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Gorbals from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Gorbals from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanato...

This image has been taken from scan 000116 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

A man riding on the back of a white horse next to a dog. Farmer man shepherd, people.

A man riding on the back of a white horse next to a dog. Farmer man sh...

Find the best free stock images about dogs: dog images that can be used for free, without any copyright restrictions, even for commercial use and no attribution required.

A picture of a woman holding a bunch of flowers. Happy mother's day greeting card, beauty fashion.

A picture of a woman holding a bunch of flowers. Happy mother's day gr...

Find the best copyright-free images of sexy women. Download all photos and use them even for commercial projects. No attribution requires, available for any use, including commercial.

Porterfield House from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Porterfield House from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with...

This image has been taken from scan 000062 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Ruth Park, pre 1947, by unknown photographer

Ruth Park, pre 1947, by unknown photographer

Notes: Ruth Park (1922-2010) was a well-known New Zealand-born Australian author. She wrote for all ages, from classic children's picture books like 'The Muddle-headed Wombat', teen and young adult novels, 'Pla... More

Flora May Slosson Wuellner, scientist

Flora May Slosson Wuellner, scientist

Subject: Wuellner, Flora Slosson. University of Michigan. University of Chicago..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Date: 1945..Topic: Congregationalists..Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-3421]..Summary: ... More

A bottle of perfume with hearts on it Retro smells clip.

A bottle of perfume with hearts on it Retro smells clip.

Illustration of a pink perfume bottle / A bottle of perfume with hearts on it / Public domain stock illustration.

A box with a pair of scissors in it. Hair pin fashion, beauty fashion.

A box with a pair of scissors in it. Hair pin fashion, beauty fashion.

Find the best copyright-free images of beautiful women. Download all photos, art posters, and prints: images you can use without copyright restrictions, even for commercial purpose.

Arthur Henri Poole - September 10, 1943

Arthur Henri Poole - September 10, 1943

Staff of William Power & Co. at work in the firm's tomato plantation, on Dunmore Road, Waterford. Particularly like this photo as it gives the illusion of a Mediterranean climate at work in usually far more chi... More

baronial hall from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

baronial hall from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with exp...

This image has been taken from scan 000120 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Elizabeth Roboz Einstein (1904-1995)

Elizabeth Roboz Einstein (1904-1995)

Creator: Skeleton Studios..Subject: Einstein, Elizabeth Roboz. Cornell University. Stanford Research Institute. Stanford University. University of Vienna. University of Budapest..Type: Black-and-white photograp... More

Alma Whiffen Barksdale (1916-1981)

Alma Whiffen Barksdale (1916-1981)

Subject: Barksdale, Alma Whiffen 1916-1981. University of North Carolina (1793-1962). Upjohn Company. New York Botanical Garden..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Date: 1948. 27-Oct-48..Topic: Botany. Women sc... More

Arthur Henri Poole - December 13, 1941

Arthur Henri Poole - December 13, 1941

The derelict remains of Whittles (shop or pub) on the corner of Bolton Street and Lombard Street in Waterford City...Couldn't resist this for the good cache of posters (promise to resist poster addiction for a ... More

bridges from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

bridges from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanato...

This image has been taken from scan 000214 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Harvie's Dyke from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Harvie's Dyke from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with exp...

This image has been taken from scan 000226 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Rolls-Royce, but where? Ballyboggan, that's where!

Arthur Henri Poole - Rolls-Royce, but where? Ballyboggan, that's where...

We had some tentative information on this one, not all of which we could stand over in a court of law.....We believed these are Mr and Mrs Philip B. Pierce. This is their Rolls-Royce. The photo may have been ta... More

A man with a beard wearing a hat. People peoples homeless, people.

A man with a beard wearing a hat. People peoples homeless, people.

A man with a beard and a hoodie / A man with a grey beard and a grey hat / Public domain stock photo.

A close up of a person wearing a hat. People peoples homeless, people.

A close up of a person wearing a hat. People peoples homeless, people.

Stock photography: A man with a hat looking into the camera / A close up of a person wearing a hat.

slitting mills from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

slitting mills from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with ex...

This image has been taken from scan 000202 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

printfield from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

printfield from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explan...

This image has been taken from scan 000162 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Anderston from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Anderston from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explana...

This image has been taken from scan 000180 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

left to right: Anesia Pinheiro Machado (1902-1999) and Pilot Dean E. Robinson

left to right: Anesia Pinheiro Machado (1902-1999) and Pilot Dean E. R...

Subject: Machado, Anesia Pinheiro 1902-1999. Robinson, Dean E. Pan American World Airways, Inc. Brazil Air Force..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Date: 1948. C. 1948..Topic: Women air pilots..Local number: S... More

A man with a yellow hat sitting on a bench. People homeless male, people.

A man with a yellow hat sitting on a bench. People homeless male, peop...

A man with his head down and hands clasped together / A man with his head down and hands clasped in prayer / Public domain stock photo.

A close up of a large metal object Germany berlin gatow.

A close up of a large metal object Germany berlin gatow.

The eiffel tower, paris, france. A metal structure with a metal gear on it. Public domain stock photo.

A close up of a metal structure with a sky background Germany berlin gatow.

A close up of a metal structure with a sky background Germany berlin g...

The steel structure of the bridge / The steel structure of the sydney harbour bridge public domain stock photo. The steel structure of the bridge / The steel structure of the sydney harbour bridge public domai... More

Gertrude "Tiby" Eisen, baseball player. Black and white portrait photograph

Gertrude "Tiby" Eisen, baseball player. Black and white portrait photo...

Title: Gertrude "Tiby" Eisen..Description: "Tiby" Eisen swings a baseball bat...Creator: Unknown..Medium: Black and white photograph ..Date: 1945 ..Collection: American Jewish Historical Society Photography Col... More

Arthur Henri Poole - November 12, 1947

Arthur Henri Poole - November 12, 1947

We think that this is the Walsh/Power wedding. The photo was certainly ordered by a Mr James Walsh, and at least one side of the wedding party may have been from Killeen, Co. Wexford...There is no bouquet in ev... More

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - In Their Forties

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - In Their Forties

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - French painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the Post-Impressionist period. He is best known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, including the world of cabarets, cafes, an... More

Perth Bridge from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Perth Bridge from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with expl...

This image has been taken from scan 000104 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Wem schoolchildren learning domestic skills and gardening

Wem schoolchildren learning domestic skills and gardening

Teitl Cymraeg/Welsh title: Plant ysgol Wem yn dysgu sut i arddio a gwneud gwaith tŷ.Ffotograffydd/Photographer: Geoff Charles (1909-2002).Dyddiad/Date: December 1, 1947..Cyfrwng/Medium: Negydd ffilm / Film neg... More

James Valentine - Grafton Street

James Valentine - Grafton Street

Grafton Street in Dublin, long before pedestrianisation was even a twinkle in Dublin Corporation's eye. Check out the tags for the car registrations that are clear enough to read - the only one I'm unsure of is... More

A man wearing a hat and glasses looks off into the distance. Farmer man 1940s.

A man wearing a hat and glasses looks off into the distance. Farmer ma...

A man with a mustache and glasses looks off into the distance / A man wearing a hat and glasses / Public domain vintage photo.

Teresa Sudol and JoAnn Croak playing a game of Gobi: Lido Beach, Florida

Teresa Sudol and JoAnn Croak playing a game of Gobi: Lido Beach, Flori...

Local call number: JJS0271..Title: Teresa Sudol and JoAnn Croak playing a game of Gobi: Lido Beach, Florida ..Date: October 3, 1949..Physical descrip: 1 photonegative - b&w - 4 x 5 in...Series Title: Joseph Jan... More

A painting of a woman and a child in a kitchen. Retro housewife family.

A painting of a woman and a child in a kitchen. Retro housewife family...

Stock photography: A woman and a boy are looking out the window / A painting of a woman and a child in a kitchen.

A picture of a woman holding a flower. Happy mother's day greeting card, beauty fashion.

A picture of a woman holding a flower. Happy mother's day greeting car...

Lilies: Free images of lilies flowers, available for commercial use and free download. Copyright-free, no attribution required.

Public domain stock image. People peoples homeless.
Mitzi Strother, Miss Florida 1941, posing with a seaside backdrop

Mitzi Strother, Miss Florida 1941, posing with a seaside backdrop

Local call number: JJS0283..Title: Mitzi Strother, Miss Florida 1941, posing with a seaside backdrop..Date: 1941..Physical descrip: 1 photonegative - b&w - 4 x 5 in...Series Title: Joseph Janney Steinmetz Colle... More

Nelson Street from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Nelson Street from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with exp...

This image has been taken from scan 000078 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Barbara McClintock (1902-1992), scientist

Barbara McClintock (1902-1992), scientist

Subject: McClintock, Barbara 1902-1992. Carnegie Institution of Washington Station for Experimental Evolution at Cold Spring Harbor, New York. American Association of University Women..Type: Black-and-white pho... More

New York, New York. Irish-American bartender serving beer to British sailors in a Third Avenue bar in the "Forties"

New York, New York. Irish-American bartender serving beer to British s...

Picryl description: Public domain image of people, meeting, eating, drinking, food, beverage, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man with a beard. People homeless male, people.

A black and white photo of a man with a beard. People homeless male, p...

A man with a hat and a hat / A man in a hat and coat looks into the camera / Public domain stock photo.

A man with a beard and a hood on. People peoples homeless, people.

A man with a beard and a hood on. People peoples homeless, people.

Stock photography: A man with a beard and a hood / A man with a beard and a hood on.

A black and white photo of a woman with her arms crossed. People homeless woman, people.

A black and white photo of a woman with her arms crossed. People homel...

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Synge Street Boys, Leinster, Ireland

Synge Street Boys, Leinster, Ireland

Gorgeous class photo from Synge Street School in Dublin. Love the facial expressions and the haircuts, and look at the rebel (top left) with his hair parted on the right.....Would love to get names for some of ... More

Rutherglen from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Rutherglen from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explan...

This image has been taken from scan 000220 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

left to right: John Rock, Mary Woodard Lasker (1900-1994), Richard Norris Pierson, Jr. (b. 1929), and Cornelius P. Trowbridge (1898?-1973)

left to right: John Rock, Mary Woodard Lasker (1900-1994), Richard Nor...

Subject: Rock, John. Lasker, Mary. Pierson, Richard N. 1929-. Trowbridge, Cornelius P. c. 1898-1973. Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Harvard Medical School..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Date: 19... More

Stella Pecelj Collett (ca. 1922-2010)

Stella Pecelj Collett (ca. 1922-2010)

Subject: Collett, Stella Pecelj c. 1921-2010. Bell & Howell Co. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-1414]..Summary: Stella Pecelj Collett (ca. 1922-201... More

British Women’s Olympic swimming team, London, 1948.

British Women’s Olympic swimming team, London, 1948.

With temperatures around ninety degrees, the members of the British Women’s Olympic swimming team kept cool in the best manner possible on the day before the official opening of the Olympic Games. ..Daily Heral... More

A woman washing dishes in a kitchen sink. Retro housewife cleaning.

A woman washing dishes in a kitchen sink. Retro housewife cleaning.

A woman washing dishes in a kitchen / A woman washing dishes in a kitchen sink / Public domain stock illustration.

Snowhite and the Seven Corkmen, Leinster, Ireland

Snowhite and the Seven Corkmen, Leinster, Ireland

Back to our Ghosts of Xmas Past extravaganza - and today we're being haunted by the cover of the script of this pantomime that was performed by the Bernadette Players at Christmas 1941 in the Bernadette Hall, R... More

Glasgow from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Glasgow from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanato...

This image has been taken from scan 000040 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

The Roaring Forties - Public domain dedication. Metropolitan Museum of Art image.

The Roaring Forties - Public domain dedication. Metropolitan Museum of...

Frederick J. Waugh (American, Bordentown, New Jersey 1861–1940 Provincetown, Massachusetts)

Mary Lura Sherrill (1888-1968) - Public domain photogrpaph

Mary Lura Sherrill (1888-1968) - Public domain photogrpaph

Subject: Sherrill, Mary Lura 1888-1968. Mount Holyoke College. Randolph-Macon College. University of Chicago..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Date: 1947..Topic: Chemistry. Women scientists..Local number: SIA... More

A black and white photo of a man riding a motorcycle. Motorcycle racer mark.

A black and white photo of a man riding a motorcycle. Motorcycle racer...

A man riding a motorcycle on a track / A man riding a motorcycle down a road / Public domain vintage photo.

A black and white photo of a man in a hoodie. People peoples homeless, people.

A black and white photo of a man in a hoodie. People peoples homeless,...

Stock photography: A man with a beard and hood / A black and white photo of a man in a hoodie.

Arthur Henri Poole - March 10, 1944

Arthur Henri Poole - March 10, 1944

Award winning army boxing team at the Barracks in Waterford, complete with their silverware. Would assume that the chap at the back in the polo neck was their trainer...Date: Friday, 10 March 1944..NLI Ref.: P_... More

Arthur Henri Poole - December 30, 1946

Arthur Henri Poole - December 30, 1946

A misty day on the quayside of the River Suir in Waterford city but a boathouse is visible on the far bank. The first building is the Adelphi Hotel, but other businesses are evident next door: H.B. Brandon Ferg... More

Glasgow from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Glasgow from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanato...

This image has been taken from scan 000134 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Glasgow from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Glasgow from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanato...

This image has been taken from scan 000146 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

architecture from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

architecture from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with expl...

This image has been taken from scan 000054 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Trongate from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Trongate from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanat...

This image has been taken from scan 000008 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

The McGrath Family emigrating to Canada from Wrexham, 1948

The McGrath Family emigrating to Canada from Wrexham, 1948

Teitl Cymraeg/Welsh title: Teulu McGrath oedd yn ymfudo i Ganada o Wrecsam, 1948.Ffotograffydd/Photographer: Geoff Charles (1909-2002).Dyddiad/Date: September 6, 1948.Cyfrwng/Medium: Negydd ffilm / Film negati... More

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat. Homeless male b w.

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat. Homeless male b w.

Stock photography: Black and white portrait of a man / A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat.

A painting of a red car in the woods. Acrylic alone art.

A painting of a red car in the woods. Acrylic alone art.

Green Grass: Free images of grass, available for commercial use, free download.

J.Paul & sons Mannequin Parade 1949

J.Paul & sons Mannequin Parade 1949

This photograph is from the Turners collection...Date: 1949..Turners was established in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1900s. It was originally a chemists shop but in 1938 become a photographic dealer. Turner... More

Robroyston from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar"

Robroyston from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explan...

This image has been taken from scan 000232 from "Glasgow in the “Forties.” [Illustrations, with explanatory text.] ... Revised with notes and a biographical sketch by A. H. Millar". The title and subject terms ... More

Emily Cleveland Davis (1898-1968)

Emily Cleveland Davis (1898-1968)

Subject: Davis, Emily Cleveland 1898-1968. American University. Science Service. United States Dept. of Agriculture..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Date: 1940. 26-Dec-40..Topic: Archaeology..Local number: S... More

Marion Winifred Sheahan, R.N. (1892-1994)

Marion Winifred Sheahan, R.N. (1892-1994)

Creator: Wain & Baruch..Subject: Sheahan, Marion Winifred 1892-1994. National Committee for the Improvement of Nursing Services. American Public Health Association. National Organization for Public Health Nursi... More

Catherine Macfarlane (1877-1969)

Catherine Macfarlane (1877-1969)

Subject: Macfarlane, Catharine 1877-1969..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Date: 1940. C. 1940s..Topic: Gynecology. Cancer--Research. Women scientists..Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5682]..Summary: C... More

Mary Engle Pennington (1872-1952)

Mary Engle Pennington (1872-1952)

Subject: Pennington, Mary Engle 1872-1952. American Chemical Society. University of Pennsylvania. United States Dept. of Agriculture..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Date: 1940..Topic: Chemistry. Women scien... More

A painting of a woman preparing food in a kitchen. Retro housewife family, people.

A painting of a woman preparing food in a kitchen. Retro housewife fam...

Find the best copyright-free images of beautiful women. Download all photos, art posters, and prints: images you can use without copyright restrictions, even for commercial purpose.

A large satellite dish sitting on top of a building Germany berlin gatow.

A large satellite dish sitting on top of a building Germany berlin gat...

A large satellite dish with a white net / A large antenna with a sky background public domain stock photo.

Barbara Chadwick - Hoppings. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums

Barbara Chadwick - Hoppings. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums

Barbara Chadwick posing for the camera at the Hoppings at Town Moor. 1940s..The Hoppings is a popular fair in the North East of England, held in the last full week of June every year on Newcastle's Town Moor, s... More

J.Paul & sons Mannequin Parade 1949

J.Paul & sons Mannequin Parade 1949

This photograph is from the Turners collection...Date: 1949..Turners was established in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1900s. It was originally a chemists shop but in 1938 become a photographic dealer. Turner... More

Portugal from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]"

Portugal from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... ...

This image has been taken from scan 000033 from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]". The title and subject terms of this image... More

Arthur Henri Poole - November 13, 1942

Arthur Henri Poole - November 13, 1942

This is the packing department of William Power & Co. Seed Merchants at 26 O'Connell Street, Waterford. We have another photo of the office downstairs ( nlireland/6119146591/ ) , and the Power tomato plantation... More

tattoo from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]"

tattoo from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... Wi...

This image has been taken from scan 000327 from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]". The title and subject terms of this image... More

Two Cooks and a Cabbage (1941) | BFI DVD

Two Cooks and a Cabbage (1941) | BFI DVD

This amusing guide on the correct way to boil vegetables in times of austerity features alongside a host of other handy wartime shorts on the BFI's latest DVD collection Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from... More

Arthur Henri Poole - July 31, 1943

Arthur Henri Poole - July 31, 1943

Bit of a cheat adding this as the pic for 31 July, as we believe that the original photo was taken long before 1943, but this copy was certainly produced on 31 July 1943! It was ordered by a Mr John Gorry, of D... More

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - In Their Forties

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - In Their Forties

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - French painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the Post-Impressionist period. He is best known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, including the world of cabarets, cafes, and b... More

dry dock from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]"

dry dock from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... ...

This image has been taken from scan 000467 from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]". The title and subject terms of this image... More

map from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]"

map from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With ...

This image has been taken from scan 000022 from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]". The title and subject terms of this image... More

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - In Their Forties

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - In Their Forti...

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - French painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the Post-Impressionist period. He is best known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, including the world of cabarets, cafes, and b... More

Arthur Henri Poole - November 23, 1949

Arthur Henri Poole - November 23, 1949

A little blurry, but who could keep this many children still? These are girls at the Sisters of Charity School in Waterford having an early Christmas Party. Incidentally, this is a rare example of a Coca-Cola s... More

mountain from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]"

mountain from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... ...

This image has been taken from scan 000285 from "[In the Trades, the Tropics, & the Roaring Forties ... With 292 illustrations ... after drawings by R. T. Pritchett.]". The title and subject terms of this image... More

Roaring forties - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Roaring forties - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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

Helen Alvina Hunscher Wilkinson (1904-1978)

Helen Alvina Hunscher Wilkinson (1904-1978)

Subject: Wilkinson, Helen Hunscher 1904-1978. Case Western Reserve University. American Dietetic Association..Type: Black-and-white photographs..Date: 1948..Topic: Biochemistry. Women scientists..Local number: ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - March 5, 1946

Arthur Henri Poole - March 5, 1946

A hospital or nursing home group taken somewhere in Waterford. We knew the gentleman on the right was Dr Vincent White ( nlireland/6940590561/ ) , and the other two men were Dr Halley and Mr F. Murphy, but we d... More

July 15, 1944, Dublin, Ireland

July 15, 1944, Dublin, Ireland

Graduates of University College Dublin at Earlsfort Terrace...Date: Saturday, 15 July 1944..NLI Ref.: KE_309 ( KE_309 )

Vivien Kellems, scientist, engineer

Vivien Kellems, scientist, engineer

90-105, 11, "Portraits, Kella-Kelln"; "New England industrialist Vivien Kellems (1896-1975) co-founded Kellems Cable Grips Inc., in 1927, with her brother, who had patented a special grip design that became wid... More

J.Paul & sons Mannequin Parade 1949

J.Paul & sons Mannequin Parade 1949

This photograph is from the Turners collection...Date: 1949..Turners was established in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1900s. It was originally a chemists shop but in 1938 become a photographic dealer. Turner... More

Snowhite and the Seven Corkmen, Leinster, Ireland

Snowhite and the Seven Corkmen, Leinster, Ireland

Back to our Ghosts of Xmas Past extravaganza - and today we're being haunted by the cover of the script of this pantomime that was performed by the Bernadette Players at Christmas 1941 in the Bernadette Hall, R... More