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| Date: | 1851 |
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| Description: | This image was copied by artist Seth Eastman in 1849 and printed in Henry Rowe Schoolcraft's The History of the Indian Tribes of the United States, Hist... |
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| Description: | A color lithograph of the Saukie brave Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiah, also known as Black Hawk. This was published in Volume I of "History of the Indian Tribes... |
| Date: | 1844 |
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| Description: | Indian dance, with some wearing bear masks (Plate 18). "Next in importance to the buffalo hunts, and not less exciting and spirited in its character, is ... |
| Date: | 1655 |
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| Description: | Engraving made after a painting by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues (died 1588) while on the Laudonnière Expedition in Florida, ca. 1564. |
| Date: | 1655 |
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| Description: | Engraving made after a painting by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues (died 1588) during the Laudonnière Expedition in Florida, ca. 1564. |
| Date: | 1655 |
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| Description: | Scene from Drake Expedition on coast of California, ca. 1579. Francis Drake on the Coast of New Albion, California. |
| Date: | 1655 |
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| Description: | Engraving made after a painting by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues (died 1588) during the Laudonnière Expedition in Florida, ca. 1564. |
| Date: | 1655 |
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| Description: | Scene near Jamestown Settlement in Virginia, 1614 in which Ralph Hamor tells Powhatan that he has been sent by Sir Thomas Dale to request his youngest daug... |
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| Description: | A color lithograph of the Saukie brave Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiah, also known as Black Hawk. This was published in Volume II of "History of the Indian Tribe... |
| Date: | 1845 |
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| Description: | Illustration of a young couple romancing by a well as another young woman watches from behind. |
| Date: | 1847 |
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| Description: | An unhappy looking bride is seated in a chair looking out the window as another woman sits on the floor holding her hand. A third woman looks on angrily. |
| Date: | 12 05 1863 |
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| Description: | Engraving of the dedication ceremony for the Soldiers' National Cemetery, November 19,1863, that appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." It was... |
| Date: | 1937 |
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| Description: | Newspaper halftone in Mrs. Louise Lawrence Van Dyke's obituary in the Milwaukee Sentinel. Portion of the text: "Liberal Donor to Charity. Mrs. Louis... |
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| Description: | An illustration depicting various aspects of Indian life, including dancing, a sweat lodge, cooking, and burial of the dead. Indians are referred to as "sa... |
| Date: | 1937 |
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| Description: | The cover design of the Golden Jubilee issue of Olds' Seed Book from the L.L. Olds Seed Co. The subtitle reads: "Tells the Truth." The illustration feature... |
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| Description: | Vietnam veteran Rusty Sachs throwing a medal he was awarded. |
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