Nuremberg, Germany - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of street and buildings in Nuremberg, Germany. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Friends Academy, New Bedford, MA
Early black and white copy photo of older image (possibly daguerreotype) of Friends Academy building, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted; caption beneath image: "OLD ACADEMY, 1810." Courtesy of New Bedford Fre... More
GAR Post 1 Members - Public domain portrait print
Black and white group portrait of members of Grand Army of the Republic Post 1, New Bedford, Massachusetts, standing outside City Hall (Pleasant Street). Group includes William H. Carney, 3rd from left starting... More
Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white early 20th century copy photo of 19th century daguerreotype of New Bedford, Massachusetts street scene. Shows Union Street from view facing west; cobblestone street running through center of ima... More
Charles W. Morgan House - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Charles W. Morgan residence, County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Reply to the Mayor, Alderman and Council, City of New Bedford
Black and white photo of 1865 commemorative document from the mayor, recorder and alderman of Dartmouth, England to the mayor, alderman and council of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Pu... More
Inuit man in kayak - Public domain portrait print
Black and white photo of Inuit man in paddling kayak in ocean. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
White collar workers - New Bedford library collection
Black and white group photo of men in suits or shirts and vests, seated and standing in undecorated interior with beadboard walls and 2 lighting fixtures suspended from ceiling; expanse of multi-paned windows i... More
City Hall and Library at Pleasant and William Streets
Sepia toned photo of northeast corner of Pleasant Street and William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. In left half of image is City Hall building, large granite structure with 2 Doric columns at entrance fro... More
Unitarian Church, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Unitarian Church, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
William Wallace Crapo - New Bedford library collection
A bust image of a middle-aged man with mainly white beard, dark hair parted on his left and a small forelock of hair falling over his right temple. Subject's head is turned slightly to his left. Subject wears a... More
Second Floor Hall, Library of Congress
Black and white photo of south vault, main hall, 2nd floor, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford club buildings - Early photography, Public domain image
Collage of black and white photos of club houses in New Bedford, Massachusetts, formatted for publication in a local newspaper. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Corridor in Library of Congress
Black and white photo of corridor south of main entrance, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Men at Sulgrave Manor - Public domain portrait print
Black and white photo of 3 men around library table in Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Oak staircase at Sulgrave Manor
Black and white photo of oak staircase in Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Cox Garage, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print
Group of men in garage, car seen at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Ambergris, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of lump of ambergris from a sperm whale caught by the bark Andrew Hicks (?). Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Entrance to Library of Congress
Black and white photo of interior of Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Gallery in Public Reading Room, Library of Congress
Black and white photo of gallery in public reading room, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
To the Mayor, Recorder and Alderman,City of Dartmouth, England
Black and white photo of 1864 commemorative document from the mayor and alderman of New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the mayor, recorder and alderman Dartmouth, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Grand Hotel del Capuccini - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of the Grand Hotel del Capuccini, Amalfi, Italy Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Drawing room at Sulgrave Manor - Public domain drawing
Black and white photo of drawing room of Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Old South Meeting House, Boston
Black and white photo of Old South Meeting House, Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Boaters in North End of New Bedford
Black and white photo of people with small boats on rocky shoreline in north end of New Bedford, Massachusetts; man standing by larger boat, facing camera, near center of frame. Background dense with multi-fami... More
Boy Scouts, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of 4 Boy Scouts tying knots; caption at lower left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Nativity scene, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of group of teenage girls enacting a Christmas nativity scene on a school stage; stage is surrounded by greenery; upright piano partially visible at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Witch House, New Bedford Massachusetts
Hand-colored photo of the Witch House, then Witch House Antiques, Salem, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Abraham Lincoln, New Bedford Massachusetts
Sepia tinted 20th century copy photo after original Matthew Brady portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln shown 1/2 length, facing camera, without beard, slight 3/4 position to right. Embossed with copyright symbo... More
Japanese women, New Bedford Massachusetts
Hand colored black and white photo of 3 Japanese women in kimonos seated on cushions on floor of interior of Asian dwelling. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Cove Street, New Bedford - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Cove Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, looking east from County Street. Dirt road in center foreground diminishing into distance; wood single and multiple family dwellings, some with ... More
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library on Pleasant Street. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaling ship Progress - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo whaling ships docked in New Bedford harbor, Massachusetts. Ship featured most prominently in composition is the Progress. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library on Pleasant Street. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
South Grand Staircase, Library of Congress
Black and white photo of south grand staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
John Albion Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts
Black and white portrait photograph of John Albion Andrew, 1818-1867, Governor of Massachusetts, 1861-1866. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
GAR Reunion, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print
Group of men in uniform, under a large tent. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Model of the Charles W. Morgan - Early photography, Public domain imag...
Black and white photo of model of the whaling bark Charles W. Morgan made by Captain C.B. Christopher. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaleman statue model - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photograph of statue model featuring small emblem with ship port. Above the emblem are the words, "In honor of the whalemen whose skill hardihood and daring brought fame and fortune to New Bedfo... More
Bedroom at Sulgrave Manor - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of bedroom in Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Boy Scouts, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of 6 Boy Scouts cooking in front of tent; caption lower left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Standish House entrance - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of front door of J.A. Standish House, Sixth Street and School Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaling ship at dock - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo whaling ship docked in harbor, probably New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Clover Baseball Club - New Bedford library collection
Black and white group photo of members of the Clover Baseball Club. Two rows of young Caucasian men, first row seated, second row standing. All dressed in suits and ties, all but one wearing carnations in lapel... More
Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation
Black and white photo of cobblestone street with wood frame buildings, including Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Japanese musical performance - New Bedford library collection
Hand colored black and white photo of geishas performing musical instruments on stage lit by paper lanterns; members of Asian audience, male and female, standing in front of stage in foreground. Courtesy of New... More
Students, portrait, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white group photo of teenagers posed on steps outside brick school building. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph Cannon and Joseph Walsh - Public domain portrait print
Black and white photo of Joseph Cannon and Joseph Walsh playing dominoes at card table. Two Caucasian men, one on left with dark hair and pince-nez, smoking cigar, seated in profile; man on right elderly, baldi... More
Japanese tea ceremony - New Bedford library collection
Hand colored black and white photo of tea ceremony being performed by geishas in interior of Japanese dwelling; men and women seated around periphery of tables. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Charles W. Morgan House - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Charles W. Morgan residence, County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
George Howland Jr. - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust-length portrait of George Howland Jr., mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Left-facing profile of elderly Caucasian man with receding hairline, white hair and beard; wears white shirt with... More
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photograph of New Bedford Free Public Library with horse and carriage seen at right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Fire engine, New Bedford Massachusetts
Three horse-drawn carriage fire engine in parade. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
View from South Vault, Library of Congress
Black and white photo of northwest corridor seen from south vault, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
GAR Reunion, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print
Group of men, some in uniform, standing on steps of building. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Alaskan totem, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of wooden Alaskan totem in shape of pointing stylized human figure, leaning against wooden enclosure, in wooded outdoor setting. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Boy Scouts, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of 3 Boy Scouts starting fires; caption lower right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Courtyard at Sulgrave Manor - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of courtyard at Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sergei Rachmaninoff, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff playing on stage, taken from orchestra pit. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Japanese stage performance - New Bedford library collection
Hand colored black and white photo of geishas performing on stage lit by paper lanterns, floral scenic background; Asian male and female audience members are seated on floor in front of stage in foreground. Cou... More
Seated woman with fan - Public domain portrait print
Black and white portrait of middle aged woman with graying hair seated on chair in domestic interior, facing left, 3/4 view. Subject is Caucasian, holds fan in hands; wears dress with beaded and embroidered col... More
Workers on skip Sankaty - Public domain portrait print
Workers standing on ship Sankaty. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Kitchen at Sulgrave Manor - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of kitchen interior at Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Unknown street, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of cobblestone street and with wood clapboard buildings at right and in background. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Uncle Henry's Farm Cooley - Early photography, Public domain image
Image shows a granite [?] block farmhouse with two visible chimneys. Gable end has two diamond-shaped windows on second floor and a triangular window in the gable end. Two dormers are in the front of the house.... More
Charles W. Morgan House - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Charles W. Morgan residence, County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Geisha pouring tea - New Bedford library collection
Hand colored black and white photo of Japanese geisha seated on floor inside Japanese dwelling, pouring tea; stringed instrument lies on floor in front of her. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation
Black and white photo of man standing in front of side yard of Pope's Island Manufacturing Corporation building, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Seated woman with fan - Public domain portrait print
Black and white portrait of middle aged woman with graying hair seated on sofa in domestic interior. Subject is Caucasian, looks directly into camera, holds fan in hands; wears dark colored dress with embroider... More
Whaleman statue model - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photograph of statue model featuring a shirtless man with harpoon in a boat with a sign behind that reads "A dead whale of a stove boat." Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Laborers, portrait, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white group photo of 6 rows of men seated on roof of building; smoke stack visible behind them. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaling Ship Hunter - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of matted drawing of whaling ship Hunter, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
William Baylies Store - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of William Baylies dry goods store, south side of Union Street, east of Front Street. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaling Ship with Whale Boats, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of whaling ship with 2 whale boats hanging at side. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sidney Lees, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Sidney Lees; retouched background for reproduction in local newspaper. Mounted Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Elmer Chickering - Joseph Walsh, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Joseph Walsh. Mounted; autographed on back. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Municipal Building, Cathedral Plaza, Panama
Public domain photograph of cathedral, church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
State pier in whaling days, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of state pier, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Pier with docked whaling vessels on either side; shacks and single small craft in foreground; Fairhaven, Massachusetts seen on horizon line. Moun... More
River in Westport - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of a river in Westport, Massachusetts. Large gnarled dead tree is focal point, reflected in body of water in foreground; background of bare young trees and high grasses. Inscribed on back:... More
Whaleman processing whale - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of whaling ship crew member hauling whale head on deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Fire Station No. 7, New Bedford
Black and white photograph of fire station number 7, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
A.G. Van Nostrand House, Fairhaven
Black and white photo of the A.G. Van Nostrand residence, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sailboat in New Bedford Harbor, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of New Bedford, Massachusetts waterfront, photographed from the harbor. Shows industrial buildings along pier, vessels docked; single sailboat in water. Pencil inscription and paper label ... More
James E. Blake - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length portrait photo of veteran and New Bedford druggist James E. Blake. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaling Ship, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of whaling ship in full sail. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaling Ship at Sea, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of whaling ship at sea, in full sail, almost in profile with bow facing right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Millicent Library, Fairhaven - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Millicent Library, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Crewmen Cutting Blubber - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of whaling ship with 2 crewmen on platform at side of ship at left cutting whale blubber. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Silk Thread Making, Syria - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpap...
Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Delano House, Fairhaven - New Bedford library collection
Black and white snapshot of Delano house, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Patrick Downey, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Patrick Downey, New Bedford area boxer and bartender. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Fulling Mill, Dartmouth - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Fulling Mill, near Russells Mill, Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Mounted; inscribed on back:" Robert Gifford's Fulling Mill/ near Russells Mills." Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of buildings along Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, seen from Union Street, looking north. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white 20th century copy photo of 19th century store fronts on Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts; building in center was original rented location of the New Bedford Free Public Library. Courtesy... More
Whaling Ship and Whaleboat, Massachusetts
Black and white copy print, possibly enlargement of detail from early photo, print or painting, showing whaling ship in full sail with men in whaleboat in foreground. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library building on Pleasant Street; view looking southwest from corner of William Street. Shows 3-story granite Greek Revival building with steps in front leadi... More
Men Outside Building - New Bedford library collection
Black and white group photo of men in suits and overcoats standing outside in front of building (possibly a church). Mounted; stamped on back "Everett L. Weeden/ 64 Bay Street/ New Bedford Mass." Courtesy of Ne... More
George Howland Jr. - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length portrait of George Howland Jr. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Henry Howland Crapo Birthplace, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of old farm house with central chimney on Smith Neck, Fairhaven, Massachusetts; inscription on back states this was birthplace of Henry Howland Crapo. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free... More
New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white photo of New Bedford Free Public Library building on Pleasant Street; view from corner of Market Street. Shows 3-story granite Greek Revival building with steps in front leading to entrance with... More