Captain Joe Anderson mending his fishing nets, lobster trap beside him, North Cohasset, Cohasset, Massachusetts, 7983-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1889

GUSN

GUSN-389871

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Description

The image shows a man, identified as Captain Joe Anderson, sitting on a rocky shore in North Cohasset, Massachusetts. He is mending fishing nets and has a lobster trap beside him. A boat is also visible in the background. Anderson is wearing a hat, seated amidst the rocky landscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
fishermen (people)
lobsters
traps (plumbing system components)
nets (objects)
mending
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027115
A-Series negative 7983-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.003.7983-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

North Cohasset (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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