Ships Tarping and Ariel off the Lizard in the Great Race from China to London, 1208-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1901-04-17

GUSN

GUSN-392340

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Engravings of Ships
Ships Tarping and Ariel off the Lizard in the Great Race from China to London, 1208-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Engravings of Ships

Description

The image depicts two ships, Tarping and Ariel, engaged in a maritime race from China to London. They are shown sailing off the coast of the Lizard with their sails fully unfurled as they navigate through the waves.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sailing ships
clipper ships
full-rigged ships
prints (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11576

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025114
B-Series negative 1208-B

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

PC022.001.001.005.1208-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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