Castle Island, Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, 18856-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386075

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)
Castle Island, Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, 18856-A
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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image depicts a steamboat emitting smoke as it travels across the water near Castle Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. In the background, a sailboat is visible near the shoreline, where the fortifications of Castle Island are prominently displayed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

steamboats
sailboats
harbors
islands
forts
People
negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022169
A-Series negative 18856-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18856-A

Places

Boston Harbor (Massachusetts) [harbor]

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Description Level

Item

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