Pilot Boat # 8 Leading Twelve Vessels into the Mersey, 1209-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1901-04-17

GUSN

GUSN-392341

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Engravings of Ships
Pilot Boat # 8 Leading Twelve Vessels into the Mersey, 1209-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Engravings of Ships

Description

The image depicts Pilot Boat #8 leading twelve vessels into the Mersey. The scene shows rough waves and cloudy skies, with multiple ships visible in the background. The pilot boat prominently displays the number "8" on its sails.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pilot boats
sailboats
sailing ships
prints (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11577

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025115
B-Series negative 1209-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

PC022.001.001.005.1209-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Broken

Description Level

Item

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