Launch of the Clipper Ship "Flying Cloud," at East Boston, Mass., 1215-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1905-12-26

GUSN

GUSN-392347

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Engravings of Ships
Launch of the Clipper Ship "Flying Cloud," at East Boston, Mass., 1215-B
(current record)

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Engravings of Ships

Description

The image depicts the launch of the clipper ship "Flying Cloud" at East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows a large crowd gathered by the water's edge, observing the event. The ship, adorned with flags, is prominently positioned in the water as smaller boats are nearby.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clipper ships
sailing ships
launches
prints (visual works)
newspapers
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11583

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025121
B-Series negative 1215-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

PC022.001.001.005.1215-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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