Gay Head Cliffs, 827-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391975

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Description

The image depicts the Gay Head Cliffs, featuring a landscape of steep, rocky formations. The cliffs have distinct layers and textures, showcasing their geological features. The foreground shows a level area, possibly a beach or flat land, leading up to the base of the cliffs. There is text overlay at the bottom indicating the location name and a mention of Baldwin Coolidge's photograph.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
cliffs
sand
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2575

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024743
B-Series negative 827-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.827-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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