Two unidentified children by the coast, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12798-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1885

GUSN

GUSN-385135

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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
Negatives
Portraits
Two unidentified children by the coast, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12798-B
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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Portraits

Description

The image shows two unidentified children by the rocky coast at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. One child is standing in the shallow water, wearing clothing, while the other child is bent over in a more active pose, possibly in swim attire.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coastlines
estates (property)
children (people by age group)
group portraits
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016364
B-Series negative 12798-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.001.12798-B

Places

Manchester (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Curtis, Harriot Appleton, 1841-1923 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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