Yacht, Fortuna, Boston Bay, 1189-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392324

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Description

The image shows the yacht "Fortuna" sailing in Boston Bay. The yacht is a two-masted vessel with sails unfurled. Several people are visible onboard, and the surrounding sea is calm with a faint horizon line visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sailing ships
yachts
People
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1654

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025095
B-Series negative 1189-B

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

PC022.001.002.001.002.1189-B

Places

Boston Harbor (Massachusetts) [harbor]

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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