Gay Head Cliffs, 902-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392046

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Description

The image depicts the Gay Head Cliffs, featuring a steep, rugged landscape. A building resembling a lighthouse is visible near the top right, perched on the cliffs. The terrain appears to be composed of eroded earth and rock layers, stretching across the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
cliffs
lighthouses
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5540

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024817
B-Series negative 902-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.902-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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