Clipper Ship, Staffordshire, 164-A

Description

The image depicts the clipper ship Staffordshire as she appeared leaving Boston Harbor on her first passage to Liverpool. The ship is shown with full sails on open water, with a structure in the background, likely the harbor. The scene captures the vessel in motion during its historic journey.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
ships
engravings (prints)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023756
A-Series negative 164-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

PC022.001.001.005.164-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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