Location where the "Blessing of the Bay" was launched, Somerville, Massachusetts, 19258-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386470

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Somerville (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Location where the "Blessing of the Bay" was launched, Somerville, Massachusetts, 19258-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Somerville (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image depicts a shoreline in Somerville, Massachusetts, identified as the location where the "Blessing of the Bay" was launched. In the foreground, a gently curving sandy beach is visible, leading towards a wooden boardwalk or pier extending over the water. A person stands near the water's edge, and several utility poles are present near the boardwalk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rivers
bridges (built works)
utility poles
People
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022570
A-Series negative 19258-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.46.19258-A

Places

Somerville (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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