Royal Gardens, Vauxhall. Grand day and evening fete, next Tuesday, Aug...
Broadside announcing Charles Green's ascension in the balloon "Nassau" from Vauxhall Gardens, London. Includes a picture of passengers in a balloon basket. At head of title: Under the direct patronage of Her Ma... More
North-country mails at the Peacock, Islington / painted by James Polla...
Print shows several passenger and mail coaches on street in front of the Peacock building in Islington, London, England. Engraved from the original picture in the possession of Henry Wormald, Esqr. to whom thi... More
Trip to Epsom - Public domain monumental decor engraving
Drawing shows crowds of people on horseback or in wagons and one stagecoach full of passengers in front of the classic screen at Hyde Park, London. Inscribed in black ink at bottom: Engraved. No. 11:1. Similar... More
[Apparatus used to convert electrical energy into mechanical rotation,...
Illus. in: Experimental researches in electricity / Michael Faraday. London : R. and J.E. Taylor, 1839-1855, v. 2, pl. 4. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of... More
Banque, Bourse et palais du Lord Maire, Londres The bank, the exchange...
Print shows a view of the Tuileries Palace with the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and a large plaza with pedestrians and carriages in the foreground. Signed on stone on lower right: Tuonra [Arnout spelled backwards].
Entry to the Strand from Charing Cross / T.S. Boys, del. et lith.
Illustration showing people in London street. Signature on monument at right: "T.S. Boys, 1841." Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Thomas Shotter Boys. Lon... More
19th century England - DIG31925
Daguerreotyp. Porträtt (troligen) av Amelia Byam som gifte sig med John Ericsson den 15 oktober 1836, då var hon 19 år, alltså född 1817. Amelia Byam var halvsyster med Mrs Charles Seidler, en av John Ericssons... More
Exeter Hall, the great anti-slavery meeting, 1841 / T.H. Shepherd [del...
Print shows interior of Exeter Hall filled with a large crowd for the Anti-slavery Society meeting, London, England. Le grande salle d'Exeter-Hall assemblie des amis des noirs : Die so-gennante Exeter-Halle ve... More
Mansion House, Cheapside &c. / T. Shotter Boys, del. et lith.
Illustration showing people walking in London streets, public coach, and buildings seen from corner of Lombard Street. Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Th... More
Piccadilly, looking towards the city / T.S. Boys, del. et lith.
Illustration showing people walking in square at corner of Old Bond St., public and commercial buildings. Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Thomas Shotter ... More
Guildhall / T.S. Boys, del. et lithog.
Illustration showing interior of hall with people. Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Thomas Shotter Boys. London : T. Boys, 1842.
Christmas tree at Windsor Castle / drawn by J.L. Williams.
Family around Christmas tree, depicted in an oval with border showing winter scenes and the fruits and animals of a bountiful harvest. Illus. in: The Illustrated London news, Christmas supplement, 1848, p. 409.
[Full page of The Illustrated London News, Christmas Supplement, 1848,...
Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1848. Reference copy may be in LOT 4446. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Street vendors; Gt. Brit. Hist. 1848; Holiday... More
A north View of the Cities of London and Westminster, with part of Hig...
Public domain image of 18th century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Houses of Parliament / Pearson sc. during American Civil War
Print shows Palace of Westminster, meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, on the banks of the Thames River. In album: [Album of ephemera and Civil War era photographs; photos and album c... More
The prospect of London and Westminster taken from Lambeth
Public domain image of a historic vintage city view, cityscape, plan, 17th-18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
A View of Westminster Bridge. Vüe du Pont de Westminster
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Vue de la cathédrale de St. Paul à Londres
Public domain scan of artwork in Austrian National Library, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vue meridionale de la fameuse douane dite Custom-House à Londres
Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Das Innere der brennenden Börse in London am 10. Jänner 1838
Public domain scan of artwork in Austrian National Library, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
London from Greenwich Park - Victorian era public domain image
Public domain image of 18th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The south East Prospect of Westminster from Somerset House to Westmins...
Auch als No 9 oberhalb der Ansicht in der Mitte bezeichnet
Vue Meridionale du palais dit Somerset House à Londres
Public domain photograph of vintage postcard, London, England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A south View of the cities of London and Westminster, taken from Denma...
from the Original Picture in the Possession of Mr. Smart
Vue de la Bourse royale à Londres
Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
"Epurator" machine for cleaning cotton
Photograph shows cotton being cleaned through machinery; cotton in case on display. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852,... More
[Picadilly omnibus boarding passengers to the exhibition at Hyde Park;...
Paper joined in irregular shape. No. 40:4. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glass fountain, England - Victorian era public domain image
Photograph shows water spouting from large glass fountain in center of exhibit hall. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer brothers, 1852... More
Cotton machinery - Victorian era public domain image
Photograph shows large cotton machine on display. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852, v. 2, frontis.
View of transept, looking north
Photograph shows a slightly elevated view of transept with fountain and statues; large tree in the background. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, Lon... More
Agriclutural implements - Victorian era public domain image
Photograph shows pieces of farm equipment: plows. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852, v. 2 frontis.
Model house for families - Victorian era public domain image
Photograph shows exterior of building. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852, v. 2 frontis.
Allegorical sculpture group of the City of Paris imploring heaven to t...
Photograph shows sculpture of woman sitting with sickly child and elderly man leaning against her. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer ... More
Geborduurd zadel uit India, tentoongesteld op de Great Exhibition, Lon...
Public domain photograph of Great Exhibition, London, England, 1851, Crystal palace, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Interior view of the Crystal Palace during the Great Industrial Exhib...
Inscribed in ink on lower right margin : "420063". Transfer; Smithsonian Institution; (DLC/PP-1942:063) Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).
General view from transept, looking west
Photograph shows interior of Crystal Palace with large sculptures and other exhibit items on display. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spic... More
Replica van een middeleeuwse grafsteen [Mediaeval Tomb. (Caen Stone) M...
Picryl description: Public domain image related to death, coffin, grave, funeral, burial, monument, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
View of eastern nave - A black and white photo of an old factory
Photograph shows a slightly elevated view of the interior of the Crystal Palace exhibit hall with various items on display and international flags hanging from balcony railings. Salted paper photoprint by Claud... More
View of western nave - Victorian era public domain image
Photograph shows Crystal Palace interior. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer brothers, 1852, v. 4, frontis.
Locomotive engine. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Photograph shows locomotive engine on display. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852, v. 2, frontis.
Lathe for railway wheels - Victorian era public domain image
Photograph shows lathe machinery. Public domain image of Swedish railroads works, train yard, workshop, tracks, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cremorne Gardens ... Grand Victoria fete in honour of the Inauguration...
Broadside announcing an inaugural festival for the Exhibition of All Nations, London, England, 1851. Includes a picture of the balloon "Erin-go-Bragh" to publicize an ascent by balloonist John Hampton during th... More
View of transept, looking south
Photograph shows general view of transept with fountain and statues; large tree in the background. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer ... More
Crystal palace London Regent Street
This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Crystal Palace. DLC/PP-420063.
View of west end of building - Victorian era public domain image
Photograph shows exterior view of Crystal Palace building. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852, v. 2 frontis.
Agricultural implements - Victorian era public domain image
Photograph shows three pieces of farm equipment: a cultivator, cart, and a harrow. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852, ... More
[Sheet of sketches for the illustrated 1852 London edition of Uncle To...
Purchase; Warren Ewens; 1993; (DLC-PP/1993:162). Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga and curators of the Library of Congress ; historical commentary by Alan ... More
[St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England, viewed from across the river...
Photograph. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Public domain photograph - historical image of Venice, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[2 humorous sketches of daily life in London: "Going to the pantomime"...
Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 181853 Dec. 24, p. 580. Reference copy may be in LOT 4638. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: PI WORKS; Humor; Gt. Brig. ... More
A scene of scenes for the year 1853, British Cartoon Print
Cartoon showing king on pedestal leaning on tablet of 10 commandments, at bottom of which lies broken statue of queen; hanged man, and people with various disagreements in square in front of St. Paul's, London.... More
Royal Exchange / by the London Stereoscopic Company.
Gift; Geo. B. Williams; 1909; (DLC/PP-1909:43859). Series: Views of London and vicinity, no. 9. Title from label on back of mount.
Street scene in London--winter evening / Ts. Nast.
Crowded London street with food vendors, children in rags, and well-dressed men and women passing by. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1859 April 2, p. 212.
Reading-room of the British Museum
Print shows the domed reading of the British Library at the British Museum. Illus. in: Memoirs of libraries: including a handbook of library economy / By Edward Edwards. London : Trübner & Co.,1859, p. 701.
James McNeill Whistler - [Greenwich pensioner]
Print shows a retired gentleman relaxing in grass in Greenwich, London, England. Title and some other information from the Whistler Etching Project website: http://etchings.arts.gla.ac.uk. Signed and dated on p... More
Jerusalem / Frank M. Good, Phot. ; London.
City of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Public domain photograph - historical image of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[ U.S. Signal Corp. barometer, made by L. Casella, London, England]
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
Some specimens of "Secesh" industry - intended for the London Exhibiti...
Images show: Goblet - made from a "Yankee's skull"; paperweight made from a "Yankee jaw bone"; reading desk made from a human skeleton; furs made from scalps and beards; necklace of "Yankee teeth"; head wreath ... More
The International Exhibition of 1862 The foreign picture gallery.
Stereograph shows exhibition room with paintings and sculptures. No. 76. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support... More
Photograph of Vestrymen and Visitors, July 14th 1862
Book Title: Construction of Water System of London.Artist: W. Brown.Artist Bio: British, active mid 19th century.Creation Date: 1862.Process: albumen print.Credit Line: Gift of Stephen White.Accession Number: 2... More
Public domain photo of a 3d object, Europe, free to use, no copyright ...
A black and white photo of a statue of a woman, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
The International Exhibition of 1862 The nave, from eastern dome.
Stereograph showing interior of exhibition hall with elaborate fountain in foreground. No. 28.
Sculptuur van Edward VI, door Baron di Triqueti ('Prince Albert's favo...
A black and white photo of a statue of a man, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Public domain photo of a 3d object, Europe, free to use, no copyright ...
A black and white photo of a statue of a woman, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Public domain photo of a 3d object, Europe, free to use, no copyright ...
A black and white photo of a statue, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell / By Valentine Blanchard.
Stereograph shows horse-drawn carriages and people walking in front of St. John's Gate, London, England. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 510.
Pall Mall, looking towards the National Gallery / By Valentine Blancha...
Stereograph shows horse-drawn carriages and people walking on Pall Mall, London, England. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 425.
Piccadilly, looking east / By Valentine Blanchard.
Stereograph shows horse-drawn carriages and people walking on Piccadilly, London, England. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 442.
The Haymarket / By Valentine Blanchard.. England in 19th century.
Stereograph shows horse-drawn carriages and people walking on Haymarket, London, England. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 460. Printed on label on verso: From James Cremer's Stere... More
Houses of Parliament, from Lambeth Bridge / By Valentine Blanchard.
Stereograph shows boy with horse-drawn wagon and boats in the Thames River with the Palace of Westminster in the background. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 407.
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.
Pall Mall west / By Valentine Blanchard.
Stereograph shows horse-drawn carriages and people walking on Pall Mall, London, England. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 440.
The National Gallery / By Valentine Blanchard.
Stereograph shows horse-drawn carriages and people walking in front of the National Gallery, London, England. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 468.
Westminster Hall / By Valentine Blanchard.. England in 19th century.
Stereograph shows horse-drawn carriages in front of the Houses of Parliament, London, England. On mount: Stereographs of London, by Valentine Blanchard. No. 511.
Aerial voyages over London Ashburnham Park, King's Road, Chelsea.
Caption continues: May 1st and every day (weather permitting) from 1 till 7, with the immense and new steam captive balloon, constructed on the same system as that which acted with such success at the Universal... More
Oude huizen in Wych Street, Londen
Public domain scan of artwork in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Francis Seymour Haden - [Battersea Bridge] / S. Haden.
Print shows view of the Battersea Bridge and Old Chelsea from across the Thames River. Title from: The engraved work of Sir Francis Seymour Haden, P.R.E. ; an illustrated and descriptive catalogue / by H. Nazeb... More
Igirisu rondon taikō, Utagawa Hiroshige - Ukiyo e print
Japanese triptych (one section only) print shows ships in a harbor with women and men walking and riding horses in the foreground. Print created by either Hiroshige II or Hiroshige III. Signature: Hiroshige ga... More
Le ballon captif à vapeur de Mr. Henri Giffard, à Londres, mai 1869 / ...
Drawing shows the giant captive balloon constructed by Henri Giffard for the Paris Exhibition of 1867 and brought to London, England, in 1868 and 1869. Balloon is moored at launching site; with numerous onlooke... More
Mount Hope Motherhouse and Orphanage
Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Funeral of Mr. [George] Peabody in Westminster Abbey
Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1869 Nov. 20, p. 520. Reference copy may be in BIOG FILE - Peabody, George, 1795-1869. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings:... More
Coliseum - interior / John P. Soule, 199 Washington St., Boston.
Stereograph showing interior of concert hall, including the 8 feet in diameter drum, for the National Peace Jubilee in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mount Hope Motherhouse and Orphanage front view
Public domain photograph of church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
England - The interior of a well-known resort of the Communist refugee...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1871 December 9, p. 197. No reference copy. This record contains unverified data from old caption card and data transcribed from item.
The Water Cart - Early photography, Public domain image
Book Title: From Street Life in London.Artist: John Thomson.Artist Bio: Scottish, 1837 - 1921.Creation Date: 1871-1872.Process: woodburytype.Credit Line: Gift of Stephen White.Accession Number: 2005.024.012
The Bashful model / S.L. Fildes.
A scene in Newgate Prison, London, where a prisoner, being held down by police, is compelled to sit for his photograph, to be placed in the "Rogue's Gallery". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1873 Nov. 29, pp. 1064-1065.
Base-ball in England - the match on Lord's cricket grounds between the...
Illustration showing a baseball game between the Boston Red Stockings and the Philadelphia Athletics played on the cricket grounds in London, England, with spectators in the foreground and the background. The f... More
The fire at the Union League Club house last Sunday morning The new Al...
First print shows scenes at the clubhouse after a fire including: the staircase, where the fire started, the art gallery, covered art and furniture, workers shoveling debris, and a copy of Jaspar Cropsey's pain... More
Italian Street Musicians, London
Book Title: Street Life in London.Artist: John Thomson.Artist Bio: Scottish, 1837 - 1921.Creation Date: 1876.Print Date: 1877.Process: woodburytype.Credit Line: Gift of Lillick, McHose & Charles.Accession Numbe... More
Halfpenny Ices - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith... Italian ice men constitute a distinct feature of London life, which, however, IS generally Ignored by the public at large, so far as It’s... More
London Cabmen - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith..…Despite the traditional hoarse voice, rough appearance, and quarrelsome tone, cab-drivers are as a rule reliable and honest men, who can b... More
The Independent Shoe-Black - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:..“The independent boot-black whose photograph is before the reader, found by experience that the system instituted was not altogether pleas... More
November Effigies - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:..The accompanying photograph is that of a nondescript guy, somewhat clumsily built up by a costermonger who lives in the south-east of Lond... More
Workers on the "Silent Highway"
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:.. There are, undoubtedly, many most honest, hard-working, and in every sense worthy men, who hold licences from the Watermen's Company, or ... More
The Cheap Fish of St-Giles - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:.. Awaiting the moment when the costermonger is able to procure a barrow of his own he must pay eighteen pence per week for the cost of hiri... More
"Mush-Fakers" and Ginger-Beer Makers
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:..“At Clapham Common - where the accompanying photograph was taken - Hampstead, Greenwich, Battersea Park, etc etc, on a broiling summer's d... More
Flying Dustmen - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:. The removal of dust and refuse from the houses of the metropolis is a task which devolves on the officers of the various parishes. Althoug... More
The Sellers of Shell-fish - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:..‘“But it's hard to pick up money on the streets; there is so many at the same game now, that it's about all we can do to get food. Fridays... More
The Water-Cart - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:..“The men employed on the water carts work according to the state of the weather. Thus, in summer under a hot dry wind, they emerge at earl... More
Recruiting Sergeants - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith.."Recruiting in London is almost exclusively circumscribed to the district stretching between the St. George's Barracks, Trafalgar Square, a... More
The Street Locksmith - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:..“The owner of the stall in the accompanying photograph had, however, a different story to tell concerning keys. He possessed some keys whi... More