Clam shanty town, group of clammers, GN-2117

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-377537

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN2106-GN2200
Clam shanty town, group of clammers, GN-2117
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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN2106-GN2200

Description

The image depicts a clam shanty town with a group of clammers standing and sitting around small wooden buildings. There are piles of shells around the structures, and in the background, larger buildings and a wooden structure are visible. One man walks toward the camera carrying a basket.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shantytowns
clams
fishermen (people)
shores (landforms)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005548
Noyes negative GN-2117

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.016.GN-2117

Places

Newburyport (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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