Gay Head Cliffs, 830-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1891

GUSN

GUSN-391978

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Description

The image depicts the Gay Head Cliffs, showcasing rocky, undulating terrain along a coastline. The cliffs slope down towards a beach, with distinctive layers visible in the geological formations. Sparse vegetation can be seen on the cliff tops. The photograph encompasses a wide, panoramic view of the cliffs meeting the sea.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
cliffs
oceans
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5576

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024746
B-Series negative 830-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.830-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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