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Background imageUnusual Collection: Woman reading music, 1935-1940. Creator: Han van Meegeren

Woman reading music, 1935-1940. Creator: Han van Meegeren
Woman reading music, 1935-1940. Painting inspired by Vermeer's Woman in Blue Reading a Letter'. Henricus Antonius van Meegeren was a Dutch painter and portraitist

Background imageUnusual Collection: Waterspouts seen off Malta, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Waterspouts seen off Malta, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Waterspouts seen off Malta, 1856. The weather was just what one may expect in the Mediterranean at this time of year - the sea smooth, the sky cloudless, and the atmosphere calm. At one p.m

Background imageUnusual Collection: Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston

Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Columbia with a broken mast. She was an American racing yacht designed and built in 1898-99 by Nathanael Herreshoff and the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company for owners J

Background imageUnusual Collection: Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston

Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Columbia with a broken mast. She was an American racing yacht designed and built in 1898-99 by Nathanael Herreshoff and the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company for owners J

Background imageUnusual Collection: Pike-Headed Rorqual Whale taken in the Dart, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Pike-Headed Rorqual Whale taken in the Dart, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Pike-Headed Rorqual Whale taken in the Dart, 1856....a fine specimen...discovered [on the north shore of Millbay creek, nearly opposite the Castle in the Wood

Background imageUnusual Collection: Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. View of...the great waterworks at present in course of erection upon Messrs

Background imageUnusual Collection: The Land Transport Camp before Sebastopol - Shoeing a Refractory Mule - sketched by J. A

The Land Transport Camp before Sebastopol - Shoeing a Refractory Mule - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 185 Creator: Unknown
The Land Transport Camp before Sebastopol - Shoeing a Refractory Mule - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Crimean War. In this Sketch our Artist has represented a party of the Land Transport Corps in

Background imageUnusual Collection: Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert

Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert
Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Alternative title: The Haywain: An Allegory of Worldly and Spiritual Abuses

Background imageUnusual Collection: Mr. W. S. Woodin's Entertainment, 'The Olio of Oddities' - scene, 'The Lakes', 1856

Mr. W. S. Woodin's Entertainment, "The Olio of Oddities" - scene, "The Lakes", 1856. Self-styled polygraphist, or impressionist, who portrayed

Background imageUnusual Collection: Cimon and Pero, c.1635. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens

Cimon and Pero, c.1635. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Cimon and Pero, c.1635

Background imageUnusual Collection: Miss Yvonne, 1918 Dec. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Yvonne, 1918 Dec. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Yvonne, 1918 Dec. 30

Background imageUnusual Collection: The 'Summer Spire' on the Chalk Cliffs of the Island of Mon, Moonlight, 1831

The "Summer Spire" on the Chalk Cliffs of the Island of Mon, Moonlight, 1831

Background imageUnusual Collection: Westchester Country Club, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Westchester Country Club, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Westchester Country Club, 1932

Background imageUnusual Collection: Westchester Country Club, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Westchester Country Club, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Westchester Country Club, 1932

Background imageUnusual Collection: Miss E.S. Wedd, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss E.S. Wedd, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss E.S. Wedd, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 26

Background imageUnusual Collection: Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782

Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Equestrian portrait of Catherine the Great in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment

Background imageUnusual Collection: Muleteers at an Inn, c.1658-c.1660. Creator: Karel Du Jardin

Muleteers at an Inn, c.1658-c.1660. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
Muleteers at an Inn, c.1658-c.1660. Mule drivers eating while their animals wait patiently. Note unusual horseshoes

Background imageUnusual Collection: Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928

Background imageUnusual Collection: Oliver W. the famous trotting ostrich [at Florida Ostrich Farm, Jacksonville], c1903

Oliver W. the famous trotting ostrich [at Florida Ostrich Farm, Jacksonville], c1903. Creator: Unknown
Oliver W. the famous trotting ostrich [at Florida Ostrich Farm, Jacksonville], c1903

Background imageUnusual Collection: Travel views of Europe, c1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Europe, c1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, c1904. Georg Elsenhaus with barrel: Zu Fuss von Waldkirch nach Rom...Von Waldkirch...St. Louis Weltausstellung...Amerika'

Background imageUnusual Collection: Sidewalk performance or carnival performance, Cliff Dwellers, between 1896 and 1911

Sidewalk performance or carnival performance, Cliff Dwellers, between 1896 and 1911. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sidewalk performance or carnival performance, Cliff Dwellers, between 1896 and 1911. Crowds at an attraction featuring Native Americans

Background imageUnusual Collection: Sidewalk performance or carnival performance, Cliff Dwellers, between 1896 and 1911

Sidewalk performance or carnival performance, Cliff Dwellers, between 1896 and 1911. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sidewalk performance or carnival performance, Cliff Dwellers, between 1896 and 1911. An attraction featuring Native Americans

Background imageUnusual Collection: Ruth St. Denis, between 1910 and 1935. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ruth St. Denis, between 1910 and 1935. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ruth St. Denis, between 1910 and 1935. Dancer in Siamese-influenced costume

Background imageUnusual Collection: Ruth St. Denis dancers, between 1910 and 1935. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ruth St. Denis dancers, between 1910 and 1935. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ruth St. Denis dancers, between 1910 and 1935

Background imageUnusual Collection: Ruth St. Denis dancers, between 1910 and 1935. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ruth St. Denis dancers, between 1910 and 1935. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ruth St. Denis dancers, between 1910 and 1935

Background imageUnusual Collection: Mrs. Russell, 1919 Mar. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Russell, 1919 Mar. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Russell, 1919 Mar. 8

Background imageUnusual Collection: Crown Mother with Exhibit of Dolls, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Crown Mother with Exhibit of Dolls, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Crown Mother with Exhibit of Dolls, 1915
Crown Mother with Exhibit of Dolls, 1915. First World War - sign reads: Contributions Gratefully Received

Background imageUnusual Collection: Mrs. Parmlee Campbell, Woman Mail Carrier - Delivering Mail... 1917 Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs

Mrs. Parmlee Campbell, Woman Mail Carrier - Delivering Mail... 1917 Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Parmlee Campbell, I.E.Permelia, Woman Mail Carrier - Delivering Mail To Mrs. Nellie McGrath, 1917

Background imageUnusual Collection: Miss Clarice Patterson, portrait photograph, 1918 Apr. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Clarice Patterson, portrait photograph, 1918 Apr. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Clarice Patterson, portrait photograph, 1918 Apr. 19

Background imageUnusual Collection: Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942

Background imageUnusual Collection: Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942. Note woman holding gun and unusual leather armlets

Background imageUnusual Collection: Miss Fontaine, between 1915 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Fontaine, between 1915 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Fontaine, between 1915 and 1920

Background imageUnusual Collection: Egg Packaging, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Egg Packaging, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Egg Packaging, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Egg Packaging, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Egg Packaging, 1915. Labels for sending eggs and empty egg boxes through the post. When Tag is attached from one end the string cancels address not in use; Place Forward Postage Here; Forward

Background imageUnusual Collection: Football - Captain Edward Mahon of Howard Team, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Football - Captain Edward Mahon of Howard Team, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Football - Captain Edward Mahon of Howard Team, 1917

Background imageUnusual Collection: Florence Crittenden I.E. Crittenton Home - Baby Exhibit, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Florence Crittenden I.E. Crittenton Home - Baby Exhibit, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Florence Crittenden I.E
Florence Crittenton Home - Baby Exhibit, 1914. Sign: For Rent by the Washington Loan & Trust Co.'. The first Florence Crittenton home, the Florence Night Mission

Background imageUnusual Collection: Flags - Huge American Flag, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flags - Huge American Flag, 1914

Flags - Huge American Flag, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flags - Huge American Flag, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Flags - Huge American Flag, 1914. Shows the "Star-Spangled Banner, " the flag flown during the war of 1812, on display at the Smithsonian Castle, Washington, D.C

Background imageUnusual Collection: Friendship Charity Fete - Mrs. Emerson; Miss Duryea; Marian Crawford; Mary C. Mccauley, 1913

Friendship Charity Fete - Mrs. Emerson; Miss Duryea; Marian Crawford; Mary C. Mccauley, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Friendship Charity Fete - Mrs. Emerson; Miss Duryea; Marian Crawford; Mary C. McCauley, 1913

Background imageUnusual Collection: Rheims - American War Correspondents: French Officer; Mrs. Harriet C. Adams; Paul Cravath... 1916

Rheims - American War Correspondents: French Officer; Mrs. Harriet C. Adams; Paul Cravath... 1916
Rheims, France - American War Correspondents: French Officer; Mrs. Harriet C. Adams; Paul Cravath; Capt. Paul Dumas, Wearing Artificial Hand And arm; Unidentified; Charles Edward Russell;

Background imageUnusual Collection: J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

Background imageUnusual Collection: J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

Background imageUnusual Collection: J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

Background imageUnusual Collection: J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

Background imageUnusual Collection: J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

Background imageUnusual Collection: Sykes, Gladys, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Sykes, Gladys, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sykes, Gladys, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageUnusual Collection: Mrs. De Kerlar, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. De Kerlar, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. De Kerlar, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 11

Background imageUnusual Collection: Women Auto Racers - Miss Elinor [sic] Blevins, 1915. Creator: Unknown

Women Auto Racers - Miss Elinor [sic] Blevins, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Women Auto Racers - Miss Eleanor Blevins, 1915

Background imageUnusual Collection: At the China Repairer's, 1891. Creator: Wenzel Tornoe

At the China Repairer's, 1891. Creator: Wenzel Tornoe
At the China Repairer's, 1891

Background imageUnusual Collection: The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699

The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699



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