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Images from The New York Public Library's collections.
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the pittsburgh visible - writing machine is shown in this advertisement for an electric typewriter
The New York Public Library
The Pittsburg [sic] visible-writing machine (1895-1917). Part of the NYPL’s Turn-of-the-Century Posters collection.
a woman sitting at a table with a cat next to her and the letter e on it
NYPL Digital Collections
From "A apple pie."
an illustration of two people sitting on a bench under an umbrella
NYC Summer Reading
First Day of Summer! Pickup a good book from the Library and get started on your Summer Reading.
a man standing next to a woman on top of a stage
NYPL Digital Collections
Magic.
an old black and white photo of a man with a long beard sitting in front of a window
“A great city is that which has the greatest men and women.” Walt Whitman was born on May 31, 1819. Explore NYPL's collection of Whitman Manuscripts: http://ow.ly/bgLIN
an old card with people playing in the water
NYPL Digital Collections
Time for a swim!
an advertisement for the barnum bailey show on earth shows two men with beards
NYPL Digital Collections
The Barnum Bailey: Greatest Show on Earth
a starfish is laying on the sand
NYPL Digital Collections
Starfish, looking cool and tropical. From the NYPL Arents Collection.
an old photo of a woman in a wedding dress with flowers on her head and veil
NYPL Digital Collections
That's quite a bouquet, Mrs. Lanier!
the front cover of point magazine features a portrait of a man in black and white
‎NYPL Point: Frankenstein, Making a Modern Monster
Free eBook! Download a copy of NYPL's original eBook about the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley classic, "Frankenstein."
several letters and numbers are laid out on a table next to a cup of coffee
A Tour Of The New York Public Library's Romantic Treasures
Ivory alphabet chips were popular children's toys during the Romantic period. From the NYPL's Pforzheimer Collection.
three gold rings sitting on top of a wooden table with blue and white flowers in them
A Tour Of The New York Public Library's Romantic Treasures
A scarf ring worn by Percy B. Shelley's daughter Ianthe (with his first wife, Harriet Shelley). From the NYPL's Pforzheimer Collection. (Katie Sokoler/ Gothamist)
a red button with the words my roots are at bloomingdale library
Tell City Leaders: Invest in Public Libraries
I've written a letter to support NYPL's Edenwald Library. You can too. Click the pin to get started.
Locust Necklace. Vintage Barvarian Glass / Black Onyx / Antiques Brass / Shell Pearl / Onyx Beads European Vintage, Onyx Bead, Stone Necklace, Black Onyx, Semi Precious Gemstones, Beaded Chain, Antique Brass, Unique Vintage, Dog Tag Necklace
Locust Necklace
Locust Necklace. Vintage Barvarian Glass / Black Onyx / Antiques Brass / Shell Pearl / Onyx Beads
a purple button with the words my roots are at 6th street library
Tell City Leaders: Invest in Public Libraries
I've written a letter to support NYPL's Muhlenberg Library. You can too. Click the pin to get started.