Clipper Ship Staffordshire, as she Appeared Leaving Boston Harbor on her First Passage to Liverpool, 1218-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1908-10-08

GUSN

GUSN-392350

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Engravings of Ships
Clipper Ship Staffordshire, as she Appeared Leaving Boston Harbor on her First Passage to Liverpool, 1218-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Engravings of Ships

Description

The image depicts the clipper ship "Staffordshire" as it is leaving Boston Harbor on its first voyage to Liverpool. The ship is depicted with multiple sails unfurled and sailing on the water. A fort-like structure is visible in the background, and there are some clouds in the sky.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clipper ships
sailing ships
lines drawings (ships plans)
prints (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11586

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025124
B-Series negative 1218-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

PC022.001.001.005.1218-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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