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YWCA Dining Room

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Description: Dining room of Tatham House YWCA. A horse-drawn vehicle and an automobile can be seen through the window.
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YWCA Bedroom

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Description: View of a bedroom in Tatham House YWCA. Small room with a single bed, sink, dresser, chairs and a lamp.
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YWCA Lounge at Christmas

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Description: A view of the YWCA lounge at Christmas. Four women and a dog sit in front of an ornate fireplace. A large Christmas tree stands to the left of the fireplac...
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YWCA Patio

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Description: Four African-American women read and enjoy the outdoor patio at the YWCA. The brick patio area features a small garden with a birdbath.
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Four Lithuanian Women

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Description: A portrait of four Lithuanian women in costumes for the World's Fair in 1939.
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S.S. "Nerissa"

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Description: View of the S.S. "Nerissa" ocean liner in the water near New York City. the ship features a large smokestack, two masts and several flags.
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"Queen Of Bermuda" Ocean Liner

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Description: View of the "Queen of Bermuda" ocean liner in the water near New York City. The large ship features three large smokestacks, two masts, and many lifeboats....
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"Queen Mary" Ocean Liner

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Description: Elevated view of the "Queen Mary" ocean liner in port. The large ship features three large smokestacks, two masts and lifeboats. "Queen ary" is painted on ...
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"Hendrick Hudson" Excursion Boat

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Description: View across water toward the "Hendrick Hudson" excursion boat near New York City. Many passengers are on the large excursion boat's three decks. The boat a...
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"Russel 5" Tugboat

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Description: View of the "Russell 5" tugboat in the water near New York City. An American flag is flying on the boat. "Russell 5" is painted on the vessel. The shorelin...
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Wharf Scene Illustration

Date: 1800
Description: An illustration depicting an early scene at the wharf in New York City. Many sailing ships are along the left side of the illustration, and "Leeds" is the ...
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Guernsey Cow Exhibition

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Description: A Guernsey cow exhibition at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City, New York. Milking equipment is being used on the cows, who stand in a circular paddock...
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Hotel White

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Description: Slightly elevated view of the lobby of the Hotel White. Tables, chairs and potted flowers and plants are arranged in the foreground, and in the background ...

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