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Construction of the breakwater

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909

GUSN

GUSN-291826

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Description

A black and white view from the shore of the construction on the breakwater in the distance. The image shows a tugboat pulling the General Mackenzie out to dig on the beach. The image also shows six observers on the shore.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canals
dredgers (watercraft)
spectators (event observers)
breakwaters
construction (assembling)
photomechanical prints

Physical Description

1 black and white photomechanical reproduction; 6 x 3.5 inches

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Reference Code

MS028.04.027.005

Date Notes

Printed from a publication c. 1914.

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]

Record Details

Material Type

photomechanical prints

Description Level

Item

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