Preparing a kiln, charcoal burners, foot of Mount Agamenticus, York, Maine, 7876-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1884

GUSN

GUSN-389770

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Description

The image shows two men working near a large mound being used as a kiln at the foot of Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine. One person is bent over, adjusting something on the ground, while the other watches. A wooden wagon with large wheels is visible to the right of the kiln.

Details

Descriptive Terms

kilns
charcoal (plant material)
men (male humans)
barrels (containers)
carts
mountains
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027012
A-Series negative 7876-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.7876-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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