Streetscape and Townscape of Metropolitan New York City, 1860-1942
The NYPL Digital Gallery contains a collection of urban photos entitled, Streetscape and Townscape of Metropolitan New York City, 1860-1942. This collection of photos spans a wide range of New York City locations: Hudson River mansions, including Washington Irving's home and vicinity in the 1860s; street views by Alice Austen from 1896; and a panorama of Fifth Avenue from 1911. The following image of a double-decker bus was taken by Alice Austen.
After Columbus: Four-hundred Years of Native American Portraiture
The NYPL Digital Gallery contains a collection of drawings and photos of Native Americans entitled, After Columbus: Four-hundred Years of Native American Portraiture. The following image of a Papago girl was taken by Edward S. Curtis.
Use of Images
The FAQ for the NYPL Digital Gallery states:
“The low-resolution images available on the website are suitable for immediate printing or downloading to provide good-quality reference copies for a wide range of educational, creative, and research purposes.”
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