Lifeboat, 165-A

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391018

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Locations
Unidentified
Lifeboat, 165-A
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Locations
    - Unidentified

Description

The image shows a lifeboat mounted on a wheeled carriage on a pebbled surface with a horse harnessed to the carriage. A sign reading "Mass. Humane Society" is visible on the carriage. The background is obscured by textured damage on the negative.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
horse-drawn vehicles
lifeboats
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

12418

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023757
A-Series negative 165-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

PC022.001.002.006.165-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Damaged

Description Level

Item

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