Joshua James and Point Allerton Life-Saving Crew, 42-C

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1893-04-26

GUSN

GUSN-393064

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Description

The image shows Joshua James and the Point Allerton Life-Saving Crew. The men are dressed in uniforms with "Point Allerton L.S.S." inscribed on them. They are posed indoors with various life-saving equipment, including lanterns, a life preserver, and ropes. An American flag and a lifeboat are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

life-saving stations
life preservers
lifeboats
lamps (lighting devices)
cannons (artillery)
People
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP028865
C-Series negative 42-C

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.019.42-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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