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Ceremony Collection

Background imageCeremony Collection: Statue of Athena in the Parthenon of ancient Athens

Statue of Athena in the Parthenon of ancient Athens
Statue of the goddess Athena inside the Parthenon, ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Pantheon interior, ancient Rome

Pantheon interior, ancient Rome
Interior of the Pantheon in ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Jewish high priest and Levite in ancient Israel

Jewish high priest and Levite in ancient Israel
Jewish high priest and Levite conducting a ceremony, ancient Israel. Antique hand-colored woodcut

Background imageCeremony Collection: Mozart and his sister playing for Empress Maria Theresa

Mozart and his sister playing for Empress Maria Theresa
Young Mozart and his sister play a duet for Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: EVCW2A-00019

EVCW2A-00019
General Robert E. Lee surrendering the Confederate army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865

Background imageCeremony Collection: Navajo sand paintings preserved on tiles

Navajo sand paintings preserved on tiles
Navajo sand paintings on tiles displayed for sale at the intertribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico. Photograph

Background imageCeremony Collection: NATL2A-00001

NATL2A-00001
Temple ceremony in an Aztec city. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Druids collecting sacred mistletoe

Druids collecting sacred mistletoe
Druid ceremony gathering mistletoe in the forest. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Sun-god Ra on his daily journey, ancient Egypt

Sun-god Ra on his daily journey, ancient Egypt
Sun-god Ra embarking for his daily journey through Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of ancient Egyptian art

Background imageCeremony Collection: Egyptian deities separating night and day

Egyptian deities separating night and day
Ancient Egyptian deities Shu separating Sibu and Nuit. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting on a mummy-case

Background imageCeremony Collection: Confederate surrender at Appomattox, 1865

Confederate surrender at Appomattox, 1865
General Lee surrenders his army to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, 1865. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Slave couple marrying by jumping over a broom

Slave couple marrying by jumping over a broom
Broomstick wedding ceremony of African-American slaves, from an eyewitness before the Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Shaker ceremony, New Lebanon, New York, 1870s

Shaker ceremony, New Lebanon, New York, 1870s
Shakers religious service in the meeting-house at New Lebanon, New York, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: British Viceroy of India entering Delhi, 1902

British Viceroy of India entering Delhi, 1902
Lord Curzon, British Viceroy of India, entering Delhi on an elephant, with Lady Curzon, 1902. Photograph

Background imageCeremony Collection: Egyptian Book of the Dead

Egyptian Book of the Dead
Fragment of the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Hand colored printed halftone reproduction of the document

Background imageCeremony Collection: Ancient Greek athlete proclaimed the winner

Ancient Greek athlete proclaimed the winner
Crowning the winner with laurel in ancient Greek Olympic Games. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Opening the Erie Canal, 1825

Opening the Erie Canal, 1825
New York Governor Dewitt Clinton on the ceremonial first boat to open the Erie Canal, 1825. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: NATI2A-00179

NATI2A-00179
Sioux brave heralding the sunrise. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Abraham Lincolns inaugural parade, 1861

Abraham Lincolns inaugural parade, 1861
President Abraham Lincoln with ex-president James Buchanan in the inaugural parade, March 4, 1861. Printed color halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PROY2A-00168

PROY2A-00168
Marriage of dwarfs at the court of Peter the Great. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: HUSG2A-00045

HUSG2A-00045
Freed slaves wedding dance in a cabin, US South, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Brooklyn Bridge opened by President Chester Arthur

Brooklyn Bridge opened by President Chester Arthur
President Chester A. Arthur presiding over the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: African drums, 1800s

African drums, 1800s
Waganda drummers, Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00140

PPRE2A-00140
Chester Arthur taking the Inaugural Oath at his residence in New York City after President Garfields death, 1881. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Elijah demonstrating the power of the Hebrew god

Elijah demonstrating the power of the Hebrew god
Prophet Elijah invoking Yahweh over Baals priests on Mount Carmel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Native American shaman

Native American shaman leading a ceremonial dance. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: War dance

War dance
Native American war dance near the St. Lawrence River during the French and Indian War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Bride brought to a Florida Native American chief, 1600s

Bride brought to a Florida Native American chief, 1600s
Native Americans carrying bride to a chief in Florida under Spanish, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Zuni Pueblo shalako

Zuni Pueblo shalako
Shalako leading a ceremony at night, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Native American ceremony in early New England

Native American ceremony in early New England
New England Native Americans throwing valuables into a bonfire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PNAT2A-00037

PNAT2A-00037
Hiawatha encircled by shamans in a ceremonial dance, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century woodcut

Background imageCeremony Collection: Fire ceremony among southeastern Native Americans

Fire ceremony among southeastern Native Americans
Ceremony of Native Americans in the southeast involving a fire ritual, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Statue of Liberty inaugurated in New York harbor, 1886

Statue of Liberty inaugurated in New York harbor, 1886
Celebrating the Statue of Libertys installation in New York City, 1886. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Japanese emperor Mutsuhito, 1890s

Japanese emperor Mutsuhito, 1890s
Emperor Mutsuhito of Japan in his state carriage, Tokyo, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Teutons celebrating a victory in ancient times

Teutons celebrating a victory in ancient times
Teutonic warriors elevating their leader on a shield after a victory. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: First independent Canadian Parliament session, 1867

First independent Canadian Parliament session, 1867
Opening of the first Parliament of the new Dominion of Canada, 1867. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Druids cutting mistletoe

Druids cutting mistletoe
Druid priests gathering mistletoe, observed by Roman soldiers. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Wedding of former slaves in the South, 1870s

Wedding of former slaves in the South, 1870s
Freed African-American couple getting married in a cabin during Reconstruction. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Funeral of a former black slave, Reconstruction Era

Funeral of a former black slave, Reconstruction Era
Negro funeral in Virginia, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Alexander the Great marrying Roxane

Alexander the Great marrying Roxane
Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Roman lictors carrying fasces

Roman lictors carrying fasces
Consul and lictors bearing fasces in a procession, ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Worship of a golden calf by the Hebrews

Worship of a golden calf by the Hebrews
Worship of a golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Ancient Hebrew sacrifice of a lamb

Ancient Hebrew sacrifice of a lamb
Ancient Hebrews offering a sacrificial lamb. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Apis, the sacred bull of ancient Egypt

Apis, the sacred bull of ancient Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an ancient bas-relief

Background imageCeremony Collection: Bride in ancient Rome

Bride in ancient Rome
Dressing a Roman bride. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Worship of a golden calf idol

Worship of a golden calf idol
Animals sacrificed to worship a golden calf in Biblical times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Ancient Roman haruspex sacrifice

Ancient Roman haruspex sacrifice
Roman haruspex ceremony, foreseeing the future by viewing the entrails of a sacrificial animal. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Female pharaohs coronation in ancient Egypt

Female pharaohs coronation in ancient Egypt
Coronation of female pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Vestal Virgins, ancient Rome

Vestal Virgins, ancient Rome
School of the Vestal Virgins in ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century woodcut

Background imageCeremony Collection: Massasoit visiting Plymouth colonists

Massasoit visiting Plymouth colonists
Wampanoag leader Massasoit visiting colonists at Plymouth, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Yamacraws welcome James Oglethorpe to Georgia

Yamacraws welcome James Oglethorpe to Georgia
Oglethorpe meeting Native Americans in colonial Georgia, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: NATI2A-00180

NATI2A-00180
Sioux warriors making medicine-ponies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington Illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: GAFR2A-00001

GAFR2A-00001
A royal procession of Sultan Abd al- Aziz IV in Morocco, 1800s. Printed color halftone reproduction of a 19th-century watercolor by A. Schneider

Background imageCeremony Collection: Atchison & Pikes Peak Railroads first section of track, 1865

Atchison & Pikes Peak Railroads first section of track, 1865
First spike on the Atchison & Pikes Peak Railroad, 1865. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: King David annointed with oil

King David annointed with oil
Samuel annointing David King of Judah and Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00006

PPRE2A-00006
George Washington inaugurated as the first US President, New York City, 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00007

PPRE2A-00007
Inauguration of President Washington at Federal Hall in New York City, 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00059

PPRE2A-00059
President Grover Clevelands wedding in the White House " Blue Room." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00064

PPRE2A-00064
Coffin of President Garfield in the public catafalque, a night view, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00071

PPRE2A-00071
Benjamin Harrison taking the Presidential Oath of Office in the rain, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00089

PPRE2A-00089
George Washingtons reception at Trenton, New Jersey, en route to his inauguration as first President, 1789. Hand colored engraving

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00101

PPRE2A-00101
Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln at the unfinished US Capital, March 4, 1861. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00106

PPRE2A-00106
George Washington arrives at New York City by boat for his inauguration as President, 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Grover Clevelands first inauguration as President

Grover Clevelands first inauguration as President
First inauguration of President Grover Cleveland at the Capitol, 1885. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00139

PPRE2A-00139
Henry Ward Beecher delivering the Lincoln funeral oration in the White House, 1865. Hand-colored woodcut of a contemporary 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Kalakaua crowned King of Hawaii

Kalakaua crowned King of Hawaii
Coronation of the king of the Sandwich Islands, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00158

PPRE2A-00158
Inauguration of George Washington as first President of the U.S. 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00275

PPRE2A-00275
President Chester A. Arthur and President-elect Grover Cleveland leaving the White House for the inauguration, 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Inauguration of James A. Garfield, 1881

Inauguration of James A. Garfield, 1881
James A. Gatrfield inaugurated as US President, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Grover Clevelands inaugural address, 1885

Grover Clevelands inaugural address, 1885
President Grover Clevelands first inaugural addresss, 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PNAT2A-00034

PNAT2A-00034
Shawnee mystic Tenskwatawa, known as The Prophet, holding a ceremony, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: Washington Monument completed, 1884

Washington Monument completed, 1884
President Arthur placing the capstone to complete the Washington Monument, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PPRE2A-00245

PPRE2A-00245
President Fillmores parade passing Barnums Museum on Broadway in New York City, 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: NATI2D-00008

NATI2D-00008
Ceremonial figure with rain cloud, fresco on interior kiva wall ca. 1500, Tiguex ( Kuaua Pueblo ) on the Rio Grande, Coronado State Park in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Background imageCeremony Collection: NATI2D-00001

NATI2D-00001
Ceremonial figure with cornstalk, a fresco on interior kiva wall, circa 1500 at Tiguex (Kuaua Pueblo) on the Rio Grande, Coronado State Park in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Background imageCeremony Collection: Sioux grave on the northern plains

Sioux grave on the northern plains
Sioux grave with bison skulls, on the banks of the Yellowstone River, eastern Montana, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: NATI2A-00040

NATI2A-00040
Native American shaman using pictures on a buffalo robe to cure a young mans illness. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: NATI2A-00062

NATI2A-00062
Ceremonial dance of the Carolina Indians, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: NATI2A-00046

NATI2A-00046
Native American medicine-man treating a patient with chants and potions. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PBIB2A-00095

PBIB2A-00095
David anointed King of Judah and Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: EVNT2A-00263

EVNT2A-00263
Opening of the Estates-General in Versailles Palace at the outset of the French Revolution, 1789. Hand -colored woodcut of a 19th-century French illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: PASI2A-00004

PASI2A-00004
Marco Polo transported in Kublai Khans elephant car during visit to China, 1200s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier engraving

Background imageCeremony Collection: Christening in Chile, 1800s

Christening in Chile, 1800s
Children participating in a mass christening at San Jose, Chile, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCeremony Collection: NATL2A-00028

NATL2A-00028
Aztec tzompantli, exhibiting skulls of sacrificed victims, Tenochtitlan. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration



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