Marshall's Wharf, York, Maine, 7865-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1883-1886

GUSN

GUSN-389759

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Description

The image depicts Marshall's Wharf in York, Maine. In the foreground is a dirt path bordered by rocks and grass, leading to the waterfront. Two large sailing vessels are docked at the wharf, with one larger structure visible beside them. A white building is positioned on a rocky rise overlooking the scene, surrounded by a few trees.

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Descriptive Terms

wharves
sailing ships
bodies of water
roads
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027001
A-Series negative 7865-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.7865-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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