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- Possibly Part of a Meter -
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Possibly Part of a Meter
- Aerial View, Possibly New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1880 - This carte-de-visite shows an aerial city view of an unidentified city--possibly New Orleans, Louisiana--around 1880. Cartes-de-visite - small photographic prints on cardboard stock - were made in professional photographers' studios. Americans collected and exchanged cartes-de-visites, which remained popular in the United States from the Civil War in the 1860s through the 1880s.
- circa 1880
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Aerial View, Possibly New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1880
This carte-de-visite shows an aerial city view of an unidentified city--possibly New Orleans, Louisiana--around 1880. Cartes-de-visite - small photographic prints on cardboard stock - were made in professional photographers' studios. Americans collected and exchanged cartes-de-visites, which remained popular in the United States from the Civil War in the 1860s through the 1880s.
- Interior of a Church, Possibly Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1885 - This carte-de-visite, possibly made in Boston, Massachusetts, shows the interior of a church around 1885. Cartes-de-visite - small photographic prints on cardboard stock - were made in professional photographers' studios. Americans commonly collected and exchanged cartes-de-visites, which remained popular in the United States from the Civil War in the 1860s through the 1880s.
- circa 1885
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Interior of a Church, Possibly Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1885
This carte-de-visite, possibly made in Boston, Massachusetts, shows the interior of a church around 1885. Cartes-de-visite - small photographic prints on cardboard stock - were made in professional photographers' studios. Americans commonly collected and exchanged cartes-de-visites, which remained popular in the United States from the Civil War in the 1860s through the 1880s.
- Couch, Possibly Made by Duncan Phyfe, 1810-1840 - Though made for reclining, this couch was more about style than physical comfort. Ladies were supposed to pose--not repose, or relax. Perhaps the idea that one was wealthy enough to afford such a stylish piece provided comfort to the owner!
- 1810-1820
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Couch, Possibly Made by Duncan Phyfe, 1810-1840
Though made for reclining, this couch was more about style than physical comfort. Ladies were supposed to pose--not repose, or relax. Perhaps the idea that one was wealthy enough to afford such a stylish piece provided comfort to the owner!
- Diagram, Possibly Unimate Robotic Arm, circa 1960 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This document, part of a larger collection, chronicles the Unimate's conception, construction and operation.
- circa 1960
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Diagram, Possibly Unimate Robotic Arm, circa 1960
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This document, part of a larger collection, chronicles the Unimate's conception, construction and operation.
- Diagram, Possibly Unimate Robotic Arm, circa 1960 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This document, part of a larger collection, chronicles the Unimate's conception, construction and operation.
- circa 1960
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Diagram, Possibly Unimate Robotic Arm, circa 1960
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This document, part of a larger collection, chronicles the Unimate's conception, construction and operation.
- Store Salesman with His Wares, Possibly Urbana, Ohio, 1907-1915 -
- 1907-1915
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Store Salesman with His Wares, Possibly Urbana, Ohio, 1907-1915
- Medicine Chest, Possibly Designed for Use aboard a Ship, 1835-1845 - It is believed this portable medicine chest was designed for use on board a ship. It also may have been used by a physician who traveled around a community to meet patients in rural homes. This kit may have included items such as Vitriol Alba, zinc sulfate, to cause vomiting, which is one way to cure a stomachache.
- 1835-1845
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Medicine Chest, Possibly Designed for Use aboard a Ship, 1835-1845
It is believed this portable medicine chest was designed for use on board a ship. It also may have been used by a physician who traveled around a community to meet patients in rural homes. This kit may have included items such as Vitriol Alba, zinc sulfate, to cause vomiting, which is one way to cure a stomachache.
- Homemade Radio Receiver, Possibly Built from a Kit, circa 1923 -
- circa 1923
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Homemade Radio Receiver, Possibly Built from a Kit, circa 1923
- Portrait of a Military Officer, Possibly Dutch, circa 1875 -
- circa 1875
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Portrait of a Military Officer, Possibly Dutch, circa 1875