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1893 World's Columbian Exposition
Group of Bedouins on camels, in an exhibit area of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair)
Africa
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No, 255. GROUP OF CHILDREN IN NARROW STREET, CITY OF ALGIERS, ALGERIA.
The Boulevard of the Republic, a magnificent terrace 2,000 yards…
Asia
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No. 262. GROUP OF PEASANT CHILDREN, NEAR YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.
The village houses in Japan are built of a frame of wood with wattles of bamboo,…
Europe
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No. 295. GUSTAVIANUM, UPSALA, SWEDEN.
The famous University of Upsala was founded in 1477 and was endowed later by King Gustave Adolph II…
Family and Humor
11455. Hadn't you better take off your hat
Europe
Under a half tunnel in Norway [?]
Asia
Hansom cab (wheeled vehicle) drawn by cow.
Europe
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No. 231. HARBOR, COAST AND CASTLE HILL, FROM BOUL, CARNOT, NICE, FRANCE.
The situation of Nice is exceedingly charming. It was built on a…
Religious
Herod's Palace and wall's of Jerusalem, as they appeared on the day of the Crucifixion.
Europe
Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland.