Preparing a kiln, charcoal burners, foot of Mount Agamenticus, York, Maine, 7874-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1884

GUSN

GUSN-389768

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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
Negatives
York, Maine
Preparing a kiln, charcoal burners, foot of Mount Agamenticus, York, Maine, 7874-A
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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
- Negatives
  - York, Maine

Description

The image shows a man working on preparing a kiln for charcoal burning at the foot of Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine. The kiln is a large, dome-shaped structure made of earth and logs. Nearby, there are several barrels and stacks of wood.

Details

Descriptive Terms

kilns
men (male humans)
charcoal (plant material)
barrels (containers)
mountains
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027010
A-Series negative 7874-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.7874-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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