A report from the mayor, city council and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina, for the year 1890. The Year Book opens with an address from Mayor Bryan followed by reports from various departments.
Currency in the form of an anklet in high relief. Created with puddle mold method of casting. Origin Ekonda people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).
A photograph of a Plains Native American man and woman. They are standing in front of a teepee with other teepees being constructed in the background. In front of the couple is a dog attached to a travois, a harness used to pull objects. The woman and man are both wearing traditional outfits. The caption below the photo reads "Bull's Head Indian, Squaw and Dog in Harness." The accompanying article details Canada's relationship with Native American tribes.
An envelope and enclosed four-page letter from Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his son, Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton [Jr.?]. Grimke-Drayton tells his son about traveling on a "big boat" (presumably across the Atlantic Ocean to the U.S.) and that he had become ill while aboard ship.
A four-page letter from Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his son, Theodore Grimke-Drayton [Jr.]. Grimke-Drayton tells his son that he is "far away" on a "very big boat." He also describes some of the animals he has seen while traveling.
An envelope and enclosed four-page letter from Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his son, Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton [Jr.?]. Grimke-Drayton tells his son that he may bring "terrapins" with him when he returns home to England. Grimke-Drayton tells his son to try to be good for his mother's sake.
Iron mortar and pestle from Lincolnville, South Carolina. According to Mrs. Gold, a local store owner grew the peanuts, shucked them, and made peanut butter with this mortar and pestle to sell in his store.
Currency in the form of a heavy hemispherical bangle with beveled edges. Created with puddle mold method of casting. Origin Bambole, Bayele, and Balengo people of the Mbole region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).
Page 190 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with two plats. Plat 1 shows lots located along Addison's Court, between Meeting Street and a lot owned by the South Carolina Rail Road. Plat 2 shows lots along Kennedy Street, near Line Street and a stretch of Marsh.
Page 170 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with four plats. Plat 1 shows lots located between King Street and Meeting Street, and between Romney Street and Grove Street. Plat 2 shows lots located between King Street and Meeting Street, and between Brigade Street and Mount Pleasant Street. Plat 4 shows lots located on Butler Street, near its intersection with Russell Street. Plat 5 features a lot labelled "Reservoir," located between Hanover Street and America Street.
Page 158 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with four plats. Plat 1 shows lots located on South Street, near where it intersects with Hanover Street. Plat 2 shows lots located on and near Mill Street, near its intersections with Lucas Street and President Street, and shows a building labelled "Dead House" and a creek labeled as "leading to canal." Plat 3 shows lots and structures located on East Bay Street. Plat 4 shows South Bay Street and its intersections with Legare Street and King Street.
Page 149 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with one plat. The plat shows lots located between Meeting Street and King Street, including a stretch of railroad.
Page 145 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with seven plats. Plat 1 shows lots located on Chapel Street, near where they intersect with Alexander Street. Plat 2 shows lots and structures located on South Street, near where it intersects with another street. Plat 3 shows lots located along Anson Street, near where it intersects with Calhoun Street. Plat 4 features lots located on the "Eastern end of Wraggs" Street. Plat 4 shows lots and structures located between Concord Street and Wharf Street, near where they intersect with Inspection Street. Plat 5 features a strip of land belonging to the Charleston Gas Light Company, located near Concord Street. It also shows a "Train-way" and a building labelled "Gas Works." Plat 7 shows lots and structures located between Line Street and Sheppard Street.
Page 137 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with six plats. Plat 1 shows lots located on and near Mazyck Street, between Short Street and King Street. Plat 2 shows lots located on and near the intersection of Pitt Street and Montague Street. Plat 3 features a lot located on the intersection of Archdale Street and Berresford Street. Plat 4 features a lot located at the intersection of Queen Street and Meeting Street. Plat 5 shows a lot located at the intersection of Queen Street and King Street. Plat 6 shows lots located on and near the intersection of Mazyck Street and Magazine Street, including one labelled "Roper Hospital Lot."
Page 125 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with seven plats. Plat 1 shows several measurements for a structure. Plat 2 shows the line of division between St. Mary's Church Yard and the "Property of Mrs. Anna D. Fleming." Plat 3 shows two wharves. Plat 4 shows lots and structures near wharf street. Plat 5 shows lots near the intersection of Washington Street and Laurens Street. Plat 6 shows lots between Rose Lane and Market Street, near where they intersect with East Bay Street. Plat 7 shows lots between Congress Street and Race Street, near Rutledge Street.
Page 105 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with seven plats. Plat 1 shows several lots located on Chalmers Street. Plat 2 shows lots located near the intersection of East Bay Street and Market Street, and several structures, including docs and wharves. Plat 3 features lots and structures located on Chalmers Street. Plat 4 features a lot located on the intersection of Church Street and Waters Street, and shows several structures. Plat 5 shows a lot and several structures located on Waters Street. Plat 6 features a lot and buildings located on Broad Street. Plat 7 features the profiles of streets where tidal drains will be built. The profiles include Calhoun Street, Mazyck Street, Logan Street, Tradd Street, Coming Street, Chesnut Street, Spring Street, and Meeting Street.
Caricature by Eugene Zimmerman published in Judge. The text reads : 1 "Coom in, mein frendt, und dry on dis eleven-dollar suit. Id vill cost you noddings to do so." 2 "Dot suit vos made for you, mein frendt. Take id for nine dollars." 3 "Dere you are, my dear sir. Der Prindts of Wales couldn't be better suited." 4 "Donner and blitzen! Dot man's got a fit, und dot elegand suit vill be ruined." 5 "That was a happy thought. He won't bother me no more with his old clothes."
Black-and-white lithographed portrait of cantor and composer Salomon Sulzer. Drawn and lithographed by David Moses (1879-1902), called Mosé. Printed by Joh. Haupt, Vienna.
Color lithographic maps showing the dispersal of the descendants of Noah after the flood, and the twelve tribes of Israel, with additional biblical maps. From Cram's universal atlas : geographical, astronomical and historical by George F. Cram, published Chicago: George F. Cram.
Color lithographic map of Jerusalem. From Cram's universal atlas : geographical, astronomical and historical by George F. Cram, published Chicago: George F. Cram.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction depicting the funeral of Rabbi Nathan Marcus Adler at the Willesden United Synagogue Cemetery. Published in the February 1, 1890, edition of The Illustrated London News.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction of the interior of the Great Synagogue in London at Duke's Place during a service in memory of Rabbi Nathan Marcus Adler. Published in the February 1, 1890, edition of The Illustrated London News.
Hand-colored lithographed portrait of actress Suzanne Reichenberg in costume as the title character in Henri Meilhac's comedy Margot. From Costumes of the Modern Stage, Part 5, published London: John C. Nimmo.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction with portraits of Jewish individuals prominent in London during the late 19th century. Includes the following: Rev. Professor David Woolf Marks, Baron Henry de Worms, Dr. Henry Behrend, Sir Phillip Magnus, Samuel Montagu, Joseph Sebag Montefiore, Sir Albert Sassoon, Benjamin Louis Cohen, Dr. Michael Friedländer, Sir John Simon, Frederick David Mocatta, Rev. Dr. Hermann Adler, Rev. Dr. Moses Gaster, Sir Julian Goldsmid, and Rev. Dr. Nathan Marcus Adler.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction depicting the Pharisees meeting with the Herodians, as described in Mark 3:6. From The life of Christ by Frederic W. Farrar.
Men erecting a statue of Queen Isabel II in Central Park in Havana. Written at the bottom of the image: "Bajada de Isabel 2a en el Parque Central" and "Fot. Corral."
The exterior of Catedral de la Virgen Maria de la Concepcion Immaculada de la Habana (Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immacualte Concepton). The lower left corner says: "S.A. Cohner O'Reilly 62 Habana."
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