Steamer, Monohansett, at Gay Head Wharf, 338-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391180

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Description

The image shows the steamer "Monohansett" docked at Gay Head Wharf. The side-wheel steamer is positioned alongside the wooden wharf, where a group of people are gathered, possibly boarding or disembarking the vessel. The steamer displays its name prominently on the side, and flags are visible on the ship and wharf.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
steamboats
wharves
oceans
People
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

3454

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023923
A-Series negative 338-A

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

PC022.001.002.001.024.338-A

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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