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Battle Ground of Resacca, Georgia No. 3

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

The Crest of Mission Ridge - Early photography, Public domain image

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

Battle Field of New Hope Church, Georgia No. 2

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

Interior View of Fort Sumpter - Early photography, Public domain image

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) Public domain images of ruins, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, Georgia No. 2

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) Public domain photograph - Georgia, American civil war ruins, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Exterior View of Fort Sumpter - Early photography, Public domain image

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

The Capitol, Nashville, Tennessee, Metropolitan Museum of Art

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

The John Ross House, Ringold, Georgia

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, Georgia No. 1

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

Pass in the Racoon Range, Whiteside No. 1

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

Ringold, Georgia - Early photography, Public domain image

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

Nashville from the Capitol - Early photography, Public domain image

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

Savanah River, Near Savanah, Georgia

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

The Allatoona Pass Looking North, Georgia

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

Buen-Ventura, Savanah, Georgia - Early photography, Public domain imag...

George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and ... More

David Octavius Hill - View of a Waterfall (recto); Landscape Study (ve...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photogra... More

David Octavius Hill - View of Fingal's Cave

David Octavius Hill (British, Perth, Scotland 1802–1870 Edinburgh, Scotland) David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scotland and is best known for his c... More

David Octavius Hill - View of a lake or river with a sailboat

David Octavius Hill (British, Perth, Scotland 1802–1870 Edinburgh, Scotland) David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scotland and is best known for his c... More

David Octavius Hill - View of a Waterfall (recto); Landscape Study (ve...

David Octavius Hill (British, Perth, Scotland 1802–1870 Edinburgh, Scotland) David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scotland and is best known for his c... More

David Octavius Hill - View of a river with a promenade

David Octavius Hill (British, Perth, Scotland 1802–1870 Edinburgh, Scotland) David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scotland and is best known for his c... More

David Octavius Hill - View of the Thames with Figures in Foreground

David Octavius Hill (British, Perth, Scotland 1802–1870 Edinburgh, Scotland) David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scotland and is best known for his c... More

Clay Columns at Stalde in the Visp Thal, Valais, September 4, 1821

Artist: John Herschel.Artist Bio: British, 1792 - 1871.Creation Date: 1821.Process: Camera Lucida drawing.Credit Line: Gift of Susan and Graham Nash.Accession Number: 2002.040.030

Group on Porch - Early photography, Public domain image

Egbert Guy Fowx (American, born 1821) Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

David Octavius Hill - In Ayrshire Dairy

Public domain image, 17th-18th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in... More

Earth Columns at Stalde in the Visp Thal, Switzerland, between 1822 an...

Artist: John Herschel.Artist Bio: British, 1792 - 1871.Creation Date: 1822-1827.Process: Camera Lucida drawing.Credit Line: Gift of Susan and Graham Nash.Accession Number: 2002.040.031

Sultan - Early photography, Public domain image

Nevil Story Maskelyne (British, 1823–1911) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Dome of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem]

John Anthony (British, born France, 1823–1901) Public domain image of 19th-century Palestine, historical building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain image of 19th... More

[Jerusalem] - Early photography, Public domain image

John Anthony (British, born France, 1823–1901) Public domain image of 19th-century Jerusalem architecture, historical building, Palestine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Church of St. Antonio Padua - Early photography, Public domain image

Artist: John Herschel.Artist Bio: British, 1792 - 1871.Creation Date: 1824.Process: Camera Lucida drawing.Credit Line: Gift of Susan and Graham Nash.Accession Number: 2002.040.033

Florence from the Church of Monte Alla Croce Looking North West

Artist: John Herschel.Artist Bio: British, 1792 - 1871.Creation Date: 1824.Process: Camera Lucida drawing.Credit Line: Gift of Susan and Graham Nash.Accession Number: 2002.040.034

Temple of Segestum, Sicily, June 24, 1824

Artist: John Herschel.Artist Bio: British, 1792 - 1871.Creation Date: 1824.Process: Camera Lucida drawing.Credit Line: Gift of Susan and Graham Nash.Accession Number: 2002.040.036

Interior of the Crater of Vesuvius, June 9, 1824

Artist: John Herschel.Artist Bio: British, 1792 - 1871.Creation Date: 1824.Process: Camera Lucida drawing.Credit Line: Gift of Susan and Graham Nash.Accession Number: 2002.040.035

Photograph of a Bust of Lafayette

Photograph of a Bust of the Marquis de Lafayette on exhibit in the Long Hall 2nd floor of the Old House. Lafayette visited the Old House in 1824.

Jared Sparks, Lancaster, Massachusetts

Jared Sparks (1789-1866) was a master of the Lancaster Academy for one term, starting in the autumn of 1818. He later became president of Harvard University, serving in that capacity from 1849 to 1853. Earlier ... More

Louis B. Thacher with guide - Public domain portrait print

Public domain photograph of 19th-century vintage card, vintage travel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, ... More

Nieuwezijds Achterburgwal, gezien naar Hekelveld.

Nieuwezijds Achterburgwal, later Spuistraat, gezien naar Hekelveld.

“Fantasies”: Moorish Arch and Courtyard of a Gothic Castle

Picryl description: Public domain image of ruins, historic place, landmark, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Padua with the Euganean Hills, from the Roof of the Obervatory, Lookin...

Artist: John Herschel.Artist Bio: British, 1792 - 1871.Creation Date: 1826.Process: Camera Lucida drawing.Credit Line: Gift of Susan and Graham Nash.Accession Number: 2002.040.032

View in Switzerland - Early photography, Public domain image

John Joscelyn Coghill (Irish, 1826–1905) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and... More

Swiss Glacier - Early photography, Public domain image

John Joscelyn Coghill (Irish, 1826–1905) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and... More

[Dessin-Fumée - Fantaisie] - Early photography, Public domain image

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Etienne Carjat - Early photography, Public domain image

Étienne Carjat (French, Fareins 1828–1906 Paris) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg wh... More

Samuel C. Jackson, Andover Massachusetts

Reverend Samuel Cram Jackson Courtesy of Phillips Academy Andover

Tasayac, or the Half Dome, 4967 Feet

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts

Abbot Hall built by David Hidden in 1828-1829 Courtesy of Phillips Academy Andover

North Dome on left - Royal Arches - Washington Column

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

The Old Schloss Baden Baden, July 2, 1829

Artist: John Herschel.Artist Bio: British, 1792 - 1871.Creation Date: 1829.Process: Camera Lucida drawing.Credit Line: Gift of Susan and Graham Nash.Accession Number: 2002.040.040

View from the Hotel Window, Leamington, Warwick, March, 1829

Artist: John Herschel.Artist Bio: British, 1792 - 1871.Creation Date: 1829.Process: Camera Lucida drawing.Credit Line: Gift of Susan and Graham Nash.Accession Number: 2002.040.039

Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Yosemite Fall. Down the Valley. 2637 Ft.

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

River View, Down the Valley, Cathedral Rock on Left

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) Public domain photograph of cathedral, church, 19th-century, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camp Grove, Near Sentinel - Early photography, Public domain image

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Multnomah Falls, Oregon - Early photography, Public domain image

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Mrs. Nehemiah Abbot, Andover Massachusetts

Sarah Abbot Courtesy of Phillips Academy Andover

The Hosmer family home, Lancaster, Massachusetts

This home (no longer standing) was situated on the site of Atlantic Union College's Preston Hall on Main Street in South Lancaster. The house was occupied by members of the Hosmer family. Henry F. Hosmer, great... More

Stoommachine, gebouwd door de Koninklijke Fabriek van Stoom en andere ...

Public domain scan of artwork in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reverend Samuel Cram Jackson, Andover Massachusetts

Public domain photograph of portrait print, engraving, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bridal Veil Falls - Early photography, Public domain image

Title: Bridal Veil Falls.Artist: I.W. Taber.Artist Bio: American, 1830 - 1912.Creation Date: c. 1870s.Process: albumen print.Credit Line: Gift of James Garfinkel.Accession Number: 1989.039.030

Schaapherder - Early photography, Public domain image

Prent uit album met twaalf vroege lithografieën geproduceerd door de firma Dewasme-Pletinckx te Brussel naar J.C. Schotel, E.J. Verboeckhoven, B.J. van Hove en andere eigentijdse meesters in originele band.

Sarah Abbot, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts

Sarah Abbot Courtesy of Phillips Academy Andover

J. Newbury Farm, Washington Massachusetts

Public domain scan of 19th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pierre Emonts ou Emonds - Plan de Paris par Bartolomio Grassi

Plans de Paris / B (Serie's title)

Pierre Emonts ou Emonds - Exécution de Louis XVI.

Août à Septembre 1793 - Octobre : Mort de Marie-Antoinette. (Serie's title) Photo collée sur son montage. Verso non visible

The Turner family homestead, Lancaster, Massachusetts

Posing in front of their house are members of the Turner family. The house (no longer standing) was located on the south corner of Sterling Road and Sawyer Street. From left to right are the following: an unide... More

Capt. Anthony Lane house, Lancaster, Massachusetts

This house, located on the northeast corner of Harvard and Seven Bridge Roads, was built by gentleman farmer Anthony Lane in 1809. He also built a cabinet factory on the northwest corner about 1832 and was know... More

The Elias Danforth house, Lancaster, Massachusetts

Originally the Elias Danforth House (built in 1833), the dwelling at 634 Main Street is very close to the site of the town's fourth meetinghouse, which was constructed c. 1743. Later, it was the home of Mrs. Ed... More

Napoli - Early photography, Public domain image

Title: Napoli.Artist: Giorgio Sommer.Artist Bio: German, 1834 - 1914, active in Italy.Creation Date: before 1914.Process: albumen print.Credit Line: Gift of James Garfinkel.Accession Number: 1989.039.002

Portret van twee onbekende kinderen

Picryl description: Public domain image of children, kids, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Early visitors of Staple Bend Tunnel, Allegheny Portage Railroad Natio...

Photo date unknown. This is a scan from a 35mm slide in the park library. Description: on December 20, 1832, construction crews working from each end of the Staple Bend Tunnel met in the middle! Just imagine wh... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - [Villagio]

Public domain photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, 19th-century artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientis... More

Bruidsjapon op de rug gezien aan een balustrade uitkijkend op het alta...

Bruidsjapon van zijde met tafzijden ceintuur, Frankrijk (?), 1835, collectie Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (schenking Six)

[Buddha Sculpture] - Early photography, Public domain image

Suzuki Shin'ichi (Japanese, 1835–1919) Public domain photograph of a sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Henry Fox Talbot - [Lacock Abbey]

Public domain photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, 19th-century artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientis... More

[Japanese Woman in Carriage] - Early photography, Public domain image

Suzuki Shin'ichi (Japanese, 1835–1919) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and s... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - [Lacock Abbey]

Public domain photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, 19th-century artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientis... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - [Botanical Specimen], 19th century

Public domain photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, 19th-century artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientis... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - [The Roofline of Lacock Abbey]

Public domain photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, 19th-century artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientis... More

Abbot Hall, Andover Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

William Henry Fox Talbot - [Linen]

Public domain photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, 19th-century artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientis... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - [Lacock Abbey Roofline]

Public domain photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, 19th-century artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientis... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - [The Oriel Window, South Gallery, Lacock Ab...

Public domain photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, 19th-century artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientis... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - [Leguminoae Papilionaceae (Pea Bean)]

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young woman holding a flower - Early photography, Public domain image

Picryl description: Public domain image of a daguerreotype portrait, early photography, 19th century, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Etching of a Country Scene] - Public domain dedication image

Public domain reproduction of artwork in Getty Museum, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait of woman, Portrait of man

Portrait, woman head and shoulders. Portrait, man sitting from waist up Courtesy of Historic Newton

Portrait of woman in large bonnet and leather gloves

Portrait, woman full sitting in large bonnet and gloves dressed in all dark colors Courtesy of Historic Newton

William Henry Fox Talbot - [Two Hawthorn Leaves and a Fig Leaf]]

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Portret van burggraaf Raoul d'Albon

Public domain image of a male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Alice E. Haley - Jackson Homestead and Museum archives

Portrait, woman seated with chin rested in hand Courtesy of Historic Newton

Lewis Taylor - Jackson Homestead and Museum archives

Portrait, man seated with hands resting on lap Courtesy of Historic Newton

Photogenic Drawing of the Laocoon, September 1839; Tomb of William de ...

Public domain photograph - 19th-century salted paper print, early photogrpahy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait of 2 children - Daguerreotype, Public domain

Portrait, two children standing, younger one on chair Courtesy of Historic Newton

Charles Frederic Rogers - Jackson Homestead and Museum archives

Portrait, man full sitting wearing a large white bow tie Courtesy of Historic Newton

Portrait of woman - Jackson Homestead and Museum archives

Portrait, woman head and shoulders with curled bangs Courtesy of Historic Newton

Marion Ruthven Waterston Lord - Early photography, Public domain image

Portrait, woman profile, head and shoulders Courtesy of Historic Newton

William Henry Fox Talbot - Foglia di Peonia

Public domain photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, 19th-century artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientis... More