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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

Persistent URL: floridamemory.com/items/show/256451 ( http://floridamemory.com/items/show/256451 ) ..Local call number: KOR0712..Title: Portrait of Koreshan Victor Bubbett - Estero..Date: January 16, 1902..Phy... 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.

Roman Key, bronze, Roman

Sposalizio del gobbo nan

Nûh [Noah] on the Ark.

Cornelis Danckerts I - La dance de Laloÿeau

Blue Ridge Parkway - Miniature Furniture

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Jake Cress' 18th-century style miniature furniture pieces will please young and old alike. Location: (36.987° N 80.357° W) Status: Pub... More

Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway - Beautiful 18th Century Home in Centr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Lovely example of the restored homes that can be seen from the byway. Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Relating to America's Byways

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

Northern Hemisphere ; Southern Hemisphere.

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

A rigmaroll

Western states

Map of Pennsylvania

Albert Sands Southworth

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 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

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

Vue du Nile

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

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

Rigl Sisters

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

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.

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

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

Patent Drawing for T. A. Edison's Incandescing Electric Lamp

Utility Patent Drawings

Grundriss der Moschee.

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

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

One of 24 images from a unique and exceptional album ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/72157624218631585/ ) dating from c. 1900 containing images of early steam locomotives. See the set des... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Railway Album: 7 - Prince Leopold at Harrow & Wealdstone stati...

Image number: 7.Locomotive name: Prince Leopold.Locomotive number: 857.Locomotive class: Improved Precedent ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNWR_Improved_Precedent_Class ) .Railway company: LNWR.Description/note... More

Vintage Railway Album: 4 (detail) - Harrow & Wealdstone station

See full version of image 4 for original...One of 24 images from a unique and exceptional album dating from c. 1900 containing images of early steam locomotives. See the set description for further information... More

Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail - Old Steamer Racing Along Beachfront

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Old steam race cars used to race along the packed sands of the Ormond Beachfront. This old steamer chugging along the shore was particip... More

Vintage Railway Album: 5 (detail) - Harrow & Wealdstone station

Hover over image for notes. See original of image 5 ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/4728304447/ ) for full version...One of 24 images from a unique and exceptional album ( http://www.flickr.co... More

Birmingham Council House, early 1900s

Posted as a mystery image, but identified within minutes by Mike Gerrish ( /photos/mikegerrish/ ) ...Estimated early 1900s.

Mason Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon

Originally thought that this could be France, but now identified thanks to PiersSC!..Estimated early 1900s.

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Pisgah National Forest Entranc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historical image shows the entrance arch into Pisgah National Forest as it appeared from 1916 to 1936, until U.S. 276 was built. A ... More

Western Heritage Historic Byway - Swan Falls Dam

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Swan Falls Dam was built in 1901 as the first hydroelectric dam on the Snake River. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Pl... More

The Keep, Kenilworth Castle, early 1900s

Identified thanks to Mike Gerrish ( /photos/mikegerrish/ ) ..Estimated early 1900s...As of Weds 8 December views on this image have gone ballistic - where's everyone coming from?!..Check out more of my vintage ... More

Natchez Trace Parkway - Automobile Museum in Tupelo

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A family enjoys a visit to the automobile museum in Tupelo, Mississippi. Location: Tupelo, Mississippi (34.257° N 88.713° W) Status: P... More

Historic National Road - Antique Car at National Road/Zane Grey Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This green vintage car is part of the floor display at the National Road/Zane Grey Museum in Norwich. Location: Location: Norwich, Ohio... More

A trip to the moon (Le voyage dans la Lune), Georges Méliès [1902]

Le voyage dans la Lune, Méliès, 1902 (domaine public) / A trip to the moon, Méliès, 1902 (public domain)

Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway - Paul Kroegel Became the Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Paul Kroegel with a pelican on Pelican Island, Florida. Location: Location: Florida (27.803° N 80.429° W) Status: Public domain. U.S. ... More

Three Brothers

Three Brothers from talus below Cathedral Spires, Bruce Fincham, 1968, Public Domain, A-26-69-012,

The Stapleton Family, at the Rodney, Easter Monday 1907

Hook Edwardian Family Album page #29..Interesting that this is clearly noted as 'Stapledon' whereas the census records have the family as Stapleton...The lady marked as 'mother' will be Ethel Hook, nee Stapleto... More

Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway - Men Fishing In 1908

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fishing enthusiasts have delighted in the lakes of the Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway since 1908. Location: Location: Colorado (3... More

The Spider and the Butterfly (Le papillon fantastique), Georges Méliès...

Silent film by french author and director Georges Méliès / Film muet de Georges Méliès (1909).

R Holland Butchers, Wallsend, Newcastle Upon On Tyne, c. 1910

Another gem from the Who Do You Think You Are? Live show, and a classic occupational photograph from the early 1900s. This one belongs to Candis Ibberson and is used with her kind permission. It depicts her G... More

Early Colour image of thatched house now identified as Corhampton, Ham...

The second image in this batch of 12, this one being an alternative view of the house/farmhouse featured in the previous image in my photostream...These images have now been identified as being made using the P... More

"The Home Stretch in Florida" - postcard to Frederick Hoeing

Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway - Exoduster Children, Elsie and Lel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Twins Elsie (1889-1981) and Lela (1889-1962) Scott, two of 17 children belonging to Stafford County Exodusters John and Julia Scott, pos... More

Plate 1034 - A, bathroom La Salle

Plate 1022 - A, bathroom Art Nouveau

No. 405 Park Avenue. Northeast Corner Fifty-fourth Street.

Ida Rubinstein, Pisanella

Identified! WW1 hospital at Parc Wern (now Parc Beck), Swansea

During the Great War many stately houses were taken over as hospitals for injured soldiers (as the TV series Downton Abbey has shown), although it has to be said that the guys here look fit as a fiddle! (see co... More

Postcard: Dunkerque - Le Bassin du Commerce et le Quai des Hollandais

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Postcard of Le Havre "Vue generale vers le Port" sent November 1914

Sent by a nurse, Margaret Ripley, to her mother back in England...For more details of the story behind this album see www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/7215762769463... ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/... More

Postcard: Environs du Havre - Ste-Adresse

Captioned "Environs du Havre - Ste-Adresse - Vue generale vers l'Entree du Port du Havre".For more details of the story behind this album see www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/7215762769463... ( http... More

Hospital ward, Sainte Adresse, Le Havre, November 1914

The previous day the sender, nurse Margaret Ripley, sent a card from Sainte Adresse, Le Havre, so I assume that she was still there when this was sent, and hence this hospital must be in that locality...In it s... More

Postcard: Le Havre - Le Cap de la Heve pris de la nouvelle Jetee

Real photo postcard, sent December 1914...For more details of the story behind this album see www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/7215762769463... ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/72... More

Postcard: Paris - Panorama - Quartier Sainte Clotilde

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Postcard: Paris - Hotel des Invalides - Entree Principale

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Postcard: Paris (VIIIeme) - Le Pont Alexandre III vers les Invalides

Wonderful image. From what I can tell it must have been taken from the roof of Petit Palais - maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Le+Pont+Alexandre+III,+paris&amp... ( http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Le+Pont+Alexandre+III... More

Postcard: Dunkerque - Vue generale de la Ville et des Bassins

Another lovely hand-coloured card...For more details of the story behind this album see www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/7215762769463... ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/72157627... More

Postcard: Dunkerque - Station de la Defense Mobile

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Postcard: Rouen - La Grosse Horloge. December 1914

Real photo postcard sent December 1914...For more details of the story behind this album see www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/7215762769463... ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/721... More

Monument du Dr Duchesne, Boulogne-Sur-Mer

Front of postcard sent 14 May 1914..I believe that this may be Guillaume-Benjamin-Amand Duchenne (de Boulogne) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchenne_de_Boulogne ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchenne_de_Boulogne )

Postcard of Sainte Adresse, Le Havre, sent November 1914

Sent by a nurse, Margaret Ripley, to her mother back in England...For more details of the story behind this album see www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/7215762769463... ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/... More

Postcard: Sainte Adresse, Le Havre, France, December 1914

Real photo postcard captioned "Sainte Adresse - Le Nice-Havrais - Le Boulevard Felix-Faure...Sent December 1914...For more details of the story behind this album see www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/sets/... More

Postcard: Bergues - Le Beffroi (XIVe siecle)

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Postcard of L'eglise St Ouen, Rouen, France

Sent 19 November 1914

Postcard: Malo-les-Bains [Dunkirk] - Rue des Ecoles, sent March 1915

On the reverse this has the message "This is road we live in. Officers quarters house on right with balcony - ours 4th down on left back of hospital the high point further on left. My wards are in separate buil... More

Postcard: Calais - Bassin Ouest et Vue Generale du Quartier Maritime, ...

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Postcard: Bergues - Eglise St Martin, sent March 1915

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Postcard: Boulogne-sur-Mer - Porte des Dunes, sent June 1915

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Postcard: Bergues - Tour de St Winoc, sent Feb 1915

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Postcard: Bergues - Porte de Bierne, sent Jan 1915

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Postcard: Malo-les-Bains - La Place Turenne, sent May 1915

A further card of this square in Malo-les-Bains, now a part of Dunkirk. See map for others - www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/map?&fLat=51.0... ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatsthatpicture/map?&fLat=5... More