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The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies at thresholds. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

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The Family of Cain, ca. 1638-47. Creator: Peter Oliver

The Family of Cain, ca. 1638-47. "The Family of Cain" reproduces a painting by Paolo Veronese (Museo del Prado, Madrid)

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The Raymond Children, ca. 1838. Creator: Robert Peckham

The Raymond Children, ca. 1838. Anne Elizabeth Raymond (b. 1832) and Joseph Estabrook Raymond (b. 1834) surrounded by toys in the parlor of their family's home in Royalston, Massachusetts

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