Indians Cutting Out Clay, Gay Head Cliffs, 882-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1887

GUSN

GUSN-392028

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Description

The image depicts two individuals working at the base of the Gay Head Cliffs. One person is using a shovel, while the other appears to be handling some clay. The cliffs rise prominently in the background, and there are rocks and debris scattered on the ground near the shoreline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
Native American
clay
cliffs
stone (rock)
men (male humans)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2272

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024797
B-Series negative 882-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.882-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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