The "Olympia", Admiral Dewey's flagship, Boston, Massachusetts, 27209-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1899-10-12

GUSN

GUSN-373345

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Description

The image depicts the USS Olympia, Admiral Dewey's flagship, in harbor. The ship is adorned with numerous flags and pennants, including the American flag, which are strung along its masts. Several small boats can be seen on the water near the ship, and there are buildings visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

naval ships
cruisers
harbors
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001686
A-Series negative 27209-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Reference Code

PC031.001.002.27209-A

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Cruisers (Warships)
Marine photography

Description Level

Item

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