View of Quebec in 1759, 240-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1902-11-26

GUSN

GUSN-391088

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Prints and Engravings
View of Quebec in 1759, 240-A
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Prints and Engravings

Description

The image titled "View of Quebec in 1759" depicts a historical scene of the city of Quebec. The illustration shows a waterfront with several sailing ships in the foreground. The city is visible in the background, featuring numerous buildings and a prominent hillside. The artwork appears to capture an 18th-century perspective of Quebec as seen from the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
prints (visual works)
ships
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023830
A-Series negative 240-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.004.240-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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