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The Ink Spot: 1922
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 9:04pm.
Washington circa 1922. "Government Printing Office, restaurant on top floor." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative, Library of Congress. View full size.
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Mrs. B: 1933
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 6:26pm.
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White House Laundry: 1909
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 12:58pm.
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"White House laundry." With an April 1909 calendar on the wall and a brace of flatirons in the corner. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
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A Slippery Slope: 1922
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 12:09pm.
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January 21, 1922. Washington, D.C. " 'Boot leg.' Woman taking flask from her Russian boot." National Photo Company glass negative. View full size.
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The Conversation: 1864
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 5:27am.
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February 1864. Brandy Station, Virginia. "Headquarters, Army of the Potomac. Lt. Chas W. Wolsey with horse." Wet-plate glass negative. View full size.
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Frogmore: 1862
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 2:00am.
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Circa 1862-1865. "Brick church near Frogmore, St. Helena Island, South Carolina." Wet-plate glass negative, photographer unknown. View full size.
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Fast Woman: 1915
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 01/27/2009 - 10:36pm.
Washington circa 1915. "Women auto racers. Miss Elinor Blevins." Our second visit with the racy actress. For details on the car see the comments under the earlier post. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
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