Rafe's Chasm, 363-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391204

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Description

The image depicts Rafe's Chasm, a rugged and rocky coastal formation. In the foreground, there are large rock formations leading down into a narrow chasm. The background shows the ocean with a distant ship visible on the horizon. The scene combines natural rock features with a maritime view.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
stone (rock)
oceans
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

4241

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023947
A-Series negative 363-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.013.363-A

Places

Magnolia (Gloucester, Essex county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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