Old engraving of Newburyport from Rings Island, Salisbury, Massachusetts, GN-2879

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-378014

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Description

The engraving depicts a view of Newburyport from Rings Island, Salisbury, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are wooden structures along the water’s edge. Several large sailing ships are anchored in the water and a rowing boat is visible in the distance. The town’s skyline, featuring multiple church steeples, is prominent across the horizon.

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Descriptive Terms

cityscapes (representations)
panoramas
ports
rivers
sailing ships
steel engravings (visual works)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006025
Noyes negative GN-2879

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.023.GN-2879

Places

Rings Island (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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