Gloucester harbor, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 7852-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1889

GUSN

GUSN-389749

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Description

The image depicts Gloucester Harbor in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Several sailing ships are anchored in the water and the background features a line of buildings, including steeples and rooftops. Rocks are visible in the foreground along the shoreline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

harbors
sailboats
waterfronts
townscapes (built environment)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026986
A-Series negative 7852-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.003.7852-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

Gloucester (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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