Owls Head Light, viewed from the east side, Owls Head, Maine, H-2491b

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-380361

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Description

The image depicts Owls Head Light as seen from the east side in Owls Head, Maine. The lighthouse sits atop a rocky hill, flanked by several trees and fenced pathways. A building is visible adjacent to the lighthouse, perched on the cliff. Rocky terrain with vegetation is evident in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lighthouses
cottages
residential structures
exterior views
cliffs
fences
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009912
Halliday negative H-2491b

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.003.006.H-2491b

Places

Owls Head (Knox county, Maine)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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