The intermezzo La serva padrona first appeared between the acts of Pergolesi’s Il prigioniero superbo in 1733. This was the standard way in which to present an intermezzo. The work served as comic relief in the midst of more solemn opera serie, and incorporated elements of the improvisational commedia del’arte tradition. For instance, the few characters are drawn from stock types, such as the servant Serpina.

Main view of the first loom used for weaving stockings.

Copy of the first of three volumes of "Storia della musica" (Music History) containing eleven chapters and three dissertations. The text describes various topics related to music history including music classification, early music in biblical descriptions, music theories, singing and harmonies, church music, and musical notations.

A full view of the west facade is shown with its two bell towers.

The view is of the facade of the two-story palace. Also seen is the balcony running the width of the building. Spaced decorative finials on the rooftop are shown. The windows are topped with gentle curves and the sashes are painted blue. This palace is the south flank of the plaza of the Cathedral of Havana.

This map shows the world as a physical planisphere projection, as viewed from the North Pole. Some geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Prime meridian: Isle de Fer.

This map shows most of the United States and portions of Mexico, circa 1750. Bodies of water and landforms (including mountains and the Florida Keys) are marked on the map (with relief shown pictorially). At the bottom of the map, there is also an illustration of Native Americans hunting lions with bows and arrows. Scale [ca. 1:6,250,000].

This map shows most of North America with major states and areas labeled. Bodies of water, forests, and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown pictorially). There is a note in the lower left corner regarding the relationship of this map to previous, similar maps, particularly Mons'r. Bellin's "Maps of Canada, Louisiana &c." Scale [ca. 1:8,500,000].

Map shows eastern and southern portions of the North America, "Louisiane," "Aud. de Mexico," Aud. de Guatimala"; "Nouveau Mexique" includes modern day Texas. Native American habitation are noted by tribe. Relief shown pictorially. Outline color. Scale [1:17,500,000].

Map shows exploration routes, missions, forts, and locations of North American Indian tribes in eighteenth century French Louisiana territory. Includes historical notes. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca.1:9,500,000].

Map shows an outline of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Includes historical notes and dates. Scale not given.

Map shows mid-eighteenth century geography, cities, and towns on the island of Jamaica. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:880,000].

Map shows known geography, major cities, Native American habitation, and political divisions in North America during the late eighteenth century. Tropic of Cancer is highlighted. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.

Map shows inland settlements, coastal ports, points of anchorage, and boundaries primarily for the Provincia del Darien in Panama and its neighboring provinces. Inset: [continuation of País ó Provincia de Biruquete]. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Scale not given.

Map shows geography and Native American tribes near present-day Ontario and Manitoba, Canada in North America. Inset: Nouvelle carte de la Baye d'Hudson et de Labrador, selon les dernieres cartes levées sur les lieux [New map of the Bay of Hudson and Labrador, according to the latest maps exercisable at the scene]. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000].

Map shows geography and Native American tribes near the present-day Great Lakes in North America. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000].

Map shows geography, settlements, and Native American tribes from Hudson Bay to present-day Massachusetts in North America. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000].

Map shows geography, settlements, and Native American tribes in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence region of North America. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000].

Map shows geography and settlements in the "Louisiane" territory near the Gulf of Mexico in North America. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000].

Map shows geography, settlements, and Native American tribes in southeastern region of North America. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000].

Map shows geography, settlements, and Native American tribes near present-day Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware along the eastern coast of North America. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000].

This section of eight-part map shows the key to map symbols and a cartouche containing map notes. Bermuda is shown near the left side of the cartouche.

Map shows the layout of the living quarters of the holy and common people in the temple at Jerusalem. Scale not given.

Map shows cities and towns in the Mexican Empire. Published for La Harpe's "Abrege l'Histoire Generale des Voyages." Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1: 543,000].