Pavonia in Cofferdam, 1199-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1892-01-29

GUSN

GUSN-392332

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Locations
Unidentified
Pavonia in Cofferdam, 1199-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Locations
    - Unidentified

Description

The image depicts the ship named Pavonia within a cofferdam. The hull of the ship is visible, secured by chains and supported by struts. Various equipment and a barrel are positioned on the platform beside the ship, which is partially submerged in water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dry docks
cofferdams
shipyard structures
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5846

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025105
B-Series negative 1199-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

PC022.001.002.006.1199-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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