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[Central Dome, Paris Exposition, 1889]

Originals in PR12, LOT 6634. Public domain photograph of Paris Exposition Universelle, 1889, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Central Dome, Paris Exposition, 1889]

Originals in PR12, LOT 6634. Public domain photograph of Paris Exposition Universelle, 1889, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Full-length portrait of a woman, standing, facing front]

In album: Portraits of rulers, politicians ... relating to the reign of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, p. 46, lower right. Handwritten at top of album page: Opera singers. On verso: Andres Martinez y c[Superscr... More

[Francisco Zarco, full-length portrait, seated, facing front]

On recto: F[Superscript co] Zarco. On recto: Cruces y Campa, 2[Superscript d] S. Francisco, no. 4. In album: Portraits of rulers, politicians ... relating to the reign of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, p. 24, lower left.

Tomb - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Relief sculpture of seated woman holding hand of other woman, man in background. In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 21, left side.

Castle and village of Stolzenfels

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 28, bottom right.

Entrance to Acropolis. Propyleum. Temple of Athene Nike

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, p. 11. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with... More

[Interior court, Temple of Medinet Habu, Thebes]

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 26, upper right. Probably photographed by Francis Frith.

Acropolis from Stadium Bridge - Public domain albumen print photogrpap...

View toward the Acropolis showing Temple of Jupiter and Arch of Hadrian, and Ilissus River. In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 6.

Athens. Cityscape photograph - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Panoramic view of Athens showing Royal Palace and Mount Lycabettus. In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 3.

Pyramides de Chéfren et de Mycérinus à Gyzèh / P. Sebah, Phot.

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, p. 23. Printed on photograph: No. 45.

[Facade of Notre-Dame de Paris] / E. Baldus.

In album: Paris et ses environs en photographies, p. 23. 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 o... More

[Place de la Concorde, Paris, France] / E. Baldus.

Place de la Concorde, showing fountains, obelisk and buildings. In album: Paris et ses environs en photographies, p. 7.

[Hôtel de justice and St. Chapelle] / E. Baldus.

In album: Paris et ses environs en photographies, p. 22. 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 o... More

Place de la Concorde A Paris / / Photographie d'apres nature par Ch. S...

Photograph shows obelisk and fountain in Place de la Concorde with palaces, Rue Royale, and Church of the Madeleine in the background. No. 215. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O. M. Poe.

[Panel and medallion details from bronze doors for the east portico of...

Photograph of bronze doors detail showing panel, depicting ovation for George Washington at Trenton, New Jersey, and allegorical medallion of peace and agriculture, from bottom of left valve. In album: Benjamin... More

Bronze valves, Baptistry, Florence, bronze

Photograph showing Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise" bronze doors depicting scenes from the Old Testament, Baptistry of St. John, Florence.

[Panel and medallion details from bronze doors for the east portico of...

Photograph of bronze doors detail showing panel, depicting the battle of Yorktown and gallantry of Alexander Hamilton, and allegorical medallion of war, depicting Hessian soldier and New Jersey farmer, from bot... More

The Memnonium - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Man standing in rubble amidst temple columns in Egypt. No. 1860. On verso: Thebes. The Ramesseum. Hall of Columns.

Koum Ombos - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Remains of the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris (Ombos). No. 1836. On verso: Temple of Kom Ombo.

[Chalet of the Viceroy] - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Chalet of the viceroy overlooking the Suez Canal. No. 1777. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixtu... More

[Jefferson Davis, three-quarter length portrait, facing right]

Gift; Miss M. Sweedale; April 23, 1921; (DLC/PP-46294) 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... More

Bartlemy's house, Esquimalt Harbor

Photograph shows an exterior view of a house with two people standing near the entrance, near the harbor, Esquimalt, British Columbia. In: Photographs of British Northwest Boundary Survey, 1858-1861.

[Community adjacent to the fur trading post at Fort Victoria on Vancou...

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

[Community adjacent to the fur trading post at Fort Victoria on Vancou...

No. 1 of a six-part panorama of Victoria. In: Photographs of British Northwest Boundary Survey, 1858-1861.

Cairo. Group of camels - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. 154. 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 ... More

Tour de Triumph, a la Haquie - Drawing. Public domain image.

Photograph shows a Roman arch at Latakia (Lattaquia), Syria, surrounded by trees. No. 17. Written in pencil on mount: "Photo by Dumas, 188- ".

Rome. Palace of the Caesars - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Public domain image of an arch structure, bridge, historic place ruins, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Engestln Alp - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 35, upper left.

[Unidentified Union officer, full-length portrait with right hand in c...

On verso: Photographed by Amey & Lemer, Wyeth's Hall, Harrisburg. In album: [U.S. army officers and other persons of the Civil War period / John White Geary, comp. 1861-1865], no. 86, surrogate p. 22 (upper rig... More

Valencia. Pêcheurs aux bords de la mer (d'après nature)

Fishermen, two men, a woman, and child, full-length portraits, on the beach, with fishing boats in background. In album: Spain, opposite p. 59. No. 688.

Les Michabels - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Five men resting on glacier. In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 34, lower left.

Mount Vernon, Virginia no. 634 / George Stacy.

Stereograph shows Mount Vernon estate, Virginia. Gottheim collection code: GCW 56. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collection of stereographs and other early photographs (Library of Congress) Publisher attrib... More

Chadoufs de la Haute Egypt / Zangaki.

Men standing next to a series of shadoofs (shadufs), devices which lift water from a stream or well for use in irrigation. Photograph by Adelphi and Constantine Zangaki. No. 630.

Brunnen. The Mythen - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Village of Brunnen; in background, the Mythen. In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, p. 39, upper right.

Cairo. Cemetery in the desert - Public domain albumen print photogrpap...

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. 153. 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 ... More

Catedral de Burgos. Puerta alta de la Coroneria

Door to the cathedral, showing portal with elaborate carvings and statues. In album: Spain, p.3. No. 88. Tear on photograph.

Catedral de Toledo. Puerta del Berruguete. Paso del claustro à la cate...

Door, designed by Berruguete, in passageway between cloisters and cathedral. In album: Spain, p. 13. No. 573.

Maj. Genl. Joe Hooker / From photographic negative in Brady's National...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Falls of the Rhine - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

View of Neuhausen am Rheinfall, showing Rhine River and falls. In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 38, upper left.

Toledo. Abside de San Juan de los Reyes

Exterior view of apse, convent San Juan de los Reyes. In album: Spain, opposite p. 15. No. 561.

Salzburg. Palace and cathedral - Public domain albumen print photogrpa...

View of Salzburg, Austria, with cathedral in foreground. In album: Prague, Innsbruck, Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden, Berlin, Hombourg, Edinburgh, p. 152. No. 299.

Cairo. Subterranean temple - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. 160. Public domain photograph of Ghiza pyramids, Egypt archaeology, ancient Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tunis. Une mosquée / ND Phot. - Public domain albumen print photogrpap...

Mosque on street, Tunis, Tunisia. No. 258. 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 ... More

Fort Vancouver, Hudson's Bay Co's. post, Columbia River, enclosing ten...

Photograph shows view of buildings and tents at the Hudson's Bay Company's post at Fort Vancouver, on the Columbia River. The British North American Boundary Commission survey crews arrived at Fort Vancouver in... More

Mr. Wike, English diplomat - Public domain portrait print

On recto: Cruces y Campa, 2[Superscript d] de S. Francisco, no. 4, México. In album: Portraits of rulers, politicians ... relating to the reign of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, p. 27, lower right.

Huts of the H. B. Co's. [i.e., Hudson's Bay Company's] servants, Fort ...

Photograph shows the servants' buildings at the Hudson's Bay Company's post at Fort Colville, Washington. In album: [British Northwest Boundary Commission and Related Subjects, 1859-1861, leaf 23]. Unprocessed... More

View from Grütli - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Lake Uri as seen from Rütli, Switzerland. In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, p. 39, lower right. No. B84.

[Bethany] / P. Bergheim.. Cityscape photograph

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. 124. "No. 39" written in image.

[Via Dolorosa - arch of "Ecce Homo"] / P. Bergheim.

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. 98. "No. 6" written in image.

[Tomb of the Holy Virgin] / P. Bergheim.

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. 119. "No. 23" written in image.

[Unidentified woman] / Bell & Brother, photographers, 480 Pennsylvania...

Splügen. Rheinwald - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

View of Splügen with mountains in background. In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, p. 43, upper left.

Valencia. El Miguelete / J. Laurent. Madrid.

Bell tower, Valencia, Spain. In album: Spain, opposite p. 56. No. 898.

A. J. Potter / Wallis Brothers Premium Photograph Gallery, 117 Lake St...

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

Tunis. La Mosquée Sidi-ben-Arous / ND Phot.

Mosque on street, Tunis, Tunisia. No. 248. 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 ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform] / Bell & Brother, photographer...

Rome. Basilica and tablinum. Palace of the Caesars

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. R6. 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 e... More

Tlemcen. Intérieur de koubha de Sidi bou Médine / ND. Phot.

Man standing at door of the shrine of Sidi Boumediene (Abū Madyan), Tlemcen, Algeria.

[Unidentified woman, possibly named Lea, in white cap] / From Garrett'...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Convent of Mar Saba] - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. 130. 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 ... More

Rome. Palace of the Caesars - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. R3. 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 e... More

[Soldier named Halsey in Union uniform with sword in front of painted ...

Sidi-Bel-Abbès. La Mosquée / ND Phot.

Exterior view of mosque, Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria. No. 292. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixtur... More

Temple of Bacchus, La Haquie - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Men seated outside building, possibly a Muslim shrine, built around columns of an older structure. No. 12. On mount: Thomas Wilson, Washington, D.C. Written in pencil on mount: "Photo by Dumas, 188- ". On vers... More

Cresson Mansion, Pennsylvania, 19th century stereoscope card.

No. 5. 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 sur... More

Turkey. Young woman. Dame Virique / Dumas.

Turkish woman, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, next to waterpipe. No. 276. No. 606.

Generals of the Cavalry Corps.. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Portrait photograph shows from left, Major General Philip Sheridan, Col. James William Forsyth, Chief of Staff Merritt, Brig. General Thomas C. Devin, Major General George Armstrong Custer. Hand written on ver... More

General Butler's Headquarters, Chapin's Farm during American Civil War

No. B131. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 8, p. 231". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Cabin John Bridge near Washington, D.C.

No. B1229. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. 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 ... More

Headquarters of convalescent camp, near Alexandria, Virginia

No. B1174. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. 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 ... More

Confederate fortifications, Yorktown, Virginia, Confederate States of ...

No. B141. Hand written on verso: Miller, vol. 8, page 371. Hand written on verso from an unidentified source: Confederate Battery at Yorktown which fired upon the Federal Balloonist and upon which "Balloon Bry... More

2d Rhode Island Infantry - Public domain portrait print

Picryl description: Public domain image of an 18th-19th century military conflict, armed forces, infantry, militia, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861

No. B930. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Gabions in Engineer Camp in front of Petersburg, Virginia

No. B6. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. 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... More

[Officers relaxing outside a tent] during American Civil War

No. 303. Title devised by library staff. 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... More

[Boundary monument at Point Roberts - Capt. J.C. Prevost, R.N., Capt. ...

In: Photographs of British Northwest Boundary Survey, 1858-1861. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a ... More

U.S. gunboat "47" - A group of men standing on a dock next to a boat

No. 3146. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Watershed of Rocky Mountains, lat. 49 ̊N. - snow patches and glaciers

Photograph shows a cairn, patches of snow, and glaciers in the Rocky Mountains along the boundary line between United States and Canada at latitude 49 ̊North. In album: [British Northwest Boundary Commission a... More

[Kalispel couple, full-length portrait, the man standing, the woman se...

In album: [British Northwest Boundary Commission and Related Subjects, 1859-1861, leaf 46]. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1999:001.01

Camp of the 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, Virginia

Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. 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, w... More

Co. F, 6th Vermont Infantry - Camp Griffin, Virginia

No. 4122. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. 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 a... More

Headquarters of General Thomas - A black and white photo of an old hou...

No. B832. Mounted with 5 other photographs with general caption: Views on Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

U.S. gunboat Lafayette - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

No. 3143. Mounted with one other photograph. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Group of soldiers, some in uniform and some with crutches, pose in fr...

No. 4411. Title devised by library staff. Mounted with five other photographs. Photograph is half stereograph. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

On deck of U.S.S. New Hampshire off Charleston, S.C.

No. 4954. Mounted with four other photographs and one print. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Monitor "Lehigh" in Trent's Reach, James River, Virginia, just below C...

Public domain scan of American Civil War photograph, Confederates, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[U.S.S. Casco, light draft monitor, in the James River]

Title devised by library staff. See also: LOT 4182, no. 76. Gift; George Holmes; July 26, 1941.

Camp of 18th Ohio Infantry - An old photo of a group of people standin...

No. 4516. Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Views at Chattanooga, Tennessee. 18th Ohio Infantry. 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Photograph is half stereograph. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

33d New York Infantry. American Civil War 1861-1865.

No. 1042. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Officers on deck of monitor Saugus, James River, Virginia

No. B889. Mounted with four other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Unidentified general, bust portrait, facing left]

Title devised by library staff. Handwritten below image: Harrison? Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Hotel at Spottsylvania [i.e. Spotsylvania] Court House

Photograph shows people arriving at Sanford's Hotel opposite the court house in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. No. 5042. No. "113" etched in the negative. Mounted with one other photograph. Photograph is half ... More

Richmond, Virginia. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Gift; George Holmes; July 26, 1941. 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 sal... More

[A group of soldiers stand on gabions used as fortifications near Pete...

Public domain photograph of construction site, excavation works, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chs [i.e., Charles] Zagonyi, Major Comm. body guard / E. & H.T. Anthon...

Officer Charles Zagonyi, full-length portrait, in full military dress with sword, standing, facing front. Gift; Mrs. Norman P. Mason; 1963 Oct. Printed on verso: from photographic negative from Brady's Nationa... More

Pontoon bridge at Deep Bottom, James River, Virginia

No. 254. Original negative in National Archives Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860-1985, Series: Mathew Brady Photographs of Civil War-Era Personalities and Scenes, 1921-... More

Fort Darling, Drewry's Bluff, James River, Virginia

No. B596. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. 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 a... More

Bomb proof quarters at Ft. Burnham. The sides and top are 7 feet thick...

Stereograph showing three Union soldiers in front of bombproof quarters at Fort Burnham, near James River, Virginia.

Admiral Farragut and Captain Drayton on deck of U.S. frigate Hartford

No. 3168. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. 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 a... More

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