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Photograph of an unidentified man posing with walruses collected on a hunting expedition, Alaska, circa 1916-1920.

Photograph of a two unidentified Alaska Natives, Alaska, circa 1916-1920.

Photograph of a wooden structure, possibly for funerary practices, Alaska, circa 1916-1920.

Photograph of a shrouded body on wooden poles, likely as part of funerary practices, Alaska, circa 1916-1920.

Engraving, "Experience Celebre Faite a Paris," depicting the January 2, 1783 balloon flight over France, undated. Text in French is engraved below the image.Label included with engraving: "Paris Ascent. Monday, December 1 [crossed out with…

Letterpress print of a hot-air balloon and crowds at the 1804 coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, undated.

Etching of a bust portrait in profile of Professor Bourguet surrounded by ballooning items, original artwork dated 1804. Depicted items include barrels of gas, books, a compass, a balloon, and a parachute.Inscription in German below image: "Luftfahrt…

Letterpress print of balloonist James Sadler and passenger William Clayfield landing in the Bristol Channel, original piece dated circa 1810.

Engraving, "La descente du globe aerostatique dans la Prairie de Nesle," depicting a balloon descending in Nesle, France, original piece dated circa 1850s. Text in French is engraved below the image.Label included with engraving: "Satirical print on…

Letterpress print of a balloon in flight over Hungerford Market, London, England, original piece dated 1833.