Village of Bethany - New Bedford library collection
Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Whalemen processing whale - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of whaleman in wide-brimmed hat negotiating large piece of whale blubber from side of ship onto deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Charles M. Richmond - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Charles M. Richmond. Mounted in folder. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Miletus, Asia Minor, Asia Minor
Public domain photograph of Jerusalem, Palestine, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Old Trinity Church, Boston, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of old Trinity Church, Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whale boats, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of 2 single masted whale boats with sails opened, on ocean Courtesy of New Bedford free public library.
Union Street Store Fronts, New Bedford
Black and white 20th century copy photo of 19th century image of wood store fronts on Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts; building at left center former rented space of the city's first public library. Mo... More
Reverend Father Nunes - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length portrait photo of Reverend Father Nunes [?] of Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Purchase St. looking south from Mechanics Lane. Image is in deep shadow, shows cobblestone street being crossed by a horse drawn cart and people moving to the right. Awninged commercial... More
The King's Pool, Hebron, Palestine
Public domain image of 19th-century Palestine, historical building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Santa Marta, Columbia - New Bedford library collection
Public domain photograph of vintage stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Corson Building, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white late 20th century copy photo, possibly from glass plate negative, of T.S. Corson building, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Annotated on back: "Corson Building/ torn down to make way for the new brid... More
Bedouin Gardens, Sinai - New Bedford library collection
Public domain photograph of bedouin, arab, Israel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John McAfee, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length photo portrait of John McAfee (1816-1891), nurseryman and wholesale fruit dealer in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Brian Lawler, New Bedford Massachusetts
Color bust-length photo of Brian Lawler. Name of photographer at lower right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Acushnet Avenue north of Beetle Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Tenements with storefront and businesses, including at left: Lafayette Jewelry Store at 1143, a candy store next door... More
Amalfi Convent, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of interior of Amalfi Convent, Italy; labeled at bottom left. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Officers and Crew of Steamer Naushon
Black and white group photo of officers and crew of steamer Naushon on deck. Separate typed list identifies sitters as, left to right, in row 1: Amos Horsfall (lunchman), Joseph Baptista (cook), Felix Monteiro ... More
Steam Ship, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of steam powered ship in ocean. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Nathan L. Jenney - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length photo portrait of Nathan L. Jenney, inscribed by him at bottom of image: "A smile a day keeps/ old age away" with signature. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Boat Yard Workers - New Bedford library collection
Black and white copy photo enlargement of two workmen standing outside in front of boat "Mary T" of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Andrew P. Doyle - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length portrait photo of Andrew P. Doyle. Mounted; photographer's signature in pencil lower right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Home of Major Guy T. Scott, Washington
Black and white photo of residence of Major Guy T. Scott, 1620 Belmont Street, Washington, DC. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Hathaway House, Acushnet - New Bedford library collection
Black and white amateur photo of Hathaway house, on Acushnet and Fairhaven town line, Massachusetts. Mounted; inscribed on back "House on Acushnet-Fairhaven Line/ where Dorothy & Marjorie Hathaway/ were born" a... More
Last of Old Whalers - Chance, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of whaling ship Chance. Mounted, inscribed on back. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Cuttyhunk, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of harbor in rural area; wood shingled dwelling surrounded by bushes and trees in foreground at right, embankment with debris and small shack on shore. Sailboat docked in middle ground, ot... More
Whaling Ship, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of whaling ship in full sail. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whalers at Dock - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of old whaling ships at dock. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Wharf - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of whaling ships docked at wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts; ships are undergoing repair and restocking. Ships are clustered at left, stable with doors open at right with horse and load... More
Atlas Tack Co. Employees Businessman
Black and white group photo of employees of the Construction and Repair Department of Atlas Tack Co., New Bedford, Massachusetts. Arrow points to foreman Lewin H. Hathaway. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free... More
Whaling Ship, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of whaling ship docked at pier, 2 men beside ship at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Levi Standish House, New Bedford
Black and white photo of the Levi Standish house (1825), later the New Bedford Women's Club (1916) and the Young Women's Christian Association (1979), corner of Pleasant and Spring streets, New Bedford, MA; "Ne... More
Cutting blubber, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of 5 crewmembers on whaling ship cutting whale blubber on deck. 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 from corner of Market Street. Shows 3-story granite Greek Revival building with steps in front leading to entrance with... More
George Hart Outside Whaleboat Shop
Black and white copy photo made in 1911 of mid-19th century photographic image of George Hart (1812-1863) standing at left next to his whaleboat shop, with group of workers posing in doorway. They are, left to ... More
Rogers Monument, Fairhaven - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Rogers Monument, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Large Doric column set on rectangular pedestal with 3 steps beneath and irregularly shaped base; plaque in center of pedestal with carved cart... More
Old Mill, Nantucket - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of the Old Mill, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaleman processing whale - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of crewman leaning over to cut whale blubber, dark hunks of what appear to be pieces of whale skin lies on deck in foreground. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Men in Lighting Shop, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of men inside lighting store. Men pictured are Oliver Davis, George R. Stetson, Charles Vinal, Lot Bates Jr. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Processing whale blubber - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of group of crewmembers on whaling ship processing whale blubber on deck; part of whale head (the case) on deck in foreground. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Fairhaven Bridge and Yacht Club
Black and white photo of Fairhaven Bridge and Yacht Club. Shows wide span of street photographed from low vantage point disappearing into distance; sidewalks, poles and metal openwork fences on either side of s... More
Mount Washington Glass Co. catalog page
Black and white photo of a page from a late 19th century catalog of glassware produced by the Mount Washington Glass Co., New Bedford, Massachusetts. Shows variety of blown glass Burmese ware pieces, including ... More
Exterior of Theater - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of theater building with arched entrance and windows; playbills on front and side. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Sheep Shearing, Newmarket, Australia
Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Unknown harbor, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of industrial harbor, showing piers, ships and machinery; cliffs in background. Photo taken from another vessel. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Edmund Anthony, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white bust length portrait photo of Edmund Anthony. Mounted in two-flap folder. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Harbor - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of aerial view of harbor, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Water at right with small craft, whaling ships, piers and buildings at center and left. Textile mills in background at right. Numerous... More
Basket of Silk Worms, Syria - stereoscopic view, public domain photorp...
Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New Bedford Street Scene, Massachusetts
Black and white late 20th century copy print from original19th century stereograph image by Stephen F. Adams showing workmen riding carts up street, turning left at light colored house with dark shutters. See 2... More
Sloop Theresa, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of painting or print of whaling ship Triton. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Harpoons darted by hand, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of different harpoons darted by hand; 17 harpoons shown. Harpoons from the collection of F. Gilbert Hinsdale, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Police Station No. 5 and Public Library Branch, New Bedford
Black and white photo of Police Station No. 5 and north end branch of New Bedford Free Public Library, Weld Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Brick building on corner lot; turreted front with addition on back... More
Silk Thread Making, Mt. Lebanon, Syria
Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Modain, Jerusalem, Palestine - New Bedford library collection
Picryl description: Public domain image of an old ancient city, historic place, stone building architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ruins of Homes, Capernaum, Palestine
Public domain photograph of vintage stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Schooner Valkyria, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of schooner Valkyria. Shows stripped whaling ship at dock. 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
Rabbath Ammon, Palestine - New Bedford library collection
Public domain photograph of vintage stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Union Street from West, New Bedford
Black and white photo of Union Street as seen looking west from First Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Shows cobblestone street in center with wood frame businesses at either side; telephone poles on left si... More
Darting guns, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of different darting guns and lance tips; 2 guns and 3 tips shown. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joshua Mountain, Freetown - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Joshua Mountain, Freetown, Massachusetts. Natural rock formation in shape of craggy profile of a man. Mounted on green cardboard. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
County Street, New Bedford in Winter
Black and white photo of County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, viewed north from Spring Street, after snowfall. Snow-covered trees and fences on either side of curving street which shows ruts from carriage... More
Universalist Church, New Bedford
Black and white photo of the Universalist Church (later Pilgrim Church), William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Middle Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, looking west from Second Street. Dirt and cobblestone intersecting streets with wood frame buildings that appear to be a mix of commercial and... More
Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven - New Bedford library collection
Cyanotype print of Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, showing fort in snow. Inscribed in ink on back : "Fort Phoenix. Winter view -/ Fairhaven showing the old/ Mass house which was/ used as a store in/ sum... More
Valley of Rephaim, Palestine - stereoscopic view, public domain photor...
Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Church Interior, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of church interior showing vaulted arched ceilings and windows. "R[A?]JL 677" in ink in lower left corner. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Man with Moustache - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust-length photo portrait of man with moustache, possibly member of the Tripp family. Mounted Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaler Morning Star - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of whaling ship Morning Star. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Mount Washington Glass Co. catalog page
Black and white photo of a page from a late 19th century catalog of glassware produced by the Mount Washington Glass Co., New Bedford, Massachusetts. Shows variety of blown glass Burmese ware pieces, including ... More
William Clarke and Bert Bragdon
Black and white photo of William Clarke, foreman, standing on wagon, and Bert Bragdon, general foreman, standing at left, part of crew of Elmer Clifton Productions during filming of "Down to the Sea in Ships" i... More
Ramah, Palestine, New Bedford Massachusetts
Public domain photograph of vintage stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Liberty Hall, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of Liberty Hall, northwest corner of Purchase and William streets, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Interior of Millicent Library, Fairhaven
Black and white photo of interior of the Millicent Library, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Mounted; photographer's paper label on back. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Women Outside Building - New Bedford library collection
Black and white group photo of women in hats and coats standing outside in front of building (possibly a church). Mounted; stamped on back "Everett L. Weeden/ 64 Bay Street/ New Bedford Mass." Courtesy of New B... More
Barnabas Howland Farm, Dartmouth
Cyanotype photo of Barnabas Howland residence, Round Hill, Dartmouth, Massachusetts; image shows1725 farm house and barn surrounded by stone wall with field of daisies in foreground. Mounted. Courtesy of New Be... More
New Bedford street scene with Thompson Banner
Black and white photo of street with wood frame buildings on either side; large banner strung between 2 bare trees reads: "THOMPSON HEADQUARTERS." Horse drawn wagon moves up street to left; a carriage moves in ... More
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Cabinet
Black and white photo of President Franklin D. Roosevelt with his cabinet in 1937. Included are Frances Perkins (seated in front of US flag) and Henry Wallace (seated to Perkins' right). Mounted. Courtesy of Ne... More
Beach scene with Beacon, Massachusetts
Black and white photo, possibly near Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Shows beach with people, wooden building in background, beacon with triangular base and circular top on shore at right. Image is slig... More
Blubber brought onboard ship, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of crewmen finished bringing large piece of whale blubber on ship's deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
View from grounds of Charles W. Morgan House
Black and white photo of intersection of County Street and William Street, as seen from front grounds of Charles W. Morgan residence. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Bark Wanderer in the Morning, Making Sail
Black and white photo of matted watercolor of bark Wanderer. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Silk Production, Antioch, Syria
Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Birds-eye View of Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of birds-eye view of buildings, taken from tower of the Rogers School, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Textile Workers, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of male and female textile workers inside mill, probably in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
La Paz, Calle de Graneros, Bolivia
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Union Street, New Bedford - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Union Street looking east from Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Intersecting cobblestone streets with trolley tracks, commercial buildings on either side, wide sidewalk at r... More
Kelley's Wharf, Fairhaven - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of Kelley's Wharf, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Shows wharf crowded with docked sailing vessels; residences, churches and other buildings in background. Location and photographer's name with ... More
John Cooke Memorial, Fairhaven - Early photography, Public domain imag...
Black and white photo of John Cook Memorial, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Roughly triangular shaped boulder with circular plaque; monument set against shrubs, trees. Mounted on tan cardboard with gray lined border... More
Elmer Chickering - Charles S. Ashley - New Bedford library collection
Black and white bust length portrait of Charles S. Ashley wearing hat . Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Early 20th century black and white photo of early 19th century William Allen Wall painting showing Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, as seen looking north from Union Street. Shows intersecting dirt r... More
Whalemen processing whale - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of crewmen processing whale blubber, possibly at tryworks; large piece of blubber in foreground. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Ferry Dorothy Bradford - New Bedford library collection
Black and white snapshot of island ferry Dorothy Bradford at New Bedford Pier. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...
Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Cuttyhunk Light and Gosnold Monument
Black and white photo of Gosnold Monument and Cuttyhunk lighthouse and keeper's quarters, Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Bearded Man (Mr. Tobey?) - Public domain portrait print
Black and white bust length portrait of bearded man in profile facing left, possibly a Mr. Tobey. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Minute Men Lane, Fairhaven - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo of Minute-Men Lane, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Shows dirt path with rocks, stone wall with wood fence on top at right; lined with trees on both sides. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Ladder truck outside fire station
Black and white photo taken outside fire station showing horse-drawn ladder truck. Two dark colored horses (1 blurred from movement) hitched to long wagon to which ladders are fastened on sides and top. Fireman... More
Street near New Bedford Waterfront
Black and white photo of intersection of two cobblestone streets near waterfront in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Two granite buildings at center and right; center building with sign for Briggs and Beckman, sail ... More
Interior of the Millicent Library, Fairhaven
Black and white photo of interior of Millicent Library, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Mounted; photographers paper label on back. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library