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The Rose Standish on Opening Day

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-07-30

GUSN

GUSN-291780

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Description

A black and white view of the Rose Standish adorned with banners and flags in celebration of the opening of the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows celebrants lining the railings of the Rose Standish with others watching from piers or the shore.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canals
flags
banners
celebrations
spectators (event observers)
steamboats
photographs

Physical Description

1 black and white photograph; 10 x 6.5 inches

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Date of Acquisition

2013

Reference Code

MS028.04.022.066

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]

Record Details

Material Type

photographs

Description Level

Item

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