Man with a bear, York Harbor, York, Maine, 7905-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1883-1886

GUSN

GUSN-389799

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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
Negatives
York, Maine
Man with a bear, York Harbor, York, Maine, 7905-A
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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
- Negatives
  - York, Maine

Description

The image features a man standing in a grassy area with a bear in York Harbor, York, Maine. The man is holding a long stick and has a chain connecting to the bear, which appears to be muzzled.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
bear
staged photographs
fields (land)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027039
A-Series negative 7905-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.7905-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

York Harbor (York county, Maine)

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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