Vineyard Haven Fire, Looking Northwest, 868-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392014

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Description

The image depicts the aftermath of the Vineyard Haven fire, showing a scene with charred rubble and remnants of brick structures. Leafless trees stand prominently in the foreground, and there are a few people and horse-drawn carriages visible in the distance. The background includes intact buildings and trees, indicating a separation between the burned area and unaffected areas.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
fires (events)
foundation stones (wall components)
trees
houses
horse-drawn vehicles
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1236

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024783
B-Series negative 868-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.024.868-B

Places

Vineyard Haven (Martha's Vineyard, Dukes county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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