Mont Saint-Michel castle, Mont Saint-Michel, France, CP-251

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1883

GUSN

GUSN-374507

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Codman family papers
Codman family photograph collection
Negatives
Negative numbers CP0201-CP0300
Mont Saint-Michel castle, Mont Saint-Michel, France, CP-251
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Codman family papers
- Codman family photograph collection
  - Negatives
    - Negative numbers CP0201-CP0300

Description

The image shows Mont Saint-Michel, an island located in Normandy, France. A large, intricate castle structure is prominently situated atop the rocky mount, surrounded by sparse vegetation. The foreground displays expansive sand flats and the castle is encircled by overcast conditions.

Details

Descriptive Terms

castles (fortifications)
exterior views
historic buildings
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006487
Codman negative CP-251

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

MS001

Collection Name

Codman family papers

Reference Code

MS001.PC.06.003.CP-251

Places

Mont-Saint-Michel (Manche, Basse-Normandie, France) [island]

Record Details

Originator

Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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