A two-story house with a large front porch sits behind several large trees. Built around 1855, the house was originally called "Sunnyside." It was renamed "Edgewood" by the Craig family around the time of the Civil War. Mrs....
A wide view of many buildings partially submerged in water. A spire is visible in the left foreground, and many shot-gun style buildings can be seen with water up at the middle of their windows. The Ohio River is visible in the background....
A winter mill scene painted on a painter's palette. The scene includes a water mill, mill house, bridge, and pine trees. Paintbrushes stick out of the thumb hole of the palette, which stands against a woodgrain background. "Valentine" is...
A young woman poses outdoors wearing a long dress and holding flowers. The woman is the photographer's niece, Elizabeth Matthews, who was the real-life model for the character Betty Lewis in the Little Colonel books written by Annie Fellows...
Planetaria; Domes; Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum
Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois. The planetarium is seen in isolation. It has a large dome and a sign over the entrance reads "The Adler Planetarium." Text printed on verso reads, "The $1,000,000 Adler Planetarium comprising an...
Advertising card for the Everett Piano Company. One woman plays piano while another woman sings from sheet music. The two women are dressed in long Edwardian formal gowns. There are other men and women in formal attire seated near them. Stamped...
African American woman sews up a patch on a young boys pants as he lays across her lap. The facial expressions are stereotypical portrayals of blacks in the early 20th century. This image depicts African Americans in a stereotyped fashion that may...
An aerial photograph shows the exhibit area of the Merchants & Manufacturing building at the 1921 Kentucky State Fair. The room is draped with flags of the United States and red, white, and blue bunting. Men, women, and children explore the...
World War, 1914-1918--France; Soldiers; Military training; Writing; Classrooms; Mourning clothing & dress
André Jeunet's close friend, Godet, and another soldier sit in a classroom writing letters home. The number of their military unit, France's 139e Régiment d'Infanterie, is clearly visible on the collar of Godet's uniform. The second soldier, also...
Angel playing horn. The angel wears a red robe with a multi-colored cape; its wings are golden and red. It has a golden halo; the background is also gold. Holly vines and berries decorate the bottom of the card and one sprig hangs down near the...
Angry man in a suit points his finger at a loaf of bread that has arms, legs and a body. There is a butter dish next to the bread, and it also has arms, legs and a body. Copyright 1910, A.S. meeker. Part of the "Never!" series, no. 39.
Ashland, an ivy-covered brick home consisting of a two story central portion and a one story "wing" on either side; front view. A red and white striped awning covers a balcony above the main entrance. Published by Wrenn & King....
Automobiles going toward and coming from a bridge. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk on either side of the street, and the city is visible in the background. Postmarked 1929 on verso. Published by Cleveland Notion Co.; "114968" printed on...
Band shell seen through palm trees. There are brightly colored flowers in front of the shell and in the park approaching the shell. The band shell is not in use. Published/printed by Harrison Photo Laboratories and Tichnor Brothers. Bears a...
Banner over short poem and two cornucopias. The banner reads, "Thanksgiving," and the poem reads "May the golden horn of plenty / with blessings overflowing / pour forth it's [sic] store on you and your's [sic] / in measure ever...
Baptist church in Shawnee, Oklahoma. A large red brick structure with columns and a white stairway in front. Postmarked 1927 on verso. Published by S.H. Kress & Co.
Basket on its side, with fruit tumbling out. A note beside the basket reads, "To greet you." Fruit includes apples, a pear, and grapes. Copyright, S. Garre, 1909. Identified on verso as "No. 51670."
Bathing beauties in early 20th century swimming attire. Three of the women are partially submerged in the water. The fourth is standing on the shore, wearing a bathing dress and holding a cloth (perhaps a towel); she also wears shoes with...
Battleship under construction at Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. The ship is out of the water; there are people walking and standing near it. A large crane swings out over the ship, and a large scaffolding-like structure stands on the...
