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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

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1861-1877

Purser, W., fl. 1860-1864

Engraving

Title: Kowee River, Cape of Good Hope

One engraving entitled "Kowee River, Cape of Good Hope" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Kowee River. On the left, figures relax in the shade of a large tree near the edge of the river. Engraved by F.E. Jones after artwork by W. Purser. Caption notes, "engraved expressely for the Ladies Repository."

GLC08878.0184

1861-1877

Purser, W., fl. 1860-1864

Engraving

Title: Delhi

One engraving entitled "Delhi" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view everyday life in the city of Delhi, India. In the forefront of the image a cluster of figures converse by the roadside. In the background a figure walks alongside an elephant. Engraved by J. B. Neagle after a drawing by W. Purser.

GLC08878.0192

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