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Theatre Collection: A collection of business cards and cabinet cards. The dominant form of portrait from the mid-1850s to the 1860s usually depicted the model in a head-shoulder composition. The processes have allowed photographers to mass produce portraits of theatrical celebrities. Walker & Weeks Collection: Architectural photographs of local landmarks designed by this major firm include images of the main building of the Cleveland Public Library, the Public Auditorium, and the Cleveland Municipal Stadium. If you request a copy of the X-ray images, it may take you 48 hours to process a request for X-ray imaging. All CDs or DVDs are shipped by UPS, with the exception of U.S. mailboxes that use the U.S. Postal Service. Images of artwork that are not available with CC0 can be requested through Image and Data Services.
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