Old Whale Ships, 470-A

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391291

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Locations
Massachusetts
New Bedford
Old Whale Ships, 470-A
(current record)

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Locations
    - Massachusetts
      - New Bedford
        Palmers Island Lighthouse, 294-A
        Barque, Mars, 429-A
        Old Whale Ships, 470-A (current record)
        Whaling Bark, George & Susan, 471-A

Description

The image depicts old whale ships at New Bedford. The scene includes several large ships docked or under maintenance along a wharf. There are planks, logs, and other shipbuilding materials scattered across the ground. A few individuals can be seen walking and working in the area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
whaleships
People
carts
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

145

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024053
A-Series negative 470-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

PC022.001.002.001.031.470-A

Places

New Bedford (Bristol county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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