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Iron Light House on Minot's Ledge, Massachusetts Bay from a drawing for which a premium was awarded at the late Mechanics Fair, Boston, Mass.

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

ca. 1936

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 81-100

GUSN

GUSN-199101

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Description

This image is a black and white photostatic reproduction of a lithograph circa 1850 by J.W. Rutter, Del. and and Swett and Powers, Lith. It shows an early lighthouse set on iron pilings and first lit Jan. 1st, 1850. Statistical information is included in the legend.

Details

Descriptive Terms

exterior views
lighthouses
fairs
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection Number 91OVR

Physical Description

1 photostatic reproduction

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Reference Code

GC002.02.091

Image Dimensions

21.25 x 16.5 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Minots Ledge (Plymouth County, Massachusetts) [sand bar]
Cohasset Rocks (Massachusetts) [sand bar]

Record Details

Originator

Rutter, J. W. (Delineator)
Swett & Powers, Lithography (Lithographer)
Totten, Joseph Gilbert, 1788-1864 (Engineer)

Material Type

prints (visual works)

Other People

Minot, George, 1703-1785

Other Organizations

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association

Restrictions

Excellent

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 81-100

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