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Background imageKean Collection: Glengarry And Berlin Womens Hats

Glengarry And Berlin Womens Hats
Advertisement for womens hats, the Glengarry and Berlin designs, from H.O Neill & Co. of New York City, Circa 1890-1891. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Imperial Chinese Marriage Ceremony

Imperial Chinese Marriage Ceremony
Engraving of Arrival of marriage presents at the bridal residence shows traditional Imperial Chinese people and customs, drawn by architect Thomas Allom, circa 1845

Background imageKean Collection: Dr. Strongs Tricora Corset

Dr. Strongs Tricora Corset
Illustrated postcard, in color, advertising Dr. Strongs Tricora corset, circa 1880-1890. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: First Electrical Machine Of Benjamin Franklin

First Electrical Machine Of Benjamin Franklin
Illustration of the first electrical machine, used to produce static energy, created by Benjamin Franklin, 1742-1747. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: New Years Eve 1865

New Years Eve 1865
Engraving of New Years Eve, showing women dancing and celebrating, 1st January 1865. Engraved and printed by Illman brothers. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Entrance To The Blue Grotto

Entrance To The Blue Grotto
Engraving of Entrance to the Blue Grotto, a painting based on the famous sea cave of the same name in Capri, Italy, 1874. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: The Great Geyser

The Great Geyser
Engraving of The Great Geyser of Iceland, showing an eruption of the first geyser ever described in print. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Breaking Up Of An Ice Field

Breaking Up Of An Ice Field
Engraving of Breaking up of an Ice Field, showing explorers witnessing glacial activity, from Countries of the World, 1892. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Compound Microscope

Compound Microscope
Illustration of the compound microscope, showing the use of the condenser for artificial light, as well as the gregorian telescope and the solar microscope

Background imageKean Collection: Fourth Of July

Fourth Of July
Illustrated color postcard showing an American soldier and the colors of the American flag, to celebrate the Fourth of July, Independence Day. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Volcanoes Of Central France

Volcanoes Of Central France
Geological map, in color, of the volcanoes of Central France, including associated rock types and topographical data.(Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: The Chemist At Work

The Chemist At Work
Engraving of The Chemist, showing a chemist working with bellows, surrounded by his equipment, engraved by A. H. Payne in Leipzig and Dresden, Germany

Background imageKean Collection: Submarine Volcano Erupting

Submarine Volcano Erupting
Engraving of a submarine volcano in the Mediterranean, erupting spectacularly, from Frank Leslies Popular Monthly, 1881. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Freshwater Fossils

Freshwater Fossils
Illustration of a collection of fossils of freshwater species including; Trilobite, Coccosteus, Cephalaspis and Osteolepis.(Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Egyptian Hamitic Artwork

Egyptian Hamitic Artwork
Color illustration of Hamitic artwork, Egyptian hieroglyphic wall inscriptions, 1893.(Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Study Of Spectroscopy

Study Of Spectroscopy
Color illustration showing the scientific study of spectroscopy using the spectrum of light. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Radiant Heat And Gaseous Matter

Radiant Heat And Gaseous Matter
Engraving of apparatus exhibiting the action of radiant heat on gaseous matter, a display of experimental science, circa 1880-1890. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Pneumatic Gyroscope

Pneumatic Gyroscope
Illustration of a pneumatic gyroscope, used to measure and maintain orientation using angular momentum, and can be used in unmanned aerial vehicles

Background imageKean Collection: Polariscope And Its Uses

Polariscope And Its Uses
Illustration of a polariscope for exhibiting wide angled crystals, used to determine the optic character of crystals and gems, an example of experimental science with modern applications

Background imageKean Collection: Steam Gyroscope

Steam Gyroscope
Illustration of a steam gyroscope, used to measure and maintain orientation using angular momentum and adapted to steam power. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Electrical Gyroscope

Electrical Gyroscope
Electrical gyroscope Illustration of a electrical gyroscope, used to measure and maintain orientation using angular momentum, adapted to be used electronically in modern times

Background imageKean Collection: Standard Railway Time In USA

Standard Railway Time In USA
Outline map, with dials showing standard railway time zones in the USA, printed in The Popular Science Monthly, circa1872-1923. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Lunar Landscape And New Earth

Lunar Landscape And New Earth
Illustration of the lunar landscape overlooking a new earth, where the earth and sun share the same elliptical longitude, printed in Popular Science Monthly, 3rd October 1873

Background imageKean Collection: Lunar Landscape And Full Earth

Lunar Landscape And Full Earth
Illustration of the lunar landscape overlooking a full earth, where the earth and sun are in opposite longitudinal directions, printed in Popular Science Monthly, 3rd October 1873

Background imageKean Collection: Great Telescope By Blanchini

Great Telescope By Blanchini
Illustration of a great telescope of the 17th century, created by the philosopher Blanchini, credited as one of the worlds greatest telescopes in Transactions of the New York Academy of Sciences

Background imageKean Collection: Leviathan Telescope

Leviathan Telescope
Engraving of the great leviathan telescope, created by Anglo-Irish astronomer William Parsons, 3rd Earl Rosse, 1845. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Egyptian Wall Paintings

Egyptian Wall Paintings
Illustrated replica of Egyptian wall paintings, showing domestic activities such as household chores and farming. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: The Great Telescope In Washington

The Great Telescope In Washington
Engraving of the Great Telescope of the US Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. constructed by Alvan Clark and sons in 1873. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Reflecting Telescope In Paris

Reflecting Telescope In Paris
Engraving of the new Paris reflector, a large-scale reflecting telescope, created as an alternative to the old fashioned refracting telescopes. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Equestrian Combat Battle

Equestrian Combat Battle
Engraving showing reitergefecht - equestrian combat, in a fraught, bloody engagement of cavalry using swords. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Chinese Military - Tartar

Chinese Military - Tartar
Illustration showing a Tartar in traditional Imperial Chinese military dress. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Chinese Military - Archer

Chinese Military - Archer
Illustration showing an archer in traditional Imperial Chinese military dress. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Chinese Military - Tiger Guard

Chinese Military - Tiger Guard
Illustration showing a soldier of The Tiger Guard in traditional Imperial Chinese military dress. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Giant Mastodon

Giant Mastodon
Anatomical illustration of the skeleton of Le Grand Mastodonte - The Giant Mastodon, by George Cuvier, 1806. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Fire From Percussion

Fire From Percussion
Illustration showing methods of creating fire from percussion, often using a piston made from buffalo horn, drawn by Captain S. Eastman, an avid painter of Native American life, circa 1750-1850

Background imageKean Collection: French Soldiers Attack English

French Soldiers Attack English
Engraving of a medieval illustration, showing French soldiers, under banner of Louis, Dauphin of France, attacking an English fortified encampment, circa 1443

Background imageKean Collection: Victorian Mounted Rifles Soldier

Victorian Mounted Rifles Soldier
Color Illustration of a soldier of the Victorian Mounted Rifles, an Australian regiment of the British military, circa 1879-1915.(Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Roman Soldiers

Roman Soldiers
Engraving of stylistically drawn Roman Soldiers, showing the weapons and clothing of the soldiers, printed for the Dresdener Galerie, Germany. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: French Military Uniforms, Quartermaster Corps

French Military Uniforms, Quartermaster Corps
Color illustration of soldiers of the Regiment de Lanciers - mounted cavalry with spears, French Military, circa 1800-1872. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Carcassiens - Russian Military

Carcassiens - Russian Military
Color illustration of infantry and cavalry soldiers from Carcassia, in the Russian Military. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Afghan Soldiers With Muskets

Afghan Soldiers With Muskets
Engraving showing Afghan soldiers fighting with muskets against the British Empire, circa1839-1842. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: The Guebres Priest

The Guebres Priest
Engraving of a High Priest of the Guebres, the traditional fire worshippers of Persia, engraved by Bernard Picart, circa 1673-1733. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Luthers Domestic Happiness

Luthers Domestic Happiness
Engraving of Luthers domestic happiness showing an underprivileged Lutheran family singing around their Christmas tree, 1536. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Arms Of Society Islands

Arms Of Society Islands
Illustration of a collection of native arms and instruments, found on Society Islands, French Polynesia. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Ladies Fashion

Ladies Fashion
Illustration from Colombian Magazine entitled La Sylphide showing ladies fashion, including hats and accessories, 1846. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: The Love Letter

The Love Letter
Engraving of The Letter, showing three richly dressed young women eagerly reading a love letter together, engraved by the Illman Brothers. (Photo by /Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Yes Or No Letter

Yes Or No Letter
Engraving of Yes or No?, depicting a richly dressed woman seemingly undecided about how to answer a letter. Engraved by the Illman Brothers. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Fourth Of July Postcard

Fourth Of July Postcard
Illustrated color postcard celebrating the American holiday, the Fourth of July, showing a patriotic sailor boy with a firecracker wheel. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)



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