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A commemorative medal from the 1909 celebration of the 300th and 100th anniversaries of Henry Hudson's and Robert Fulton's respective Hudson River exploration and commercialization

Bartelda, an Apache man, is photographed very professionally in a Western suit and turtleneck, in stark contrast to other photos of Native Americans in traditional garb.

Copy of Father Hennepin's 1677 sketch of Niagara Falls, reprinted in 1870s. From "American Pictures Drawn With Pen And Pencil" by Rev Samuel Manning, circa 1880.

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'"Fortieth Illustrated" circular advertisement, probably distributed to retail dealers, for the hat manufacturer established in 1841. Contains captioned images of 66 types of men's and children's hats for the "Spring"…

Satirical cartoon depicting the a few scenarios in which men are inspired (or pressured) to enlist by their friends and families. They were convinced to serve for the patriotic duty, the honor they may gain, but also sometimes for the soldier's…

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The stereograph sensation is evident in these advertisements on the last page of the April 29, 1865, issue of Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. With the war now over, stereograph publishers began to focus on…

Civilian spectators watch a Civil War Battle at Manassas

Cartoon

Manhood in the Civil War

View of the AYP Expo's "Baby Show" on an auditorium stage.

Baby Day was to have taken place on October 2, but numbers on these photos indicate it may have taken place in July, instead. Prizes were offered for "the finest infants in many classes"…