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Social Life Collection (#7)

"Stepping back in time to the vibrant social scenes of yesteryears, where gas lamps illuminated elegant dinner parties in the 1800s

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HSET2A-00078
A Kentucky wedding, about 1800. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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GEUR2A-00069
Cabaret du Chat Noir, Paris, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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HOUS2A-00043
Fashionable supper party, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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HOUS2A-00058
Holiday guests toasting the New Year in New Amsterdam, 1640. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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HOUS2A-00081
Large team of oxen pulling a barn at a moving-bee, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Romance on a city rooftop, 1800s

Romance on a city rooftop, 1800s
Woman hanging laundry talking with a mason on a city rooftop, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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HOUS2A-00135
Ladies enjoying their sewing circle, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Romance on the way to school, circa 1900

Romance on the way to school, circa 1900
Boy walking a girl to school on a winter morning, early 1900s. Halftone of a color illustration by Howard E. Smith

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HOUS2D-00057
Womens sewing circle reenacted at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Background imageSocial Life Collection: Snowball fight, 1870s

Snowball fight, 1870s
Couples having fun with a snowball fight, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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GEUR2A-00003
Dream of Life, a fresco by Orcagna, Campo Santo, Pisa, 1300s. Lithograph reproduction of the painting

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GEUR2A-00017
Festival scene in Milan, Italy, from a manuscript of the 1400s. Color lithograph reproduction, 19th century

Background imageSocial Life Collection: HOUS2A-00075

HOUS2A-00075
Ladies and gentlemen having tea in a drawing-room, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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HOUS2A-00042
High society dinner guests conversing, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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GCAN2A-00012
French-Canadians enjoying a dance in early Quebec. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration




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"Stepping back in time to the vibrant social scenes of yesteryears, where gas lamps illuminated elegant dinner parties in the 1800s. " "Love blossoming amidst the graceful swings and gentle whispers on a tennis court romance during the late 19th or early 20th century. " "Exploring nature's wonders hand-in-hand, a young couple embarks on an adventurous hike through Mt Desert Island, Maine. " "Intrigue and passion intertwine as a Confederate soldier captivates a young woman's heart with his charm and courage in the midst of the 1800s. " "A picturesque Victorian era picnic unfolds, showcasing refined manners and delightful conversations amidst lush green landscapes. " "Savoring every sip of tea-time traditions in England during the enchanting decade of the 1880s - elegance meets indulgence. " "The streets transform into battlegrounds as chess enthusiasts engage in intense battles of strategy under open skies - mind games at their finest. " "Glimpses into history reveal iconic moments like Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates passionately discussing and shaping our Constitution. " (For hints GGBR2A-00018), (GEUR2A-00088), (HOUS2A-00059), (HOUS2A-00137): "Diving deep into archival treasures that capture glimpses from various corners around the globe - uncovering hidden stories one frame at a time.