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Inner City, August 1973 - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Inner City, August 1973 - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photogr...

Original Caption: Inner City, August 1973..U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 412-DA-7488..Photographer: Swanson, Dick...Subjects:.Environmental protection.Natural resources.Philadelphia (Philadelphia ... More

The John Frank Keith Collection is held by the Library Company of Philadelphia, a non-profit research library

The John Frank Keith Collection is held by the Library Company of Phil...

Keith, John Frank, 1883-1947, photographer...ca. 1910-1940..1 photographic print : gelatin silver; 14 x 9 cm. (5.5 x 3.5 in.)..Image provided for reference purposes. Please visit our rights and reproductions w... More

Poe House diorama - National Parks Gallery

Poe House diorama - National Parks Gallery

India made an awesome diorama of Poe's house. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fragments of Franklin Court archeological exhibit

Fragments of Franklin Court archeological exhibit

Stripped to the bare walls, this building allows visitors to examine 18th century building practices. It was once a three story rental property where a prosperous merchant kept shop, and lived with his family.

Images in basement hallway of Second Bank

Images in basement hallway of Second Bank

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P.S. Duval & Son, lithographers, 22 & 24 South 5th St. ab. Chestnut, Philada. J. Queen

P.S. Duval & Son, lithographers, 22 & 24 South 5th St. ab. Chestnut, P...

Print showing advertisement for printing firm with a scene entitled "The dream of heaven" depicting a sleeping woman being presented by heavenly beings with a basket of fruit containing the words "wisdom, the r... More

South West gate leading into Indapendance [i.e., Independence] Square, Philada.

South West gate leading into Indapendance [i.e., Independence] Square,...

Framed. Accompanying labels detached from cover glass: "27" and "11." Label from back of frame: Daguerreotypes are "mirror Reflections" and show the picture in reverse. This is an entrance to Independence Squar... More

[Entrance to Independence Square, Philadelphia]

[Entrance to Independence Square, Philadelphia]

Framed. Accompanying labels on cover glass: "28" and "12." Label from back: Daguerreotypes are "mirror reflections" and thus show the ac... picture in reverse. This picture is the South West entrance to Indepen... More

Philadelphia Committee Room - National Parks Gallery

Philadelphia Committee Room - National Parks Gallery

This room served the Pennsylvania Assembly as a place for various committees to meet to iron out differences over colonial policy and legislation. Located on the second floor of the State House, the room was al... More

Plate, North and Central America

Plate, North and Central America

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public domain photograph of earthenware ceramics object, archaeology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photogra... More

Le Feu d'Artifice sur l'Arno (Fireworks on the Arno), from Les Caprices Series A, The Florence Set

Le Feu d'Artifice sur l'Arno (Fireworks on the Arno), from Les Caprice...

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A map of the improved part of the Province of Pennsilvania in America : begun by Wil. Penn, Proprietary & Governour thereof anno 1681 /

A map of the improved part of the Province of Pennsilvania in America ...

Shows rural landholders' names, lot lines, and proprietary manors. Map content (as of 1687) does not differ from earlier eds. Title from upper border. Statement of dedication at upper left:To the worthey Willia... More

Fac-simile of Holmes-map of the province of Pennsylvania : with the names of the original purchasers from William Penn, begun in 1681.

Fac-simile of Holmes-map of the province of Pennsylvania : with the na...

Shows rural landholders' names and lots in the Philadelphia region. Alternate title at top: A map of the improved part of the province of Pennsylvania in America : begun by William Penn, proprietor and governor... More

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into countyes, townships, and lotts /

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into cou...

Shows rural landholders' names and lots in Philadelphia, Chester, and Bucks Counties. First issue. From the Rosenwald Collection, no. 1308. Includes indexes of landholders, inset of "The City of Philadelphia, t... More

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into countyes, townships, and lotts /

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into cou...

Shows rural landholders' names and lots in Philadelphia, Chester, and Bucks Counties. Third issue. Includes indexes of landholders, inset of "The city of Philadelphia, two miles in length and one in breadth," a... More

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into countyes, townships, and lotts /

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into cou...

Shows rural landholders' names and lots in Philadelphia, Chester, and Bucks Counties. First issue. Includes indexes of landholders, inset of "The city of Philadelphia, two miles in length and one in breadth," a... More

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into countyes, townships, and lotts

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into cou...

Collection of old maps Courtesy of Boston Public Library

By the Proprietary of the Province of Pensilvania, and counties annexed with the advice of the council: a proclamation. Whereas several piracies and robberies at sea and on sea-coasts have of late years been committed in many parts of the world

By the Proprietary of the Province of Pensilvania, and counties annexe...

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Division Viol, 18th century - musical instruments

Division Viol, 18th century - musical instruments

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18th Century Garden pergola - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

18th Century Garden pergola - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

A handsome, vine-covered pergola anchors the garden's landscape.

Pennsylvania, ss. I Prothonotary of the Supream Court of the Province of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify, that at a Supream Court held at Philadelphia, for the said Province of Pennsylvania, the day of in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven

Pennsylvania, ss. I Prothonotary of the Supream Court of the Province ...

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Summer in the 18th Century Garden

Summer in the 18th Century Garden

The 18th Century Garden recreates many features that characterized Philadelphia gardens in the 1700's.

Settee, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Settee, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Nightstand, North and Central America

Nightstand, North and Central America

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

By the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Whereas hath been recomended to us as a sober and fit person to keep a house of entertainment; and being requested to grant a license for the same, We do hereby license and al

By the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ...

Blank form for a license for a tavern signed in mss. Jos. Reed President and J. Matlack, Secy.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and a... More

Easy Chair - Public domain dedication photo

Easy Chair - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Side Chair - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair - Public domain dedication photo

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18th Century Garden facing south

18th Century Garden facing south

The species of trees, shrubs, and flowers that the garden exhibits were commonly grown in the city prior to 1800.

Square-back armchair - Public domain dedication photo

Square-back armchair - Public domain dedication photo

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DCM 1047: Bacon & Hart Flute in C

DCM 1047: Bacon & Hart Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, ivory cap, cork-setting mechanism, and ferrules, silver keys.; 67.25 cm. Key Holes System: 7 keys, saltspoon, pin in block. Foot to C. Originally 6 keys, upper C ke... More

18th Century Garden wayside - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

18th Century Garden wayside - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

The 18th Century Garden's entrance is next to the Todd House on Walnut, between 3rd and 4th Streets.

Pennsylvania, ss. I Prothonotary of the Supream Court of the Province of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify, that at a Supream Court held at Philadelphia, for the said Province of Pennsylvania, the day of in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven

Pennsylvania, ss. I Prothonotary of the Supream Court of the Province ...

Blank naturalization certificate filled in in mss. and dated 24 Sept. 1765. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephem... More

Fall in the 18th Century Garden

Fall in the 18th Century Garden

Among the most prominent characteristics of 18th-century gardens were geometric patterns and orderly paths.

The course of Delaware River from Philadelphia to Chester, exhibiting the several works erected by the rebels to defend its passage, with the attacks made upon them by His Majesty's land & sea forces.

The course of Delaware River from Philadelphia to Chester, exhibiting ...

Scale ca. 1:33,200. Hand colored. Shows soundings and disposition of ships, etc. Includes "A sketch of Fort Island" and "Profile and plan of the sunk frames or chevaux de frise which formed the stackadoes in th... More

View of the water works at Centre Square Philadelphia

View of the water works at Centre Square Philadelphia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Pair of side chairs - Public domain dedication photo

Pair of side chairs - Public domain dedication photo

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Secretary and bookcase - Public domain dedication photo

Secretary and bookcase - Public domain dedication photo

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Tankard, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tankard, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Manuscript of a Receipted Bill for Wallpaper

Manuscript of a Receipted Bill for Wallpaper

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Secretary and bookcase - Public domain dedication photo

Secretary and bookcase - Public domain dedication photo

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Bishop White House dining room - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Bishop White House dining room - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

The Bishop hosted many dinners for his distinguished guests in this dining room.

Sign, North and Central America

Sign, North and Central America

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public domain photograph of metal museum object , free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Side Chair - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair - Public domain dedication photo

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Square-back armchair - Public domain dedication photo

Square-back armchair - Public domain dedication photo

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Dock Creek walkway - National Parks Gallery

Dock Creek walkway - National Parks Gallery

Before Dock Creek became a center for trade and industry in the mid-18th century, Philadelphia's elite built their homes along the creek's edge.

Mask over Assembly Room doorway

Mask over Assembly Room doorway

While this mask may resemble a Native American figure, it actually is simply part of the design vocabulary of the 18th century. Common motifs such as this mask appeared widely in pattern book publications dist... More

Geometric patterns in 18th Century Garden

Geometric patterns in 18th Century Garden

The raised flowerbeds and small orchards ensure the garden's year-round vibrance.

Pennsylvania, ss. I Prothonotary of the Supream Court of the Province of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify, that at a Supream Court held at Philadelphia, for the said Province of Pennsylvania, the day of in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven

Pennsylvania, ss. I Prothonotary of the Supream Court of the Province ...

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Bishop White House parlor - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Bishop White House parlor - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

The Bishop entertained many of his guests in the parlor of his house. Some of his more distinguished guest included Robert Morris, the Marquis de Lafayette, and George Washington.

Punch Ladle - Public domain dedication photo

Punch Ladle - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public domain photograph of metal museum object , free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Figure of an Eagle - Public domain dedication photo

Figure of an Eagle - Public domain dedication photo

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Pair of side chairs - Public domain dedication photo

Pair of side chairs - Public domain dedication photo

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Easy Chair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Easy Chair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

A young Junior Ranger fishes for an opportunity to earn park trading cards at the South Camden Family Fishing Day held at the Father Doyle Fishing Pier in New Jersey on June 11, 2016. Families participated in a... More

Side Chair - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair - Public domain dedication photo

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Dressing table, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dressing table, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Dressing table, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Dressing table, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

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Dish, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dish, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Table Spoon, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Table Spoon, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Leather armchair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Leather armchair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

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Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Leather armchair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Leather armchair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Ladle, North and Central America, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ladle, North and Central America, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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To the Honourable Patrick Gordon, Esq; Lieutenant Governour of the Province of Pennsylvania, and Counties of New-Castle, Kent and Sussex, upon Delaware. The address of the Mayor and commonalty of the City of Philadelphia, in Council the sixteent

To the Honourable Patrick Gordon, Esq; Lieutenant Governour of the Pro...

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 140, Folder 13.

[Arms] By the Honourable Patrick Gordon, Esq; Lieutenant Governour of the Province of Pennsilvania, and Counties of New-Castle, Kent, and Sussex upon Delaware, A proclamation [to quell and reduce by force all tumults, riots, and disorders] Given

[Arms] By the Honourable Patrick Gordon, Esq; Lieutenant Governour of ...

Imprint 2.; Proclamation.; Not in Hildeburn. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 140, Folder 16.

Tankard, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tankard, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Porringer, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Porringer, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Teapot, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Teapot, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Armchair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Armchair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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[Arms] By the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania [Notice of quit rents] By order of the Proprietaries, Richard Peters, Secry. Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1738. [Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin, 1738].
[Arms] By the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania [Notice of quit rents] By order of the Proprietaries, Richard Peters, Secry. Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1738. [Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin, 1738].
Arms By the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania Notice of quit rents By order of the Proprietaries, Richard Peters, Secry. Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1738. Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin, 1738

Arms By the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania Notice of quit rents By orde...

Franklin coll. 2.; Imprint 3.; Not in Hildeburn. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 1... More

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Armchair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Armchair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

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Sauceboat, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sauceboat, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public domain photograph of furniture, museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tea Table, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Tea Table, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public domain photograph of metal museum object , free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Side Chair

Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Side Chair

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public domain photograph of furniture, museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public domain photograph of furniture, museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tea Table, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Tea Table, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tea Table, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Tea Table, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Settee, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Settee, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

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Side chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Side chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public domain photograph of furniture, museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Armchair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Armchair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Sugar Bowl, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sugar Bowl, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A silver - plated metal container with a round top, North America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Looking glass, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Looking glass, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Possibly made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Possibly made in England

Supplement to the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 867. Philadelphia, July 25, 1745. Monday evening the General Assembly of this Province met, having been called by the Governor; who the next morning sent them the following message ... [Philadelphia: P
Supplement to the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 867. Philadelphia, July 25, 1745. Monday evening the General Assembly of this Province met, having been called by the Governor; who the next morning sent them the following message ... Philadelphia: P

Supplement to the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 867. Philadelphia, July 25...

Franklin 2.; Imprint 3.; Penn. (Colony Governor. George Thomas.; On verso: 2-90-224.15. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. ... More

Easy Chair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Easy Chair, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Punch Bowl, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Punch Bowl, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Easy Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Easy Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Supplement to the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 867. Philadelphia, July 25, 1745. Monday evening the General Assembly of this Province met, having been called by the Governor; who the next morning sent them the following message ... [Philadelphia: P
Clasp, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Clasp, 18th century, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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[Arms] By the Honourable James Hamilton, Esq; Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief, of the Province of Pennsylvania, and Countues of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, on Delaware. A proclamation [Warning Squatters to leave Indian lands west of
Arms By the Honourable James Hamilton, Esq; Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief, of the Province of Pennsylvania, and Countues of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, on Delaware. A proclamation Warning Squatters to leave Indian lands west of

Arms By the Honourable James Hamilton, Esq; Lieutenant-Governor, and C...

Proclamation.; Franklin coll 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 141, Folder 13.

[Arms] By the Honourable James Hamilton, Esq; Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief, of the Province of Pennsylvania, and Countues of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex, on Delaware. A proclamation [Warning Squatters to leave Indian lands west of
Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Side Chair, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public domain photograph of furniture, museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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