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[Home Economics - National Posture Week, May 6th - 11th]
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Pratt Institute
Subject Pratt Institute -- History, Home economics -- Study and teaching -- New York (State) -- New York, Posture -- Study and teaching -- New York (State) -- New York
Description A student at the Pratt Instute demonstrates incorrect posture for ironing in a home conomics class for National Posture Week. Accompanying card states: "Caption for Photo #12: A student in the Homemaker's Class at Pratt Instute School of Home Economics is demonstrating to the class a position which tires back muscles very quickly, as part of National Posture Week, May 6th to 11th." Keywords: Women, Students, Universities and colleges.
Format.Extent 1 photograph : b&w, 24 x 19 cm.
Format.Medium Photographic Prints
[Main Building]
1916/1917
Pratt Institute
Subject College buildings -- New York (State) -- New York, Pratt Institute -- Buildings, Pratt Institute -- History
Description The Main Building at Pratt Institute (side view), including a view of Ryerson Street (now Ryerson Walk), elevated train tracks, the sign for the Kings County Refrigerating Company, and the Empire State Building in the distance. The Main Building was built in 1887 by Hugo Lamb and Charles A. Rich, and was the first building at Pratt Institute, constructed of brick in the Romanesque revival style. Keywords: Streets, Railroads track, Architecture, Universities and colleges.
Format.Extent 1 photograph : b&w, 26 x 21 cm.
Format.Medium Photographic Prints
[Kindergarten - Children in Garden]
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Pratt Institute
Subject Pratt Institute -- History, Kindergarten teachers -- Training of -- New York (State) -- New York, Classes (Groups of students)
Description A kindergarten class held at Pratt Institute, the children are in a garden wearing working clothes. A young Charles Pratt (President and grandson of the Founder of Pratt Institute) is in the foreground. Keywords: Women, Boys, Girls, Children, Universities and colleges, Education.
Format.Extent 1 photograph : b&w, 16 x 21 cm.
Format.Medium Photographic Prints
[High School Pupils Voting, about 1908]
ca. 1908
Pratt Institute
Subject Pratt Institute -- History, High school students -- New York (State) -- New York, High schools -- New York (State) -- New York, School elections -- New York (State) -- New York
Description High school students voting in Assembly Hall in the Main Building at Pratt Institute during Pratt Institute High School Elections. Keywords: Men, Women, Boys, Girls, Classrooms, High schools, Universities and colleges.
Format.Extent 1 photograph : b&w, 16 x 22 cm.
Format.Medium Photographic Prints
[Kindergarten]
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Pratt Institute
Subject Pratt Institute -- History, Kindergarten teachers -- Training of -- New York (State) -- New York, Classes (Groups of students)
Description Three kindergarten students at the Pratt Institute sitting at a table working with clay. Keywords: Boys, Girls, Children, Universities and colleges, Education
Format.Extent 1 photograph : b&w, 19 x 24 cm.
Format.Medium Photographic Prints
[Saturday Morning Art - Julie Lapping P.S. 98]
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Pratt Institute
Subject Pratt Institute -- History, Drawing -- Study and teaching -- New York (State) -- New York, Children's art -- New York (State) -- New York, Classes (Groups of students)
Description A teacher helping two children drawing during a Saturday Morning Art Class held at Pratt Institute. Keywords: Boys, Students, Children's drawing, Artists, Universities and colleges.
Format.Extent 1 photograph : b&w, 16 x 12 cm.
Format.Medium Photographic Prints
[Kindergarten]
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Pratt Institute
Subject Pratt Institute -- History, Kindergarten teachers -- Training of -- New York (State) -- New York, Classes (Groups of students)
Description A kindergarten class held at Pratt Institute, the children stand in a circle holding hands, while other children stand in the middle holding U.S. flags and the teachers stand in the background. Other U.S. flags are prominently displayed in the classroom. Keywords: Women, students, boys, girls, children, Universities and colleges, Education.
Format.Extent 1 photograph : b&w, 16 x 21 cm.
Format.Medium Photographic Prints
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Dreka, Louis
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Description States, "Kerophen Philoi Aei" ["Friends from the Heart Forever" in Greek characters, features the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) coat of arms. Signed at bottom, "Dreka.Phila.," indicating Louis Dreka of Philadelphia.
Format 1 print : b&w, 14 x 12 cm.
Language English, Greek
Artist Dreka, Louis
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George Allen Publisher, Ruskin House
Description Bookplate of Ruskin House, a division of the publisher George Allen & Sons. States, "George Allen Publisher - London - Ruskin House - 156 Charing Cross Road;" depicts Saint George slaying the dragon, with large monogram "GA." Signed in lower right with unidentified monogram.
Format 1 print : b&w, 9 x 9 cm.
Language English
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v.F.
Tiedemann, E.V.
Description States, " E.V. Tiedemann;" depicts a nude woman holding a large quill, with musical elements, male and female heads, and a garland of roses. Signed at bottom, "v.F."
Format 1 print : black on green paper, 10 x 8 cm.
Language Latin
Artist v.F.
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F.
War Service Library
Description States, "War Service Library - Books are provided by the people of the United States through the American Library Association for the use of the soldiers and sailors;" depicts an armed soldier holding a stack of books. Signed in lower left, "F."
Format 1 print : col.
Language English
Artist F.
1894
French, Edwin Davis, 1851-1906
The Grolier Club
Description States, "The Grolier Club. | Founded 1884 | New York;" features five central images depicting steps in the bookmaking process, including papermaking, hand-press printing, and binding, the ornamental border includes the crest of the Grolier Club, and a coin bearing the portrait and name of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Signed in lower right, "E D French sc. 1894."
Format 1 print : b&w, 21 x 16 cm.
Language English
Artist French, Edwin Davis, 1851-1906
1910
Taylor, Margaret Livingston
Description States, "Margaret Livingston-Taylor | The Locusts | 1910;" written underneath, in pencil, "Mary E. Ruth-Merrill;" features a bookshelf with books and a lantern. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : b&w, 16 x 24 cm.
Language English
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The Honble Edward Monckton, The
Description States, "The Honble Edward Monckton Sumerford Hall County of Stafford;" features a shield with martlets, a chevron of molets, and a crest of a martlet. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 11 x 9 cm.
Language English
1908
Fisher, William Edgar, b. 1872
McLanahan, Caroline Duer, McLanahan, George Xavier
Esse et videri, Virtute Acquiritur Honos
Description States, " George Xavier McLanahan | Caroline Duer McLanahan;" features a man, woman, and child playing pipes, includes two coats of arms, with the mottos, "Virtute Acquiritur Honos," and "Esse Et Videri." Signed in lower right, "William Edgar Fisher 1908." Written underneath in pencil, "William Edgar Fisher" and "42/128."
Format 1 print : col., 27 x 20 cm.
Language Latin
Artist Fisher, William Edgar, b. 1872
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Scott, William M.
Something of everything, everything of something
Description States, "Ex Libris William M. Scott" with motto "Something of everything everything of something;" features a portraint of a bearded man, books, a quill, ivy, and a column with an orb. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 10 x 8 cm.
Language English
1894
Gill, J.
Buck, John H.
Description States, " Iohn H.Bvck - P.B 1604 - New York;" features a house or other building, several coats of arms, the monogram "JB," and an inset image of a castle with the words, "Tiverton." Signed in lower left, "J.Gill Sc.,""1894."
Format 1 print : b&w, 8 x 11 cm.
Language English, Latin
Artist Gill, J.
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Scott, William M.
Something of everything, everything of something
Description States, "Ex Libris William M. Scott" with motto "Something of everything everything of something;" features a portraint of a bearded man, books, a quill, ivy, and a column with an orb. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 10 x 8 cm.
Language English
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Castle, Egerton
Description States, "Egerton-Castle-M.A.-F.S.A.;" depicts a landscape with pyramids, palm trees, poplars, a falcon, a kneeling man in Egyptian costume, and the facade and entrance of a building. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : b&w, 9 x 6 cm.
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Lord Colchester
Deo patriae amicis, Perserverando
Description States, "Lord Colchester" with mottos "Deo patriae amicis" and "Perserverando;" features a shield supported by two unicorns and contains three pears, a chevron, a crown, and a ducal coronet with a demi-unicorn. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 7 x 7 cm.
Language Latin
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Cheney, Sheldon
Description States, "From the Art Library of Sheldon Cheney;" depicts a landscape with a tree, body of water, and a hand-tinted sunset or sunrise. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : hand col., 6 x 7 cm.
Language English
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Colepeper, John Spencer
L'espere
Description States, "Jno. Spencer Colepeper Efqr." with motto "L'espere;" features an eagle with a helmet and a rising bird. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 9 x 7 cm.
Language Latin
1894
Clulow, Ethel Selina
My Books = my World
Description States, ": Ethel Selina Clulow" with the motto "My Books = my World," and large capitals "ESC;" features a fruit tree, lantern, quill, and books. Unsigned., with "1894" in lower left and right.
Format 1 print : b&w, 15 x 12 cm.
Language Latin, English
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Colepeper, John Spencer
L'espere
Description States, "John Specer Colepeper Efqr." with motto "L'espere;" features a shield with a diagonal stripe, a helmet, and a rising bird. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 12 x 10 cm.
Language Latin
1920
Smith, Ismael, 1886-1972
Cohn, Maimie
Description States, " Maimie Cohn;" depicts a woman next to a rose bush. Signed in lower right, "Senor Ismael Smith | 1920."
Format 1 print : black on green paper, 16 x 13 cm.
Language Latin
Artist Smith, Ismael, 1886-1972
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Colman, J.J.
Sat cito si sat bene
Description States, "J.J. Colman" with motto "Sat cito si sat bene;" features a shield with a lion rampant, two fleur-de-lis, a helmet, and a crest with a winged military object. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 11 x 8 cm.
Language Latin
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BMC
Collins, Violet V.
Description States "Violet V. Collins | Her Book" over a background of hand-tinted violets. Signed at bottom, "BMC."
Format 1 print : hand col., 10 x 5 cm.
Language English
Artist BMC
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Anderson, A.
Columbia College Library
In lumine ruo videbimus lumen
Description Features the emblem of "Columbia College Library, New-York. Depicts a woman seated with an open book in her hand and three children surrounding her. States, "In lumine ruo videbimus lumen." Signed at bottom right "Anderson Sculp."
Format 1 print : col., 9 x 8 cm.
Language Latin, English
Artist Anderson, A.
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Dana, Charles L.
Description States, " Charles L. Dana;" features a scholar reading a book, with a coat of arms, books, a quill, and Staff of Asclepius (probably symbolizing Dana's occupation as a doctor). Unsigned.
Format 1 print : b&w, 10 x 7 cm.
Language Latin
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Avery Architectural Library
Description States, "Library of Columbia University. Avery Architectural Library. In memory of Henry Ogden Avery Architect. Born Thirty-First January M DCCC L II died Thirtieth April M DCCC LXXX. His parents Samuel P. Avery and Mary Ogden Avery have founded this reference library of architecture and decorative art;" depicts an arch with two corintheum columns. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 14 x 10 cm.
Language English
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Hollyer, Samuel, 1826-1919
Davies, J. Clarence
If you neglect me you lose me
Description States, " J. Clarence Davies," with the motto "If you neglect me you lose me;" features a landscape with a river, boats, bridges, men, a house or other building, and a horse-drawn carriage, also depicts a birdcage hanging from the upper border. Signed in lower left, "Hollyer."
Format 1 print : b&w, 11 x 9 cm.
Language English, Latin
Artist Hollyer, Samuel, 1826-1919
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Avery Architectural Library
Description States, "Library of Columbia University. Avery Architectural Library. In memory of Henry Ogden Avery Architect. Born Thirty-First January M DCCC L II died Thirtieth April M DCCC LXXX. His parents Samuel P. Avery and Mary Ogden Avery have founded this reference library of architecture and decorative art;" depicts an arch with two corintheum columns. Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 14 x 10 cm.
Language English
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E
Del Bondio, Ina
Description States, " Ina Del Bondio;" features the silhouetted bust of a woman, as in a cameo, with garlands of roses. Signed in lower right, "E."
Format 1 print : b&w, 9 x 7 cm.
Language Latin
Artist E
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Maynard, G.W.
MCM
Centruriae
Description States, "Ex Libris Centriae MCM" depicts a goddess on a pedestal and surrounded by two columns. Signed at bottom "G.W. Maynard, Del J.D. Smillie, Sculp."
Format 1 print : col., 13 x 8 cm.
Artist Maynard, G.W.
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Van Offel, E.
Demets, A., Dr.
Description States, " Dr. A. Demets," with the motto "Fiat Lux Et Falta Est;" features a woman with a snake and mirror, and an open book on a pedestal. Signed in lower left, "E. van Offel."
Format 1 print : col., 8 x 10 cm.
Language Latin
Artist Van Offel, E.
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Columbia College Library
In lumine ruo videbimus lumen
Description States, "Columbia College Library Ex Dono Amici Litterarum;" features the emblem of "Columbia College Library, New-York. Depicts a woman seated with an open book in her hand and three children surrounding her. States, "In lumine ruo videbimus lumen." Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 10 x 8 cm.
Language English, Latin
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Rheude, Lorenz M., 1863-
Des Robert, Edmond
Description States, "Edmond Des Robert;" depicts Edmond des Robert's coat of arms. Signed in lower right, "L. Rhevde."
Format 1 print : col., 11 x 7 cm.
Artist Rheude, Lorenz M., 1863-
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Columbia College Library
In lumine ruo videbimus lumen
Description States, "Columbia College in the City of New York. Library. Newberry Library of Geology. Given by the heirs of Prof. John S. Newberry;" features the emblem of "Columbia College Library, New-York. Depicts a woman seated with an open book in her hand and three children surrounding her. States, "In lumine ruo videbimus lumen." Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 10 x 8 cm.
Language English, Latin
1903
Von Salis, Pietro
Des Robert, Edmond
Description States, " Edmond des Robert - Anno Domini Mdcccciii;" depicts a saint or clerical figure standing on the head of a boar, with Edmond des Robert's coat of arms. Signed in lower right, "Pietro v. Salis 03."
Format 1 print : col., 14 x 8 cm.
Language Latin
Artist Von Salis, Pietro
1894
Columbia College Library
In lumine ruo videbimus lumen
Description States, "Columbia College in the City of New York. Library. Special Fund 1894 Given anonymously;" features the emblem of "Columbia College Library, New-York. Depicts a woman seated with an open book in her hand and three children surrounding her. States, "In lumine ruo videbimus lumen." Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 10 x 8 cm.
Language English, Latin
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Dibble, Dell
Description States, "Dell Dibble ;" features a peacock. Signed in lower right with unidentified monogram, possibly "Y.G." or "Y.B."
Format 1 print : b&w, 11 x 10 cm.
Language Latin
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Columbia College Library
In lumine ruo videbimus lumen
Description States, "Columbia College Library Given by Gen. J. Watts de Peyster, LL.D.;" features the emblem of "Columbia College Library, New-York. Depicts a woman seated with an open book in her hand and three children surrounding her. States, "In lumine ruo videbimus lumen." Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 10 x 8 cm.
Language English, Latin
1905
Spenceley, J. Winfred (Joseph Winfred), 1865-1908
Dixson, Zella Allen
Description States, " Zella Allen Dixson;" depicts a sketched landscape with a pond or lake. Signed at bottom, "J.W. Spenceley | Boston 1905."
Format 1 print : b&w, 9 x 10 cm.
Language English, Latin
Artist Spenceley, J. Winfred (Joseph Winfred), 1865-1908
1895
Columbia College Library
In lumine ruo videbimus lumen
Description States, "Columbia University in the City of New York Library Bought From the Henry Drisler Classical Fund 1895;" features the emblem of "Columbia College Library, New-York. Depicts a woman seated with an open book in her hand and three children surrounding her. States, "In lumine ruo videbimus lumen." Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 11 x 8 cm.
Language English, Latin
1903
Spenceley, J. Winfred (Joseph Winfred), 1865-1908
Wisteria Cottage Press
Description States, "Wisteria Cottage Press - Copyright, Zella Allen Dixson, 1903;" depicts a cottage house with a picket fence. Signed in lower left, "J.W.S. 1903."
Format 1 print : b&w, 5 x 5 cm.
Language English
Artist Spenceley, J. Winfred (Joseph Winfred), 1865-1908
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Columbia College Library
In lumine ruo videbimus lumen
Description States, "Columbia University in the City of New York Library;" features the emblem of "Columbia College Library, New-York. Depicts a woman seated with an open book in her hand and three children surrounding her. States, "In lumine ruo videbimus lumen." Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 10 x 8 cm.
Language English, Latin
1907
Spenceley, J. Winfred (Joseph Winfred), 1865-1908
Downey, Mary E.
Description The bookplate of Mary Elizabeth Downey, librarian. States, " Mary E. Downey;" features an Egyptian landscape with the Sphynx and distant pyramids. Signed at bottom, "J.W. Spenceley 1907."
Format 1 print : b&w, 9 x 11 cm.
Language Latin
Artist Spenceley, J. Winfred (Joseph Winfred), 1865-1908
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Columbia College Library
In lumine ruo videbimus lumen
Description States, "Columbia University in the City of New York Library;" features the emblem of "Columbia College Library, New-York. Depicts a woman seated with an open book in her hand and three children surrounding her. States, "In lumine ruo videbimus lumen." Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 10 x 8 cm.
Language English, Latin
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GI
Dussaq, Rene
Bon Livre nous rend mieulx faisan
Description States, " Rene Dussaq," with the motto, "Bon Livre nous rend mieulx faisant;" depicts a rooster perched above a pile of several books. Signed at left, "GI."
Format 1 print : b&w, 11 x 9 cm.
Language French, Latin
Artist GI
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Columbia College Library
In lumine ruo videbimus lumen
Description States, "Columbia University in the City of New York Library;" features the emblem of "Columbia College Library, New-York. Depicts a woman seated with an open book in her hand and three children surrounding her. States, "In lumine ruo videbimus lumen." Unsigned.
Format 1 print : col., 10 x 8 cm.
Language English, Latin
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