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Groceries and Meats: 1919
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 4:55pm.
"1701 9th St. N.W., Washington." 1919 or 1920. It seems to be skating weather. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Desk Set: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 2:05pm.
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Washington, D.C., circa 1925. "Bureau of Identification, Department of Justice." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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The Picture Gallery: 1910
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 11:22am.
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Circa 1910. "The Picture Gallery, New York Public Library." Please, no talking while we gaze upon the Art. Detroit Publishing glass negative. View full size.
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Ladies and Germs: 1912
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 9:10am.
1912. "Dr. George Stiles. Bacteriologist at George Washington University who was supposed to have discovered a TB germ." Harris & Ewing. View full size.
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Brick Work: 1916
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 8:33am.
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Safety First Train: 1917
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 4:34pm.
1917. "Baltimore and Ohio Railway. Safety first train." The train, according to newspaper accounts, carried exhibits "informing the public of the careful and effective means that are being taken by the government in the interest of good health, safety and preparedness." Shown here at Union Station in Washington. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Guys Gone Wild: 1915
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 12:57pm.
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1915. "National Guard of D.C. -- Field tactics." Nothing like a blanket toss to confuse the enemy. Note the Hollywood type behind the movie camera. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative, Library of Congress. View full size.
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