About Irish Origins Library

Images and descriptions of Ireland prior to the 20th century are scarce, and these vintage photos, maps and publications offer a rare glimpse of daily life throughout the country.   Preview Origins Image Library

	Album of Ireland - 53 Views Late 19th century. A selection of noteworthy images including etchings of people and place, covering the whole of Ireland, including Northern Ireland. Published by Thos. J. Coleman & Co. Dublin.	Browse
	A Little Tour of Ireland Being a visit to Dublin, Galway, Connamara, Athlone, Limerick, Killarney, Glengariff, Cork, and more. Features descriptive text and illustrations of costume, daily life and landmarks of mid-19th century Ireland. By An Oxonian with illustrations by John Leech. Printed London, 1859.	Browse
	Children's Employment Commission Part II 1842 government publication contains evidence on the employment of children, by interviews with the employers, adult workers and children, relating to the work and life style conditions of the children. An amazing and fascinating insight into conditions of work and peoples' lifestyle in 1842 in their own words.   Read more	FREE Browse
	Dublin City 1847 Ordnance Survey Town Plans The first detailed town plans of Dublin City to be produced by the Ordnance Survey. The maps represent the epitome of Irish cartography when the Survey was experiencing its most ambitious and creative phase. More than simple plans of the cityscape, the maps are a highly detailed building and street survey.   Read more	Browse
	Illustrated Guide to Ireland The Tourists Picturesque Guide to Ireland by W.E Wakeman, F.R.H.A.A.I Comprehensive tourist guide to Ireland, containing numerous scenes of interest and Irish scenic attractions, including Wicklow, Killarney and the Giant's Causeway. Published 1885-1886	Browse
	Ireland in Pictures by The Hon. John F. Finerty, of Chicago, 1898 A superb collection of 400 photographs of Irish places, buildings, and people, with a historical and descriptive narrative for each photograph. Published to commemorate the Rebellion of 1798 and was motivated by Finerty's desire to make Ireland better known to Americans. Fascinating glimpses into life in Ireland in the late 19th century.	Browse
	Pictorial Description of Great Britain & Ireland Robert Sears, Publisher, New York,1846. Written from an American perspective, the book covers the geology, scenery, people, towns, antiquities, industry and commerce, government, banking, fire insurance, utility supply, and much more, and includes hundreds of illustrations.	Browse