This site is an expanded and significantly upgraded version of the Flickr Commons based tool I created several years ago. As well as a major design/UX overhaul, it now includes data from further providers (see full list below). I'd welcome further suggestions as the harvesting tool and database are easily extendable.
For information, questions and bug reports please contact James Morley @jamesinealing | james@jamesmorley.net
Current totals by data source
Current totals by date accuracy
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Europeana
Het Nationaal Glasmuseum - 22336 items; Sjöhistoriska museet - 11809 items; Bohusläns museum - 7936 items; Vänersborgs museum - 7561 items; Kulturarv Västernorrland - 4090 items; Rijksmuseum - 3241 items; Tekniska museet - 2444 items; Armémuseum, Stockholm, Sweden - 2317 items; Karlsborgs fästningsmuseum - 2007 items; Miliseum - 1287 items; Örebro läns museum - 1254 items; Flygvapenmuseum - 1058 items; ModeMuseum Provincie Antwerpen - 1042 items; Marinmuseum - 735 items; Skansen - 629 items; Österreichische Nationalbibliothek - Austrian National Library - 579 items; Riksantikvarieämbetet - 381 items; Stiftelsen Nordiska museet - 288 items; Historisch Museum Ede - 254 items; Stedelijk Museum Zutphen - 221 items; Ajuntament de Girona - 106 items; CODA Museum - 103 items; INP - National Heritage Institute, Bucharest - 103 items; Upplandsmuseet - 102 items; The Archaeological Heritage Agency of Iceland - 95 items; Aaltense Musea - 58 items; Stadsmuseum Harderwijk - 56 items; Sundsvalls museum - 50 items; National library of Montenegro "Đurđe Crnojević" - 44 items; Länsmuseet Gävleborg - 37 items; Nederlands Openluchtmuseum - 31 items; Vasamuseet - 28 items; Images of Old Cluj - 27 items; Nederlands Tegelmuseum - 20 items; Postmuseum - 18 items; Δήμος Τρίπολης - 11 items; Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem - 9 items; Cluj County Library - 9 items; Slovak National Library - 8 items; Csorba Győző Könyvtár - Pécs - 7 items; Stadskasteel Zaltbommel - 7 items; Stichting Liemers Museum - 6 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus - 4 items; Žemaičių muziejus „Alka“ / Samogitian Museum "Alka" - 3 items; Deventer Musea - 3 items; NOC*NSF - 3 items; Nationalmuseum, Sweden - 2 items; Wikimedia Commons Community - 2 items; Lietuvos švietimo istorijos muziejus / Museum of Lithuanian Education History - 2 items; Rippl-Rónai Megyei Hatókörű Városi Múzeum - Kaposvár - 2 items; Museum Elburg - 1 items; National Library of Bulgaria - 1 items; Horniman Museum and Gardens - 1 items; jNederlands Openluchtmuseum - 1 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus / Lithuanian Art Museum - 1 items; Kauno IX forto muziejus / Kaunas 9th Fort Museum - 1 items; A. Baranausko ir A. Vienuolio-Žukausko memorialinis muziejus / Antanas Baranauskas and Antanas Vienuolis-Žukauskas Memorial Museum - 1 items; Slot Loevestein - 1 items; Museon - 1 items
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Flickr Commons
The U.S. National Archives - 1730 items; The Library of Congress - 1093 items; SMU Libraries Digital Collections - 1038 items; State Library and Archives of Florida - 912 items; State Library of Queensland, Australia - 891 items; Cornell University Library - 840 items; bibliothequedetoulouse - 821 items; Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons - 567 items; Swedish National Heritage Board - 559 items; National Library of Ireland on The Commons - 494 items; State Library of New South Wales collection - 402 items; Vestfoldmuseene | Vestfold Museums - 385 items; MissouriStateArchives - 371 items; National Library of Australia Commons - 295 items; NASA on The Commons - 262 items; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums - 249 items; National Library of Norway - 229 items; Royal Australian Historical Society - 216 items; Deseronto Archives - 183 items; Provincial Archives of Alberta - 177 items; Powerhouse Museum Collection - 170 items; UW Digital Collections - 123 items; National Library NZ on The Commons - 123 items; UA Archives | Upper Arlington History - 114 items; National Library of Scotland - 105 items; Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest - 89 items; Australian War Memorial collection - 88 items; Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Commons - 78 items; National Archives of Estonia - 67 items; Museum of Photographic Arts Collections - 64 items; Stockholm Transport Museum Commons - 61 items; Liberas / Liberaal Archief - 59 items; National Museum of Denmark - 55 items; Costică Acsinte Archive - 49 items; The Gallen-Kallela Museum - 46 items; Archives of the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle - 46 items; Museum of Hartlepool - 45 items; George Eastman Museum - 33 items; San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives - 32 items; The National Archives UK - 31 items; tyrrellhistoricallibrary - 29 items; Preus museum - 27 items; Fylkesarkivet i Sogn og Fjordane - 21 items; OSU Special Collections & Archives : Commons - 21 items; The Finnish Museum of Photography - 20 items; National Science and Media Museum - 17 items; Schlesinger Library, RIAS, Harvard University - 9 items; Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol - 7 items; Smithsonian Institution - 4 items; Getty Research Institute - 4 items; Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland - 4 items; The British Library - 2 items; Camden Public Library (Maine) - 2 items; Center for Jewish History, NYC - 1 items; Kalamazoo Public Library - 1 items; Aalto University Library and Archive Commons - 1 items;
The data has been harvested from providers using some custom php scripts to query respective APIs based on dates. Data is harmonised and stored in a local mySql database.
Additional jQuery plugins are used to enhance the display, including Masonry and Bootstrap Image Gallery (based on blueimp).
The website code and generated data is openly licensed so please feel free to copy, modify, distribute as you please (subject to any restrictions as imposed by the content and toolset providers).
. A "Control Compass" patented by Liet. Joseph von Peichl of the Austro-Hungarian Navy in 1879. Patent No.5045.
The instrument consists of a double needle with a mirror mounted on agate bearings so as to form a dipping needle. The frame in which
1879
National Maritime Museum
. A dao taken by Claudius Scruton Poole AB, at the bombardment and burning of Zooloo, a pirate village in NE Borneo by HMS 'Kestrel' on 21 October 1879. Steel bladed sword with carved ivory pommel, a tuft of human hair on top. In a carved wood a
1879
National Maritime Museum
. A pair of magnetic needles are mounted on iridium pivots working on jewel surfaces and a small vertical magnet which is carried inside the central stem can be raised or lowered by means of a screw operated by a graduated head above the glass face of th
1879
National Maritime Museum
. Bowl-Black painted brass with electrical socket at side and a thin wire attached to nut at centre of base. Inside of bowl painted white with a black painted lubber line. A heavy black painted lead weight is attached at bottom. Two milled headed studs, c
1879
National Maritime Museum
. Bowl-Copper painted brass, with oil-filled chamber at base. Inside of bowl painted white, with black painted lubber line extending from centre to rim. Anodised brass verge ring graduated from N to S on each half 0o - 180o. Flat verge glass is fitted wit
1879
National Maritime Museum
. Carved wood and hide sheath decorated with plaited bindings of raw hide and a tuft of hair with an attached sheath for the long handled knife.
1879
National Maritime Museum
. Dao. A steel bladed sword with carved ivory pommel, a tuft of human hair on top.
1879
National Maritime Museum
. Dry card compass card. Thomson's patent 10 inch card with 8 needles.
circa 1879
National Maritime Museum
. Dry compass
Card: The paper band is attached to the metal circumference and also to the centre by silk thread. The card is white with black markings graduated to eight points and quadrantally in degrees.
Pivot: Consists only of an aluminium "wa
1879
National Maritime Museum
. Dry compass
Card: The paper band is supported by the metal circumference and by fine silk threads. The paper is white with black markings graduated to quarter points and quadrantally in degrees.
Needle: The four needles in 2 sets of 2, are suspended
1879
National Maritime Museum
. Dry compass card in wooden box with six needles.
Card: Consists of a paper band attached to the metal circumference and metal centre by fine silk threads. The paper is white with black markings graduated to quarter points and with two sets of quadrant
1879
National Maritime Museum
. Presentation case containing ten pieces of submarine cable, from the Suez Canal, circa 1879. Five lengths of cable marked 'A B B1 D E' and 'TELEGRAPH CONSTRUCTION & MAINTAINANCE COMPY LIMITED' with five equivalent cross sections
1879
National Maritime Museum
. Spare verge glass Patt 53A for ACO47. Consists of a brass verge ring and glass with brass stud at its centre for locating an azimuth mirror.
1879
National Maritime Museum
45ft Steam Pinnace (1879). Scale: 1:24. Plan showing the sail plan for a 45ft Steam Pinnace (1879). The plan illustrates the pinnace rigged with a standing lug on both the fore and main masts, and a jib.
Signed by William B. Robinson [Chief Constructor,
6 November 1879
National Maritime Museum
Admiral Sir Alexander Milne (1806-96). A three-quarter length standing portrait of Alexander Milne, wearing admiral’s full dress uniform, the ribbon and star of the GCB, the star of the KCB (civil) and the neck decoration of a baronet. He holds his
1879
National Maritime Museum
Badge commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879. Badge commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879. Obverse: A badge in the form of a gilt shield, inscribed, partly surrounded by a green enamel laurel wreath resting upon an anchor and three flags on eithe
1879
National Maritime Museum
Block of H.M.S. 'Resolute'. Block of oak on a wooden stand with bun feet, from the Arctic discovery ship 'Resolute'. Abandoned by the Belcher expedition in 1854, she was salvaged by American whalers the following year and presented to
1879
National Maritime Museum
Button, Royal Naval uniform: pattern pre-1901. Fifty-four buttons. Smooth edge. Within a raised circular border on a lined background is a pre-1901 crown with a fouled anchor below.
The twenty-nine black 15 mm buttons and the fifteen 22 mm black horn bu
1879
National Maritime Museum
Funeral of the late Prince Louis Napoleon - debarkation of the body at Woolwich. Illustration of the funeral of Prince Louis Napoleon at the time of debarkation of the body at Woolwich, probably taken from 'The Graphic', which was the periodical
1879
National Maritime Museum
H.M.S. 'Alexandra' dance card. An ivory dance card in the shape of a book, the interior ruled and numbered with silver and enamel mounts. Inscribed: ' HMS ALEXANDRA 1879 E.M.P.H. from L.W.'
1879
National Maritime Museum
H.M.S. Forte, no.1018. Medium includes bodycolour.; Heightened with white.; Signed by artist and dated.
1879
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating Captain Prat and the Battle of Iquique, 1879. Medal commemorating Captain Prat and the Battle of Iquique, 1879. Obverse: Bust of the captain in plain clothes (three-quarter left). Legend: 'ARTURO PRAT.' Reverse: An inscribed
1879
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879. Medal commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of the 'Huascar' under sail and steam, rays above, the ship's name on a tablet below: 'HUSCAR.'
1879
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879. Medal commemorating the action off Iquique, 1879. Obverse: The 'Esmeralda' being rammed and sunk by the 'Huascar'. On a roll above: 'IQUIQUE.' On another below: 'MAYO 21
1879
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating the first navigation of the North East Passage, 1879. Medal commemorating the first navigation of the North East Passage, 1879. Obverse: Heads of the two explorers conjoined (left). Legend: 'A.A.L. PALANDER A.E.NORDENSKIÖLD
1879
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating the Navigation of the North East Passage 1878-1879. Medal commemorating Nils Nordenskjöld's voyage through the North East Passage, 1878-1879. Obverse: Head of Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskjöld (1832-1901) (left). Legend:
1879
National Maritime Museum
Miniature: South Africa Medal, 1877-79. Awarded to W W Hewett RN. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: a lion crouching to drink, a bush behind. Exergue: a Kaffir shield cross
1880
National Maritime Museum
Pacific Station in HMS Triumph. Page 1: ‘Track of HMS Triumph between January and December 1879.
Page 2:
Photograph 2: Group photograph of Admiral and Officers of HMS Triumph (1870) January 1879. Underneath a list of officers’names with the
1879
National Maritime Museum
Picture frame made from H.M.S. 'Resolute'. A glazed picture frame made from the timber of HMS 'Resolute'. The Hamilton crest is shown at the top. It is carved with flowers and foliage including roses and ferns. It contains a picture on
1879
National Maritime Museum
Prize medal, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879. Prize medal, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879. Obverse: In the foreground, a classically dressed female figure (right), holding in her left hand the shield of New South Wales and a wreath in her e
1879
National Maritime Museum
Prize medal, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879. Prize medal, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879. Obverse: In the foreground, a classically dressed female figure (right), holding in her left hand the shield of New South Wales and a wreath in her e
1879
National Maritime Museum
Rorvig Strand I Isefjord. Svenske Sildefiskere ved Bryggen. Stille Septemberdag. Print
1879
National Maritime Museum
Royal Humane Society Silver Medal 1869. Awarded to Charles Davis Lucas. Obverse: A nude boy with short cloak flying out from his shoulder, blowing on a torch held in his right hand. Legend: "LATEAT SCINTILLVLA FORSAN". Exergue: "SOC.LOND.IN
1879
National Maritime Museum
Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1879. Flag Officer's white waistcoat belonging to Sir Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907).
1879
National Maritime Museum
South Africa Medal 1877-79. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: a lion crouching to drink, a bush behind. Exergue: a Kaffir shield crossed with assegais. Legend: "SOUTH
1880
National Maritime Museum
South Africa Medal 1877-79. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: a lion crouching to drink, a bush behind. Exergue: a Kaffir shield crossed with assegais. Legend: "SOUTH
1880
National Maritime Museum
South Africa Medal 1877-79. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: a lion crouching to drink, a bush behind. Exergue: a Kaffir shield crossed with assegais. Legend: "SOUTH
1880
National Maritime Museum
South Africa Medal 1877-79. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: a lion crouching to drink, a bush behind. Exergue: a Kaffir shield crossed with assegais. Legend: "SOUTH
1880
National Maritime Museum
South Africa Medal 1877-79. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: a lion crouching to drink, a bush behind. Exergue: a Kaffir shield crossed with assegais. Legend: "SOUTH
1879
National Maritime Museum
South Africa Medal 1877-79. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: a lion crouching to drink, a bush behind. Exergue: a Kaffir shield crossed with assegais. Legend: "SOUTH
1880
National Maritime Museum
South Africa Medal 1877-79. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: a lion crouching to drink, a bush behind. Exergue: a Kaffir shield crossed with assegais. Legend: "SOUTH
1880
National Maritime Museum
South Africa medal, 1877-1879. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: A lion crouching to drink, a bush behind. Exergue: A Kaffir shield crossed with assegais. Legend: "SOU
1879
National Maritime Museum
The Narcissus 1879, 935. Medium includes bodycolour.; Heightened with white.; Signed by artist and dated.
1879
National Maritime Museum
The Orient Steam Navigation Company's steamer Orient... Built and Engined by John Elder & Co.... Signed by artist and dated in plate.
1879
National Maritime Museum
The steamship Baltic. A portrait of the four-mast steamship ‘Baltic'. She was built at Belfast by Harland and Wolff and launched in 1871 as the ‘Pacific’. That same year she made her maiden voyage for the White Star Line and was ren
1879
National Maritime Museum
Victoria & Albert yacht, No. 1072. Medium includes bodycolour.; Heightened with white.; Signed by artist and dated.
1879
National Maritime Museum
'Warrior' (1860). Scale 1:8. A plan showing the proposed arrangement of the steam starting engine of the broadside ironclad 'Warrior' (1860).
Signed by Edward Newman [Chief Engineer, Portsmouth Dockyard from 29 February 1872].
13 May 1879
National Maritime Museum
Sketch of a coastal view of Point Giltar (continued from PAF9915). Bound with PAF9904-PAF9915, PAF9917-PAF9926.
22 Jul 1879
National Maritime Museum
Screw steamer Bedouin... R Thomson, Managing Owners... C Mitchell & Co. Builders.... No.125.
29 Jul 1879
National Maritime Museum