Gloucester harbor, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 7859-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1889

GUSN

GUSN-389755

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Description

The image depicts Gloucester Harbor in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Several sailing ships are moored in the water, with the town visible in the background. The skyline includes various buildings and church steeples. Vegetation and rocks are visible in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026995
A-Series negative 7859-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.003.7859-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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