Whaling Bark, George & Susan, 471-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391292

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Description

The image shows the whaling bark "George & Susan" docked at a harbor in New Bedford. The ship features multiple masts with rigging and is alongside a pier with stacked lumber visible in the background. The caption credits Baldwin Coolidge as the photographer.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
whaleships
barks (sailing vessels)
oceans
buildings (structures)
harbors
docks
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

Baldwin Coolidge Phot. 147

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024054
A-Series negative 471-A

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

PC022.001.002.001.031.471-A

Places

New Bedford (Bristol county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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