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[Coney Island] Four reproductions (wood engravings and drawings), probably from a 19th century illustrated publication. Clockwise from top left: Coney Island, from a barren stretch of beach, began to develop... |
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Grand wheel at carnival A group of men standing in front of a game of chance, perhaps roulette, at a carnival. The location, presumably Brooklyn, is unknown. |
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Slot machines Caption: "Slot machines, even banned from N. Y.C., still hold out fascination for some. ..." |
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Men count the profits Image shows four unidentified men counting money at a gambling table. Caption: "Wise men count the profits. Cashiers check the 'take' ... " The location, presumably Brooklyn, is unknown. |
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Louis Valentine Inscription: "[Police] Com. Louis Valentine telling the public they have a 35-to-1 chance of winning on this roulette wheel." |
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Wheel of chance A group of men standing in front of games of chance in Brooklyn. The exact location is unknown. |
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Wheel of chance A group of men standing in front of games of chance in Brooklyn. The exact location is unknown. |
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Prizes for winners of pinball games Close-up view of two men, one of whom appears to be presenting a radio to the other one. Inscription: "Prizes for winners of pinball games." |
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Pinball game Close-up view of two unidentified young men playing pinball machines. The location, presumably Brooklyn, is unknown. |
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Gambling in the schools Caption (CRIM 0045): "Gambling in the schools--Here are three betting cards [two 7 x 4 in.; one 9 x 4 in.] distributed in the New York City school system for kid football, basketball, and baseball... |
