Photography

Historical photographs released to the commons by the world’s museums and libraries — portraits, street scenes and documentary images, free to browse.

Portrait of a young woman, ca. 1856-1900. Portrait ca 1856-1900. Man sitting by a table, ca 1856-1900. Drawing of Creeping Baby Doll, 03/14/1871 - 03/14/1871 Seated man with bowler hat, ca. 1856-1900. Saint Patrick's Day Dance in the Garrison Theatre, Oswestry Portrait of a seated man, ca. 1856-1900. Drawing of Aquatic Toy, 12/06/1870 - 12/06/1870 Two girls in chequered dresses, ca. 1856-1900. Portrait of a seated baby, ca. 1856-1900. Drawing of Gatling Gun, 05/09/1865 - 05/09/1865 Drawing of Hat to Prevent Drowning, 10/14/1840 - 10/14/1840 Drawing of a Life Boat, 11/11/1837 - 11/11/1837 Old Women portrait Selma Stein in her bathing suit Ruins of the Roman Catholic Church in Innisfail after the 1906 cyclone Brooklyn’s Finest: Nina Pelaez Walking, taking off hat Michael Jackson's Anti-Gravity Illusion Shoes Patent Application (Page 2 of 6) Ewa Klobukowska (b. 1946) 'Mother and Child' 1888 Plan of Algiers, Algeria--The 'French' City Elisha Otis's Elevator Patent Drawing, 01/15/1861 King George V and Queen Mary During World War I Dancing (fancy) Portrait of a boy in a suit, ca. 1856-1900. Persian lacquer binding, 18th century Lotus fore--- Lady Louise Alexandre Marie Irene Mountbatten (1889-1965) The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx