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Launching of four-masted ship

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Location Note

OVP 97

GUSN

GUSN-221627

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Description

Shows the launch of a four masted ship with a crowd looking on from the shipyard. Possibly the "Helen Taft."

Details

Descriptive Terms

yachts
photographs
photographic prints
photomechanical prints

Inscription

Helen Taft (?)
Appleton

Additional Identification Number

Oversize photograph number OVP0288

Physical Description

1 photographic print : photomechanical, mounted ; 16 7/8 x 13 3/4 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.01.TMP.288

Image Dimensions

13 3/4 x 16 7/8 (HxW)(inches)

Record Details

Material Type

photographs
photographic prints
photomechanical prints

Subjects

Marine photography

Description Level

Item

Location Note

OVP 97

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