Gay Head Cliffs, 896-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392040

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Description

The image depicts the Gay Head Cliffs on Martha’s Vineyard. The landscape shows a rugged coastline with steep, sloping cliffs descending towards the shoreline. The beach below is dotted with rocks and bordered by the ocean, while vegetation sparsely covers parts of the cliffs. A structure resembling a lighthouse is visible in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
cliffs
coastlines
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5531

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024811
B-Series negative 896-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.896-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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