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Hommel's Heidelberg Hofbrau Interior

Date: 11 11 1934
Description: Interior of Hommel's Restaurant, 20 West Mifflin Street, with interior decor reflected in the food counters, wood panelling, table settings, lighting and b...
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John Muir's Desk Clock

Date: 1973
Description: John Muir's desk clock. The clock lighted his lamp and fire and opened the right book for him to study. At the end of half an hour it changed the book. The...
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St. Francis House Interior

Date: 07 16 1931
Description: Interior of St. Francis house showing folding wooden door panels.
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Phi Gamma Delta Dining Room

Date: 10 02 1928
Description: Phi Gamma Delta fraternity dining room from the Great Room, 16 Langdon Street.
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Phi Gamma Delta Dining Room

Date: 10 02 1928
Description: Direct view of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity dining room from Great Hall, 16 Langdon Street.
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Phi Gamma Delta Great Hall

Date: 10 04 1928
Description: Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, great hall from northwest corner, at 16 Langdon Street.
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Phi Gamma Delta Great Hall

Date: 10 04 1928
Description: Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, great hall from southwest corner, 16 Langdon Street.
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Phi Gamma Delta Entrance Lounge

Date: 10 02 1928
Description: Entrance lounge of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity House, 16 Langdon Street.
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Phi Gamma Delta Entrance Lounge

Date: 10 02 1928
Description: Phi Gamma Delta fraternity entrance lounge from door, 16 Langdon Street.
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Harvester House

Date: 1947
Description: A female receptionist sits at a desk near a Farmall tractor in the entryway of "Harvester House" in Melbourne, Australia. Two large staircases are on the r...
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Quilts at Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: A hobby show with quilts hanging on the wall, as well as tables with other crafted goods in a room with a high ceiling.
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Craft Objects at Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: Wooden tables and other crafts on display at a craft show in a room with a high ceiling.
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Bookcases, Endtables and Other Crafts at Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: Bookcase, end tables, pictures, and other crafts at a hobby show.
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Quilts and Rugs in Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: A hobby show with quilts hanging from the wall. Rugs are draped over radiators. There are also bedside tables, lamps, a bookshelf, and a rocking chair. A s...
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Bedroom at the Hermitage

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Description: Interior view of a bedroom at the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson, featuring a canopied bed, matching curtains, ornate wallpaper and gleaming carved wood...
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Ladywood School Reception Hall

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Description: Interior view of the reception hall at Ladywood School. Features a fireplace in the foreground, a sitting area near the window in the back, extensive wood ...
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Mayflower Chest

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Description: Chest brought to America on the Mayflower. Features a ceramic cup atop it while a walking cane and candle holder sit on the table next to the chest.
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Desk and Cabinet

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Description: View of combination desk and cabinet in a corner with two chairs on either side. The cabinet doors are open showing glassware and ceramics inside.
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Group of Women Learning Woodworking

Date: 1918
Description: Group of women, probably teachers, using tools to assemble various wooden products including nail boxes, benches and cabinetry(?). Three large posters are ...
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Reading Room at Cornell University Union

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Description: Interior of a reading room at Willard Straight Hall, opened in 1925. The hall can be found in the union of Cornell University, founded in 1865. Men sit an...

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