Stained glass in Neiman Marcus store, San Francisco, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. This stain glass in Neiman Marcus on Union Square, was once in The City of Paris store. The architectural centerpiece of the building is the original rotu... More
American mothers and sisters, like these women at the Douglas Aircraft...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Detail of a historic car with license plates from the 1940s. San Franc...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Memorial Church on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, Califo...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Pr... More
Some of the unusual structures at Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. At age 60, Tressa "Grandma" Prisbrey, began carting bottles home from the town dump to use as inexpensive building material, initially for a wall between ... More
Pendant (Addorsed lion heads) LACMA M.76.97.891 (1 of 2)
File:Pendant_(Addorsed_lion_heads)_LACMA_M.76.97.891_(1_of_2).jpg ) ..Description..Title.Pendant (Addorsed lion heads) (image 1 of 2)..Description..: Western Iran, circa 550-330 B.C..: Jewelry and Adornments; p... More
Seated Female Figure LACMA M.86.296.21
File:Seated_Female_Figure_LACMA_M.86.296.21.jpg ) ..Description..Title.Seated Female Figure..Description..: Mexico, Nayarit, Nayarit, 200 B.C. - A.D. 500.: Sculpture.: Ceramic with slip and paint.: The Proctor ... More
Pendant LACMA M.76.97.953 - Public domain museum image. A green sculpt...
File:Pendant_LACMA_M.76.97.953.jpg ) .Description..Title.Pendant..Description.: Northwestern Iran, Iron Age I-II, about 1350-800 B.C..: Jewelry and Adornments; pendants.: Bronze, cast.: 2 7/16 x 1 5/8 in. (5.2 ... More
Openwork Pinhead LACMA M.76.97.212
File:Openwork_Pinhead_LACMA_M.76.97.212.jpg ) .Description..Title.Openwork Pinhead..Description.: Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1000-650 B.C..: Jewelry and Adornments; pins.: Bronze, cast.: 2 3/4 x 4 ... More
Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 ear...
The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu... More
Photo of AO Small Bowl Sherd - Public domain dedication
PORE 2976 Ceramic Small Bowl Sherd Public domain photograph of ceramic museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Spider Vessel, 15th century - Public domain dedication photo
United States, Arroyo Sequit Canyon, Malibu region, California Public domain photograph of stone archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pre Columbian Mesoamerican Flute, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia Pre-Columbian Public domain photograph of Pre-columbian America object, archaeology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pre Columbian Mesoamerican Ocarina, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia Pre-Columbian Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramics vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pre Columbian Mesoamerican Flute, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia Pre-Columbian Public domain photograph of Pre-columbian America object, archaeology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Whistle, 15th century - Public domain dedication photo
United States, California Public domain photograph of bone museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Marksmanship Trophy LACMA AC1992.152.110
File:Marksmanship_Trophy_LACMA_AC1992.152.110.jpg ) .Description..Title.Marksmanship Trophy..Description..: Netherlands or southern Germany, circa 1600.: Sculpture.: Silver, silver gilt, and jewels.: Height: 7... More
Jan Brueghel I - Road to Golgotha LACMA 59.49
File:Road_to_Golgotha_LACMA_59.49.jpg ) .Description..Title.Road to Golgotha..Description..: Holland, circa 1600.: Paintings.: Oil on panel.: Gift of Dr. Ivan A. McGuire (59.49).: [european-painting European Pa... More
Ryujin- Ruler of Seas and Tides LACMA M.91.250.287
File:Ryujin-_Ruler_of_Seas_and_Tides_LACMA_M.91.250.287.jpg ) .Description..Title.Ryūjin: Ruler of Seas and Tides..Description..: Japan, 18th century.: Costumes; Accessories.: Wood.: 3 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 1 3/8 in. ... More
Shiva Performing the Dance of Bliss while Vishnu and Brahma Provide Mu...
File:Shiva_Performing_the_Dance_of_Bliss_while_Vishnu_and_Brahma_Provide_Musical_Accompaniment_LACMA_M.74.102.1.jpg ) ..Description..Title.Shiva Performing the Dance of Bliss while Vishnu and Brahma Provide Mus... More
Joseph Hannong - Plate LACMA 82.1.3
File:Plate_LACMA_82.1.3.jpg ) .Description..Title.Plate..Description..: France, circa 1760.: Furnishings; Serviceware.: Earthenware with tin glaze and enamel (faience).: Purchased with funds provided by Mr. Kur... More
Interior, Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura, California
Founded by the Franciscan order on March 31, 1782, it was the ninth Spanish mission established in California. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection... More
Pair of Tea Bowls and Saucers LACMA 55.100.6.1-.2 (2 of 4)
File:Pair_of_Tea_Bowls_and_Saucers_LACMA_55.100.6.1-.2_(2_of_4).jpg ) .Description..Title.Pair of Tea Bowls and Saucers (image 2 of 4)..Description..: England, circa 1775.: Furnishings; Serviceware.: Porcelain ... More
Methods of Cursive Drawing of Landscapes LACMA M.85.158 (15 of 32)
File:Methods_of_Cursive_Drawing_of_Landscapes_LACMA_M.85.158_(15_of_32).jpg ) .Description..Title.Methods of Cursive Drawing of Landscapes (image 15 of 32)..Description..: Japan, 1800.: Alternate Title: Sansui ... More
Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks - Reflection Lake, Sequoia and...
High Sierras, California Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - 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
Gold Rush Fleet in San Francisco Harbor, CA, 1851
The left side of the so-called "Forest of Masts" panorama, taken early in 1851. Note on small negative enclosure says, "use A11.07781.01 nl". Image reproduced in John Kemble's book, "San Francisco Bay: A Pictor... More
San Francisco, upper California / Lith., Britton & Rey.
Pictorial lettersheet shows view of city and harbor. Annotation on recto: Where my office was in S. Francisco in 1851. I have seen 2 or 3 times as many ships in harbor as here shown. Baird, California pictoria... More
YOSE 2094: "The Ford, Entrance to Yohemity Valley California" Pencil S...
This sketch by Thomas Ayres was completed in 1855. Ayres was the first landscape artist to depict Yosemite and his drawings were used in Hutchings’ Illustrated California Magazine to publicize Yosemite.
San Francisco and the Bay, CA, circa 1856
Print source: Bancroft Library. N.E. From First & Harrison St. 1856
On Hampstead Heath - Public domain dedication. Metropolitan Museum of ...
James Hamilton (American (born Ireland), Entrien 1819–1878 San Francisco, California)
San Francisco MDCCCLV - Print, Library of Congress collection
Medallion portraits of Jules Beyerque and Francois-Alfred Pioche, who commissioned the print, are in the foreground. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card.
Diegeños i.e. Diegueños Arthur Schoff, del. ; Lith of Sarony & Co., Ne...
Illus. issued in: Report on the United States and Mexican boundary survey / made under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior by William H. Emory. Washington, D.C. : C. Wendell, 1857, v. 1, p. [107] Ass... More
Pair of Child's Slippers LACMA M.67.8.186a-b
File:Pair_of_Child's_Slippers_LACMA_M.67.8.186a-b.jpg ) .Description..Title.Pair of Child's Slippers..Description..: Turkey, 1860-1880s.: Costumes; Accessories.: Silk velvet, gilt metal embroidery, leather.: 6 ... More
Portrait photo of Honorable John Conness of California
A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Yosemite Valley Entrance
Photo from Carleton Emmons Watkins Coll. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Ca. Yosemite V.; Mtns.; Shelf.
Cathedral Rock, 19th century - 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
View from Camp Grove down the Valley - Yo Semite
Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View from the Grounds of Mr. Freundt, Mendocino
Public domain photograph by Carleton Watkins, 19th-century photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Carleton Watkins was an American photographer, born in 1829 in Oneonta,... More
Luttrell, Honorable John King, Rep of California
A black and white photo of a man with a beard. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Untitled (Yosemite Valley) - Early photography, Public domain image
Artist: Carleton Watkins.Artist Bio: American, 1829 - 1916.Creation Date: 1865.Process: albumen print.Credit Line: Gift of Cam and Wanda Garner.Accession Number: 2001.019.004
A Street in Columbia, Tuolumne Co.
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 983. LOT subdivision subject: Columbia. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Passenger Depot at Colfax - Central Pacific Railroad
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1250. LOT subdivision subject: Donner Pass Route. This record contains unverified old data from ca... More
Redwood City - general view from the north
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 4. LOT subdivision subject: San Mateo County. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Jewish Cemetery, Ocean House Road, Mission Dolores
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 468. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco Cemeteries. This record contains unverified old data f... More
San Francisco from the residence of R.B. Woodward, looking East
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 418. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco Private Residences. This record contains unverified ol... More
Auburn, Placer County, from the North - the town
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1061. LOT subdivision subject: Placer County. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Central Pacific Railroad freight train - Leaving Cisco, Placer County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1254. LOT subdivision subject: Central Pacific Railroad Equipment and Tracks on Donner Route. This... More
Suspension Bridge at Rattlesnake Bar, American River, Placer County
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Deposit from the Tail Flumes, Yuba River
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 808. LOT subdivision subject: Hydraulic Mining. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...
Public domain image with Picryl description as title Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Silver Mountain Valley, from the West, Alpine County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 917. LOT subdivision subject: Alpine County. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Cutting Lumber in the foothills, El Dorado County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 612. LOT subdivision subject: Mills (Lumber Mills, etc.). This record contains unverified old data... More
Town of Volcano, Amador County--from Masonic Rock
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 940. LOT subdivision subject: Amador County. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Big Tree--Starr king; 366 feet high, 50 feet circumference, Calaveras ...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 895. LOT subdivision subject: Calaveras Big Trees. This record contains unverified old data from c... More
View from the International Hotel, Virginia City
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 715. LOT subdivision subject: Virginia City, Nevada. This record contains unverified old data from... More
Silver Lake and Beacon Bluff, Amador County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 931. LOT subdivision subject: Silver Lake. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Residence of Mr. Morse, Oakland, Alameda County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 24. LOT subdivision subject: Alameda County. This record contains unverified old data from caption... More
Mason Street, from Clay Street, looking North, San Francisco
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 341. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco General Views. This record contains unverified old dat... More
Pyramid Peak, from the top of the grade at Slippery Ford, El Dorado Co...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 632. LOT subdivision subject: Placerville Tahoe Route. This record contains unverified old data fr... More
Fallen Leaf Lake and Tahlac Mt., Valley of Lake Tahoe
Men perched on log in lake. The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 647. LOT subdivision subject: Fallen Leaf Lake. This record contains u... More
The Sentinels, and House over the Big Tree Stump, from the Mammoth Gro...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 881. LOT subdivision subject: Calaveras Big Trees. This record contains unverified old data from c... More
Canyon of the American River near Colfax, Jehovah Gap in the distance ...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1096. LOT subdivision subject: Donner Pass Route. This record contains unverified old data from ca... More
Pluto's Chimney, burnt up 90 ft. Mammoth Grove, Calaveras County
Pluto's Chimney is a giant tree The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 905. LOT subdivision subject: Calaveras Big Trees. This record con... More
Placer Mines--The Boulder Range, Knapp's Ranch, Columbia, Tuolumne Cou...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a coal mine, mining, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
San José, from Convent Notre Dame. Looking northeast
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 59. LOT subdivision subject: San Jose. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Abraham Lincoln, near view, 281 ft high, 44 ft. circumference, Calaver...
(A giant tree, with people standing next to trunk) The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 907. LOT subdivision subject: Calaveras Big Tre... More
Snow Sheds on the Central Pacific Railroad, near Cisco, Placer County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1252. LOT subdivision subject: Central Pacific Railroad Equipment and Tracks on Donner Pass Route.... More
View from Steamboat Point, San Francisco
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 386. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco Waterfront. This record contains unverified old data f... More
Hydraulic Mining--The Gate, Yuba County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 792. LOT subdivision subject: Hydraulic Mining. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
View from the Nucleus Hotel, corner Market and Third streets, looking ...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of San Francisco, mid-19th century albumen print, no copyright restrictions.
Cactus Giganta, San Jose, Santa Clara County
Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stockton from the Court House, looking West, San Joaquin County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1033. LOT subdivision subject: Stockton. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
View across Fallen Leaf Lake, Valley of Lake Tahoe
Men and woman on horseback in foreground. The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 650. LOT subdivision subject: Fallen Leaf Lake. This rec... More
State Prison and Warm Springs, near Carson City
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 700. LOT subdivision subject: Nevada Cities and Towns. This record contains unverified old data fr... More
View on the Merced River, near the Bridge - Yosemite Valley - Mariposa...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1122. LOT subdivision subject: Yosemite Valley. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Placer Mining in Volcano, Amador County - the Mine
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 944. LOT subdivision subject: Placer Mining. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Eagle Falls--upper Fall, Emerald Bay. Western Shore, Lake Tahoe
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 660. LOT subdivision subject: Lake Tahoe. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Knight's Ferry, Stanislaus River - General view from the East, Stanisl...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 962. LOT subdivision subject: Bridges in Northern California. This record contains unverified old ... More
Sacramento City- China Slough from the Pioneer Flour Mills
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 salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
Reflection of Mount Lincoln and Donner Peak in Donner Lake
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 853. LOT subdivision subject: Donner Lake. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Hydraulic Mining at Timbuctoo, Yuba County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 799. LOT subdivision subject: Hydraulic Mining. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Propeller of Monitor Camanche, San Francisco
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 156. LOT subdivision subject: USS Monitor Camanche Ironside ship built in San Francisco. This reco... More
The Sandy Bluff and Beach, Santa Cruz
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 48. LOT subdivision subject: Santa Cruz. This record contains unverified old data from caption car... More
Big Tree--George Washington, 284 feet high, 52 feet circumference - Ca...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 893. LOT subdivision subject: Calaveras Big Trees. This record contains unverified old data from c... More
Residence of B.C. Horn, Harrison Street, San Francisco
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 483. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco Private Residences. This record contains unverified ol... More
Markleeville, Alpine County, from the East
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 922. LOT subdivision subject: Alpine County. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Old Man Mountain, near Meadow Lake - Altitude 7,800 feet - Central Pac...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1276. LOT subdivision subject: Donner Pass Route. This record contains unverified old data from ca... More
Vallejo, Solano County--from the West
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 578. LOT subdivision subject: Solano County. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Western Shore, Silver Lake, Amador County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 933. LOT subdivision subject: Silver Lake. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Protestant Orphan Asylum, San Francisco, California, 19th century ster...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 216. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco Public Buildings (Schools, Hospitals, etc). This recor... More
Napa Valley - view from the Oak Knoll Farm, Napa County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 763. LOT subdivision subject: Napa County. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Flag ship, LANCASTER, U.S. Navy, California, 19th century sterescope c...
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 327. LOT subdivision subject: USS Lancaster. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
View at San Mateo, San Mateo Co.
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 3. LOT subdivision subject: San Mateo County. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Cactus Giganta, San Jose, Santa Clara County
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Casper Lumber Mills, looking North, Mendocino County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1175. LOT subdivision subject: Mills (Lumber Mills, etc). This record contains unverified old data... More
Hydraulic Mining - the Kennebec Claim, Birchville, Nevada County
The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1402. LOT subdivision subject: Hydraulic Mining. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.
Pohono, or the Bridal Veil, 900 feet, from the Coulterville Trail, Yos...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a world heritage landmark, natural or regular park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Valley, Mariposa County, Cal.
Public domain photograph of Yosemite National Park, mountains, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description