Cable Ferry, Dinard, France, CP-156

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1883

GUSN

GUSN-374413

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Description

The image shows a cable ferry at Dinard, France. The ferry consists of a raised platform supported by a tall, open framework with cables, which extends over a body of water. Several people are standing on the platform, enclosed by a guardrail. In the background, there are buildings and a bridge visible across the water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cable railroads
railroad cars
coastlines
sailing ships
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006393
Codman negative CP-156

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative.

Collection Code

MS001

Collection Name

Codman family papers

Reference Code

MS001.PC.06.002.CP-156

Places

Dinard-Saint-Enogat (Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France)

Record Details

Originator

Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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