Gay Head Cliffs, 848-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1894

GUSN

GUSN-391995

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Description

The image shows the Gay Head Cliffs in 1894, featuring a rugged shoreline with visible layers of cliffs extending into the distance along the coast. Several people are present on the sandy beach, near large rocks, engaging with the seaside setting. The scene captures a natural landscape with a focus on the unique cliff formations.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
cliffs
oceans
sand
People
stone (rock)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

7372

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024763
B-Series negative 848-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.848-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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