Conversion. Toy factory. This worker formerly produced toy wheels on t...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More
Conversion. Food machinery plant. Cutting of spouts for anti-tank guns...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More
Conversion. Food machinery plant. This turret lathe was purchased seco...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More
A machine that is sitting on top of a table. Office of War Information...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More
Conversion. Food machinery plant. In the background is a cube steak ma...
Public domain photograph of 1930s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A group of people working in a factory. Office of War Information Phot...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More
Conversion. Toy factory. Closeup of one of the hexagonal brass termina...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More
Merrick Road (House), Babylon, Suffolk County, NY
Survey number: HABS NY-6104 Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Huntington, Suffolk County, New York
Jun 1892. 3 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York
Mar 1897. 6 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Greenport, Suffolk County, New York
Dec 1890. 8 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Sayville, Suffolk County, New York
Apr 1897. 5 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Suffolk Co...
Public domain scan of George Washington correspondence, American revolution New York history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Amityville, Suffolk County, New York
Nov 1890. 5 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York
Jan 1891. 5 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
1894. 38 Sheet(s). Bound. Massachusetts fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insuranc... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
1894. 38 Sheet(s). Bound. Massachusetts fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insuranc... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Oct 1891. 19 Sheet(s). Includes Winthrop. Massachusetts fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Vol. 1, 1895. 97 Sheet(s). 36 skeleton maps. Bound. Boston fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of asse... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Bay Shore, Suffolk County, New York
Mar 1897. 8 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
1894. 38 Sheet(s). Bound. Massachusetts fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insuranc... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Mar 1896. 21 Sheet(s). Includes Winthrop. Massachusetts fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Mar 1889. 25 Sheet(s). Massachusetts fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance lia... More
John Howard Payne Memorial, James Lane, East Hampton, Suffolk County, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-199 Survey number: HABS NY-547 Building/structure dates: 1660 Initial Construction
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Vol. 1, 1895. 97 Sheet(s). 36 skeleton maps. Bound. Boston fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of asse... More
John Howard Payne Memorial, James Lane, East Hampton, Suffolk County, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-199 Survey number: HABS NY-547 Building/structure dates: 1660 Initial Construction
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Vol. 1, 1895. 97 Sheet(s). 36 skeleton maps. Bound. Boston fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of asse... More
John Howard Payne Memorial, James Lane, East Hampton, Suffolk County, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-199 Survey number: HABS NY-547 Building/structure dates: 1660 Initial Construction
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Vol. 1, 1895. 97 Sheet(s). 36 skeleton maps. Bound. Boston fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of asse... More
John Howard Payne Memorial, James Lane, East Hampton, Suffolk County, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-199 Survey number: HABS NY-547 Building/structure dates: 1660 Initial Construction
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Vol. 1, 1895. 97 Sheet(s). 36 skeleton maps. Bound. Boston fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of asse... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Vol. 1, 1895. 97 Sheet(s). 36 skeleton maps. Bound. Boston fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of asse... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Vol. 1, 1895. 97 Sheet(s). 36 skeleton maps. Bound. Boston fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of asse... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Boston Flag of Our Union - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congre...
Weekly Began in 1846; ceased Oct. 29, 1870? Publisher varies: Maturin M. Ballou, <Oct. 13, 1855-> Also issued on microfilm from University Microfilms International as part of the Early American Periodicals seri... More
Horton-Wickham-Landon House, Kings Highway (moved from NY, Southhold),...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-198 Survey number: HABS NY-546 Building/structure dates: 1649 Initial Construction
Horton-Wickham-Landon House, Kings Highway (moved from NY, Southhold),...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-198 Survey number: HABS NY-546 Building/structure dates: 1649 Initial Construction
Ananias Conklin House, Main Street, Amagansett, Suffolk County, NY
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-202 Survey number: HABS NY-5416 Building/structure dates: ca. 1700 Initial Construction
Old Massachusetts State House, 206 Washington Street (corner of State ...
Significance: The Old Massachusetts State House is the oldest extant public building of Georgian design in the United States. Built in 1712-13 to replace an earlier structure of wood completed in 1658 and dest... More
Gardiner's Island Windmill, Napeague, Suffolk County, NY
Significance: Of the 11 surviving 18th and early 19th century windmills on Long Island, the Gardiner's Island Windmill is one of the least altered. The mill is one of 4 extant windmills built by Nathaniel Domi... More
India Wharf Stores, 306-308 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, M...
Photograph 1 is part of the Pictorial Archives of Early American Architecture (PAEAA), also found in Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress Unprocessed Field note material exists for this stru... More
Charlestown Navy Yard, Shipfitters' Shop, Southeast side of First Aven...
The Boston Redevelopment Authority hired William A. Owens to document all buildings in the Charlestown Navy Yard in 1977, most of which were exterior photographs. Significance: The Charlestown Navy Yard comple... More
Dorchester Heights Monument, Thomas Park, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
Significance: The Dorchester Heights Monument is part of the Boston National Historical Park, National Park Service. The monument commemorates the fortification of the Heights which forced the evacuation of th... More
Anderson Electric Company, 293 A Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
Significance: The Anderson Electric Company building is considered a contributing structure in the Fort Point Channel National Register District, which has been determined eligible for the National Register. T... More
Cornhill District (Houses), Scollay Square & Brattle Street, Boston, S...
Survey number: HABS MA-790 Public domain photograph of building in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Navy Yard, Commandant's House, Chelsea Street, Charlestown, Suffo...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27, FN-75 Survey number: HABS MA-2-10 Building/structure dates: 18q1 Initial Construction
Boston City Hall, 41-45 School Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
Significance: Old City Hall is significant as one of the first major structures in the country to be built in the French Second Empire style and as a nationally-known work which inspired the building of other s... More
Boston City Hall, 41-45 School Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
Significance: Old City Hall is significant as one of the first major structures in the country to be built in the French Second Empire style and as a nationally-known work which inspired the building of other s... More
Wick's Tavern, Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, NY
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-204 Survey number: HABS NY-5419 Building/structure dates: ca. 1700 Initial Construction
Boston Elevated Railway, Elevated Mainline, Washington Street, Boston,...
Significance: Elevated structure is the last remaining portion of a formerly extensive elevated rapid transit system built at the turn of the century in Boston. / This portion of the Orange Line elevated is his... More
Boston Elevated Railway, Elevated Mainline, Washington Street, Boston,...
Significance: Elevated structure is the last remaining portion of a formerly extensive elevated rapid transit system built at the turn of the century in Boston. / This portion of the Orange Line elevated is his... More
Boston Elevated Railway, Elevated Mainline, Washington Street, Boston,...
Significance: Elevated structure is the last remaining portion of a formerly extensive elevated rapid transit system built at the turn of the century in Boston. / This portion of the Orange Line elevated is his... More
Milestones D, Y, Z, AA, BB, FF & NN, Various Roxbury locations, Roxbur...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a church, crypt, chamber, underground vault architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Way-Ireland-Pratt House, 481 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk Count...
Survey number: HABS MA-211 Building/structure dates: 1660 Initial Construction
Thomas Osbourne House, Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Suffolk County, NY
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-201 Survey number: HABS NY-5415 Building/structure dates: after 1600 Initial Construction
Lefferts Tide Mill, Huntington Harbor, Southdown Road, Huntington, Suf...
Significance: The Lefferts Mill is a fine example of a tide mill, a relatively rare engineering structure. It is also important as an example of a typical Long Island water-powered grist mill in its equipment,... More
Broadway Bridge, Spanning Foundry Street, MBTA Yard, Fort Point Channe...
Public domain photograph related to Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Broadway Bridge, Spanning Foundry Street, MBTA Yard, Fort Point Channe...
Picryl description: Public domain image of railroad tracks, railway, train car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Iron Standard & Gate, Tremont Place, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
See also HABS MA-2-11-B for additional documentation. Survey number: HABS MA-2-11-A
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE HEATH, USGS Integrated Support Command B...
Significance: White Heath is significant as one of eight U.S. Navy YF 257-class lighters, designed to provide logistical support to naval operations during World War II. Following the war these vessels were tr... More
West Church, 131 Cambridge Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-95 Survey number: HABS MA-279 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000691
Old Puddingstone Building, 199 Ruggles Street, Roxbury, Suffolk County...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Survey number: HABS MA-126 Building/structure dates: ca. 1825 Initial Construction
Maps showing the location of the Boston & Worcester Rail Road : copied...
Shows portions of Suffolk, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Worcester counties. Orientation varies. Pen-and-ink and colored ink. Annotations in pencil and colored pencil on some maps. Available also through the Library ... More
Bela & Caleb Clap House, 44-46 Temple Street, Boston, Suffolk County, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5 Survey number: HABS MA-2-80 Building/structure dates: 1787 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: after 1934 Demolished
Milestones A, B, E, HHH, III & PPP, Various Dorchester locations, Dorc...
Survey number: HABS MA-128-16 Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
72 Marlborough Street, Residential Hydraulic Elevator, Boston, Suffolk...
Significance: The elevator was representative of an important mechanical development in vertical transportation. According to the Smithsonian, "The rope-geared hydraulic elevator was introduced to the United S... More
Milestones, Various Boston vicinity locations, Boston, Suffolk County,...
Survey number: HABS MA-128 Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Milestones, Various Boston vicinity locations, Boston, Suffolk County,...
Survey number: HABS MA-128 Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
11 Devens Street (House), Charlestown, Suffolk County, MA
Survey number: HABS MA-348 Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Carll Homestead, Melville Boulevard, Huntington, Suffolk County, NY
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-195 Survey number: HABS NY-543
Old South Meetinghouse, Washington & Milk Streets, Boston, Suffolk Cou...
Significance: Built in 1729-30 as the Second Meeting House of the Third Congregational Church in Boston, gathered in 1669. Pews, pulpit and part of the galleries were removed and destroyed by British troops in... More
Old South Meetinghouse, Washington & Milk Streets, Boston, Suffolk Cou...
Significance: Built in 1729-30 as the Second Meeting House of the Third Congregational Church in Boston, gathered in 1669. Pews, pulpit and part of the galleries were removed and destroyed by British troops in... More
Old South Meetinghouse, Washington & Milk Streets, Boston, Suffolk Cou...
Significance: Built in 1729-30 as the Second Meeting House of the Third Congregational Church in Boston, gathered in 1669. Pews, pulpit and part of the galleries were removed and destroyed by British troops in... More
Walt Whitman Birthplace, Amityville Road (State Route 110), West Hills...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-193 Survey number: HABS NY-541 Building/structure dates: 1810 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002549
Walt Whitman Birthplace, Amityville Road (State Route 110), West Hills...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-193 Survey number: HABS NY-541 Building/structure dates: 1810 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 85002549
Trinity Episcopal Church, Copley Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
Picryl description: Public domain image of a public building, auditorium, hall, commons, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Trinity Episcopal Church, Copley Square, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
Public domain photograph related to Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
M.I.T., Rogers Building, 491 Boylston Street, Boston, Suffolk County, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-53 Survey number: HABS MA-252 Building/structure dates: 1865 Initial Construction
Amory-Ticknor House, 9 Park Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
See also HABS MA-2-11-B for additional documentation. Survey number: HABS MA-175 Building/structure dates: 1804 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1885 Subsequent Work
Amory-Ticknor House, 9 Park Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
See also HABS MA-2-11-B for additional documentation. Survey number: HABS MA-175 Building/structure dates: 1804 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1885 Subsequent Work
B. F. Keith Memorial Theatre, 539 Washington Street, Boston, Suffolk C...
Significance: The B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre is one of the finest examples of the moving picture palace at its highest stage of development. Designed in the grand Baroque manner by Thomas W. Lamb, one of the ... More
Fenway Court, 280 The Fenway, Boston, Suffolk County, MA
Significance: It is significant for its association with the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner and as an example of an American residence designed to house a museum collection. Isabella Stewart Gardner contribut... More
Conversion. Food machinery plant. Cutting of spouts for anti-tank guns...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More
Conversion. Safety razor plant. Rita Allen sands V-blocks to remove ma...
Public domain photograph - United States during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coast Guard Auxiliary. Guardians of inland waters. At the Lewis wharf ...
Public domain photograph related to Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description