Highlands from Lake, 69-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-390930

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Description

The image depicts a view of Martha's Vineyard, featuring a body of water from which the highlands and a settlement are visible. Several buildings with sloped roofs are situated along the waterfront, and a number of larger houses can be seen further in the background beyond the water. The scene includes a landscape with open ground in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
photographs
landscapes (environments)
houses
buildings (structures)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

3484

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023662
A-Series negative 69-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.69-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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