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San katada no rakugan, Kiyomasu Torii

Print shows geese descending near a pavilion at the end of a long wharf in a lake, with two people in a small boat in the foreground. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Ed... More

[Bird's-eye view of Boston, Massachusetts, with two vignettes of Nativ...

Similar view of Boston incorporating lower left vignette of Native hunting was engraved by J. Turner and published in the American Magazine, 1745 August, title page.

A prospective view of the town of Boston, the capital of New-England -...

Print shows eight British warships (numbered and identified in bottom margin) in the harbor with Boston in the background. Illus. in: Edes & Gill's North-American almanack, and Massachusetts register for the y... More

Entrée au port de Quebec dans l'Amérique Vernet pinxit ; F.A. Annert s...

Print of an idealized, European view of the entrance to the port at Quebec, with a large stone fort, small boats, and men walking along the docks. Stamped on lower right corner: Map Division Library of Congres... More

Sanbashi no danjo, print by Kiyonaga Torii

Print shows two women standing at the end of a dock next to a young man sitting in a boat. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: ver... More

Veduta del porto di ancona L. De Vegni inc

Print shows a view of the port of Ancona with several sailing ships, rowboats, and activity on a wharf. Printed at top center: No. 2. Trimmed to within plate mark at top. Blind stamped on lower left, in oval: ... More

The London docks - Public domain engraving

Barrel-covered dock area with masts in background. Public domain photograph - engraving of a sailing ship, sea battle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Katada no rakugan, Katsushika Hokusai - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a bird's-eye view of a coastline with a thatch-roofed structure at the end of a long pier, pilgrims standing at the entrance to the pier, and in a boat near shore, and geese on the water in the dist... More

Secchū sanbashi no geinin, Eizan Kikukawa

Print shows two women, possibly geisha, and a male porter standing on a wharf on the edge of a river during a snow storm; they are holding umbrellas and wearing geta, there are boats on the river and a bridge i... More

Jessup's Landing

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

View of Philadelphia as seen from top of Great Ship House, Augt. 1829 ...

(DLC/PP-1996:023.12) Notations below, above and within image identify types of ships and places. Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory no. 152. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress).

Samuel Prout - Caen Saml. Prout ; Jas. Carter

Print shows a canal with women washing clothing on a small quay and a view of the rear of the Church of Saint Pierre in Caen, France, with bird-shaped gargoyles at top. Published title: Church of St. Pierre at... More

Low Hill General Cemetery drawn by T. Allom ; engraved by Robt. Wallis...

Prints show exterior views, on the top, a carriage and pedestrians in front of the Greek revival entrance, labeled "Necropolis", of the Low Hill General Cemetery in Liverpool; and on the bottom, many small boat... More

Utagawa Hiroshige - Yokkaichi, Ando Hiroshige - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a man running along an earthen wharf, chasing his hat which the wind has blown off; another person stands on a wooden portion of the pier, and there is a small fishing village on the left. Title and... More

Navy Yard, Brooklyn - for the Ladies' Companion / drawn by Lundie.

Print shows a group of people standing on a decayed section of the docks at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. Illus. in: The Ladies' Companion.... New York : W.W. Snowden, v. 5, (1836 July), opp. p. 103.

Water or holding tank with downspout "in light"

Drawing shows a large tank on a raised platform at the edge of a river, with a stairway leading to a dock, a chute descending to the waters edge, also a wharf extending into the river. Appears to be a fragment... More

Ship in dry dock, probably Navy Yard

Stamped on verso: From the file of James F. Queen artist, 1824-1889. (DLC/PP-1997:105) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (L... More

United States almanac, for the year 1841

Print shows the title page for the United States Almanac for the year 1841 showing the deity Mercury/Hermes soaring above the waterfront at Philadelphia with ships and boats on the Delaware River and two men mo... More

Sanbashi no onna, Kuniyoshi Utagawa - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a young woman wearing geta, walking on a wharf, with several birds flying overhead. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format... More

Stopping place below Hudson - first view of the Catskill Mountains fro...

Drawing showing a sailboat docked at a pier on the Hudson River with view of the Catskill Mountains in the background. Purchase; William Reese Company; 2000; (DLC/PP-2000:086). Forms part of: Documentary drawi... More

Man sketching on a wharf with a dog seated next to him, in the backgro...

Stamped on verso: From the file of James F. Queen artist, 1824-1889. Cochran, 102 (DLC/PP-1997:105) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing fil... More

Arrival of the royal procession at the custom-house quay

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

An exact prospect of Charlestown, the metropolis of the province of So...

Print shows a view of the waterfront at Charleston harbor, Charleston, South Carolina, with several ships and small boats in the harbor and men, some with fishing nets, standing on a bit of land in the lower le... More

Scenes from Uncle Tom's Cabin. First meeting of Uncle Tom and Eva T.W....

Print shows Uncle Tom sitting on a box, talking with Eva who is sitting on a large bale of cotton, on a dock with the smokestack of a steamboat in the background. Printed at top: Scenes from Uncle Tom's Cabin No. 2.

A drawing of a boat in a body of water Ferry(?) alongside a dock with ...

Drawing shows a small ferry tied to a wharf, with buildings along the waterfront. Inscribed in pencil on lower left: 1852 [or] 1853. Stamped on verso: From the file of James F. Queen artist, 1824-1889. Notatio... More

Brooklyn, L.I., as seen from Trinity Church, New York / painted by J.W...

Print shows piers and wharves and the dock area of the "Wall Street Ferry" looking from Trinity Church across the East River toward Brooklyn; many ships are at dock, also shows many carts and wagons, pedestrian... More

Roman pier. Assouan - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Remains of pier built by the Romans in the Aswan area on the Nile River. No. 1834. On verso: Assouan. Roman Pier.

View from Philœ - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Portico on island of Philae, overlooking the Nile River, boat moored at water's edge. No. 1819. On verso: Philae. Temple Hypêthre - Landing place.

Katada no rakugan, Andō Hiroshige - Ukiyo e print

Print shows building at the end of a long pier, boats moored along the shoreline, a flock of geese descending upon the lake, and mountains in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by ... More

Convent and quays on the Vilaine, Rennes, (p. 268.)

Published with: Jephson, J. M. Narrative of a walking tour in Brittany by John Mounteney Jephson, F.S.A. ; accompanied by notes of a photographic expedition by Lovell Reeve, F.L.S., no. 78.

Quay and Shipping on the Blavet, Hennebon, (p. 185.)

Published with: Jephson, J. M. Narrative of a walking tour in Brittany by John Mounteney Jephson, F.S.A. ; accompanied by notes of a photographic expedition by Lovell Reeve, F.L.S., no. 49.

Quay and embankment on the Ellé, Quimperlé, (p. 173.)

Published with: Jephson, J. M. Narrative of a walking tour in Brittany by John Mounteney Jephson, F.S.A. ; accompanied by notes of a photographic expedition by Lovell Reeve, F.L.S., no. 44.

Quay and Church of St. Michael, Quimperlé, (p. 174.)

Published with: Jephson, J. M. Narrative of a walking tour in Brittany by John Mounteney Jephson, F.S.A. ; accompanied by notes of a photographic expedition by Lovell Reeve, F.L.S., no. 45.

Quay, with bridge and shipping, Auray, (p. 194.)

Published with: Jephson, J. M. Narrative of a walking tour in Brittany by John Mounteney Jephson, F.S.A. ; accompanied by notes of a photographic expedition by Lovell Reeve, F.L.S., no. 53.

Harbor and docks with fishing smacks, Italy

Attributed to Frank Duveneck. Public domain photograph - historical image of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Great Eastern Steamship, docked at harbor, New York City, N.Y.

Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNY 119. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collection of stereographs and other early photographs (Library of Congress) Purchase; Larry Gotth... More

Ferry at Fort Snelling, Minn, Minnesota, 19th century.

No. 1796. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, lan... More

[Unidentified view of a harbor] - stereocsopic card

Gift; Fred Lockley. 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 ... More

Shipping, East River, N.Y., showing boats inlcuding boat from Georgeto...

On mount: New H Series: New York City. Forms part of the Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.

[Sanitary commission barge at the docks, City Point, Virginia]

Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 2517. Public domain photograph of a locomotive, train car, railroad trucks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View down the Potomac from Union Arch (Andrew J. Russel)

Photograph showing an aerial view of a wharf facility with large stone bricks scattered around. No. 131. Title from published source: Entrance to Washington Water Works, Great Falls, Potomac River. Published i... More

Government coal wharf, Alexandria, Virginia (Andrew J. Russel)

Photograph shows two men on the shore of the Potomac River facing the wharf. No. 123.

[The Landing at City Point, Virginia]

Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 456. Public domain photograph of a dock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Dock on the south side of the James River, opposite Richmond, Virgini...

Title devised by Library staff from similar image in LOT 11486-C.

Departure of volunteers from Duqubue, Iowa, April 22, 1861 / Hy. The E...

Top illustration shows crowds on the docks waving farewll as boats loaded with Army troops departs. Bottom illustration shows soldiers,some civilians, and mattresses on the floor in the U.S. Capitol rotunda. Il... More

[Broadway Landing, Appomattox River, Virginia] during American Civil W...

Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 229. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Medical supply boat "Planter" on Appomattox River, Virginia]

Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 1038 VA. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Seabrook's from the wharf - A black and white photo of a boat on a bod...

Photograph shows John E. Seabrook's house as seen from the docks. Includes a few soldiers in a row boat. Image shows cotton drying on the lawn to the left and right of the house. Title inscribed in ink on the f... More

Views on Hilton Head, South Carolina

Six images: siege train, two views of Army wharf, Army bakery, Army headquarters, and commissary headquarters. Civil War Photograph Collection. Nos. 166, 170, 210, 209, 4977, and 4978.

U.S Mail boat dock, Harrison's Landing, James River, Virginia--Floatin...

After a sketch by J.H. Schell. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1862 Aug. 9, p. 308.

Launch of the Dictator. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card...

Photograph shows crowds gathered for the 1863 launching of the U.S.S. Dictator by Delameter Iron Works, New York City, New York. Title from handwritten inscription on back of card. Publisher attribution based o... More

Monitor off Akin's Landing, November 1864

Photograph showing the double turreted ironclad monitor "Onandaga" off Akin's Landing in the James River.

Lower wharf, Belle Plain, built by U.S.M.R.R. Construction Corps

Photograph showing a steamboat carrying medical supplies at the landing at Belle Plain, Virginia.

Monitor off Akin's Landing, November 1864 (Andrew J. Russel)

Photograph showing the double turreted ironclad monitor "Onandaga" off Akin's Landing in the James River.

South Ferry dock, New York. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope ...

Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNY 105B. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collection of stereographs and other early photographs (Library of Congress) Purchase; Larry Gott... More

Medical supply boat, Appomattox Landing, Virginia / negative by J. Ree...

Photograph showing the supply boat "Planter" pulling up to a pier on the Appomattox River, a mile above City Point. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C... More

Landing where they exchange prisoners, James River, April 1865 (Andrew...

Photograph showing a soldier standing near a wharf on the James River.

Shipment of cotton at Savannah, for New York, on account of the U.S. G...

Cotton bales on wharf, ships in background, Savannah harbor. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1865 Feb. 25, p. 357.

View from Pioneer Mill, looking up the wharf (Andrew J. Russel)

Photograph shows cargo ships at the wharf in Alexandria, Virginia from Pioneer Mill, which was six stories high. Published in: Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints / by Andrew J. Russell ; wit... More

The rustic boat house, Central Park

Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GCP 113A. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collection of stereographs and other early photographs (Library of Congress) Purchase; Larry Gott... More

South Ferry. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

Stereograph shows "South Ferry" and "Hamilton Ferry" terminals, New York City, New York. Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNY 105A. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collecti... More

South Ferry. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

Stereograph shows a ferry boat docked at "Hamilton Ferry" terminal, New York City, New York. Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNY 105. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Colle... More

The Houses of Parliament, from Lambeth Bridge / By Valentine Blanchard...

Stereograph shows boats and docks in the Thames River with the Palace of Westminster in the background. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 403.

[Magazine wharf, City Point; January 1865] (Andrew J. Russel)

Title from published source. Published in: Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints / by Andrew J. Russell ; with a preface by Joe Buberger and Matthew Isenberg. New York : Dover Publications, c1982, no. 36.

[View of boats and ships at wharf, Charleston, South Carolina]

Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 3093. Public domain photograph of ship docs, shipyard, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

South Ferry. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

Stereograph shows "South Ferry" and "Hamilton Ferry" terminals, New York City, New York. Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNY 105AB. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collect... More

Barge Office at the Battery New York City

Card number: "No. 365[?]". Publisher attribution based on provenance. Gottheim collection code: GNY 90. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collection of stereographs and other early photographs (Library of Congr... More

Giesboro, Md. (Andrew J. Russel) during American Civil War

Photograph showing bales of grain on the wharf at Giesboro cavalry depot. Alternate title from published source: Giesboro grain wharf; July 1865. Published in: Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic pr... More

[Young girl sitting on pier] - Public domain scenic drawing

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Callao, after the fire of 15 August, 1868

Photograph shows firedamage on the wharf. People stand amidst the rubble; in foreground, boats and a pier. Photographs by Courret Hermanos Fotogs., Lima, Peru. In album: Recuerdos del Peru, vol. 1.

On the docks after a hot day / Hogan.

Poor people resting on dock. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1868 Aug. 22, p. 532.

Saratoga Lake. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

On mount: Saratoga Springs and Vicinity. No. 1708. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, New York, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arica - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Photograph shows passengers and cargo on the wharf at Arica, Chile (formerly Peru), with mountains in the background.

Harbor view, New York City. New York City sterescopic card, 19th centu...

Series: American Series. Forms part of the Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.

New import pier no. 27 north - Public domain graphic arts, Library of ...

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Philadelphia and Reading Railway Co. Information o... More

Tōkyō meishō zu - Public domain Japanese woodblock print

Japanese print showing street scene in Tokyo with wharf and sailboat in the foreground, parcels on the wharf, people in traditional and Western dress, and buildings in the background, one of which is flying the... More

River Queen and Island Home at Steamboat Wharf, 1870s, Nantucket Islan...

Image of the River Queen and steamer Island Home at Steamboat Wharf, Nantucket ,1870s..Image number: SC459

[Images of the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge (East River Bridge)...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 14, (1870 Dec. 17), p. 812.

Waiting for the ferry - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congres...

4824C U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Triebel, artist. Foer... More

[La Crosse, Wisc. 1873] - Public domain vintage map

Print showing La Crosse, Wisconsin from vantage point on the Mississippi River with the "Belle of La Crosse" steamboat at dock and a steam "Transfer Boat" the "Alex. McGregor" with two barges on the river, also... More

The little yachtsman - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a young boy dressed as a sailor, holding a model sailboat, leaning against a mooring bollard at the end of a pier; shows a sailing ship under full sail in the background. F7417 U.S. Copyright Office... More

At Dock Street wharf / Schell & Hogan ; JL[?] sc.

Print shows congestion of horse-drawn carts and wagons overburdened with merchanise on Dock Street, also handcarts, teamsters and longshoremen, and railroad locomotives and cars for hauling goods from ships to ... More

Scene on a New York dock--Stevedores unloading a ship / drawn by I.P. ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 21, no. 1072 (1877 July 14), p. 540.

Glen Haven A.F. Bellows - Public domain portrait drawing

Drawing shows a trail along the shore of a lake or river, with large trees bordering the trail, docks or wharves jutting out from the shore, and a flag pole just right of center, possibly Glen Haven, New York. ... More

The Negro exodus - Scenes on the wharves at Vicksburg / from a sketch ...

Public domain photograph related to race relations, African Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of the iron pier at West Brighton Beach, Coney Island

8127 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Maclay & Davies, copyr... More

Atlantic Yacht Club House, Bay Ridge

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[The port of Rumeli Hisarı] - Public domain image of steamship

Photograph possibly by Abdullah Frères. Title translated from album caption. Captioned in Ottoman Turkish and French. No. 23. No. 685. In album: Views of the Bosporus and Istanbul, Ottoman Empire. Forms part of... More

Steamer landing, Lake Chautauqua

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue F (1899). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 04473. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Phosphate elevators, Tampa pier, Fla.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

City of Key West at Key West, Fla., The

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Storm King - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a landscape with water, mountains, and sky, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Pierce landing, William Henry Jackson photograph

Attribution to Jackson and locale based on listing as photo no. 8031 in Catalogue of the W.H. Jackson Views (1898). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 7231. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Tampa pier, the Olivette at her landing

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 05847. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[The dockside mill] / Abdullah Frères, Constantinople.

Title translated from album caption. Located at the Imperial Naval Arsenal. Captioned in Ottoman Turkish and French. No. 32. No. 41. In album: The Imperial Naval Academy, Imperial Naval Arsenal, Navy Department... More

Steamer Mt. Washington at dock, Weirs, N.H.

Title devised by cataloger. Locale based on negative D4-18978. On sidewheel: "Mt. Washington, Boston & M[...]r Line." "3055" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 30941. Gift; State Historical Society of Colo... More

St. Lucie at Eden, Indian River

"111" on negative. Title and attribution to Jackson from Catalogue of the W.H. Jackson Views (1898). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 3656. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Lake George, William Henry Jackson photograph

Attribution to Jackson based on Catalogue of the W.H. Jackson Views (1898). Negative taped to second sheet of glass. "The Kenesaw" on pier. "A 73" and "7635" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 7897. Gift; ... More

Satsuma on the St. Johns - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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

[The double stone dock] / Constantinople, Abdullah Frères.

Located at the Imperial Naval Arsenal. Title translated from album caption. Captioned in Ottoman Turkish and French. No. 36. No. 441. In album: The Imperial Naval Academy, Imperial Naval Arsenal, Navy Departmen... More

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