Point Allerton Life-Saving Crew, 39-C

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1893-04-26

GUSN

GUSN-393058

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Description

The image shows a group of men, identified as the US Life Saving Crew, standing outdoors on a sandy surface. Seven men are dressed in matching uniforms, which appear to be white, with caps. One man, on the far left, is in a darker uniform. Behind them are several pieces of life-saving equipment, including a boat on a carriage. A dog is sitting on the ground in front of the men.

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Descriptive Terms

life-saving stations
coast guards
lifeboats
People
dog (animal)
carts
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP028859
C-Series negative 39-C

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.019.39-C

Places

Hull (Plymouth County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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