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Decorated letter from BL Harley 7586A, f. 2

Detail of the Hebrew letter ~shin~ decorated with foliate motifs, which served as a book plate of the patron Shabbetai ben Mattatya of Rome (see Narkiss, 1984). Image taken from f. 2 of Guide of the Perplexed (... More

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Huge Lego Spaceship in the Mall of America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A lego spaceman hovers in the air above mall walkers. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.854° N 93.243° W) Status: Public domain. Photo... More

Arthur Bloomfield Dawson Steamship

Photographer: Arthur Bloomfield Dawson.Format: Nitrate Negative.Reference no.: Arthur Bloomfield Dawson Nova Scotia Archives

Portrait of Koreshan Victor Bubbett - Estero

: 256451 ( http://256451 ) ..Local call number: KOR0712..Title: Portrait of Koreshan Victor Bubbett - Estero..Date: January 16, 1902..Physical descrip: 1 photoprint - b&w - 7 x 5 in...Series Title: Koreshan Un... More

Visit of First Lady Michelle Obama to HUD headquarters

Photographer: Rick Vargas, David Valdez--HUD Photo Creation Date: 2/4/2009 Visit of First Lady Michelle Obama to HUD headquarters

[Central Dome, Paris Exposition, 1889]

Originals in PR12, LOT 6634. Public domain photograph of Paris Exposition Universelle, 1889, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ashley River Road - A Living History Actor at Middleton Place

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An actor describes his woodworking trade to visitors of Middleton Place. Location: South Carolina (32.901° N 80.138° W) Status: Public... More

Cherokee Hills Byway - Traditional Cherokee Artist

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Jane Osti is one of the Native American artists in the Tahlequah, Oklahoma area. She is surrounded by several of her large pottery piece... More

Roman Key, bronze, Roman - Public domain museum image. A metal object ...

A bronze key from the people of the netherlands, ca, Rome, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Illinois River Road - Ancient Clay Pot

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This intricately designed clay pot is an artifact from the Dickenson Mounds Museum Collection. Location: Location: Illinois Status: Pu... More

Washington Heritage Trail - Stirring a Pot of Apple Butter at the Berk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A little girl helps an older man stir the steaming contents of a basin of Apple Butter at the Apple Butter Festival in Berkeley Springs.... More

Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway - Shell at Delaware Museum of Natural H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two girls pose inside symmetrical shells. Location: Greenville, Delaware Status: Public domain. Photo by Delaware Museum of Natural Hi... More

Alabama's Coastal Connection - Boardwalk at Steadman's Landing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A historic marker at the top of the boardwalk to the beach at Steadman's Landing, part of Baldwin County Parks System reads: Established... More

Trail of the Ancients - A Native American Pottery Artist at the Indian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Indian Art Market, part of the annual Indian Arts and Western Culture Festival held in Mesa Verde Country, features 40 Native Americ... More

Millstone Valley Scenic Byway - Millstone Forge

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A blacksmith stands beside an anvil and other tools of the trade at Millstone Forge, the longest operating blacksmith shop in America. ... More

Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway - Mimbres Pottery Exhibit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The extensive pottery collection in the Geronimo Springs Museum includes a large number of unique black-on-white Mimbres pieces. Locati... More

Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Decoy Carving Demonstration

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Renowned decoy carver Roy Willis demonstrates his skill for elementary school students visiting the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heri... More

Ohio River Scenic Byway - Archaeological Dig at Old Fort Steuben

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An archaeological dig continues in the forefront of this view of the northwest corner of Old Fort Steuben. Location: Ohio Status: Publ... More

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway - Pictographs in Thompson Canyon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Pictographs adorn the walls of Thompson Canyon Location: Thompson Canyon, Utah (39.019° N 109.709° W) Status: Public domain. Greg Gnes... More

Amish Country Byway - Lunch at Miller's Farm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The "Authentic Experiences" workshop group from the 2005 National Scenic Byways Conference are ready to dig into their excellent homemad... More

Trail of the Ancients - Pottery at Edge of the Cedars State Park and M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The painted pottery bowl, beakers, and cup featured here are typical of the pottery found at the Edge of the Cedars State Park and Museu... More

A painting of a garden of earthlys and the garden of earthlys. The gar...

The garden of earthly delights by / A painting of a garden of earthlys and the garden of earthlys / Public domain stock illustration.

Great Lakes Seaway Trail - Jousting at the Sterling Renaissance Festiv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two knights on armored chargers attempt to unseat one another in this jousting expostion at the Sterling Renaissance Festival. Location... More

A drawing of a man's body in a circle. Leonardo da vinci vitruvian man...

,'the man ', ca. 1505, italy, c. 1510 / A drawing of a man's body in a circle / Public domain stock illustration.

Plate 1022 - A, bathroom Art Nouveau

A painting of a woman with long hair. Mona lisa the joconde leonardo d...

A close up of a painting of a woman. Leonardo da Vinci - Mona lisa smi...

Stock photography: The most famous painting in the world / A close up of a painting of a woman.

Antonio pereda oil on canvas the dream of the knight.

The annunciation, c. 1510, oil on canvas / A painting of two women sitting at a table / Public domain stock illustration.

Sposalizio del gobbo nan - A drawing of a group of people in a kitchen

Public domain image of painting, 17th-18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nûh [Noah] on the Ark. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Illinois River Road - Father Jacques Marquette

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Father Jacques Marquette talks to a native tribe next to the Mississippi River. Location: Location: Mississippi River, Illinois Status... More

Cornelis Danckerts I - La dance de Laloÿeau

Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Baltimore's Historic Charles Street - Lovely Lane United Methodist Mee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A painting shows the original Lovely Lane Meeting House and depicts a very active city with people and horses in the streets and smoke r... More

Colonial Parkway - Colonial Williamsburg

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An 18th-century brick house with a tall white tower in the center of its roof stands amongst the bare branches of surrounding trees. Lo... More

Joseph Hawley correspondence and documents

Public domain scan of 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Northern Hemisphere ; Southern Hemisphere.

Public domain scan of an old vintage map, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway - Informative Sign on Old Talbott Tave...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The stone portion of the Talbott Tavern dates before 1790 -- probably built to serve as Salem Academy. The first owner of record, about ... More

Trail of the Ancients - Horseback Tour in Monument Valley

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Horseback tours travel through Monument Valley to spots a vehicle cannot access. "The Mittens," a landmark along the trail, looms in the... More

Caricature, A rigmaroll, public domain cartoon image

Picryl description: Public domain image of horse riding, cavalry, military, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mohawk Towpath Byway - Historic Erie Canal Photo: Aqueduct over the Mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This photo shows the early years of the Erie Canal as its stone aqueduct passes through Rexford. Location: Rexford, New York Status: P... More

Western states - Public domain vintage map

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

Connecticut State Route 169 - Prudence Crandall School

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Prudence Crandall established a school in Brooklyn in 1832 to educate the daughters of town residents. Location: Connecticut Status: P... More

Historic National Road - Putnamville Methodist Church

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Putnamville Methodist Church, one of the oldest churches on the Road, was built in 1834. It is listed on the National Register of Hi... More

Ashley River Road - The Long White Bridge at Magnolia Plantation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Long White Bridge at Magnolia Plantation was built around 1840, and leads visitors to more magnificent gardens. Location: South Car... More

Historic National Road - Ward House, West of Greenup

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An 1840s mansion peeks out from behind a large evergreen and other trees. Location: Location: West of Greenup, Illinois Status: Public... More

Albert Sands Southworth - Public domain portrait print

Accession Number: 1974:0193:1129..Maker: Southworth & Hawes (American Active ca. 1845-1861)..Title: Albert Sands Southworth..Date: ca. 1848..Medium: daguerreotype..Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.7 cm., 1/2 plate..Georg... More

Map of Pennsylvania - Public domain vintage map

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

map from "[Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empir...

This image has been taken from scan 000013 from volume 01 of "[Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. With the ... notes by H. H. Milman. With illustrations.]". The title and subject term... More

Florida Keys Scenic Highway - Fort Zachary Taylor State Park

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in Key West, FL, is edged by turquoise blue waters, features the half-hexagon shaped, Civil War-era Fort ... More

map from "Die Diöcese Bremen und deren Gaue in Sachsen und Friesland,...

This image has been taken from scan 000295 from volume 01 of "Die Diöcese Bremen und deren Gaue in Sachsen und Friesland, nebst einer Diöcesan- und einer Gaukarte". The title and subject terms of this image h... More

Copper Country Trail - Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse was commissioned in 1851. Three museums on site include the Maritime Museum, Keweenaw Mining Museum, and Kew... More

Historic National Road - Eaglesfield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Norm and Rosemary Hunt have maintained their home east of Brazil for many years. Eaglesfield (c. 1855) is on the Register of Historic Pl... More

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - Historic Register Plaque on St. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This plaque on St. Thomas Church building informs us that the church was established in 1855 and built in 1870, and has been placed on t... More

Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway - Crossing St. Johns on Fort Gates Fer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers traverse the slow moving St Johns River on the historic Fort Gates Ferry. Travelers have been crossing the St Johns at this sp... More

Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - Russell Creek View to Historic W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Historic Windsor House, a white-columned plantation house built in 1858, looms over Russell Creek. Location: South Carolina (32.597... More

Vue du Nile - Egypt - A couple of boats that are in the water

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - Mass Indian Hanging in Mankato, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Drawn by W. H. Childs in 1862, this work illustrates the largest mass hanging in American history, when 36 Sioux Indians were executed, ... More

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - The Siege of New Ulm, Minnesota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The siege of New Ulm, Minn. is a painting by Henry August Schwabe. It depicts an attack on New Ulm on August 19, during the Dakota War o... More

Rigl Sisters, dancer. New York City Dance Performances

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

King William's Temple at Kew Gardens (detail from stereoview)

I'm very excited by this find as it's the only 19th century image of King William's Temple ( http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/garden-attractions-A-Z/king-williams-temple.htm ) that I have ever seen...This ... More

Skyline Drive - Portrait of Belle Boyd

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Belle Boyd, a spy for the Confederates during the Civil War, poses for a portrait after the war. Status: Public domain. Photo provided ... More

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This 1873 portrait shows Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, premier American Poet and author of the famous epic poems "Evangeline" and "Hiawath... More

On board "Lady Canning", floating church, Calcutta, India, c. 1875. E...

I'd be fascinated to hear if anyone has any further information about this floating church in Calcutta harbour, now dated to late 1875 or early 1876...Thanks to a little research we now know that the mother men... More

The 'Trent' patent wash-down closet. Plate 967-G ; Plate 968-G.

Public domain illustrated book, catalog, page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Slattum Cabin Through Trees

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Viewed through trees, the log cabin built by Theodore Slattum in 1879 stands to show the humble beginnings of this Norwegian immigrant w... More

Billy the Kid Trail - Casa de Patron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Billy the Kid was remanded at Casa de Patron for several weeks in 1879. Location: New Mexico (33.491° N 105.384° W) Status: Public dom... More

Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway - The Pioneer Store Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Built in 1880, the Pioneer Store is now a museum, welcoming visitors to Chloride. Location: Location: Chloride, New Mexico (33.338° N 1... More

Trail of the Ancients - Replica of Bluff Meeting House and Covered Wag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This photo shows the replica of the original meeting house in Bluff, established in 1880, with a "prairie schooner" parked in the yard. ... More

Fowey, Cornwall - estuary with ships of all sizes, late 1800s?

A lovely original print, I suspect dating from the 1880s or 90s (all thoughts welcome)

Palm House Pond and Museum No1 at Kew Gardens (detail from stereoview)

A fairly standard view taken from the south end of the Palm House terrace - a view that has barely changed today...This is one of two stereoviews bought from an eBay seller in the US. They are in exceptional c... More

Scenic Byway 12 - The Old Behunin Cabin in Capitol Reef National Park

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Built in 1882, this one-room adobe structure housed a pioneer family of 10. Location: Utah (38.282° N 111.170° W) Status: Public domai... More

Patent drawing - for T. A. Edison's Incandescing Electric Lamp Public ...

Utility Patent Drawings Public domain photograph of a patent diagram drawings, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Blue Ridge Parkway - Mast General Store

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis, NC, has welcomed customers since 1883. Location: (36.911° N 80.319° W) Status: Public... More

Ashley River Road - The Ruins of the Original Plantation Home

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original plantation home was burned by Union troops in 1865. The gutted walls were leveled completely by the Great Earthquake of 188... More

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - St. Cloud Hotel in Cañon Ci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Located in Cañon City's National Historic District, the St. Cloud Hotel has stood at the corner of 7th and Main since 1888. The hotel is... More

Grundriss der Moschee. - Public domain architectural plan drawing

Public domain scan of a architecture diagram, settlement map, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Cavalry Saddles and Uniforms of Histori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Civil War-era uniforms are displayed inside the Guard House at historic Fort Klamath. One saddle is a Confederate McClellan saddle from ... More

Identified! Bampton, Oxfordshire

A copy of another image in my stream (but reversed to show the correct view), identified as Bampton, Oxfordshire

Ohio & Erie Canalway - 1890 Arcade Building in Downtown Cleveland on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This view captures the inside of the 1890 Arcade Building with skylights on the ceiling and an American flag hanging in the center. Loc... More

Ohio & Erie Canalway - 1890 Arcade Building in Downtown Cleveland

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An American flag hangs from the ceiling of the 1890 Arcade Building. Location: Cleveland, Ohio (41.500° N 81.690° W) Status: Public do... More

Anchor Hotel and Ship & Plough Hotel, Kingsbridge, Devon c. 1890

This is a very early amateur photograph, measuring just 4" x 2.75", and is one of several in a small album I acquired a few years ago. Other images (to follow) depict the building of the Kingsbridge branch line... More

Vintage Railway Album: 6 (detail) - Harrow and Wealdstone station

One of 24 images from a unique and exceptional album ( 72157624218631585/ ) dating from c. 1900 containing images of early steam locomotives. See the set description for further information...The original ima... More

Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway - Henry Mayhew 1890 image

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historic black and white photo of Grand Marais, circa 1890 approx, shows Henry Mayhew and a dog. Four frame buildings appear in the... More

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - The Shelf

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This portion of the Shelf Road perched high above Fourmile Creek has changed little from when it was built in 1892. Location: Location:... More

The Smithy, Manafon, Wales. Montgomeryshire by-election, 1894

Update Jan 2015: I hope no-one minds me changing the upload date on this one so that it appears at the top of my photostream. I have just replaced the original scan with a new 176 megapixel, 2,400 dpi scan of t... More

Lewis Tomalin (founder of Jaeger) and family at 20 Cambalt Road, Putne...

The more I look at this image the more I love it. Dated from the children's estimated ages as c. 1895, it strikes me as being quite unusually relaxed for the era, and of exceptional quality...There is no indic... More

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Location of Original Train ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original train station was located near this cistern. After the flood of 1895, it was moved to higher ground. Location: Location: C... More

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Trolley Before Baldwin Hotel Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Klamath Falls Trolley stops before the Baldwin Hotel Museum. Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon (42.220° N 121.788° W) Status: Public... More

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Lower Tunnel Today

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Phantom Canyon Road passes through this tunnel that was constructed in 1895 when a flood washed out the original railroad grade. Thi... More

Robert William Melbourne, Burton, September 1896

Identified on the reverse (see below) as Robert William Melbourne and dated September 1896, which would give a d.o.b. for Robert of c. 1892...From the studio of George Renwick, Burton on Trent..This image, and ... More

Great Lakes Seaway Trail - Waldameer Park and WaterWorld

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The ferris wheel provides a hawk's eye view of the entire park. Established in 1896 as Hopkins Grove picnic area, Waldameer later became... More

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Cripple Creek District Muse...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: From 1896 to 1949, this building served continuously as a railroad depot. In 1953, it was converted into a private, non-profit museum in... More

Millstone Valley Scenic Byway - Gathered at Rockingham State Historic ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Physically relocated three times since 1896, Rockingham Historic Site remains a popular spot as evidenced by the diverse group of people... More

Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway - Cripple Creek District M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: From 1896 to 1949, this building served continuously as a railroad depot. In 1953, it was converted into a private, non-profit museum in... More

Moyabeng à la meule; Une statuette égyptienne du Musée du Louvre.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Egyptian sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Florence and Cripple Creek ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In 1897, Steel Bridge was built to replace the original wooden trestle that was destroyed by fire. It is the only remaining bridge from ... More

International Selkirk Loop - The Majestic SS Moyie on the Kootenai Riv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The majestic SS Moyie, seen here, was built in 1898 and served communities along the Kootenai River and Kootenay Lake for almost 60 year... More

Talimena Scenic Drive - Beautiful Queen Wilhelmina Lodge in Its Heyday

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original Queen Wilhelmina Lodge stands beautifully in its heyday in 1898. Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Arkansas (34.685° ... More

Historic Route 66 - Miller Park Pavillion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This grand historic pavilion, designed by noted architect George H. Miller, serves as the centerpiece for one of the most interesting pa... More

Vintage Railway Album: 6 - LNWR Humphrey Davy at Harrow & Wealdstone s...

Image number: 6.Locomotive name: Humphrey Davy.Locomotive number: 945.Locomotive class: Improved Precedent ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNWR_Improved_Precedent_Class ) .Railway company: LNWR.Description/note... More