Gay Head View, 1712-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392839

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Description

The image depicts a landscape view of a sandy cliff or bluff descending toward a body of water. The foreground features textured sand and sparse vegetation, while the background shows water with scattered rocks along the shoreline. Vegetation is visible on the upper side of the cliff.

Details

Descriptive Terms

topographical views
cliffs
shores (landforms)
sand
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5530

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025618
B-Series negative 1712-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.024.1712-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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