Fort Dumpling, Jamestown, Conanicut Island, Rhode Island, 7967-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1882

GUSN

GUSN-389855

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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
Negatives
Rhode Island, Miscellaneous
Fort Dumpling, Jamestown, Conanicut Island, Rhode Island, 7967-A
(current record)

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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
- Negatives
  - Rhode Island, Miscellaneous
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    - Fort Dumpling, Jamestown, Conanicut Island, Rhode Island, 7967-A (current record)
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Description

The image depicts Fort Dumpling in Jamestown, located on Conanicut Island, Rhode Island. A prominent rocky outcrop dominates the scene with the fort structure on top. In the water below, a large sailing ship is visible in the middle distance, with additional smaller boats closer to the viewer.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coastal fortifications
forts
sailboats
oceans
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027099
A-Series negative 7967-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.006.7967-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

Jamestown (Conanicut Island, Newport county, Rhode Island)

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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