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Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Sufi Saint Khidr

Sufi Saint Khidr
Illustration of the Sufi Saint Khidr (Arabic: contraction of al-Khaß©ìir, ÔÇ£the Green OneÔÇØ) Wearing A Green Robe and Standing on a Fish that carries him over Water, circa 1700s

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Mr Punch

Mr Punch
circa 1890: Punch. Character derived from the 14th century Commedia dell Arte Pulcinella, quarrelsome, hook nosed, humpbacked buffoon, based upon Maccus, the comic servant of Ancient Roman farces

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: American Progress

American Progress
Painting entitled American Progress, by John Gast, depicting Manifest Destiny (the religious belief that the United States should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean in the name of)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Charge Of The Light Brigade

Charge Of The Light Brigade
Painting depicting The Charge Of The Light Brigade, which was a disastrous charge of British cavalry led by Lord Cardigan against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 in

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Hippy Bus at the Woodstock Music Festival 1969

Hippy Bus at the Woodstock Music Festival 1969
Fans sitting on top of a painted bus at the Woodstock Music Festival, Bethel, New York, 15th-17th August 1969. The Festival was scheduled to end after " three days of peace

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Savoy Ballroom

Savoy Ballroom
1947: View of the Savoy Ballrooms neon marquee at night in Harlem, New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Stork Club In New York City

The Stork Club In New York City
A doorman hails a taxi in front of the night club and restaurant, the Stork Club, in New York City, circa 1935. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Blueprint of Brooklyn Bridge

Blueprint of Brooklyn Bridge
An Engraving of a Blueprint for Construction of Brooklyn Bridge with Text Section of Caisson Intended for Part of Foundation of Piers, circa February 1870. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: An Inca Using A Quipu

An Inca Using A Quipu
Illustration of the Keeper of the Quipu, a device used by the Incas to record mathematical data and possibly non-numerical information as well, 1565

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Ladies of Philadelphia

The Ladies of Philadelphia
Woodcut depicting the ladies of Philadelphia working for Washingtons Army, in 1780. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, circa 1780. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Advertisement

Advertisement
An Advertisement for Bromleys Best Virginia Tobacco circa 1760. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: First Supreme Court

First Supreme Court
An Engraving of the First Supreme Court, circa 1790. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia
Engraving from a drawing by Charles Graham depicting Augusta, Georgia. With the caption A Model Mill, Augusta, Georgia - Drawn by Charles Graham.- [See Article The Industrial South, Page 159]

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The March Of The Caravan

The March Of The Caravan
Illustration titled The March of the Caravan, depicting a wagon train passing over the prairie, taken from Commerce of the Prairies by Josiah Gregg. USA, 1844. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: United States Capitol Building

United States Capitol Building
Design showing the elevation of the new dome for the United States Capitol Building in Washington DC, USA, date unknown. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Medical Supplies

Medical Supplies
Advertisement for medical and vetinary supplies By Sears, Roebuck & Co Cheapest Supply House On Earth, Chicago circa 1897. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Battle of Concord

Battle of Concord
Engraving by Amos Doolittle depicting The engagement at the North Bridge in Concord. Five full companies of Minutemen and five of non-Minuteman militia occupied this hill with groups of other men

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Blueprint of Brooklyn Bridge

Blueprint of Brooklyn Bridge
An Engraving of a Blueprint for Construction of Brooklyn Bridge with Text N.Y Caisson Longitudinal Section, circa February 1870. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Three Stock Cars Racing On Track

Three Stock Cars Racing On Track
A view of three stock cars racing close together on a track, early 1960s. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Cannons At Fort McHenry

Cannons At Fort McHenry
View of two cannons at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, 1950s. American troops defended the coast against British forces in the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Barrels in Bordeaux

Barrels in Bordeaux
Rows of casks in a wine cellar in the Bordeaux region of France, circa 1930. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Industrial Loom

Industrial Loom
A man operating an industrial loom, USA, circa 1930. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Drainage Worker

Drainage Worker
A drainage worker holding a crowbar pictured appearing through a manhole marked Men Working, USA, circa 1930. The workers descent down the drain - which is surrounded by snow - is supported by ropes

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Catching Wild Horses

Catching Wild Horses
Illustration of cowboys catching wild horses in Texas circa 1840. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Akeley Tripod

Akeley Tripod
A little boy operates a movie camera mounted on a tripod designed by taxidermist and nature photographer Carl Akeley, circa 1928. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Winking Man

Winking Man
An old man winking circa 1930 s. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Photographing Stele

Photographing Stele
Archaeologists photographing an ancient Egyptian funerary stele, Egypt, circa 1925. (Photo by R. Gates/Frederic Lewis/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Circus Performer Diving On Horseback

Circus Performer Diving On Horseback
A male circus performer holds tight while riding atop a horse for a stunt high-dive into a swimming pool, 1930s. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Chinese New Year In San Francisco

Chinese New Year In San Francisco
A group of young women and girls dressed in traditional costumes hold lanterns, cymbals, and a fire dragon as they join in the ceremonies marking Chinese New Year in San Francisco, 1930s

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The New York World Building on Park Row

The New York World Building on Park Row
Side view of the New York World Building and street activity on Park Row in downtown Manhattan, 1900s. The building, once the tallest in the world

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Coca-Cola Factory

Coca-Cola Factory
A Coca-Cola bottling plant, circa 1950. (Photo by James W. Welgos/Frederic Lewis/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Two Carved Figures From Mayan Burial Tomb

Two Carved Figures From Mayan Burial Tomb
Two carved wooden figures from an ancient Mayan burial tombs, excavated from the Tikal site, northern Guatemala, circa 600-700 A.D. (Photo by Authenticated News/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Gutenberg Printing Press

Gutenberg Printing Press
Engraving of the first printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, 16th century. (Photo by Authenticated News/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Assembly Line Production

Assembly Line Production
Four factory workers on a motor car production line at a factory, USA, circa 1930. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Rolling Steel

Rolling Steel
A visitor photographing hot steel passing through a rolling machine in a factory in France, circa 1930. (Photo by Lionel Green/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Statue Of Ramesses II

Statue Of Ramesses II
An ancient Egyptian colossal statue in limestone, of pharaoh Ramesses II, at the temple of Ptah, Memphis, Egypt, circa 1925. (Photo by Lionel Green/Frederic Lewis/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Ring In Vienna, Austria

The Ring In Vienna, Austria
A street view of The Ring In Vienna, Austria, circa 1925. (Photo by Lionel Green/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Traffic And Policeman On Wilhelm Strasse In Munich, Germany

Traffic And Policeman On Wilhelm Strasse In Munich, Germany
Traffic and policeman on Wilhelm Strasse in Munich, Germany, circa 1925. (Photo by Lionel Green/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Main Business Section Of Munich, Germany

Main Business Section Of Munich, Germany
Hustle and bustle in the main business section of Munich, Germany, circa 1925. (Photo by Lionel Green/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Over East River

Over East River
circa 1925: Low angle view of the Manhattan Bridge, with a ship passing underneath on the East River, New York City. (Photo by Lionel Green/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge
circa 1915: Full-length image of pedestrians walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Manhattan Cafeteria

Manhattan Cafeteria
circa 1935: Exterior view of menu postings in the front window of the Manhattan Cafeteria, New York City. (Photo by Martin Forstenzer/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: New York City Scene

New York City Scene
circa 1925: View of the New York Life Insurance building in New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: The Sign At Stan s

The Sign At Stan s
circa 1945: A restaurants neon sign is lit up at night. The sign, which reads Stans Pit Bar-B-Q: Fried Chicken/ Sandwiches/ Fountain, is accompanied by a woman serving a tray of food

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Asbury Park

Asbury Park
1904: Full-length view of people relaxing on a beach at Asbury Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Tower In Times Square

Tower In Times Square
circa 1960: Full-length view of the Allied Chemical Tower reduced to its steel framework during renovation, Times Square, New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Coast Guard Plane

Coast Guard Plane
November 1949: Side view of a United States Coast Guard B-17 airplane, mounted with two aerial cameras used to count icebergs, sitting on a runway, Baffin Bay, Greenland

Background imageArchive Photo Collection: Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam
circa 1850: Uncle Sam holds a large live turkey in a postcard entitled Thanksgiving Greetings. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)



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