The Whaleman, Statue by Bela Lyon Pratt, 2505-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1916-05-18

GUSN

GUSN-392903

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
The Whaleman, Statue by Bela Lyon Pratt, 2505-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image depicts "The Whaleman," a statue by Bela Lyon Pratt. It features a man standing in a boat, holding a harpoon. The statue is mounted on a stone pedestal with waves sculpted at its base. A large, inscribed stone panel serves as the backdrop. The statue is placed adjacent to a building with stone walls and rectangular windows. The photograph was copied from a photograph by Jardella Kenrick.

Details

Descriptive Terms

whalemen
outdoor sculpture
statues
harpoons
boats
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025684
B-Series negative 2505-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03-00

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.003.2505-B

Places

New Bedford (Bristol county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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