Louis Agassiz, 1618-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-05-08

GUSN

GUSN-392745

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Description

The image shows Agassiz standing next to a chalkboard with drawings and the word "Radiates" written on it. The man is wearing a dark suit and holding a pointing stick, indicating the chalkboard. At the bottom, there is a label reading "Watkins' Yo-Semite Art Gallery, 26 Montgomery Street, opposite Lick House, San Francisco."

Details

Descriptive Terms

scientific photography
scientific illustrations (images)
cabinet photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

10670

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025524
B-Series negative 1618-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

PC022.001.001.001.1618-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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