Chambers 1908 Tarboosh - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from 1908 Chambers's Twentieth Century. Tarboosh, n. a red cap with dark tassel worn by Moslem men.
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig560
Fig. 560. In the Anglo-Saxon period the common helmet was merely a cap of leather, often four-cornered, and with a serrated comb.
George Stephenson - Project Gutenberg etext 13103
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I014 - Public domain book illustration
A Fine Crop of Wheat.
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology Erebus Hercyna under
Extract from Plate XXIV. EREBUS HERCYNA (= Letis hercyna). Underside.
Image031h - Public domain book illustration
The roofs of Vaux after a few minutes of Yank barrage lifted—
Jacques Auguste de Thou - Public domain portrait engraving
Jacques Auguste de Thou
Ladies of the mikados court performing the butterfly danceJ. M. W. Sil...
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Manual of Gardening fig062 - Public domain book illustration
This is an image from L. H. Bailey's Manual of Gardening.
Manual of Gardening fig214 - Public domain book illustration
This is an image from L. H. Bailey's Manual of Gardening.
Manual of Gardening XVIII - Public domain book illustration
This is an image from L. H. Bailey's Manual of Gardening.
Mary Kingsley - Project Gutenberg eText 13103
Mary Kingsley - Project Gutenberg eText 13103 Keeling http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/13103
Moths of the British Isles Plate072
Plate 72. DescriptionBinomial in textModern accepted name 1, 1a. Short-cloaked Moth: caterpillar and cocoon.Nola cucullatellaunchanged 2, 2a, 2b. Green Silver-lines: caterpillar and cocoon.Hylophila prasinanaP... More
Moths of the British Isles Series2 Plate011
Plate 11. DescriptionBinomial in textModern accepted name 1, 2. Red-headed Chestnut Moth. Orrhodia erythrocephalaConistra erythrocephala 3-6. Chestnut Moth.Orrhodia vacciniiConistra vaccinii 7-10. Dark Chestn... More
Moths of the British Isles Series2 Plate012
Plate 12. DescriptionBinomial in textModern accepted name 1-3. The Satellite. Eupsilia satellitiaEupsilia transversa 4. Tawny Pinion. Lithophane semibrunneaunchanged 5. Pale Pinion. Lithophane sociaLithophane... More
Q89893847-PG61769-i 278fpb - Public domain book illustration
Image from The Thirteenth Hussars in the Great War (1921) by Henry Mortimer Durand with the caption: "Lieut. H. Macdonald, M.C. (Murdered 14th July 1919 at Amadia by Kurdish gendarmes)"
Small Autumnal Carpet Moths of the British Isles
Plate 77. Fig. 10. DescriptionBinomial in textModern accepted name Small Autumnal Carpet.Oporabia filigrammariaEpirrita filigrammaria
The Prince and the pauper 09-106
"The Prince and the Pauper" is a novel written by Mark Twain about two young boys who are identical in appearance and who, through a series of circumstances, end up exchanging places. The story follows the adve... More
Vegetables (Useful Knowledge) Plate 2
Plate II. 13. Wheat, as Triticum hybernum (modern T. aestivum, probably. It's complicated) 14. Oats, Avena sativa 15. Barley, Hordeum distichon 16. Rye, Secale cereale 17. Vernal grass, Anthoxanthum odoratum 1... More
A SHOP IN TOKYO. (1910) - illustration - page 018
Illustration from page 018 of A SHOP IN TOKYO.. Image reference: "2" Caption: "A SHOP IN TOKYO."
Barbiton 1 - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, article BARBITON. Barbiton, from a bas-relief in the Louvre, "Achilles at Scyros."
Barrel-organ 2 - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, article BARREL-ORGAN. Compass of Solomon de Caus' barrel-organ, 1615.
Basilica 15 - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, article BASILICA. Fig. 15.—Plan of Basilica of S. Clemente in Rome. 1. Porch. 2. Atrium. 3. Nave. 4. Aisle for men. 5. Aisle for women. 6. Chorus cantorum. 7. Al... More
Behind them something fell with a crash
An illustration for The Onslaught from Rigel by Fletcher Pratt from Wonder Stories Quarterly, Winter 1932: "Behind them something fell with a crash; ape-men ran gibbering with fright."
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig409
Fig. 409.—Brock.
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig502
Fig. 502.—Pheon.
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology II 18
Plate XVIII. 1, 2. NYMPHALIS CADMA (= Lucinia cadma). 3, 4. VANESSA TEREA (= Junonia terea). 5, 6. NYMPHALIS OPIS (= Cynandra opis).
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology Stenocorus irroratus
Extract from Plate XLI. STENOCORUS (ELAPHIDION) IRRORATUS (= Elaphidion irroratum). Public domain scan of drawing of insect, zoological illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Manual of Gardening fig048 - Public domain book illustration
This is an image from L. H. Bailey's Manual of Gardening.
Principia 1686 085 - Drawing. Public domain image.
Principia1686 Public domain scan of 17th-century scientific illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Q89893847-PG61769-i 170fpc - Public domain book illustration
Image from The Thirteenth Hussars in the Great War (1921) by Henry Mortimer Durand with the caption: "HALTS ON THE MARCH"
Q89893847-PG61769-i 228fpc - Public domain book illustration
Image from The Thirteenth Hussars in the Great War (1921) by Henry Mortimer Durand with the caption: "Lieut. C. A. F. Wingfield"
Q91200236-PG61852-illus2 - Public domain book illustration
Image from Kittens and Cats: A First Reader (1911) by Eulalie Osgood Grover with the caption: "IT IS MY PARTY"
Q93728221-PG61989-ill pg 015 lg
Image from Some Artists at the Fair (1893) with the caption: “CERAMIC PAINTING,” BY KENYON COX, IN A DOME OF THE EAST PORTAL, MANUFACTURES BUILDING. (From an unfinished sketch.)
The star, like our own sun - Public domain book illustration
An illustration for The Onslaught from Rigel by Fletcher Pratt from Wonder Stories Quarterly, Winter 1932: "The star, like our own sun, was threatened by some enormous catastrophe, a titanic explosion."
Zoological Illustrations Volume II Plate 108
Plate 108. Ramphastos Dicolorus. Yellow-billed Toucan. Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Zoological Illustrations Volume III Plate 148
Plate 148. Emberiza cristata. Crested Bunting. Modern accepted name (2012) is Emberiza lathami[1][2].
Zoological Illustrations Volume III Plate 171
Plate 171. Unio fragilis. Fragile River Mussel. Modern accepted name (2012) is Leptodea fragilis[1].
SERVICE AT THE TEMPLE. (1910) - illustration - page 245
Illustration from page 245 of SERVICE AT THE TEMPLE.. Caption: "SERVICE AT THE TEMPLE. Quote: When the funeral procession reaches the temple, the bier is placed in front of the shrine, which stands at the fur... More
1907 Itala - bridge crash - Project Gutenberg etext 17432
1907 Itala - bridge crash - Project Gutenberg etext 17432 Public domain photograph of car crash, accident, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Birds Illustrated Initial Z - Public domain book illustration
"Initial letter Z" Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cambridge Natural History Mammalia Fig 062
Fig. 62.—Skull of Rock Wallaby (Petrogale penicillata). (Ventral view.) ali, Alisphenoid; bas.oc, basi-occipital; bas.sph, basi-sphenoid; ex.oc, ex-occipital; ju, jugal; max, maxilla; pal, palatine; par.oc, par... More
Chambers 1908 Dentil - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from 1908 Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary. Dentil, n. (pl.) small square blocks or projections in the bed-mouldings of the cornices of columns.
Chambers 1908 Type Styles - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from 1908 Chambers's Twentieth Century. Type styles, from entry Type. Antique (1), Gothic (2), Clarendon (3), and Black-letter (4) are approved styles for display.)
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig482
Fig. 482.—Whelk shell.
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig541
Fig. 541.—Morion.
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig544
Fig. 544.—Rainbow.
De Laja-waterval-p1906-152-2 - Public domain book illustration
A black and white photo of a waterfall. The falls of the niagara river. Public domain postcard scan.
Descriptive Zoopraxography Athlete, Running Long Jump Animated 14
Athlete, Running Long Jump. Animated by rotating in steps of 1⁄14 rotation (to neutralise the overall forward motion) at a frame rate of 10/sec.
Harvester as used in Australia in 1915
Harvester as used in Australia. Public domain photograph related to the history of China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
I349 - Public domain book illustration
Illustration by Charles L. Wrenn from A Girl of High Adventure by L. T. Meade with the caption: "They did find wonderful mosses and * * * snow drops and even primroses"
Illus 07 - Public domain book illustration
Title: The Arabian Nights- Their Best-known Tales Author: Unknown Editor: Kate Douglas Wiggin, Nora A. Smith Illustrator: Maxfield Parrish
Image130h - Public domain book illustration
A second floor billet Outpost at Hershback Germany
Manual of Gardening fig261 - Public domain book illustration
This is an image from L. H. Bailey's Manual of Gardening.
Moths of the British Isles Plate093
Plate 93. DescriptionBinomial in textModern accepted name 1, 1a. Cinnabar: caterpillar and chrysalis.Hipocrita jacobææTyria jacobaeae 2, 2a. Rednecked Footman: caterpillar and chrysalis.Atolmis rubricollisunchanged
PG62093-Q94663341-illus-184 - Public domain drawing
Illustration by W. B. King from Rick and Ruddy Out West by Howard R. Garis with the caption: Rick started drawing with pencil and paper.
Principia 1686 011 - Drawing. Public domain image.
Principia1686
Q89893847-PG61769-i 136fpc - Public domain book illustration
Image from The Thirteenth Hussars in the Great War (1921) by Henry Mortimer Durand with the caption: "ON THE MARCH"
Q98741460-PG63051-i 240 - Public domain book illustration
Image from Oliver Cromwell (1900) with the caption: Oliver Cromwell (From the bust by Bernini.)
Sheer Off a Tale Q90222342 covertp
Title page of Sheer Off: A Tale (1870)
Zoological Illustrations Volume III Plate 182
Plate 182. Cypræa spadicea. Chesnut Cowry (upper & lower figures). Modern accepted name (2012) is Neobernaya spadicea[1]. Cypræa sanguinolenta (middle figures). Modern name is Zonaria sanguinolenta[2].
Cleopatra bust in the British Museum, side view2
An ancient Roman bust, c. 50-30 BC, depicting a woman from Ptolemaic Egypt, either Queen Cleopatra VII or a member of her entourage during her 46-44 BC visit to Rome with her lover Julius Caesar. The bust is n... More
THE "FIRST-EATING." (1910) - illustration - page 224
Illustration from page 224 of THE "FIRST-EATING.". Caption: "THE “FIRST-EATING.” (FROM A PICTURE BY SUKENOBU)" Quote: ""On the hundred and ninth day after the birth, occurs the “first-eating,” at which a tr... More
Bombay Policeman - Public domain book illustration
Bombay Policeman, probably during the 19th century Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cambridge Natural History Mammalia Fig 202
Fig. 202.—White-tailed Ichneumon. Herpestes albicauda. × 1⁄5. Now referred to a monotypic genus Ichneumia .
Chambers 1908 Parbuckle - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from 1908 Chambers's Twentieth Century. Parbuckle, n. a purchase made by looping a rope in the middle to aid in rolling casks up or down an incline.
Chambers 1908 Screwbolt - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from 1908 Chambers's Twentieth Century. Screw-bolt, a bolt threaded at one end for a nut.
Charles Dickens - Project Gutenberg eText 19222
Charles Dickens - Project Gutenberg eText 19222
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig247
Fig. 247.—The Billet.
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig648
Fig. 648. The coronet of a duke shows five strawberry leaves.
Descriptive Zoopraxography Kangaroo Jumping Animated 12
Kangaroo Jumping. Animated by rotating in steps of 1⁄12 rotation (to neutralise the overall forward motion) at a frame rate of 10/sec.
Finley Peter Dunne - Project Gutenberg eText 19324
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Gilbert De Magnete Illo063 - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from De Magnete, etc. by William Gilbert (1600, translated 1900), showing armed magnets cohering
Hoyles Games Modernized 271 - Public domain book illustration
Backgammon: starting arrangement. Public domain image related to board games, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology Dynastes Satyrus
Extract from Plate XXXIV. DYNASTES SATYRUS ♂ (= Xyloryctes jamaicensis). Public domain scan of drawing of insect, zoological illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology II 25
Plate XXV. 1. SPHINX ANTÆUS (= Cocytius antaeus). 2, 3. SMERINTHUS JAMAICENSIS.
Image045h - Public domain book illustration
In an abri waiting for the "Gothas" (big German planes) to go home
John Millington Synge - Project Gutenberg eText 19028
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Johnny Farrell - Public domain book illustration
Johnny Farrell
Moths of the British Isles Series2 Plate029
Plate 29. DescriptionBinomial in textModern accepted name 1. Lunar Double Stripe.Pseudophia lunarisMinucia lunaris 2. The Alchymist.Catephia alchymistaunchanged 3. Clifden Nonpareil. Catocala fraxiniunchanged
The Prince and the pauper 05-058
"The Prince and the Pauper" is a novel written by Mark Twain about two young boys who are identical in appearance and who, through a series of circumstances, end up exchanging places. The story follows the adve... More
Zoological Illustrations Volume III Plate 153
Plate 153. Strombus lobatus. Lobed or Brindled Strombus. Modern accepted name (2012) is Lobatus raninus[1].
"The Signal-hoist for the Eddystone Lighthouse, B.D.T.F." (figure 325)...
Plate 24. 307 to 324 The Flags of the International Code. 18 illus.(*) 325 The Signal-hoist for the Eddystone Lighthouse, B.D.T.F. 326 Code-signal for the Port of London, B.D.P.Q. 327 Code-signal of SS. Germani... More
25527-i033 - Public domain book illustration
"Ladylike," Ayrshire Dairy Cow.
Andrew Carnegie at Skibo 1914 - Project Gutenberg eText 17976
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Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerinoch - Project Gutenberg eText 209...
Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerinoch
Birds Illustrated Three-toed Woodpecker
ARCTIC THREE-TOED WOODPECKER—Picoides arcticus.
Chambers 1908 Sisterhooks - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from 1908 Chambers's Twentieth Century. Sister-hook, in a ship's rigging, one of a pair of hooks fitting closely together and working on the same axis—also Clip-hook and Clove-hook.
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig276
Fig. 276. An Italian coat of arms of the fourteenth century shows a lion of almost exactly the same design as File:Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig275.png, except the paws are here rendered somewhat more heraldic... More
Complete Guide to Heraldry Fig299
Fig. 299.—Lion passant guard. dimidiated with the hulk of a ship (associated with the heraldry of the Cinque Ports).
Descriptive Zoopraxography Athletes. Base Ball; Batting
Athletes. Base Ball; Batting.
Descriptive Zoopraxography Kangaroo Jumping
Kangaroo Jumping.
Finley Peter Dunne - Project Gutenberg eText 19324 restored
Finley Peter Dunne - Project Gutenberg eText 19324 The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VI. (of X.), by Various From http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/19324 *w:en:Finley Peter Dunne ==
Gilbert De Magnete Illo114 - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from De Magnete, etc. by William Gilbert (1600, translated 1900), showing spikes raised obliquely due to their nearness to one another
Gilbert De Magnete Illo118 - Public domain book illustration
Illustration from De Magnete, etc. by William Gilbert (1600, translated 1900), showing directions above the body of a loadstone
Gutenberg cover - Public domain dedication image
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Illustratiojn from The Goody-Naughty Book
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