The Clipper Ship, Which of the Waves, 1213-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1901-05-18

GUSN

GUSN-392345

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Engravings of Ships
The Clipper Ship, Which of the Waves, 1213-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Engravings of Ships

Description

The image is from "The Illustrated London News" dated May 1, 1852, and depicts the American clipper ship "Witch of the Wave." The ship is shown at sea with full sails. In the foreground, a small rowboat with several people is visible on the water. Text alongside the illustration provides details about the ship.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clipper ships
sailing ships
full-rigged ships
prints (visual works)
newspapers
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11581

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025119
B-Series negative 1213-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

PC022.001.001.005.1213-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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