Oyster beds, Cancale, France, CP-257

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1883

GUSN

GUSN-374513

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Codman family papers
Codman family photograph collection
Negatives
Negative numbers CP0201-CP0300
Oyster beds, Cancale, France, CP-257
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Codman family papers
- Codman family photograph collection
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    - Negative numbers CP0201-CP0300

Description

The image shows oyster beds in Cancale, France, with a series of rectangular enclosures extending into the distance. These enclosures are bordered by wooden stakes and are situated on a flat, muddy area near the shoreline. In the background, a few boats are visible on the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

oysters
fishing
oceans
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006493
Codman negative CP-257

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

MS001

Collection Name

Codman family papers

Reference Code

MS001.PC.06.003.CP-257

Places

Cancale (Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France)

Record Details

Originator

Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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