Rites And Ceremonies

Native men and women dancing around a circle defined by posts with carved faces, three Native women stand together in the center of circle. Illus. in: Admiranda narratio, fida tamen, de commodis et incolarvm ri More

Native youths shooting arrows, throwing balls at target placed atop tall pole, and running races.

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Print showing Psyche standing to the right with urns or incense burners on the ground at her feet, behind her and on the left are several women. Title provided by researcher 10/2017. Alternate title from "The ' More

Print shows a perspective view in the shrine at Ise with a ceremony taking place before the royal throne. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005- More

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.

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Print shows several rows of Shakers, separated by gender, performing a step dance in the meeting hall at New Lebanon, New York; a woman spectator is seated in left foreground and a top hat rests on a bench on t More

Print shows five women dancing beneath a large parasol during the annual rice planting ritual at the Sumiyoshi shrine. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print special More

Gift; Crosby Stuart Noyes; 1906. Forms part of: Crosby Stuart Noyes collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Gift; Crosby Stuart Noyes; 1906. Forms part of: Crosby Stuart Noyes collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Print shows several persons gathered for the ritual suicide, seppuku, of Enya Hangan (Asano). Scene from act four of the play Chūshingura or revenge of the 47 Rōnin. Title and other descriptive information comp More

Print shows two women, one presenting pine boughs to a man holding a fan. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Format: Kogata Nishikie Su More

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Print shows several people outside the entrance to a building, a couple is about to enter, an elderly man is using a broom to knock something from the branches of a tree, beneath which three girls are standing, More

Print shows balloon possibly piloted by British balloonist Charles Green ascending over New London Bridge on the occasion of its opening, August 31, 1831, witnessed by William IV, King of Great Britain. (Source More

Print shows people running with horses on long ropes through the torii at the shrine at the Miya station on the Tōkaidō Road. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print More

Print shows people running with horses on long ropes through the torii at the shrine at the Miya station on the Tōkaidō Road. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print More

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Print shows a priest standing next to a torii with a large wreath attached through which Mount Fuji is visible in the distance; on the left, two men and a woman are bathing at a cistern fed by water pouring fro More

Several male kitchen servants carry beef on a litter and into a banquet hall. The two head cooks supervise the proceedings. Several men in offical dress watch. Inscribed below image: Mr. Young Husband the chi More

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Natives gathered at designated place to celebrate victory over their enemies, with Chief Holata Outina standing in foreground with French soldiers. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇ More

Captain James Cook and four of his men with natives. Public domain photograph - historical image of Hawaii, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

People planting crosses on mountain on May 3, 1855, Embrun, France. Reference copy in LOT 7001. Illus. in: L'illustration, journal universel, 1855 May 19, p.309. Wood engraving after painting(?) by M.E. Guignes.

Princess Xualla presenting a necklace of pearls to Hernando de Soto, at Cofachiqui (South Carolina) Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. W More

Print shows a group of dancers wearing oversized masks dancing in a circle on a beach with small village on the shore and a view of snowcapped mountain in the background. Title and other descriptive information More

Two hermits, full-length portrait, one kneeling before the other, who is offering absolution. In album: Spain, verso p. 64. No. 633.

Print shows the Blessed Virgin Mary and scenes showing church services where young men and young women are "received into the Sodality" of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Includes pencil inscriptions that point out d More

Photograph shows a group of men seated on the floor of the mausoleum of Sheikh Maslakhatdin (Sheikh Muslihiddin) in Khujand, Tajikistan. Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, par More

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 64. "Ispat" translated from Arabic as: proof.

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h More

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 64.

Photograph shows a group of people escorting the bride and groom (far left) to a house. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, pl. 80. "Shebi zenan" translat More

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 57.

Officials standing beside cornerstone, crowd with umbrellas in background. Photographed by Gardner and published by Philp & Solomons, Washington. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 July 22, p. 453, bottom.

Photograph shows one man feeding another bread during an initiation ceremony(?).

Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, pl. 73.

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 65.

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 20, no. 508 (1865 June 24), p. 209.

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 65.

Photograph shows an initiation ceremony(?) for a group of men seated outdoors on a rug. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 2, pl. 91. "Arbai pir" translated More

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Photograph shows a group of men standing in a circle; many are holding scales. Another well-dressed man is sitting on a horse.

Photograph shows three men standing and conducting an initiation ceremony(?) for a group of men seated on a rug(?) outdoors. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, v More

No. 1252. On verso: Grand Review of Army, Wash. D.C., May 1865. Printed 1905 by Handy Studio, Washington, D.C.

No. 748. Hand-written on back of mount: Grand Review of Army, Wash. D.C., May 1865, scene at Capitol. Printed 1905 by Handy Studio, Washington, D.C. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Title More

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 60.

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h More

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

Photograph shows the Kyrgyz wedding rite of the groom ironing the bride's hair. Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 39. "Sach sinadi" translated from Turki More

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 July 29, p. 468, top. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 65.

Photograph shows the wedding rite of a Kyrgyz groom's inspection of the bride. Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 39. "Kiiau-korda" translated from Turkis More

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

Illus. in: Turkestanskii al'bom, chast' ėtnograficheskaia, 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, p. 58. "Namaz" translated from Arabic as: prayer.

No. 1277. On verso: Grand review of Army, Wash. D.C. May 1865. Printed 1905 by Handy Studio, Washington, D.C.

Stereograph shows Gov. Leonard Wood handing letter to President Tomás Estrada y Palma in a crowded room. H19900 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood.

Stamped on verso: Enrico Verzaschi, via del Corso 135A.136, Roma. In album: Browning Collection of Portraits, etc., p. 42 (bottom left). Color laser copy reference surrogate for LOT 6633 is available for use in More

"Photographed by Savage & Ottinger, Salt Lake City." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 June 5, p. 356.

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1870 Jan. 8, p. 284.

Crowd at ceremony; three groups under canopied viewing stands. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1870 Jan. 8, pp. 280 and 281.

Four scenes related to incidents and scenes during the Ecumenical Council in Rome, 1869; three other scenes relating to the opening of the Suez Canal, Nov. 16, 1869, including Empress Eugenie and suite in carav More

Ships decorated with lights and lighthouse in background. Public domain photograph - historical image of Egypt, Middle East, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Crowd around George Washington on horseback in foreground. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 July 9, p. 433.

15016 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Kelly, Thomas Categor More

Print shows a design for a large certificate with illustrations depicting knights practicing in a large hall, participating in a ceremony, releasing a person from bondage. Captioned: Friendship, Charity, Benevo More

Print shows a design for a large certificate with illustrations depicting knights practicing in a large hall, participating in a ceremony, releasing a person from bondage. Captioned: Friendship, Charity, Benevo More

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Print shows a design for a large certificate with illustrations depicting knights practicing in a large hall, participating in a ceremony, releasing a person from bondage. Captioned: Friendship, Charity, Benevo More

Main building and crowd at Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Pa. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 May 27, p. 424.

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Restein, E.P. & L., copyright claimant. Fabronius, More

Photograph shows Max L. Rossvally, half-length portrait, facing left and also in 10 different scenes of Jewish religious rites: 1. New Year's feast. 2 After reading the Pentateuch. 3. Prostration on day of expi More

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Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1880 Jan. 3, p. 316.

Samaritans around meat being cooked over open fire, Mount Gerizim, West Bank. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, New York. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress).

Photograph possibly by Abdullah Frères. Title translated from album caption. Captioned in Ottoman Turkish and French. No. 39. In album: Topkapı Sarayı, Istanbul, Ottoman Empire. Forms part of: Abdul-Hamid II Co More

Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, New York.

Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, New York.

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Illustration shows a mermaid labeled "Presidency" swimming in water with a clear view of the fish that are attracted to her. Depicted are David Davis, Grover Cleveland, Joseph E. McDonald, Benjamin F. Butler, R More

Print shows Superintendent P.H. McLaughlin placing cap stone on the Washington Monument. Other monument engineers and workers shown participating in the event, are Chief Engineer, Col. T.L. Casey (hands up); Ca More

Muslims praying around the Kaʻbah during the Hajj. Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection.

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Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Title in General-Photochrom-Katalog, 30. Ausgabe 1911. Photoglob-Abteilung der Vereinigten Kunstanstalten, A.G. Zürich München, 1911: "New Zealand. Ohinemutu Poi Dancers at Carved House." Print no. "11630." Pu More

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Tahitians around sacred statue. Signed with initials and titled on woodblock. Printed from six blocks. Edition 29/30. Guerin, no. 42 Exhibit loan 4250-L.

W41769 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted by Imre Kiralfy 1891." Caption: The marriage of the Adriatic. Created by "The Strobridge Lith-Co., Cin'ti & New York; printed in America." No. J. 4214. Similar and larg More

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