Gay Head Lighthouse, 2533-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1887

GUSN

GUSN-392931

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Description

The image depicts Gay Head Lighthouse and its surrounding buildings. In the foreground, a group of people is gathered on the grass, with some sitting and others standing. To the right, a horse-drawn cart carries a few individuals. The tall, cylindrical structure of the lighthouse dominates the center of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lighthouses
lighthouse keepers
light stations
People
oxen
carts
houses
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2109

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025712
B-Series negative 2533-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.024.2533-B

Places

Gay Head (Martha's Vineyard, Dukes county, Massachusetts) [cape]

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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