Cable Ferry, Dinard, France, CP-180

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1883

GUSN

GUSN-374437

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Codman family papers
Codman family photograph collection
Negatives
Negative numbers CP0101-CP0200
Cable Ferry, Dinard, France, CP-180
(current record)

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Codman family papers
- Codman family photograph collection
  - Negatives
    - Negative numbers CP0101-CP0200

Description

The image shows a cable ferry in Dinard, France. The structure features a platform elevated on tall metal supports, with a group of people standing on top. The ferry appears to be traversing near a shallow body of water, with visible tracks and cables below. In the background, there are buildings and a bridge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006417
Codman negative CP-180

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

MS001

Collection Name

Codman family papers

Reference Code

MS001.PC.06.002.CP-180

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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