Historic Flags and Designs

Trade cards featuring flags and symbolic designs from different nations and historical periods, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate illustrations.

Design for a Printed Project, Pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper, Most of a fantastic flower bough is shown obliquely on dark lilac ground., France, 1820-40, textile designs, Drawing, Drawing
Design for a Printed Project, Pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper, Most of a fantastic flower bough is shown obliquely on dark lilac ground., France, 1820-40, textile designs, Drawing, Drawing
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Versailles, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "City Flags" series (N6), issued in 1887 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. Versailles, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 406877
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Utah, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Flags of the States and Territories" series (N11), issued in 1888 in a set of 47 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. There are also approximately 100 scroll color variations. The museum's collection contains the full set of 47 cards, as well as 54 scroll color variations and one cutout card.. Utah, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407580
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Roofvogel met haas in zijn klauwen / Landschap met kale boom; Magnanimitas / Gaudium Meum Spes Est; Symbola Divina et Humana Pontificum Imperatorum Regum.An emblem with two performances. Upstairs a bird of prey flies with a rabbit or hare in its claws. Under a landscape with a bare tree. The concern maybe foreign exchange by Peter II and Jacobus of Cyprus.
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Design for a Printed Project, Pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper, Most of a fantastic flower bough is shown obliquely on dark lilac ground., France, 1820-40, textile designs, Drawing, Drawing
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Nine Kyiv, in: deck of cards for WIST. National Card Factory J.C. du Porta
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State Arms of Rhode Island, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "MIlitary Series" (N224), issued in 1888 by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes.. State Arms of Rhode Island, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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Massachusetts, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Flags of the States and Territories" series (N11), issued in 1888 in a set of 47 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. There are also approximately 100 scroll color variations. The museum's collection contains the full set of 47 cards, as well as 54 scroll color variations and one cutout card.. Massachusetts, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407491
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President Guzman Blanco of Venezuela, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series (N126-2), issued in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. There are two types of cards from the series. The first type is made of thick stock and does not fold. This variation promotes Honest Long Cut tobacco. The second type, pictured here, is printed on thinner stock and is meant to be folded in three parts. This variation promotes Duke's Cigarettes, Cameo, and Turkish Cross-Cut brands.. President Guzman Blanco of Venezuela, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Korea, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the set, "Flags of All Nations," Series 1 (N9), issued in 1887 in a series of 48 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes. The museum's collection contains the 48 cards from the Series 1 set, as well as 10 variations and 5 mis-printed cards.. Korea, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407282
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Order of Alcantara of Spain, Instituted 1177, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Lithographer: Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1890.Trade cards from the "World's Decorations" series (N30), issued in 1890 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Purse. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 37 x 28.9 cm (14 9/16 x 11 3/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mabel Ritter.
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Dahlberg, Erik Jönssen, Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna, Insigne Ducatus Westrogothiae, Coat of arms of Västergötland, The print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 251 mm, width 150 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1696 - 1696, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Swedish, 1625-10-10 - 1703-01-16, supervision
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Commodore's Pennant, Great Britain, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: ca. 1888.Trade cards from the "Naval Flags" series (N17), issued ca. 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Oregon, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "Flags of the States and Territories" series (N11), issued in 1888 in a set of 47 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. There are also approximately 100 scroll color variations. The museum's collection contains the full set of 47 cards, as well as 54 scroll color variations and one cutout card. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Design for Textile with Fruit, Woodblock in black ink with brush or stenciled orange watercolor on paper, Block printed design in orange with flowers, rinceaux, and fruit., possibly France, early 18th century, wallpaper designs, Print, Print
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Montana, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "Flags of the States and Territories" series (N11), issued in 1888 in a set of 47 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. There are also approximately 100 scroll color variations. The museum's collection contains the full set of 47 cards, as well as 54 scroll color variations and one cutout card. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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George Edmund Street, 1824-1881, British, Drawing for Cope Decoration or Painted Wall, undated. Pen and brown ink and watercolor on smooth, thin, brown wove paper.
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Blue sea slug, Glaucus atlanticus. Illustration signed S (George Shaw).. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1795.. Frederick Polydore Nodder (1751~1801) was a gifted natural history artist and engraver. Nodder honed his draftsmanship working on Captain Cook and Joseph Banks' Florilegium and engraving Sydney Parkinson's sketches of Australian plants. He was made "botanic painter to her majesty" Queen Charlotte in 1785. Nodder also drew the botanical studies in Thomas Martyn's Flora Rustica (1792) and 38 Plates (1799). Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn, engraved and published by Frederick Nodder's family. Frederick himself drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death. His wife Elizabeth is credited as publisher on the volumes after 1801. Their son Richard Polydore (1774~1823) was
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Fragment, Medium: wool Technique: embroidered in stem stitch on plain weave foundation, Figure wearing a mask with many appendages and trophy head. Embroidered in strong colors., Peru, 300-100 BC, embroidery & stitching, Fragment
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China, from the National Flags series (N195) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1891 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "National Flags" series (N195), issued in 1891 by W.S. Kimball & Co. to promote Hard Tack Cut Plug and Mechanics' Long Cut Tobacco.. China, from the National Flags series (N195) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Playing Card, Minchiate (Tarot) Playing Card; stencil-colored woodblock print; 1909-22-4-28
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Picture series Letters and Plants, Periwinkle and Large I, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a Liebig collector's picture from the 19th c...
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Ostend, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "City Flags" series (N6), issued in 1887 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. Ostend, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 406925
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Guide for Constructing the Letters u and v. Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600)
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St. Olaf, Norway, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Lithographer: Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1890.Trade cards from the "World's Decorations" series (N30), issued in 1890 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Order of the Elephant, Denmark, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Lithographer: Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1890.Trade cards from the "World's Decorations" series (N30), issued in 1890 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Order of Merit, Prussia, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "World's Decorations" series (N30), issued in 1890 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Order of Merit, Prussia, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 410453
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An Idol of Siam, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series (N126-2), issued in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. There are two types of cards from the series. The first type is made of thick stock and does not fold. This variation promotes Honest Long Cut tobacco. The second type, pictured here, is printed on thinner stock and is meant to be folded in three parts. This variation promotes Duke's Cigarettes, Cameo, and Turkish Cross-Cut brands.. An Idol of Siam, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Come, children, see Deez 'Wakkren Haan, / that you train to industry at / le Cocq Reveil-Matin vous donne l'Intelligence / de l'emblême de la vigilance. Rooster in a meadow with other chickens. A shed in the background. Completely surrounded by a decorative edge. Numbered in the middle above: n. 150.
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Mühlberg. 150 year old flag anniversary of the Schützengilde
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FACSIMIL - CODICE TRUJILLO DEL PERU - TOMO II - ESTAMPA 163 - DANZA DE HUACAMAYOS - ACUARELA - SIGLO XVIII. Author: BALTASAR MARTINEZ COMPAÑON (1737-1797). Location: MUSEO DE AMERICA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Drawing, Designs for Souvenir Fans for the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle; France; transparent watercolor, white gouache, graphite indicating fan shape on white wove paper; 11.4 x 32.2 cm (4 1/2 x 12 11/16 in.)
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Duke of Swabia, Duc de Souabe. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larchey's Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d'Or et de l'Europe au 15e siecle (Ancient Equestrian Armorials of the Order of the Golden Fleece and Europe in the 15th century), Paris, 1890. From illustrated manuscript 4790 in the Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal.
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Vermont, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "Flags of the States and Territories" series (N11), issued in 1888 in a set of 47 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. There are also approximately 100 scroll color variations. The museum's collection contains the full set of 47 cards, as well as 54 scroll color variations and one cutout card. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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'Texel', 1838. Artist: Unknown.
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French Colonial East Indian and African Colonies, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1890.Trade cards from the set, "Flags of All Nations," Series 2 (N10), issued in 1890 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Haiti, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the set, "Flags of All Nations," Series 1 (N9), issued in 1887 in a series of 48 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes. The museum's collection contains the 48 cards from the Series 1 set, as well as 10 variations and 5 mis-printed cards.. Haiti, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407160
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Ex Libris of Delprat-Veth, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1915 print A reading man and woman in a garden with roses and a column. paper book. reading. couple of lovers
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Valentine - Cupid's Snare
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Chromolithograph (1895), showing the Coat of arms and a view of the French town of Foix
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Decoratie rondom de Pomp op de groote markt te Middelburg, bij de komst van Z.M. de Koning Willem III binnen die Stad, op den 21 Mei 1862 (title on object). Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: 1862. Place: Netherlands. Measurements: h 198 mm × w 161 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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Vignet with the Bastille in Paris and the coat of arms of the city of Haarlem. .
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French 17th century playing card. (1659)
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The New Vermakelyk Arlequin Game, 1833 - 1847 print. gameboard Board game with a harlequin in the middle of the playing field that holds a bag in his open hands with the number 7. Around him a garland on which medallions hang with the numbers 2 to 12. A shield at the top in the middle. Under the show the rules in Dutch and in French in two columns. Numbered at the top right: n. 84. Amsterdampublisher: Turnhoutprint maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing board-games of chance. board-games. types in 'commedia dell'arte': Harlequin
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Flag of Venice, Anonymous, 1667 - 1670 drawing Flag of Venice. Red flag on which a weapon with a winged lion with aureool (symbol of the evangelist Marcus) that keeps a book open, the weapon is caught in a cartouche. Flag on flagsteng and mast foot. Shown on folio 105r. Part of a flag book with flags from Europe, North Africa, Near and Far East. France paper. ink. watercolor (paint) pen / brush flag, colours (as symbol of the state, etc.) Venice
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Order of the Iron Crown, Austria, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Lithographer: Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1890.Trade cards from the "World's Decorations" series (N30), issued in 1890 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Iceland, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1890.Trade cards from the set, "Flags of All Nations," Series 2 (N10), issued in 1890 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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'Biscay', 1838. Artist: Unknown.
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Embroidered slip, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in counted stitches, England, 17th century, embroidery & stitching, Embroidered slip
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Embroidered armboard. Arm board, embroidered in silk, gold and silver thread. The armboard is signed: H.v.egmont Fecit in 1722.
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Baltimore, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "City Flags" series (N6), issued in 1887 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. Baltimore, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 406890
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Venezuela, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1887.Trade cards from the set, "Flags of All Nations," Series 1 (N9), issued in 1887 in a series of 48 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes. The museum's collection contains the 48 cards from the Series 1 set, as well as 10 variations and 5 mis-printed cards. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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'Riga', 1838. Artist: Unknown.
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Mural with Fool at the House of Carnival, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
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Frontispiece from Commonplaces, Ernst, Max (1891-1976)
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A movement in Willimantic thread.. A movement in Willimantic thread.
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ESCUDO Y BANDERA DE LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA - Conj nº 146328. Author: JOSE MARIA GARCIA ROYO (1922-1996). Location: SENADO-PINTURA. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Design for a title head of Edamiana by W.J. Tuyn, Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries (1874-1953), 1898 drawing Design with a weapon with three stars and a cow. paper. India ink (ink). pencil pen / brush coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.)
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American 20th Century, Sternpiece Eagle, 1935 1942 Sternpiece: Eagle
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illustration of English tales, folk tales, and ballads.
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Abanico plegable de cartón con publicidad al dorso de Tintes Iberia. Año 1923.
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Netherlands, Sheet from a flag book with flags from Europe, North Africa, Near and Far East, depicting the flag of, drawing, teken, paper, papier, drawings, tekeningen, height 265 mm, width 190 mm, draughtsman, tekenaar, 1669 - 1670, ink, inkt, watercolor (paint), waterverf
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Serie Christoph Kolumbus, Apotheose, Vergöttlichung, als Entdecker von Amerika / Series Christopher Columbus, apotheosis as the discoverer of America, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei,.
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French birthday card with floral elements 1900
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Russian Poster and Graphic design, Color lithograph, circa 1900, Russia, Moscow, Russian Master State History Museum, 11x8, 5
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Der fliegende Mann Kupferstich nach Retif de la Bretonne / The Flying Man Engraving after Retif de la Bretonne From the book Wondeful Balloon Ascents or The Conquest of the Skies published c 1870, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated,
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This circa 1900 color lithograph depicts Sarah Bernhardt as Francesca da Rimini, highlighting her theatrical performance, period costume, and stage setting in early 20th-century theatre illustration.
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'Sardinia', 1838. Artist: Unknown.
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Panel (Furnishing Fabric). United States. Date: 1876. Dimensions: 44.6 x 63.6 cm (17 1/2 x 25 in.). Cotton, plain weave; engraved roller printed. Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.
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'Norden', 1838. Artist: Unknown.
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The gilded team / Neude. G 73. "Pen in brown under the image
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'Buenos Ayres', 1838. Artist: Unknown.
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Artes y oficios de Barcelona. Vendedores ambulantes voceros. Baladrers. Vendedor de escobas.
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French postage stamp celebrating the French Island of Corsica 1982
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Westward ho!. Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers) (1882-1945). Illustrations. 1920. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Action & adventure dramas, Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875. Westward ho!, Book covers, Sunrises & sunsets, Seas, Galleons
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The Flag of Iceland - from a French postcard series showing national flags. circa 1910s
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Russian Poster and Graphic design, Color lithograph, circa 1900, Russia, Moscow, Russian Master State History Museum, 12x23
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Vignette for the cover of the book Szubrawcy (Scoundrels) in Vilnius by J. Bieliński. Ruszczyc, Ferdynand (1870-1936), draughtsman, cartoonist
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Woman selling Swiss chard and spinach, from Les Cris de Paris, Cries of Paris, coloured woodcut, c.1515, reign of Francois I
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French postage stamp marking the 1982 National Population Census in France