Fishing houses on a foggy day, York River, York, Maine, 7974-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1884

GUSN

GUSN-389862

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Description

The image depicts a scene by the York River in York, Maine, featuring several fishing houses situated along the water's edge on a foggy day. In the foreground, there are multiple small boats docked near the shingled structures. The background shows the calm river extending into the distance, with additional boats and land barely visible through the fog.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shacks
exterior views
rivers
fishing vessels
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027106
A-Series negative 7974-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.7974-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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