San Francisco, California: c. 1950 A male bodybuilder poses nude from the side

San Francisco, California: c. 1950 A male bodybuilder poses nude from the side

Background imageHistoric Collection: San Francisco, California: c. 1950 A male bodybuilder poses nude from the back

San Francisco, California: c. 1950 A male bodybuilder poses nude from the back

Background imageHistoric Collection: 1960s NIGHT SCENE OF THE STARDUST CASINO LAS VEGAS NEVADA USA

1960s NIGHT SCENE OF THE STARDUST CASINO LAS VEGAS NEVADA USA

Background imageHistoric Collection: 1940s WOMAN ROSIE THE RIVETER SUPERIMPOSED OVER AIRPLANES IN FACTORY 1940s WARTIME WWII

1940s WOMAN ROSIE THE RIVETER SUPERIMPOSED OVER AIRPLANES IN FACTORY 1940s WARTIME WWII

Background imageHistoric Collection: Olympic Change Over At Wembley Stadium : A busy scene at famous Wembley Stadium this morning

Olympic Change Over At Wembley Stadium : A busy scene at famous Wembley Stadium this morning

Background imageHistoric Collection: Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Background imageHistoric Collection: Historical illustration from the 19th Century

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, portrait of George Eliot or Mary Anne Evans, 1819 - 1880, a British writer, translator and journalist

Background imageHistoric Collection: Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, Illinois, USA

Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, Illinois, USA

Background imageHistoric Collection: where Thousands Of Birds Find A Nesting Place

where Thousands Of Birds Find A Nesting Place.Bird Island, port Elizabeth South Africa

Background imageHistoric Collection: Old Petrol Station

Old Petrol Station
Old rundown petrol station and petrol pumps with stormy skies overhead

Background imageHistoric Collection: Boutilier's Cove Canada East Coast Nova Scotia

Boutilier's Cove Canada East Coast Nova Scotia
Duck on seaweed, Boutiliers Point, Nova Scotia, Canada

Background imageHistoric Collection: No waiting - Right just you try to move us

No waiting - Right just you try to move us

Background imageHistoric Collection: Recipe For A Party Treat: Take half a dozen eggs

Recipe For A Party Treat: Take half a dozen eggs, two spoons and a cute young Alsatian called Lindy Lou. Do not break the eggs; do not beat Lindy Lou - just soften her with kind words

Background imageHistoric Collection: Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Background imageHistoric Collection: Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Background imageHistoric Collection: Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Background imageHistoric Collection: Anglo/Boer War forifications near the South Africa/Botswana border

Anglo/Boer War forifications near the South Africa/Botswana border. Northern Tuli Game Reserve. Botswana

Background imageHistoric Collection: Telling The Old, old story, Just a couple of dusty pups disguised as Harry and Harriet at a trysting place near Oxford

Telling The Old, old story, Just a couple of dusty pups disguised as Harry and Harriet at a trysting place near Oxford, England. January 23, 1935

Background imageHistoric Collection: Music, Maestro, Please... These four clever dogs seem to be saying

Music, Maestro, Please... These four clever dogs seem to be saying. They are only to happy to beg if Maurice Carre, 11, will play for them

Background imageHistoric Collection: Tabby Forgets Her Table Manners

Tabby Forgets Her Table Manners. Tabby is hungry and forgets the niceties of her table manners as she takes her place with three boston terriers belonging to Mrs. D.A. Fruitticher of Birmingham, Ala

Background imageHistoric Collection: There are pubs in Preston where you can call for a drink and be served by a little black dog called 'Jet'

There are pubs in Preston where you can call for a drink and be served by a little black dog called "Jet". "Jet" belongs to Jimmy Gainer, a professional rat-catcher

Background imageHistoric Collection: A dog with more than the usual number of tricks in her repertoire is Bubbles

A dog with more than the usual number of tricks in her repertoire is Bubbles, owned by Mrs. Daley, of Windsor, Brisbane

Background imageHistoric Collection: Misc - Animals - Donkeys

Misc - Animals - Donkeys. June 12, 1944

Background imageHistoric Collection: Hullo Where did you come fromGrandpa in festive mood greets a fresh arrival

Hullo Where did you come fromGrandpa in festive mood greets a fresh arrival
Hullo Where did you come from Grandpa in festive mood greets a fresh arrival. January 21, 1935. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press)

Background imageHistoric Collection: Stage Star. Sweet William the bulldog

Stage Star. Sweet William the bulldog, is often on the stage during rehearsals of a new play in London (England)

Background imageHistoric Collection: 'Soo' Has Two Legs And Four Wheels - 'Soo' out for a walk with her mistresss Miss F

"Soo" Has Two Legs And Four Wheels - "Soo" out for a walk with her mistresss Miss F.M

Background imageHistoric Collection: The 'Stars' of the Marineland of the Pacific Oceanarium are the playful porpoises

The "Stars" of the Marineland of the Pacific Oceanarium are the playful porpoises

Background imageHistoric Collection: Feeding mullets by hand to porpoises, as pictured here, is a frequent event Marineland

Feeding mullets by hand to porpoises, as pictured here, is a frequent event Marineland. September 27, 1941

Background imageHistoric Collection: Third of Eight -- Nothing shy about this fun-loving porpoise as he takes the ball from diver Jake Jacobs

Third of Eight -- Nothing shy about this fun-loving porpoise as he takes the ball from diver Jake Jacobs

Background imageHistoric Collection: Reassured by Julian, Sally sits patiently while the vet winds on the bandage

Reassured by Julian, Sally sits patiently while the vet winds on the bandage. November 15, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

Background imageHistoric Collection: Dogs Animals - Talking

Dogs Animals - Talking. January 16, 1953

Background imageHistoric Collection: This dog JPn talk - A terrier dog at Maitland

This dog JPn talk - A terrier dog at Maitland
This dog can talk - A terrier dog at Maitland, near Newcastle, talks like a human

Background imageHistoric Collection: (Third Of Eight) - At First Glance

(Third Of Eight) - At First Glance, this fellow looks like a Miniature Polar bear. Actually, he's a rare Albino Raccoon and a resident of the Wisconsin State experimental game and fur farm

Background imageHistoric Collection: Big Boy... 'Avalanche, ' champion White Flemish Giant

Big Boy... "Avalanche, " champion White Flemish Giant, tips the scale at 21 pounds

Background imageHistoric Collection: 'Here Goes!' -- Sally

"Here Goes!" -- Sally, young Malay bear at the London Zoo, is certainly salvage-conscious - but only insofar as the bin sometimes yields a titbit worth having

Background imageHistoric Collection: Tiger Cubs Raised At Home :Like any curious kitten

Tiger Cubs Raised At Home :Like any curious kitten
Tiger Cubs Raised At Home : Like any curious kitten, Rajpur investigates closet and is confronted with supply of milk. After looking, he reached up, gently knocked a few cans over

Background imageHistoric Collection: Abbey Appeal *****

Abbey Appeal *****. January 01, 1954. (Photo by United Press Photo)

Background imageHistoric Collection: Anacondas (Snakes) - Snakes - Animals

Anacondas (Snakes) - Snakes - Animals. May 23, 1955. (Photo by Mozert, Florida's Silver Springs)

Background imageHistoric Collection: Our Distant Relatives -- One of the tiny Tarsiers at the London Zoo

Our Distant Relatives -- One of the tiny Tarsiers at the London Zoo. Note the resemblance of their paws to the human hand

Background imageHistoric Collection: While Mrs. Helen Haven cooks breakfast

While Mrs. Helen Haven cooks breakfast, her pet elephant Judy trumpets until she gets a snack. May 01, 1953.;While Mrs

Background imageHistoric Collection: Xmas Birds Of Paradise -- Not as you might suppose

Xmas Birds Of Paradise -- Not as you might suppose, a ministry of food official's nightmare, but merely a collection of turkeys as far as the eye can see

Background imageHistoric Collection: Geese

Geese. January 01, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).;Geese

Background imageHistoric Collection: Roller-Skating Rooster -- Buster

Roller-Skating Rooster -- Buster, whose owner is teaching him to be a roller-skating rooster, glides under a playmate's legs during a practice run, Buster's legs are taped to the skates

Background imageHistoric Collection: Easter Eggs! Where? - Pop-eyed at the prospect of Easter goodies are these quaint little inmates of the London Zoo

Easter Eggs! Where? - Pop-eyed at the prospect of Easter goodies are these quaint little inmates of the London Zoo
Easter Eggs! Where - Pop-eyed at the prospect of Easter goodies are these quaint little inmates of the London Zoo

Background imageHistoric Collection: Wisdom Comes To Mr. Jiggs! - The meeting started with drinks - Bottles of milk

Wisdom Comes To Mr. Jiggs! - The meeting started with drinks - Bottles of milk. The day Wisdom visited Mr

Background imageHistoric Collection: I'd like your opinion - as an experienced statesman

I'd like your opinion - as an experienced statesman. Now what, for example, can you tell me about imports Michael Moddin, 4, has a high-level talk with the Rt. Hon. Mr

Background imageHistoric Collection: A family of walruses gather on the ice-floe

A family of walruses gather on the ice-floe

Background imageHistoric Collection: Wisdom Comes To Mr. Jiggs! - 'Let me tell you'

Wisdom Comes To Mr. Jiggs! - "Let me tell you", Norman "People always laugh at my funny little hats. Try this for size"

Background imageHistoric Collection: Keeping A Thick - Skinned Fellow Happy -- Mahon's morning toilet every day keeps him in a good temper - which is

Keeping A Thick - Skinned Fellow Happy -- Mahon's morning toilet every day keeps him in a good temper - which is worth the bottle of oil, the brush, and the slight trouble involved

Background imageHistoric Collection: A view of the Newlands cricket ground

A view of the Newlands cricket ground, Cape Town, from the Kelvin Grove end, with the mountain and the familiar brewery in the back ground. November 23, 1949. (Photo by African Press Features).

Background imageHistoric Collection: Menuhin's sister and her fiance at Violinist's Wedding in London

Menuhin's sister and her fiance at Violinist's Wedding in London.Miss Hepzibah Menuhin and her fiance Mr

Background imageHistoric Collection: A Couple of Big Birds -- The new Boeing prototype Stratotanker

A Couple of Big Birds -- The new Boeing prototype Stratotanker, foreground, is hauled into place alongside a U.S. Air Force tanker-transport, the Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter, at Renton, Wash

Background imageHistoric Collection: Londoners See The 'Pamir' The long queue waiting to go aboard the 'Pamir'

Londoners See The "Pamir" The long queue waiting to go aboard the "Pamir"

Background imageHistoric Collection: Charles Percy Snow, C.B.E. Writer - He married

Charles Percy Snow, C.B.E. Writer - He married, in 1950, the novelist Pamela Hansford Johnson; they have one son. August 26, 1954. (Photo by Mark Gerson, Camera Press)

Background imageHistoric Collection: Wembley Stadium Prepares For The Olympics - A general view of the stadium showing the greyhound track ***** prepared

Wembley Stadium Prepares For The Olympics - A general view of the stadium showing the greyhound track ***** prepared for the Games.Hardly had the last hound finished chasing the electric hare at

Background imageHistoric Collection: Washing Day - For The Pups.The young kennel-maid has her own ideas on how to dry her pedigree charges after their bath

Washing Day - For The Pups.The young kennel-maid has her own ideas on how to dry her pedigree charges after their bath
Washing Day - For The Pups. The young kennel-maid has her own ideas on how to dry her pedigree charges after their bath, although the puppies seem quite resigned to their fate. September 15, 1953

Background imageHistoric Collection: Cockroaches. 'The Future rules of the World'

Cockroaches. "The Future rules of the World". January 1, 1945

Background imageHistoric Collection: Singing Dog - Mack singing at the piano at his home in Kendal

Singing Dog - Mack singing at the piano at his home in Kendal, Westmorland. Mack, an 8 year-old tan and white cross bred terrier has taken up singing in his old age

Background imageHistoric Collection: Tuatara ***** A reptile of up to 2 feet in length which ***** numbers on some 16 islands

Tuatara ***** A reptile of up to 2 feet in length which ***** numbers on some 16 islands, mostly off the North Auckland Bay of Plenty and Cook Strait


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