Unidentified sloop, possibly the Curtis' boat gleam, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12868-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1887

GUSN

GUSN-385203

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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
Negatives
Sharksmouth Estate
Unidentified sloop, possibly the Curtis' boat gleam, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12868-B
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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Sharksmouth Estate

Description

The image depicts a sloop, possibly identified as Curtis' boat named Gleam, sailing on water near Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The boat has two visible sails and is manned by two individuals. The scene captures the sloop moving across the water with the sun glinting on the surface.

Details

Descriptive Terms

yachts
sloops (sailing vessels)
oceans
estates (property)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016434
B-Series negative 12868-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.002.12868-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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