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Carlton's Wharf, East Boston, Mass., 1880s

Description

Two sailing ships are moored at Carlton's Wharf in East Boston, Massachusetts. The view is of the bows of the ships at low tide.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tides
wharves
docks
sailing ships
rigging
anchors (watercraft equipment)
commercial buildings
transportation
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Additional Identification Number

DigitalID 000234
AccessID 320
Other identifier HNEDID-000234

Physical Description

2 photographic prints : black-and-white ; 5 x 8 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.0850.0020.002

Date Notes

1880s

Places

East Boston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Subjects

Architectural photography
Carlton's Wharf (East Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Large - Geo - Massachusetts - East Boston - Modern - Unmounted

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