Fresco of Guidoriccio da Fogliano, condottiere,1328
Fresco of Guidoriccio da Fogliano, condottiere,1328. Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy. Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center
Fresco in Libreria Piccolomini, Duomo di Siena
Fresco in Libreria Piccolomini, Duomo di Siena. Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center
Raphael's painting of St. Cecilia
Raphael's painting of St. Cecilia. Photo reproduction of painting. Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center
Caravaggio's painting of Cardsharps
Caravaggio's painting of Cardsharps. Three men playing cards, two cheating, c.1594. Photo reproduction of painting. Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center
Cristofano Allori's painting of Judith with head of Holofernes
Cristofano Allori's painting of Judith with head of Holofernes. Photo reproduction of painting. Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center
Sibilla Cumana by Domenichino - Stevens Coolidge travel collection
Sibilla Cumana by Domenichino. Photo reproduction of painting. Borghese Palace (Galleria Borghese). Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center
Secretary/desk open - A wooden dresser with china on top of it
This desk is in two pieces, which were built at separate times in the early 1800s (circa 1810) by Topsfield resident David Towne. It is made of birch and maple predominantly. David Towne learned his trade from ... More
Secretary/desk closed - A wooden desk with a wooden top and drawers
This desk is in two pieces, which were built at separate times in the early 1800s (circa 1810) by Topsfield resident David Towne. It is made of birch and maple predominantly. David Towne learned his trade from ... More
Oak glass case fragment
English "glass cases" were used for the storage of glasses, table garniture and pots. This fragment of the front of a glass case is the only New England example known and was made in Rowley, Massachusetts circa... More
Josiah Dennis Manse (built 1735 or 1736) corner of Nobscussett Rd. & W...
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
"Italian Credenza, ca. 1700" - Stevens Coolidge travel collection
Italian Credenza, ca. 1700. Carved wood credenza with candlestick on top; paintings hanging above. Courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations, Archives & Research Center
Steve Hall's house, the Howes House built in 1713, New Boston Rd. at H...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United Stat... More
Steve Hall's 1713 house, corner of New Boston Road & Hall St., Dennis,...
Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was firs... More
Nathaniel Freeman's House (1732) Hope Lane, Dennis, Mass.
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
1750 House / Chase house, 281 Route 28, West Yarmouth, Mass.
Public domain vintage artistic photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, ... More
1750 House / Chase house, 281 Route 28, West Yarmouth, Mass.
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
Micajah Baker home (circa 1775), 57 Pleasant St., South Yarmouth, Mass...
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
The Fuller farmhouse on the road to West Barnstable was built about 18...
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Knapp house, Beacon + Tappan Sts.
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Tombstone of John Hall, died 14 December 1801, located in Small Pox Ce...
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Tombstone of John Hall, died 14 December 1801, located in Small Pox Ce...
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Martin-Newton-Johnson House, 1810-1817, Washington Massachusetts
Washington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the western part of the state and has a population of around 2,982 people.
Lenox: Ludlow Cottage on Cliffwood Street, Lenox, Massachusetts
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Friends Academy, New Bedford, MA
Early black and white copy photo of older image (possibly daguerreotype) of Friends Academy building, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted; caption beneath image: "OLD ACADEMY, 1810." Courtesy of New Bedford Fre... More
The core of the David Jones house on Rosa Lane may have been built in ...
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Tombstone of David Kelly (1743 - 1816) in Quaker Cemetery, South Yarmo...
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Footbridge on the Riverway by Frederick Law Olmsted
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Olmsted Bridge, Brookline Mass photograph collection
Automobile bridge on Riverway by Frederick Law Olmsted Courtesy of Public Library of Brookline
A sketch of a plan of the Town of Rockport as it was laid out previous...
Public domain scan of vintage 18th-century map, old atlas, navigation, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Main Street, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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Orlando Baker house, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was firs... More
Fred Hanson Jr. House, Washington Massachusetts
Washington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the western part of the state and has a population of around 2,982 people.
"Sandyside", Simpkins family estate
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
Chandler Gray House, Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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Mrs. Betsey Kelley's House, South Yarmouth, Mass.
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Velonis House, Washington Massachusetts
Washington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the western part of the state and has a population of around 2,982 people.
Main Street/Unitarian Church, Watertown Mass.
Man holding a horse team and wagon; Another man standing on the sidewalk. Man walking out of picture on sidewalk; Background the Unitarian church and other buildings; Lumberyard behind wagon? Courtesy of Watert... More
Common and Broadway looking northwest
Louis Pearl's Courtesy of Lawrence Public Library
Lower Village, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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Mapleview Nursing Home, Washington Massachusetts
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Joseph G. Tirrell - Fiddlehead, Massachusetts
Black and white photograph of ca. 1830 ship's fiddlehead removed from a whaling ship sometime in the mid-19th century. Fiddlehead in scroll form with decorative carved acanthus leaves and stylized foliage, show... More
Aerial view of Yarmouthport, Yarmouth
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Letter to his brother William, 9/9/1834, includes photograph of a woma...
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Statira Hayes Merrick, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A portrait of Statira Hayes, the wife of Noah Merrick. She is dressed in a dark dress with a white collar. She is wearing a white, lacy bonnet tied under her chin. Her dark hair is parted down the middle and a ... More
Noah Merrick, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A portrait of Noah Merrick, dressed in a shirt, patterned vest, cravat and suit coat. He looks to be in middle age. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Cedar St. house c. 1886 ; Cedar St.
Cedar St. home (unidentified) circa 1836 Courtesy of Weymouth Public Libraries, Tufts Library
The Cellar House, at 1377 Bridge St., South Yarmouth, Mass., built cir...
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Richards-Seagers-Plain House, circa 1837, Washington Massachusetts
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Robinson Weeks house, built 1838 - Marstons Mills Historical Society
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Portrait of child with doll - Public domain portrait print
Portrait, young child sitting in chair with doll Courtesy of Historic Newton
Portrait of man - Jackson Homestead and Museum archives
Portrait, man head and shoulders Courtesy of Historic Newton
GAR Post 1 Members - Public domain portrait print
Black and white group portrait of members of Grand Army of the Republic Post 1, New Bedford, Massachusetts, standing outside City Hall (Pleasant Street). Group includes William H. Carney, 3rd from left starting... More
Captain Phillip Eames House, 1843, Washington Massachusetts
Washington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the western part of the state and has a population of around 2,982 people.
Barnabas Sears's residence, 188 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, Mass.
Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was firs... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Arrival of Bark Kathleen dismasted
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Kathleen docked at pier in New Bedford harbor. Other dismasted ships can be seen. Pier with shacks, empty whaleboat, lumber, horse and carriage, "NELSON'S BOAT BAZAAR"... More
Second Town Hall, 1845-1872, Brookline, Norfolk county, Massachusetts
Second Town Hall, 1845-1872, Greek revival building built by Granville Fuller & Nathaniel Wentworth of Brighton. Courtesy of Public Library of Brookline
Marstons Mills Community Church - Marstons Mills Historical Society
Public domain photo of a church building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Arnold barn, Granville, Ohio
Public domain photograph - New England history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Second Town Hall, 1845, Brookline, Norfolk county, Massachusetts
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Second Town Hall (built in 1845)
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Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Platina being fitted; docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina
Black and white photograph of the whaling bark Platina docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. American flag flying from mas at rear of ship. Handful of men on pier at right, horse-drawn carriage and wood shack a... More
E. Lawrence Jenkins in his office at the former bank building, 1368 Br...
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Black and white early 20th century copy photo of 19th century daguerreotype of New Bedford, Massachusetts street scene. Shows Union Street from view facing west; cobblestone street running through center of ima... More
First Bass River Bridge, Yarmouth
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and wa... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Josephine unloading cargo
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Josephine with cargo unloaded on pier. Numerous whale oil barrels covered in seaweed lying on sides on dock in foreground, in front of ship. Large multi-story commerci... More
First Bass River Bridge, South Yarmouth, Mass.
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
Lenox Academy, Lenox, Massachusetts
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Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships
Black and white photograph of 2 stripped whaling ships docked beside each other, one at left more prominent, the other at right obscured by brick try works(?) oven on pier in foreground; small boat containing t... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whaler, Massachusetts
Black and white photograph of whaling ship docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts and possibly being repaired or stripped. Pier at left; David Duff & Sons Coal Company building in background at right. Courtesy of... More
View of reservoir on Tower Hill, Lawrence, Mass.
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Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling, cutting in the bone
Black and white photograph of print or drawing of 2 whaling ships, one in center hauling up large piece of blubber from whale. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships docked at wharf
Black and white photograph of whaling ships docked at wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship in center right of image with front facing camera; smaller single-masted boat in front at lower right; 2 more whal... More
Lenox Academy, Lenox, Massachusetts
Public domain vintage artistic photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Black Dress, Washington Massachusetts
Washington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the western part of the state and has a population of around 2,982 people.
121 River Street, South Yarmouth, Mass.
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first s... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Platina in dry dock
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Platina in dry dock. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Old saltworks, 1850-1860, South Dartmouth, Mass.
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling Ship Josephus
Black and white photograph of the whaling ship Josephus docked in New Bedford harbor. Center bottom of image are yards continue timbers, possible whale product, and other materials. Large wooden casks are found... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Deck of whaling bark
Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling bark in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Deck is filled with hardware, ropes, timbers and other equipment. Buildings along wharf visible behind masts. Courtesy of New ... More
To the Mayor, Recorder and Alderman,City of Dartmouth, England
Black and white photo of 1864 commemorative document from the mayor and alderman of New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the mayor, recorder and alderman Dartmouth, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships at wharf
Black and white photograph of outfitted whaling bark docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a stripped whaling ship docked at left and partially visible. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Ships docked at wharf
Black and white photograph of wharf in New Bedford harbor. Numerous whaling ships docked on either side of barrel-covered pier that extends from bottom right of image; very large 3-masted ship moored at foot of... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Interior of New Bedford Free Public Library
Black and white silver gelatin photo of interior of New Bedford Free Public Library, William Street, New Bedford, MA. Interior contains paneled staff desk at left with books visible on wire shelves behind; on a... More
Seamen's Bethel The Whaleman's Chapel
Shows a sign. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Mill Pond, Yarmouth Port, Mass.
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whalers at foot of North Street
Black and white photograph of numerous whaling ships docked at North Street pier in New Bedford harbor. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Barks Rousseau and Desdemona
Black and white photograph of whaling barks Rousseau and Desdemona docked in New Bedford harbor and in process of being outfitted. Other small craft docked around the ships; other whalers in background at left.... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Josephine hove down
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Josephine being repaired in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship is leaning over on side with workmen at left and center making repairs. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
First Bass River Bridge, Yarmouth
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - The Eliza Adams rotting at wharf, 1897
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Eliza Adams, rotting at wharf dock. New Bedford sign seen behind ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Black Dress, Washington Massachusetts
Washington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the western part of the state and has a population of around 2,982 people.
Painting of Captain Asa Eldridge (1809-1856)
Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More
Whaleman statue model - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photograph of statue model featuring small emblem with ship port. Above the emblem are the words, "In honor of the whalemen whose skill hardihood and daring brought fame and fortune to New Bedfo... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Greyhound at sea
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Greyhound of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at sea. Shown in full sail surrounded by ocean. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford Harbor in winter
Black and white photograph of New Bedford harbor in winter with much of harbor iced-over, showing outfitted whaling ship in center, other vessels and masts of other whalers interspersed behind buildings at left... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford Wharf
Black and white photograph of wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts, showing whaling ships docked at right and in center background; pier in center and foreground filled with whale oil barrels; metal tracks on ro... More
Bass River Bridge, Historical Society of Old Yarmouth
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and ... More
Gift week, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white image of storefront window advertising "Gift Week," with mannequins wearing suits, framed pictures, money sacks, and other trinkets dispersed throughout the display. Courtesy of New Bedford Free... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Leaving the Bark Desdemona
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Desdemona at sea, with boat carrying men in suits and hats departing at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library