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"The shield carried by a mounted man-at-arms in the middle ages; especially, the triangular shield of no great length carried during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, and hung around the neck by the guige, so as to cover the left arm and left side." -Whitney, 1911

Écu

"The shield carried by a mounted man-at-arms in the middle ages; especially, the triangular shield of…

The picture describes a story about a traveler who encounters a terrible storm and because he cannot see very well through the rain, he falls into a ditch and breaks his leg. He sits in the ditch through the night, and when dawn breaks, he notices a broken bridge just ahead. He rejoices that he had fallen when he did instead of trying to cross a broken bridge.

'Tis All for the Best

The picture describes a story about a traveler who encounters a terrible storm and because he cannot…

"The horse moves very slow - he hangs his head, / He's traveled long till he's quite wearied. / The rider, thinking to relieve his nag, / On his own shoulders puts a heavy bad. / Short-sighted reasoner, who thinks, of course, / That such a change must greatly help the horse."—Barber, 1857

A Change, but No Relief

"The horse moves very slow - he hangs his head, / He's traveled long till he's quite wearied. / The…

A chief of a Frankish tribe, wearing full battle armor. He stands looking to his right holding a long spear, Germanic spear, in his left hand and a short axe in his right. A decorated shield rest on his left hip and a cape rests on his shoulders. His hair is in long braids and his helmet is tall and pointed, resembling a crown. His sandals wrap around his leg up to his knee.

A Frankish Chief in Full Armor

A chief of a Frankish tribe, wearing full battle armor. He stands looking to his right holding a long…

Illustration of a Roman soldier, also called a legionary, carrying a shield, short sword, and a short javelin for throwing. He is wearing sandals, traditional armor, and a helmet.

A Roman Soldier, or Legionary, with a Short Javelin and Shield

Illustration of a Roman soldier, also called a legionary, carrying a shield, short sword, and a short…

An Abyssian.

Abyssinian

An Abyssian.

Abyssinia was located where Etiopia is today.

Abyssinian King

Abyssinia was located where Etiopia is today.

Adam sitting on a stone weeping.

Adam

Adam sitting on a stone weeping.

The face of an African American.

African American

The face of an African American.

"Left eye closed, right eye looking through the notch of the rear sight so as to perceive the object aimed at it." — Moss, 1914

Aim

"Left eye closed, right eye looking through the notch of the rear sight so as to perceive the object…

"In aiming kneeling, the left elbow rests on the left knee, point of elbow i nfront of kneecap." — Moss, 1914

Aim kneeling

"In aiming kneeling, the left elbow rests on the left knee, point of elbow i nfront of kneecap." —…

A scene from the story, "Ali Hafed's Quest."

Ali Hafed

A scene from the story, "Ali Hafed's Quest."

"A long lost son seeks his lov'd home once more; / An heir of wealth, although in clothing poor: / The dogs fly at him; loud they're barking, / Those in the house are closely heark'ning, / Robbers they say are round, they greatly fear, / But soon a son and brother's voice they hear."—Barber, 1857

All Are Not Thieves that Dogs Bark At

"A long lost son seeks his lov'd home once more; / An heir of wealth, although in clothing poor: / The…

Knight wearing Allecret armor

Allecret armor

Knight wearing Allecret armor

The sculpture, 'Ethan Allen' by Mead.

Statue of Ethan Allen

The sculpture, 'Ethan Allen' by Mead.

An English gentleman with cane and distinctive striped spats.

An English Gentleman

An English gentleman with cane and distinctive striped spats.

Illustration of an English king between AD 800 and 1000. The king is very likely King Alfred who reigned from 871-899. The king is wearing a tunic and fur-trimmed cloak, along with striped tights and no shoes. He is looking up in an awkward position. His crown has three prongs. Both hands are raised in the air.

An English King from the 9th or 10th Century, Possibly King Alfred

Illustration of an English king between AD 800 and 1000. The king is very likely King Alfred who reigned…

A warrior from the Apache tribe.

Apache Warrior

A warrior from the Apache tribe.

A warrior from the Apache tribe.

Apache Warrior

A warrior from the Apache tribe.

The picture describes the story of a man who traveled across a frozen stream and, as a result, fell into the icy water. He was too trustworthy of appearances and did not realize that the ice was too thin to walk upon.

Appearances are Often Deceitful

The picture describes the story of a man who traveled across a frozen stream and, as a result, fell…

Archer shooting right.

Archery

Archer shooting right.

Archer shooting left.

Archery

Archer shooting left.

Man demonstrating the how to string a bow.

Archery

Man demonstrating the how to string a bow.

A well dressed man shooting a bow.

Archery

A well dressed man shooting a bow.

A religous leader in Armenia.

Armenian Bishop

A religous leader in Armenia.

Full armor from the beginning of the 16th century. KEY: 1-helmet, 2-visor, 3-gorget, 4-breast-plate, 5-skirt, 6-arm-pieces, 7-elbow-piece, 8-gauntlet, 9-hauberk, 10-thigh-piece, 11-knee-piece, 12-greaves, 13-sollerets, 14-lance-rest, 15-belt.

Armor

Full armor from the beginning of the 16th century. KEY: 1-helmet, 2-visor, 3-gorget, 4-breast-plate,…

"Complete Armor of 1195-1205."-Whitney, 1902

Armor

"Complete Armor of 1195-1205."-Whitney, 1902

"Complete Armor, about 1395"-Whitney, 1902

Armor

"Complete Armor, about 1395"-Whitney, 1902

"Complete suit of Plate-Armor, now in Paris, date about 1440- the epoch of greatest perfection of defensive arms."-Whitney, 1902

Armor

"Complete suit of Plate-Armor, now in Paris, date about 1440- the epoch of greatest perfection of defensive…

Vice-President Arthur shining the shoes of the rebel Republicans Conkling and Platt.

Arthur Shining Shoes

Vice-President Arthur shining the shoes of the rebel Republicans Conkling and Platt.

Little John's cousin.

Arthur-a-Bland

Little John's cousin.

An illustration of the back of a man.

Back of Person

An illustration of the back of a man.

A tennis player returning a ball using a backhand stroke.

Backhand

A tennis player returning a ball using a backhand stroke.

Nast depicts New York corruption with the abuses at the ballot box as the root of Tammany power. Boss Tweed: "As long as I count the votes, what are you going to do about it?"

Abuses at the Ballot Box are the Root of Tammany Power

Nast depicts New York corruption with the abuses at the ballot box as the root of Tammany power. Boss…

A barrow outfit used to spray insecticide

Barrow

A barrow outfit used to spray insecticide

A baseball player ready at bat.

Baseball Player

A baseball player ready at bat.

"The force of the thrust is delivered principally with the right arm, the left being used to direct the bayonet. The points at which the attack should be directed are, in order of their importance, stomach, chest, head, neck, and limbs." — Moss, 1914

Bayonet Thrust

"The force of the thrust is delivered principally with the right arm, the left being used to direct…

A suitor in front of the mirror practicing and admiring himself.

Beau

A suitor in front of the mirror practicing and admiring himself.

A generic name for a desert-dweller, a term generally applied to Arab nomadic groups, who are found throughout most of the desert belt extending from the Atlantic coase of the Sahara.

Bedouin

A generic name for a desert-dweller, a term generally applied to Arab nomadic groups, who are found…

The Cuel Beggar of Sherwood forest.

Cruel Beggar

The Cuel Beggar of Sherwood forest.

This is a print drawing that was created by German printmaker Hans Sebald Beham in 1526. It seems to depict a Scholar or man of teaching, possible holding a small replica of a christian school.

Hans Sebald Beham

This is a print drawing that was created by German printmaker Hans Sebald Beham in 1526. It seems to…

James Bennett (New York Herald Editor) contemplates more attacks on President Grant: "If Grant isn't careful, I'll let the wild animals loose again."

Bennett Contemplates Attacks on Grant

James Bennett (New York Herald Editor) contemplates more attacks on President Grant: "If Grant isn't…

The Congress of Berlin, Bismarck as the honest broker for Turkey.

Berlin Congress and Bismarck

The Congress of Berlin, Bismarck as the honest broker for Turkey.

Bismarck's after-dinner speech. The Congress of Berlin during the partition of Turkey.

Bismarck's After-Dinner Speech

Bismarck's after-dinner speech. The Congress of Berlin during the partition of Turkey.

Scene from the story, "The Black Hawk Tragedy."

Black Hawk

Scene from the story, "The Black Hawk Tragedy."

Scene from the story, "The Black Hawk Tragedy."

Black Hawk

Scene from the story, "The Black Hawk Tragedy."

Blacksmith facing right

Blacksmith

Blacksmith facing right

Blaine collects his past record during the 1884 Presidential Election.

Blaine Collects Past Record

Blaine collects his past record during the 1884 Presidential Election.

A boat worker and/or builder. Ship construction in background.

Boat Builder

A boat worker and/or builder. Ship construction in background.

"We have before us quite a strange ooking personage as to dress. The boy evidently has on him his father's or his grandfather's clothing. Whatever he may think of his own dignity, the public who see him showing off himself in this manner are either amused or disgusted with his appearance. The fact is, he has got on cloths which do not belong to him; they are borrowed for the occasion. His body is too small to have them fit him: he is like the daw in the back ground with its borrowed feathers. A man appears better in his own clothes, made for his wear, even if they are thread-bare, than those of another, even if they are more fashionable than his own. Every man has a way of his own for doing business, and this for him is the best way."—Barber, 1857

Borrowed Garments Never Fit Well

"We have before us quite a strange ooking personage as to dress. The boy evidently has on him his father's…

To bend, in token of reverence, respect, or civility.

Bow

To bend, in token of reverence, respect, or civility.

An adult male in an overcoat with a bow tie.

Bow Tie

An adult male in an overcoat with a bow tie.

Position of the boxer.

Boxing

Position of the boxer.

Boy feeding pigs

Boy feeding pigs

Boy feeding pigs

Boy hoeing a garden.

Boy with hoe

Boy hoeing a garden.

A scene from the story, "A Boy's Town."

Boy's Town

A scene from the story, "A Boy's Town."

Sir John D'Abernon, 1277

Brass

Sir John D'Abernon, 1277

Henry de Grofhurst, c. 1330. Horsemonden, Kent.

Brass

Henry de Grofhurst, c. 1330. Horsemonden, Kent.

Sir Nicholas Burnell, 1382. Acton Burnell, Shropshire.

Brass

Sir Nicholas Burnell, 1382. Acton Burnell, Shropshire.

"Brass Armor of Sir John de Creke." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Brass Armor

"Brass Armor of Sir John de Creke." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910