Herring Fleet, 314-A

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  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391157

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Description

The image depicts a herring fleet at Biddeford Pool, Maine, looking north. Numerous sailboats are docked closely together along the shoreline, with their masts and sails visible. Some smaller boats are also in the water near the fleet. Buildings are visible in the background, and the photo includes a grassy area in the foreground.

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Descriptive Terms

photography
fleets
boats
oceans
buildings (structures)
grasses (plants)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

Baldwin Coolidge Phot. 3018

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023899
A-Series negative 314-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

PC022.001.002.002.001.314-A

Places

Biddeford (York county, Maine)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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