Group in front of Gay Head Lighthouse, 53-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-390911

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Description

The image depicts the Gay Head Lighthouse located on Martha's Vineyard, photographed by Baldwin Coolidge. In the foreground, a diverse group of people, including men, women, and children, are gathered in front of the lighthouse, some standing and others sitting on the grass. The lighthouse, featuring a cylindrical structure with a balcony and lantern room at the top, stands prominently with an attached building visible behind it.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
photographs
landscapes (environments)
lighthouses
People
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

618

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023646
A-Series negative 53-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.53-A

Places

Martha's Vineyard (Dukes county, Massachusetts) [island]

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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