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Background imageKean Collection: Quaker Woman Aiding American Officer

Quaker Woman Aiding American Officer
Illustration of a Quaker woman aiding an American military officer on horseback during the American Revolutionary War, circa 1776. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Woman Being Searched For Witchcraft

Woman Being Searched For Witchcraft
A 1908 illustration depicts a group of people disrobing and seaching a woman suspected of engaging in witchcraft in the mid-17th century. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Woman Being Tried For Witchcraft In Court

Woman Being Tried For Witchcraft In Court
Engraving depicting a woman in handcuffs being tried for witchcraft in a courtroom during the mid-17th century. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Woman Burned At Stake For Witchcraft

Woman Burned At Stake For Witchcraft
An illustration depicts a woman being burned at the stake for the crime of engaging in witchcraft, circa 1692. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Race Riots In Richmond, Virginia

Race Riots In Richmond, Virginia
Illustration depicting American soldiers dispersing crowds of Black people rioting in Richmond, Virginia during the American Reconstruction period, May 11, 1867

Background imageKean Collection: Residence of John Adams

Residence of John Adams
An engraving of the residence of the second president of the United States John Adams circa 1810. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Residence of John Q Adams

Residence of John Q Adams
An engraving of the residence of the sixth president of the United States John Quincy Adams circa 1810. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Beecher Homestead

Beecher Homestead
An engraved illustration of The Beecher Homestead at Litchfield Conn, the birthplace of Henry Ward Beecher circa 1840s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Blaines Birthplace

Blaines Birthplace
An engraving of the birthplace of James Gillespie Blaine, the 31st speaker of the United States house of representatives circa 1900. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Residence of James Buchanan

Residence of James Buchanan
An engraved illustration of the residence of James Buchanan, circa 1800s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Bombardment Of Fort McHenry

Bombardment Of Fort McHenry
Illustration of British ships attacking the American coast at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland, September 13, 1814. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Scene From Poes The Purloined Letter

Scene From Poes The Purloined Letter
Engraving shows a scene from The Purloined Letter, a short story by American author Edgar Allan Poe, late 1800s. The illustration is credited to Wogel. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Scene From Poes Ligeia

Scene From Poes Ligeia
Engraving shows a scene from The Purloined Letter, a short story by American author Edgar Allan Poe, late 1800s. The illustration is credited to Wogel. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: St Johns Gate

St Johns Gate
Engraving depicting St Johns Gate, in Clerkenwell, London, the residence of Edward Cave (1691-1754), an English printer, editor

Background imageKean Collection: Asclepius Presented To Chiron

Asclepius Presented To Chiron
Engraving depicting the Apollo presenting the infant Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing in Greek mythology, to the centaur Chiron. Asclepius, was the son of Apollo and Coronis

Background imageKean Collection: Home Of Zachariah Chandler

Home Of Zachariah Chandler
Engraving depicting the Detroit home of Zachariah Chandler (1813-1879), who was Mayor of Detroit between 1851 and 1852, and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan, circa 1850

Background imageKean Collection: 1794 American flag

1794 American flag
Illustration of the American flag adopted in 1794 featuring 15 stars and 15 stripes, 1794. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: 1818 American Flag

1818 American Flag
Illustration of the American flag adopted in 1818 featuring 20 stars and 13 stripes, 1818. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Medieval Arms And Armor

Medieval Arms And Armor
Engraving shows three ancient Japanese soldiers as they are led by a samurai warrior, 17th Century. The three soldiers carry naginatas

Background imageKean Collection: Medieval Arms And Armor

Medieval Arms And Armor
Engraving shows various and sundry arms and armor of the Middle Ages, 11th, 12th, and 13th Century. These are: 1) Neck helmet, 2) Shoulder and arm shield, 3) & 4) Knee armor, 5) Kettle drum

Background imageKean Collection: Medieval Arms And Armor

Medieval Arms And Armor
Engraving of a miniature entitled Chronique de Charles VII by Jean Chartier depicts men under the banner of the dauphin Louis (center left)

Background imageKean Collection: Saul Receiving His Sight

Saul Receiving His Sight
An engraving of Saul receiving his sight by Pietro da Cortona (1596-1669), circa 1630s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Christopher Columbuss cabin

Christopher Columbuss cabin
A reproduction of Christopher Columbuss cabin aboard the Santa Maria, circa 1900s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Zouaves At Inkerman

Zouaves At Inkerman
French Zouaves (right) advancing to the assistance of the British (back left) at the battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War, November 5, 1954

Background imageKean Collection: Confederate Uniforms

Confederate Uniforms
Illustration shows Confederate uniforms of the American Civil War. The uniforms shown are (left to right) North Carolina militia, Regular infantry private, Washington artilleryman

Background imageKean Collection: Union Uniforms

Union Uniforms
Illustrations shows Federal uniforms from the American Civil War. The uniforms shown are Regular cavalry private, General Ulysses Grant (1822 - 1885), artillery officer, Duryeas Zouave

Background imageKean Collection: Meaghers Zouaves

Meaghers Zouaves
Illustration of one of Meaghers Zouaves, a member of the 69th New York regiment of volunteer Civil War soldiers, 1860s. Zouaves were soldiers who wore unusual uniforms

Background imageKean Collection: Charleston Zouaves

Charleston Zouaves
Illustration of one of the Charleston Zouaves, a member of a South Carolina regiment of volunteer Civil War soldiers, 1860s

Background imageKean Collection: Hydraulic Mining During The Gold Rush

Hydraulic Mining During The Gold Rush
Hydraulic mining at French Corral, the first historic mining camp to appear along the San Juan Ridge, during the California Gold Rush era, circa 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Interior Of Tunnel In California Gold Mine

Interior Of Tunnel In California Gold Mine
Interior of a tunnel of a gold mine during the California Gold Rush era, circa 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Miners During The California Gold Rush

Miners During The California Gold Rush
Miners travelling to find new diggings during the California Gold Rush era, 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Whiskey Rebellion

Whiskey Rebellion
Pennsylvania tax rebels tar and feather a federal tax collector during the Whiskey Rebellion, Pennsylvania, 1794. The Whiskey Rebellion was a reaction to the excise tax of 1791 introduced by Treasury

Background imageKean Collection: The Panther Scene, From The Pioneers

The Panther Scene, From The Pioneers
Illustration shows an episode in James Fenimore Coopers 1823 novel The Pioneers in which the intrepid scout and hermit Natty Bumppo shoots a mountain lion which threatens Elizabeth Temple

Background imageKean Collection: The Cincinnati Bridge

The Cincinnati Bridge
Illustration of steamboats on traveling under the Cincinnati Bridge on the Ohio River with the citiy in the background, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Birds Eye View Of Cincinnati

Birds Eye View Of Cincinnati
Illustration of people with horses on a hillside enjoying an aerial view of the city of Cincinnati with steamboats traveling on the Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH, 1850s

Background imageKean Collection: Illustration For Poes The Pit And The Pendulum

Illustration For Poes The Pit And The Pendulum
A man bound next to a pit sees horrific images of a dragon, a skeleton, a skull, and giant spiders as he is slowly tortured by a razor-edged pendulum

Background imageKean Collection: Illustration For Poes The Gold Bug

Illustration For Poes The Gold Bug
Illustration for the Edgar Allan Poe short story The Gold Bug, early 1840s. Clockwise from top: Three men and a dog gathered in front of a fireplace look at a parchment in the glow of the fire; a

Background imageKean Collection: Illustration For Poes The Murders In The Rue Morgue

Illustration For Poes The Murders In The Rue Morgue
An orangutan attacks a woman and pulls her hair in an illustration for the murder scene in Edgar Allan Poes short story The Murders in the Rue Morgue, early 1840s

Background imageKean Collection: Illustration For Edgar Allan Poes Hop Frog

Illustration For Edgar Allan Poes Hop Frog
A young woman lies at the feet of a court jester after the king, sitting at a banquet table with his ministers, has thrown a goblet of wine in her face

Background imageKean Collection: Burning Deerfield

Burning Deerfield
Engraving shows Native Americans settin fire to the town of Deerfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts, 1680s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: Cupid

Cupid
Engraving depicting Cupid, after Willem de Poorter (1608'1668), Netherlands, circa 1600. Cupid is seen seated by a tree stump, holding a horn, alongside two goats

Background imageKean Collection: Black Hills Expedition

Black Hills Expedition
Covered wagons and riders on horseback gather during Custers Black Hills Expedition, USA, circa 1874. The expedition, led by then-Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer

Background imageKean Collection: Great Sioux War

Great Sioux War
Aerial view of the camp of George Armstrong Custer at Hiddenwood Creek, Montana, USA, circa 1877. Custer had set up camp at Hiddenwood Creek during the Great Sioux War (1876-1877)

Background imageKean Collection: Farmer Loads Corn Into Corn Husking Machine

Farmer Loads Corn Into Corn Husking Machine
An American farmer loads corn into a corn husking machine, early to mid 1880s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageKean Collection: First Bank Of The United States

First Bank Of The United States
Engraving by Fenner Sears & Co. shows pedestrians on the street outside the First Bank of the United States which was Alexander Hamiltons brainchild

Background imageKean Collection: The Philadelphia Stock Exchange

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Engraving by William Henry Bartlett shows pedestrian and horsecart traffic on the street in front of the Merchants Exchange Building, home of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange

Background imageKean Collection: Beneficial Saving Fund Society Of Philadelphia

Beneficial Saving Fund Society Of Philadelphia
Print shows the exterior of the Beneficial Saving Fund Society of Philadelphia, located at tyhe corner of Chestnut Street and 12th, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1921

Background imageKean Collection: Philadelphia Bank On Fourth And Chestnut Streets

Philadelphia Bank On Fourth And Chestnut Streets
The Philadelphia Bank (also known as the Philadelphia National Bank) on the southwest corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1809. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)



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