Cofferdam, 1200-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1892-01-29

GUSN

GUSN-392333

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Locations
Unidentified
Cofferdam, 1200-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Locations
    - Unidentified

Description

The image depicts a cofferdam structure with several men standing on the wooden platform. The cofferdam is secured to a large ship with ropes and pulleys, and there is a large barrel on the platform. A small bridge or plank leads from a different angle to the cofferdam, providing access.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cofferdams
barges (flat-bottomed watercraft)
shipyard structures
People
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5852

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025106
B-Series negative 1200-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

PC022.001.002.006.1200-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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