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).
Garment workers. Katrina De Cato, 6 years old, Franco Brezoo, 11 years old, Maria Attreo, 12 years old, Mattie Attreo, 5 years old. 4 P.M. New York City, January 1910
Taken some time in Jan 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Bowling Alleys, connected with Geo P. Grays, Bastable Cafe. About 8 very small boys employed here. Work until midnight. Photo taken at 11:30 P.M., February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Boys going to work in the American Locomotive Works. Schenectady, N.Y., February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Group on Court St. selling around the Shea Theatre, 8 P.M. Boy in center, Vito Bucheto, 10 years old. Behind him to left, Tony Gregoria, 12 years old. Buffalo, N.Y, February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
In a saloon doorway at 8:30 P.M. Left to right, George Cappello, 12 years old. Frank Laporter, 13 years old. Utica, N.Y., February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Line of children found in a penny arcade at 1:30 P.M. As many of the schools in Schenectady run on half-time they are not necessarily truants, February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Newsie selling in a saloon in Washington Street at 10 pm. Tony Tomasula, 9 years old, February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Newsies in cellar-room of a paper office in alley back of Main St. waiting for evening papers, 4 P.M. Conditions here vile. Rochester, N.Y, February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Picking off sweepings. The sweepings cost 25 cents a sack at the warehouse, and picked over coffee sells at about 12 cents a pound, February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Wanamaker's 8:30 A.M. New York City, February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Western Union Messengers on night duty, 10:30 P.M., February 1910
Taken some time in Feb 1910
The U.S. National Archives
11:00 A.M. Newsies at Skeeter's Branch. They were all smoking. St. Louis, MO, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
3 year old and 2 boys hulling berries at Johnson's Canning Camp. Seaford, Del, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
5 year old Helen and her stepsisters hulling strawberries, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
A branch office in a coal shed. St. Louis, Mo, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Alberta Mc Nadd on Chester Truitt's Farm, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Francis Lance, 5 years old, 41 inches high. He jumps on and off moving cars at risk of life. St. Louis, Mo, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Francis Lance, 5 years old, 41 inches high. Sells regularly. St. Louis, Mo, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
General view of the hulling station of A.J. Johnson. Seaford, Del, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Johnston's Branch adjoining Saloon. St. Louis, Mo, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Joseph Severio, peanut vender, 11 years of age. Been pushing cart 2 years, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Michael Mero, Bootblack, 12 years of age, working one year of own volution. Don't smoke. Out after 11 P.M. on May 21. Ordinarily works 6 hours per day, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Noon hour at Obear-Nestor Glass Co. All these boys are working at the glass works. East St. Louis, Mo, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Richard Pierce, Western Union Telegraph Co. Messenger No. 2. 14 years of age. 9 months in service, works from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Smokes and visits houses of prostitution, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Small newsie down-town. Saturday afternoon. St. Louis, Mo, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Teaching the young rider how to start. A common scene in Pool Room Branch. St. Louis, Mo, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Truants selling. Saturday Evening Post. 10:30 A.M. St. Louis, Mo, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Truants, Red St. Clair, and chum shooting craps in front of Murphy's Branch at 11:00 A.M. a school day, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Where the money goes to. Each Branch Office usually has a candy counter. St. Louis, Mo, May 1910
Taken some time in May 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Daisy Langford, 8 years old, works on Ross's Canneries, Seaford, Del. She helps at the capping machine, but is not yet able to keep-up, June 1910
Taken some time in Jun 1910
The U.S. National Archives
This picture shows the Four Novelty Grahams, acrobatic performers at the Victoria Theatre, Philadelphia, June 1910
Taken some time in Jun 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Michael Mc Nelis, 8 years old, a newsboy. This boy has just recovered from his second attack of pneumonia. Was found selling papers in a big rain storm today. Philadelphia, Pa., 06/12/1910
Taken 12 Jun 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Newsboys and newsgirl. Getting afternoon papers. New York City, July 1910
Taken some time in Jul 1910
The U.S. National Archives
"Hancock homestead. Settler from Benson, Minn." By Lubkin, June 23, 1910
Taken 23 Jul 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Young doffer in North Pownal Mill. North Pownal, Vt, August 1910
Taken some time in Aug 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Youngster making bands, cotton mill. Clarence Noel, 11 years old. North Pownal, Vt, August 1910
Taken some time in Aug 1910
The U.S. National Archives
5 year old Rosie Passeralla of Philadelphia. Been picking here two years. Whites Bog. Brown Mills, N.J, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
A.D.T. boy, 13 years old. 1 1/2 years at it. Works from noon till 10:30 P.M. Said he carries notes, etc. Burlington, Vt, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
American Woolen Mills. Winooski, Vt, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Frances Frigineto, 3 years old, Marie Frigineto, 5 years old, latter been picking two years, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Frank Denato, 6 years old, Tom, 4 years old, and Domino, 12 years old, live in Philadelphia and padrone, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
General view of part of Whites Bog. Brown Mills, N.J., September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Rose Biodo, Philadelphia, 10 years old. Working 3 summers, minds baby and carries berries, two pecks at a time, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Rose Oquoto, 6 years old, and Flora Oquoto, 7 years old, of Philadelphia. Picking cranberries at Theodore Budd's Bog, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Salvin Nocito, 5 years old, carries 2 pecks of cranberries for long distance to the bushel man. Whites Bog, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Small Newsie at depot. Burlington, Vt, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Small shack on Forsythe's Bog occupied by DeMarco family, 10 in the faiily living in this one room, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Small shack on Forsythe's Bog occupied by DeMarco family, 10 in the family living in this one room, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Young boy working for Hickok Lumber Co. Burlington, Vt, September 1910
Taken some time in Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Rose Biodo, Philadelphia, 10 years old. Working 3 summers, minds baby and carries berries, two pecks at a time. Whites Bog, Brown Mills, N.J., 09/28/1910
Taken 28 Sep 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Group of men and boys at Friedman Shelby Shoe Co. The youngest, apparently 11 or 12 years old is Felber McLaughlin, October 1910
Taken some time in Oct 1910
The U.S. National Archives
A young truant newsie, during school hours. Nashville, Tenn, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Bleach Room boys. Daniel Crowley, 17 years old. Mike Kennedy, 18 years old. Pacific Mills. Lawrence, Mass, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Closing hour, Saturday noon, at Dallas Mill. Every child in photo, so far as I was able to ascertain, works in that mill, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Closing hour, Saturday noon, at Dallas Mill. Every child in photo, so far as I was able to ascertain, works in that mill, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Little Fannie, 7 years old, 48 inches high, helps sister in Elk Cotton Mill, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Mill Girls. Pacific Mills. Lawrence, Mass, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Newsies. Isaac Solovitch, 12 years old, David Solovitch, 7 years old. Sell after school until 9:30 or 10 P.M. Earn about 15 cents each a day. Lawrence, Mass, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Noon hour card game - Mill Boys. Pacific Mills. Lawrence, Mass, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Some of the spinners in Pell City Cotton Mill, grouped for me by the overseer. Mr. E. A. Thompson, Supt. of the Mill, is also mayor of Pell City. Pell City, Ala, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
The whole force in Elk Cotton Mills. Tiny boy in white waist on extreme left, Just helps mother. The supt. Said, next boy is Leo, with a steady job, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Young boy on warping machine in Elk Cotton Mills. Fayetteville, Tenn, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Young doffers in Elk Cotton Mills. Fayetteville, Tenn, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Young sweeper working in Anniston Yarn Mills. Anniston, Ala, November 1910
Taken some time in Nov 1910
The U.S. National Archives
A regular worker (doffer) in Richmond Spinning Mills. Photo during working hours. Chattanooga, Tenn, December 1910
Taken some time in Dec 1910
The U.S. National Archives
All are workers in Knoxville Knitting Mills. Smallest boy ravels, smallest girl is a steady worker. Knoxville, Tenn, December 1910
Taken some time in Dec 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Some of the young knitters in London Hosiery Mills. Photo during work hours. London, Tenn, December 1910
Taken some time in Dec 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Street Bretzau, who is a Tube bou in mule-room. Mule is apparently more dangerous than ring spinning. See bandaged finger, December 1910
Taken some time in Dec 1910
The U.S. National Archives