Surf at Pulpit Rock, 923-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1909-08-19

GUSN

GUSN-392064

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Locations
Massachusetts
Nahant
Surf at Pulpit Rock, 923-B
(current record)

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Locations
    - Massachusetts
      - Nahant
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        Surf at Pulpit Rock, 922-B
        Surf at Pulpit Rock, 923-B (current record)

Description

The image depicts waves crashing against Pulpit Rock in the ocean. The surf is seen breaking over a cluster of rocks, creating white foam against the dark, rugged surface. The scene captures the dynamic movement of the water amidst the rocky outcrop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
stone (rock)
boulder
oceans
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

12362

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024835
B-Series negative 923-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.029.923-B

Places

Nahant (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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