The Ariel Winner of the Ocean-Race from China, 1211-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1901-05-18

GUSN

GUSN-392343

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Engravings of Ships
The Ariel Winner of the Ocean-Race from China, 1211-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Engravings of Ships

Description

The image depicts the clipper ship "Ariel," the winner of a race from China. The vessel is shown with a full set of sails unfurled, navigating through the water. The title states its achievement in the ocean race transporting tea from China. Text surrounding the illustration provides additional context about the event.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clipper ships
sailing ships
sailing vessels
newspapers
prints (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11579

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025117
B-Series negative 1211-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

PC022.001.001.005.1211-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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