Steamer, Shearwater, 1128-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896-09-09

GUSN

GUSN-392263

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Description

The image depicts the steamer "Shearwater" in port, as noted by its name on the bow. The vessel has two masts and a central smokestack. Several people are visible on deck. In the background, there are buildings along the shoreline. The location is identified as Woods Hole, with the date September 9, 1896.

Details

Descriptive Terms

yachts
steamships
sailing vessels
People
houses
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

7983

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025036
B-Series negative 1128-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

PC022.001.002.001.047.1128-B

Places

Woods Hole (Barnstable county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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