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).
Petition of Eli Whitney requesting the renewal of his patent on the cotton gin, 04/16/1812 (page 1 of 8)
Taken 16 Apr 1812
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of Eli Whitney requesting the renewal of his patent on the cotton gin, 04/16/1812 (page 2 of 8)
Taken 16 Apr 1812
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of Eli Whitney requesting the renewal of his patent on the cotton gin, 04/16/1812 (page 3 of 8)
Taken 16 Apr 1812
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of Eli Whitney requesting the renewal of his patent on the cotton gin, 04/16/1812 (page 4 of 8)
Taken 16 Apr 1812
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of Eli Whitney requesting the renewal of his patent on the cotton gin, 04/16/1812 (page 5 of 8)
Taken 16 Apr 1812
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of Eli Whitney requesting the renewal of his patent on the cotton gin, 04/16/1812 (page 6 of 8)
Taken 16 Apr 1812
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of Eli Whitney requesting the renewal of his patent on the cotton gin, 04/16/1812 (page 8 of 8)
Taken 16 Apr 1812
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of James Fryer for an appropriation of money in redemption of certain Continental bills held by him, with enclosures, 04/14/1856 (page 5 of 7)
Taken 14 Apr 1856
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of James Fryer for an appropriation of money, 04/14/1856 (page 1 of 7)
Taken 14 Apr 1856
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of James Fryer for an appropriation of money, 04/14/1856 (page 2 of 7)
Taken 14 Apr 1856
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of James Fryer for an appropriation of money, 04/14/1856 (page 3 of 7)
Taken 14 Apr 1856
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of James Fryer for an appropriation of money, 04/14/1856 (page 4 of 7)
Taken 14 Apr 1856
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of James Fryer for an appropriation of money, 04/14/1856 (page 6 of 7)
Taken 14 Apr 1856
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of James Fryer for an appropriation of money, 04/14/1856 (page 7 of 7)
Taken 14 Apr 1856
The U.S. National Archives
Petition from Citizens of Vermont Against Annexation of Texas, 04/1844
Taken some time in Apr 1884
The U.S. National Archives
Acting Lt. Governor of Texas, Barnett Gibbs's Proclamation for the Apprehension of John Middleton
Taken 21 Apr 1885
The U.S. National Archives
President Grover Cleveland's Commutation of Richard Southerland's Death Sentence - Page 1
Taken 12 Apr 1888
The U.S. National Archives
President Grover Cleveland's Commutation of Richard Southerland's Death Sentence - Page 2
Taken 12 Apr 1888
The U.S. National Archives
Message of President William McKinley nominating Theodore Roosevelt to be Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 04/06/1896
Taken 6 Apr 1896
The U.S. National Archives
Message of President William McKinley nominating Sanford B. Dole to be Governor of Hawaii, 04/04/1900
Taken 4 Apr 1900
The U.S. National Archives
Message of President William McKinley nominating Charles H. Allen to be Governor of Porto Rico, 04/16/1900
Taken 16 Apr 1900
The U.S. National Archives
Petition from the State Federation of Pennsylvania Women for an investigation into the industrial conditions of women, 04/05/1906
Taken 5 Apr 1906
The U.S. National Archives
Letter from James W. Houston and Others Supporting Child Labor Bill for District of Columbia, 04/14/1908
Taken 14 Apr 1908
The U.S. National Archives
A Polish boy, Willie, who was taking his noon rest in a doffer box. Anthony, R.I, April 1909
Taken some time in Apr 1909
The U.S. National Archives
John Dempsey, looked 11 or 12 years old. Said he only helped on Saturdays, April 1909
Taken some time in Apr 1909
The U.S. National Archives
Noon hour, Goodall Worsted Co. These are not the youngest. Young girls too. Sanford, Me, April 1909
Taken some time in Apr 1909
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Robert Peary Sledge Party Posing with Flags at the North Pole, 04/07/1909
Taken 7 Apr 1909
The U.S. National Archives
7 year old Tommie Nooman demonstrating the advantages of the Ideal Necktie Form in store window, April 1911
Taken some time in Apr 1911
The U.S. National Archives
After midnight selling extras. There were many young boys selling very late these nights. Washington, D.C, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
At center market. 11 year old celery vender. Has been in this country only half a year, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Group of dime messenger service boys, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Group of newsies selling on capitol steps, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
In comparison with governmental affairs, newsies are small matters, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Joseph Bernstein, a ten year old news-boy who had been selling in saloons along the way, said he makes a dollar a day selling until 7:30 P.M, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of 5 year old Willie, one of Washington's youngest news-boys, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of a group of news-boys selling on the Capitol steps. Dan Mercurio, a 9 year old chronic truent, began selling when he was 7, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Earle Frere, a young truant selling extra during school hours Monday on Pennsylvania Avenue, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of news-boys selling near the Capitol building, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of William Lerch, 7 year old news-boy who sells for his brother, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Sam Maddox, Western Union No. 227, one of the young boys pretty close to the age limit, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
These boys, 10, 11, and 12 years old, were stuck with over fifty papers in their hands, and vowed they would stay until they sold out if it took all night, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
View of Red Light District on C Street, N.W. near 13th, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Wilbur H. Woodward, Western Union Messenger 236, is one of the youngsters on the border line. He is 15 years old and works until 8 P.M. only, April 1912
Taken some time in Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Joseph Bernstein, a ten year old news-boy, 04/10/1912
Taken 10 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Sam Maddox, Western Union No. 227, 04/10/1912
Taken 10 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Gum vendors still selling, near the National Theater, 04/11/1912
Taken 11 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Earle Griffith and Eddie Tahoory, working for the Dime Messenger Service in Washington D.C., 04/11/1912
Taken 11 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Wilbur H. Woodward, Western Union Messenger 236, 04/11/1912
Taken 11 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
At center market. 11 year old celery vender. He sold until 11 P.M. and was out again Sunday morning selling papers and gum. Has been in this country only half a year. Washington D.C., 04/13/1912
Taken 13 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of a 7 year old news-boy (William Parralla), 04/14/1912
Taken 14 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Earle Frere, a young truant selling extra during school hours, 04/15/1912
Taken 15 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Joseph O'Conner, a 12 year old truent, 04/15/1912
Taken 15 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
View of Red Light District on C Street, N.W. near 13th, with Griffin Veatch who was showing the photographer around No. 6 Special Messenger Service, 04/16/1912
Taken 16 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
"Photograph taken after midnight on April 17, 1912, G St. near 14th."; 04/17/1912
Taken 17 Apr 1912
The U.S. National Archives
17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Direct Election of U.S. Senators (1913)
Taken 8 Apr 1913
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Center Market taken from the Corner of C and 9th Streets Northwest, 04/02/1914
Taken 2 Apr 1914
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Back of Center Market along B Street Northwest, 04/02/1914
Taken 2 Apr 1914
The U.S. National Archives
Recruits with their mattresses tied to them to serve as life preservers.
Taken some time in Apr 1917
The U.S. National Archives
Petition from Carrie Chapman Catt of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, 04/13/1917 (page 2 of 2)
Taken 13 Apr 1917
The U.S. National Archives
Members of the "Liberty Loan Choir" singing on the steps of City Hall, New York City, in the third Liberty Loan campaign. At the right is Bishop William Wilkinson, who led the choir., 04/1918
Taken some time in Apr 1918
The U.S. National Archives
Officers and crew of the German submarine U.58, captured by the U.S.S. Fanning...
Taken some time in Apr 1918
The U.S. National Archives
Notice of Permission to Change Residence given to Hans Joachim von Fischer-Treuenfeld, 04/08/1918
Taken 8 Apr 1918
The U.S. National Archives
The "Second Passover Sedar Dinner" given by Jewish Welfare Board,
Taken some time in Apr 1919
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of a Fruit and Vegetable Stand in Center Market, 04/06/1923
Taken 6 Apr 1923
The U.S. National Archives
Message of President Calvin Coolidge nominating Harlan F. Stone of New York to be Attorney General of the United States, 04/02/1924
Taken 2 Apr 1924
The U.S. National Archives
Petition Against the Proposed Child Labor Amendment, 04/09/1924
Taken 9 Apr 1924
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Excavation of the Foundation for the National Archives Building View of Constitution Avenue, Looking South, Washington, D.C.
Taken 3 Apr 1932
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Entire Site for the National Archives Building, Looking Northeast, Washington, D.C.
Taken 3 Apr 1932
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Installation of the Gates to the Rotunda of the National Archives Building
Taken 3 Apr 1935
The U.S. National Archives
Barber-Colman Automatic Spooler. One girl here does work of 4 with hand-tying machine, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Barber-Colman High Speed Warper. This machine is using 345 ends which are run into the warp, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Cotton from several bales of different grades are mixed and go through the picker. This removes seed and foreign matter, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Marber-Colman Automatic Warp tying machine. Knot tyer for warp. Ties 250 knots a minute. Can run up to 6000 warp threads. Operator tending-Fully Automatic, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Barber-Colman Automatic Spooler. Showing side of machine as operator takes off full cheese, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Barber-Colman Automatic Spooler. Tying machine close up, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Carding machine, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Carding machine, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Close up of Drawing frame (Side view). Shows cotton as it comes from machine, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Drawing frame (Side view). Showing cotton as it comes from machine, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Drawing in operation. Shows operator hand drawing end of warp through steel harness to get ends ready for weaving, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Finisher Lapper. Makes finished laps, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Piecing-up on slubber frame (Front view), April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Slubber frame (Front view) next step after Drawing. Doffing operation, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Spinning frame, Spinner Piecing-up, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Textiles. Pacific Mills. Spinning, Doffing machine, April 1937
Taken some time in Apr 1937
The U.S. National Archives
San Joaquin Valley, California. Contract Labor. Sixteen Years Old and the Possessor of a Labor Contractor's Button Entitling Him to Work in the Fields Alongside Adults
Taken 9 Apr 1940
The U.S. National Archives
"Edison, Kern County, California. Young migratory mother, originally from Texas."
Taken 11 Apr 1940
The U.S. National Archives